UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-21323

 

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts

 

02109

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Alan R. Dynner

The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(617) 482-8260

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

April 30

 

 

Date of reporting period:

October 31, 2006

 

 




Item 1. Reports to Stockholders




Semiannual Report October 31, 2006

EATON VANCE
LIMITED
DURATION
INCOME
FUND



IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING PRIVACY,
DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER DOCUMENTS,
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS AND PROXY VOTING

Privacy. The Eaton Vance organization is committed to ensuring your financial privacy. Each of the financial institutions identified below has in effect the following policy ("Privacy Policy") with respect to nonpublic personal information about its customers:

•  Only such information received from you, through application forms or otherwise, and information about your Eaton Vance fund transactions will be collected. This may include information such as name, address, social security number, tax status, account balances and transactions.

•  None of such information about you (or former customers) will be disclosed to anyone, except as permitted by law (which includes disclosure to employees necessary to service your account). In the normal course of servicing a customer's account, Eaton Vance may share information with unaffiliated third parties that perform various required services such as transfer agents, custodians and broker/dealers.

•  Policies and procedures (including physical, electronic and procedural safeguards) are in place that are designed to protect the confidentiality of such information.

•  We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time upon proper notification to you. Customers may want to review our Policy periodically for changes by accessing the link on our homepage: www.eatonvance.com.

Our pledge of privacy applies to the following entities within the Eaton Vance organization: the Eaton Vance Family of Funds, Eaton Vance Management, Eaton Vance Investment Counsel, Boston Management and Research, and Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.

In addition, our Privacy Policy only applies to those Eaton Vance customers who are individuals and who have a direct relationship with us. If a customer's account (i.e., fund shares) is held in the name of a third-party financial adviser/ broker–dealer, it is likely that only such adviser's privacy policies apply to the customer. This notice supersedes all previously issued privacy disclosures.

For more information about Eaton Vance's Privacy Policy, please call 1-800-262-1122.

Delivery of Shareholder Documents. The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") permits funds to deliver only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, proxy statements and shareholder reports, to fund investors with multiple accounts at the same residential or post office box address. This practice is often called "householding" and it helps eliminate duplicate mailings to shareholders.

Eaton Vance, or your financial adviser, may household the mailing of your documents indefinitely unless you instruct Eaton Vance, or your financial adviser, otherwise.

If you would prefer that your Eaton Vance documents not be householded, please contact Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122, or contact your financial adviser.

Your instructions that householding not apply to delivery of your Eaton Vance documents will be effective within 30 days of receipt by Eaton Vance or your financial adviser.

Portfolio Holdings. Each Eaton Vance Fund and its underlying Portfolio (if applicable) will file a schedule of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Form N-Q will be available on the Eaton Vance website www.eatonvance.com, by calling Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122 or in the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Form N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC's public reference room in Washington, D.C. (call 1-800-732-0330 for information on the operation of the public reference room).

Proxy Voting. From time to time, funds are required to vote proxies related to the securities held by the funds. The Eaton Vance Funds or their underlying Portfolios (if applicable) vote proxies according to a set of policies and procedures approved by the Funds' and Portfolios' Boards. You may obtain a description of these policies and procedures and information on how the Funds or Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-262-1122. This description is also available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.




 

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

INVESTMENT UPDATE

 

The Fund

 

Performance for the Past Six Months

 

             Based on share price, Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (the “Fund”) — a closed-end fund traded on the American Stock Exchange (“AMEX”) — had a total return of 11.19% for the six months ended October 31, 2006.(1) That return was the result of an increase in share price to $18.21 on October 31, 2006, from $17.09 on April 30, 2006, and the reinvestment of $0.757 in dividends.

 

             Based on net asset value (NAV), the Fund had a total return of 4.01% for the six months ended October 31, 2006.(1) That return was the result of a decrease in NAV per share to $18.15 on October 31, 2006, from$18.21 on April 30, 2006, and the reinvestment of $0.757 in dividends.

 

             Based on its October 31, 2006, monthly dividend of $0.1261 and a closing share price of $18.21 on that date, the Fund had a market yield of 8.31%.(2)

 

Recent Fund Developments

 

             The Fund’s managers continued to diversify the Fund’s bond and floating-rate loan investments across a wide range of industry sectors. In an uncertain economic environment, the Fund maintained investments in cyclical industries that would respond to an economic uptick, as well as non-economically sensitive companies with a more stable revenue and earnings outlook.

 

             During the first half of the period, the segment of the Fund investing in floating-rate loans benefited from rising short-term interest rates. While loan prices declined slightly during the period, the loan market enjoyed generally stable fundamentals, including a low default rate. Record new issuance from strong merger and acquisition activity met with robust investor demand. As a result, the supply/demand balance was closer to equilibrium than it had been in recent years and credit spreads over the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) – the benchmark over which loan interest rates are typically set – stabilized.

 

             During the period, the high-yield market was characterized by narrow spreads, record issuance and strong demand from investors searching for yield. Fund management positioned bond investments defensively through an emphasis on short duration and senior high-yield paper. Automotive company credit bonds were among the Fund’s leading performers, as they responded well to the prospect of company reorganizations. Health care, telecommunications and energy bonds were also strong contributors. Health care companies were helped by cost containments and improving margins, while telecommunications providers enjoyed strong free cash flow and energy companies benefited from surging oil prices.

 

             Within the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) segment of the Fund, prepayment rates for MBS continued to edge lower during the period. Spreads on seasoned MBS, the Portfolio’s current focus when investing in MBS, remained at historically tight levels. The MBS market continued to be well-supported by strong demand from foreign buyers.

 

             At October 31, 2006, the Fund had leverage in the amount of approximately 35.7% of the Fund’s total assets. The Fund is leveraged through the issuance of Auction Preferred Shares and its securities lending program. Use of financial leverage creates an opportunity for increased income, but, at the same time, creates special risks (including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares).

 

The views expressed throughout this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions, and the investment adviser disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a fund are based on many factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Eaton Vance fund.

 

Shares of the Fund are not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any depository institution. Shares are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal invested. Yield will vary.

 


(1)  Performance results reflect the effect of leverage resulting from the Fund’s issuance of Auction Preferred Shares and its securities lending program. In the event of a rise in long-term interest rates, the value of the Fund’s investment portfolio could decline, which would reduce the asset coverage for its Auction Preferred Shares.

 

(2)  The Fund’s market yield is calculated by dividing the most recent dividend per share by the share market price at the end of the period and annualizing the result.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or share price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.

 

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

FUND PERFORMANCE

 

Performance(1)

 

Average Annual Total Return (by share price, AMEX)

 

 

 

Six Months

 

11.19

%

One Year

 

18.37

 

Life of Fund (5/30/03)

 

7.19

 

 

Average Annual Total Return (at net asset value)

 

 

 

Six Months

 

4.01

%

One Year

 

9.02

 

Life of Fund (5/30/03)

 

7.09

 

 


(1)  Performance results reflect the effect of leverage resulting from the Fund’s issuance of Auction Preferred Shares and its securities lending program. In the event of a rise in long-term interest rates, the value of the Fund’s investment portfolio could decline, which would reduce the asset coverage for its Auction Preferred Shares.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or share price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.

 

Fund Allocations(2)

 

By Total Investments

 

 


(2)     Fund allocations are shown as a percentage of the Fund’s total investments as of 10/31/06. Fund allocations may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and are subject to change due to active management.

 

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)

Senior Floating Rate Interests — 58.5%(1)      
Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Aerospace and Defense — 1.2%      
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.      
$ 663,000     Term Loan, 6.46%, Maturing March 31, 2009   $ 664,105    
CACI International, Inc.      
  1,340,625     Term Loan, 6.93%, Maturing May 3, 2011     1,344,588    
Delta Air Lines, Inc.      
  1,725,000     Term Loan, 8.02%, Maturing March 16, 2008     1,744,413    
  2,000,000     Term Loan, 12.77%, Maturing March 16, 2008     2,059,500    
Dresser Rand Group, Inc.      
  825,813     Term Loan, 7.48%, Maturing October 29, 2011     830,664    
DRS Technologies, Inc.      
  1,218,875     Term Loan, 6.81%, Maturing January 31, 2013     1,223,065    
Hexcel Corp.      
  3,282,449     Term Loan, 7.13%, Maturing March 1, 2012     3,290,655    
IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.      
  2,233,125     Term Loan, 8.44%, Maturing December 30, 2012     2,235,916    
K&F Industries, Inc.      
  2,726,296     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing November 18, 2012     2,739,502    
Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.      
  1,566,425     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing December 31, 2011     1,580,376    
Standard Aero Holdings, Inc.      
  1,709,744     Term Loan, 7.61%, Maturing August 24, 2012     1,712,950    
Transdigm, Inc.      
  2,100,000     Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing June 23, 2013     2,115,487    
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc.      
  1,308,094     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing December 17, 2011     1,316,951    
Wesca Aircraft Hardware Corp.      
  1,500,000     Term Loan, 7.58%, Maturing September 29, 2014     1,522,500    
Wyle Laboratories, Inc.      
  298,809     Term Loan, 8.22%, Maturing January 28, 2011     300,490    
    $ 24,681,162    
Air Transport — 0.5%      
Airport Development and Investment      
GBP 2,500,000     Term Loan, 9.12%, Maturing April 7, 2011   $ 4,779,583    
Northwest Airlines, Inc.      
  2,800,000     Dip Loan, 7.90%, Maturing August 21, 2008     2,812,250    
United Airlines, Inc.      
  239,422     Term Loan, 9.13%, Maturing February 1, 2012     243,612    
  1,675,953     Term Loan, 9.25%, Maturing February 1, 2012     1,705,282    
    $ 9,540,727    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Automotive — 2.4%      
Accuride Corp.      
$ 2,972,581     Term Loan, 7.44%, Maturing January 31, 2012   $ 2,981,870    
Affina Group, Inc.      
  2,430,692     Term Loan, 8.38%, Maturing November 30, 2011     2,443,606    
Axletech International Holding, Inc.      
  1,950,000     Term Loan, 11.87%, Maturing April 21, 2013     1,967,876    
Collins & Aikman Products Co.      
  1,232,903     Term Loan, 6.34%, Maturing August 31, 2009(2)     448,468    
  148,319     Revolving Loan, 11.75%, Maturing August 31, 2009(2)     54,322    
CSA Acquisition Corp.      
  873,722     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing December 23, 2011     875,634    
  638,213     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing December 23, 2011     639,610    
  496,250     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing December 23, 2012     496,622    
Dana Corp.      
  2,400,000     DIP Loan, 7.65%, Maturing April 13, 2008     2,403,600    
Dayco Products, LLC      
  2,668,313     Term Loan, 8.02%, Maturing June 21, 2011     2,691,105    
Delphi Corp.      
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 8.13%, Maturing October 8, 2007     1,010,000    
Exide Technologies, Inc.      
  617,005     Term Loan, 11.75%, Maturing May 5, 2010     647,855    
  624,566     Term Loan, 11.75%, Maturing May 5, 2010     655,794    
Federal-Mogul Corp.      
  1,950,000     DIP Loan, 7.38%, Maturing December 9, 2006     1,955,179    
  5,626,706     Term Loan, 9.07%, Maturing December 9, 2006     5,658,356    
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.      
  950,000     Term Loan, 5.23%, Maturing April 30, 2010     953,053    
  3,185,000     Term Loan, 8.14%, Maturing April 30, 2010     3,214,576    
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 8.89%, Maturing March 1, 2011     1,014,583    
HLI Operating Co., Inc.      
  2,112,725     Term Loan, 8.96%, Maturing June 3, 2009     2,125,930    
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc.      
  1,002,717     Term Loan, 7.90%, Maturing May 19, 2012(3)     1,008,984    
Key Automotive Group      
  1,082,877     Term Loan, 8.85%, Maturing June 29, 2010     1,095,060    
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.      
  2,084,250     Term Loan, 7.86%, Maturing October 30, 2010     2,088,158    
R.J. Tower Corp.      
  1,880,000     DIP Revolving Loan, 8.94%, Maturing February 2, 2007     1,824,775    
Tenneco Automotive, Inc.      
  1,861,375     Term Loan, 7.40%, Maturing December 12, 2009     1,872,136    
  817,670     Term Loan, 7.31%, Maturing December 12, 2010     822,397    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Automotive (continued)      
Trimas Corp.      
$ 314,063     Term Loan, 8.13%, Maturing August 2, 2011   $ 316,418    
  1,360,938     Term Loan, 8.25%, Maturing August 2, 2013     1,371,145    
TRW Automotive, Inc.      
  1,965,000     Term Loan, 6.75%, Maturing October 31, 2010     1,963,568    
  2,285,037     Term Loan, 7.19%, Maturing June 30, 2012     2,282,896    
United Components, Inc.      
  2,007,576     Term Loan, 7.70%, Maturing June 30, 2010     2,020,123    
    $ 48,903,699    
Beverage and Tobacco — 1.1%      
Alliance One International, Inc.      
$ 834,725     Term Loan, 8.82%, Maturing May 13, 2010   $ 845,159    
Constellation Brands, Inc.      
  6,791,667     Term Loan, 6.93%, Maturing June 5, 2013     6,827,275    
Culligan International Co.      
  954,999     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing September 30, 2011     958,879    
Le-Nature's, Inc.      
  1,425,000     Term Loan, 9.39%, Maturing March 1, 2011(4)     1,211,250    
MafCo Worldwide Corp.      
  1,250,795     Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing December 8, 2011     1,255,486    
National Dairy Holdings, L.P.      
  2,130,673     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing March 15, 2012     2,138,663    
National Distribution Co.      
  836,000     Term Loan, 11.82%, Maturing June 22, 2010     838,090    
Reynolds American, Inc.      
  3,865,313     Term Loan, 7.31%, Maturing May 31, 2012     3,891,585    
Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.      
  4,275,881     Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing May 31, 2012     4,290,582    
Sunny Delight Beverages Co.      
  425,782     Term Loan, 11.39%, Maturing August 20, 2010     421,125    
    $ 22,678,094    
Building and Development — 3.3%      
AP-Newkirk Holdings, LLC      
$ 2,115,553     Term Loan, 7.82%, Maturing December 21, 2007   $ 2,118,860    
Biomed Realty, L.P.      
  3,690,000     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing May 31, 2010     3,680,775    
Capital Automotive REIT      
  3,833,885     Term Loan, 7.08%, Maturing December 16, 2010     3,855,600    
DMB / CH II, LLC      
  213,333     Term Loan, 7.82%, Maturing September 9, 2009     213,867    
Epco / Fantome, LLC      
  1,975,000     Term Loan, 8.37%, Maturing November 23, 2010     1,984,875    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Building and Development (continued)      
Formica Corp.      
$ 1,343,250     Term Loan, 8.49%, Maturing March 15, 2013   $ 1,342,831    
FT-FIN Acquisition, LLC      
  1,413,217     Term Loan, 7.36%, Maturing November 17, 2007(3)     1,416,750    
Gables GP, Inc.      
  119,368     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing December 31, 2006     119,605    
General Growth Properties, Inc.      
  2,000,000     Term Loan, 6.57%, Maturing February 24, 2011     1,988,462    
Hovstone Holdings, LLC      
  1,485,000     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing February 28, 2009     1,462,725    
Kyle Acquisition Group, LLC      
  802,819     Term Loan, 8.25%, Maturing July 20, 2010     802,819    
Landsource Communities, LLC      
  1,002,000     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing March 31, 2010     984,673    
Lanoga Corp.      
  1,645,875     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing June 29, 2013     1,643,131    
LNR Property Corp.      
  3,700,000     Term Loan, 8.22%, Maturing July 3, 2011     3,718,115    
MAAX Corp.      
  781,682     Term Loan, 8.38%, Maturing June 4, 2011     777,774    
Mueller Group, Inc.      
  2,967,080     Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing October 3, 2012     2,987,170    
NCI Building Systems, Inc.      
  1,476,484     Term Loan, 6.84%, Maturing June 18, 2010     1,477,407    
Newkirk Master, L.P.      
  2,347,326     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing August 11, 2008     2,350,995    
  1,833,047     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing August 11, 2008     1,835,912    
Nortek, Inc.      
  3,993,810     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing August 27, 2011     3,988,818    
Panolam Industries Holdings, Inc.      
  1,537,947     Term Loan, 8.12%, Maturing September 30, 2012     1,545,636    
Ply Gem Industries, Inc.      
  127,484     Term Loan, 8.40%, Maturing August 15, 2011     127,405    
  1,912,266     Term Loan, 8.40%, Maturing August 15, 2011     1,911,070    
Rubicon GSA II, LLC      
  3,125,000     Term Loan, 8.07%, Maturing July 31, 2008     3,125,000    
South Edge, LLC      
  287,500     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing October 31, 2009     280,672    
Standard Pacific Corp.      
  1,400,000     Term Loan, 6.93%, Maturing May 5, 2013     1,375,500    
Stile Acquisition Corp.      
  966,939     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing April 6, 2013     946,769    
Stile U.S. Acquisition Corp.      
  968,586     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing April 6, 2013     948,382    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Building and Development (continued)      
TE/Tousa Senior, LLC      
$ 1,750,000     Term Loan, 8.25%, Maturing August 1, 2008(3)   $ 1,346,625    
Tousa/Kolter, LLC      
  2,330,000     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing January 7, 2008     2,332,912    
TRU 2005 RE Holding Co.      
  7,325,000     Term Loan, 8.32%, Maturing December 9, 2008     7,347,891    
Trustreet Properties, Inc.      
  1,800,000     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing April 8, 2010     1,804,500    
United Subcontractors, Inc.      
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 12.86%, Maturing June 27, 2013     970,000    
WCI Communities, Inc.      
  5,000,000     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing December 23, 2010     4,829,690    
    $ 67,643,216    
Business Equipment and Services — 3.9%      
Acco Brands Corp.      
$ 1,809,457     Term Loan, 7.14%, Maturing August 17, 2012   $ 1,817,373    
Activant Solutions, Inc.      
  995,000     Term Loan, 7.50%, Maturing May 1, 2013     990,025    
Affiliated Computer Services      
  1,066,938     Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing March 20, 2013     1,070,104    
  2,817,938     Term Loan, 7.40%, Maturing March 20, 2013     2,826,036    
Affinion Group, Inc.      
  3,354,708     Term Loan, 8.17%, Maturing October 17, 2012     3,377,248    
Alix Partners LLP      
  1,375,000     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing October 12, 2013     1,383,594    
Allied Security Holdings, LLC      
  1,692,273     Term Loan, 8.37%, Maturing June 30, 2010     1,707,080    
DynCorp International, LLC      
  1,339,600     Term Loan, 7.75%, Maturing February 11, 2011     1,347,972    
Info USA, Inc.      
  744,375     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing February 14, 2012     743,445    
Iron Mountain, Inc.      
  5,527,025     Term Loan, 7.09%, Maturing April 2, 2011     5,543,148    
  2,629,029     Term Loan, 7.16%, Maturing April 2, 2011     2,635,602    
Language Line, Inc.      
  2,694,410     Term Loan, 9.63%, Maturing June 11, 2011     2,714,198    
Mitchell International, Inc.      
  804,006     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing August 15, 2011     807,021    
N.E.W. Holdings I, LLC      
  1,015,000     Term Loan, 12.35%, Maturing February 8, 2014     1,035,300    
  698,250     Term Loan, 8.11%, Maturing August 8, 2014     702,833    
Nielsen Finance, LLC      
  9,125,000     Term Loan, 8.19%, Maturing August 9, 2013     9,168,490    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Business Equipment and Services (continued)      
Protection One, Inc.      
$ 2,076,432     Term Loan, 7.86%, Maturing March 31, 2012   $ 2,085,516    
Quantum Corp.      
  600,000     Term Loan, 9.44%, Maturing August 22, 2012     600,750    
RGIS Holdings, LLC      
  3,130,973     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing February 15, 2013     3,129,996    
SGS International, Inc.      
  918,063     Term Loan, 8.06%, Maturing December 30, 2011     923,227    
SS&C Technologies, Inc.      
  194,384     Term Loan, 8.00%, Maturing November 23, 2012     195,599    
  2,286,866     Term Loan, 8.00%, Maturing November 23, 2012     2,301,159    
Sungard Data Systems, Inc.      
  14,945,813     Term Loan, 8.00%, Maturing February 11, 2013     15,103,984    
TDS Investor Corp.      
EUR 2,000,000     Term Loan, 6.13%, Maturing August 23, 2013     2,560,412    
  3,643,112     Term Loan, 8.37%, Maturing August 23, 2013     3,658,726    
  356,888     Term Loan, 8.37%, Maturing August 23, 2013     358,418    
Transaction Network Services, Inc.      
  948,834     Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing May 4, 2012     948,834    
U.S. Security Holdings, Inc.      
  995,000     Term Loan, 7.77%, Maturing May 8, 2013     999,975    
US Investigations Services, Inc.      
  3,259,484     Term Loan, 7.89%, Maturing October 14, 2012     3,277,818    
  692,350     Term Loan, 7.89%, Maturing October 14, 2013     695,811    
Western Inventory Services      
  975,016     Term Loan, 7.82%, Maturing March 31, 2011     979,891    
Williams Scotsman, Inc.      
  2,750,000     Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing June 27, 2010     2,743,125    
    $ 78,432,710    
Cable and Satellite Television — 3.2%      
Atlantic Broadband Finance, LLC      
$ 1,925,325     Term Loan, 8.14%, Maturing February 10, 2011   $ 1,951,798    
Bragg Communications, Inc.      
  2,143,756     Term Loan, 7.08%, Maturing August 31, 2011     2,149,115    
Bresnan Broadband Holdings, LLC      
  1,550,000     Term Loan, 9.91%, Maturing March 29, 2014     1,588,104    
Charter Communications Operating, LLC      
  16,023,954     Term Loan, 8.01%, Maturing April 28, 2013     16,180,188    
CSC Holdings, Inc.      
  3,905,375     Term Loan, 7.15%, Maturing March 29, 2013     3,906,945    
Insight Midwest Holdings, LLC      
  1,756,250     Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing April 6, 2014(3)     1,770,107    
  5,268,750     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing April 6, 2014     5,310,320    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Cable and Satellite Television (continued)      
Kabel BW GMBH and Co.      
EUR 1,000,000     Term Loan, 5.97%, Maturing June 9, 2013   $ 1,277,945    
EUR 1,000,000     Term Loan, 6.47%, Maturing June 9, 2014     1,284,327    
MCC Iowa, LLC      
  3,145,000     Term Loan, 6.50%, Maturing March 31, 2010     3,093,567    
Mediacom Broadband Group      
  2,451,512     Term Loan, 6.98%, Maturing January 31, 2015     2,444,619    
Mediacom Illinois, LLC      
  4,838,750     Term Loan, 7.22%, Maturing January 31, 2015     4,832,053    
NTL Investment Holdings, Ltd.      
  3,266,856     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing March 30, 2012     3,287,274    
Persona Communications Corp.      
  469,311     Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing October 12, 2013(3)     472,244    
  755,689     Term Loan, 8.12%, Maturing October 12, 2013     760,412    
  1,075,000     Term Loan, 11.37%, Maturing April 12, 2014     1,081,719    
UGS Corp.      
  4,287,591     Term Loan, 7.13%, Maturing March 31, 2012     4,288,482    
UPC Broadband Holding B.V.      
  1,280,000     Term Loan, 7.64%, Maturing March 31, 2013     1,281,542    
  1,280,000     Term Loan, 7.64%, Maturing December 31, 2013     1,281,315    
Ypso Holding SA      
EUR 2,480,685     Term Loan, 5.84%, Maturing July 28, 2014     3,103,746    
EUR 957,340     Term Loan, 5.84%, Maturing July 28, 2014     1,197,790    
EUR 1,561,975     Term Loan, 5.84%, Maturing July 28, 2014     1,954,289    
    $ 64,497,901    
Chemicals and Plastics — 3.3%      
Brenntag Holding GmbH and Co. KG      
$ 490,909     Term Loan, 8.08%, Maturing December 23, 2013   $ 496,432    
  2,009,091     Term Loan, 8.08%, Maturing December 23, 2013     2,029,182    
  1,300,000     Term Loan, 12.08%, Maturing December 23, 2015     1,331,890    
Celanese Holdings, LLC      
  4,474,373     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing June 4, 2011     4,504,736    
Gentek, Inc.      
  1,593,038     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing February 25, 2011     1,601,998    
  732,407     Term Loan, 9.62%, Maturing February 28, 2012     739,915    
Georgia Gulf Corp.      
  1,975,000     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing October 3, 2013     1,986,933    
Hercules, Inc.      
  1,808,848     Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing October 8, 2010     1,811,335    
Huntsman, LLC      
  8,054,796     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing August 16, 2012     8,059,838    
Innophos, Inc.      
  396,000     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing August 10, 2010     397,856    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Chemicals and Plastics (continued)      
Invista B.V.      
$ 3,111,528     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing April 29, 2011   $ 3,112,502    
  1,649,340     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing April 29, 2011     1,649,856    
ISP Chemo, Inc.      
  4,925,250     Term Loan, 7.45%, Maturing February 16, 2013     4,947,236    
Kranton Polymers, LLC      
  2,643,033     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing May 12, 2013     2,654,597    
Lucite International Group Holdings      
  279,008     Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing July 7, 2013(3)     281,365    
  794,002     Term Loan, 8.07%, Maturing July 7, 2013     800,712    
Lyondell Chemical Co.      
  5,200,000     Term Loan, 7.11%, Maturing August 16, 2013     5,233,041    
Mosaic Co.      
  1,536,600     Term Loan, 6.99%, Maturing February 21, 2012     1,537,752    
Nalco Co.      
  6,248,617     Term Loan, 7.16%, Maturing November 4, 2010     6,273,468    
PQ Corp.      
  1,899,466     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing February 10, 2012     1,907,776    
Professional Paint, Inc.      
  972,563     Term Loan, 7.63%, Maturing May 31, 2012     974,386    
Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc.      
  3,757,775     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing December 10, 2012     3,779,852    
Solo Cup Co.      
  3,874,427     Term Loan, 8.61%, Maturing February 27, 2011     3,898,945    
  725,000     Term Loan, 11.37%, Maturing March 31, 2012     744,031    
Solutia, Inc.      
  6,000,000     DIP Loan, 8.96%, Maturing March 31, 2007     6,022,500    
Wellman, Inc.      
  1,250,000     Term Loan, 9.49%, Maturing February 10, 2009     1,256,641    
    $ 68,034,775    
Clothing / Textiles — 0.4%      
Hanesbrands, Inc.      
$ 2,400,000     Term Loan, 7.68%, Maturing September 5, 2013   $ 2,423,400    
  1,125,000     Term Loan, 9.19%, Maturing March 5, 2014     1,154,733    
Propex Fabrics, Inc.      
  1,863,750     Term Loan, 7.63%, Maturing July 31, 2012     1,868,409    
St. John Knits International, Inc.      
  1,421,852     Term Loan, 9.32%, Maturing March 23, 2012     1,414,742    
The William Carter Co.      
  1,340,026     Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing July 14, 2012     1,339,398    
Warnaco, Inc.      
  995,000     Term Loan, 6.97%, Maturing January 31, 2013     991,269    
    $ 9,191,951    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Conglomerates — 1.7%      
Amsted Industries, Inc.      
$ 2,252,159     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing October 15, 2010   $ 2,262,012    
Blount, Inc.      
  514,541     Term Loan, 7.10%, Maturing August 9, 2010     516,149    
Dundee Holding, Inc.      
  2,761,950     Term Loan, 8.57%, Maturing February 17, 2015     2,782,665    
Education Management, LLC      
  2,044,875     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing June 1, 2013     2,061,234    
Euramax International, Inc.      
  731,363     Term Loan, 8.19%, Maturing June 28, 2012     735,934    
  501,316     Term Loan, 12.37%, Maturing June 28, 2013     505,076    
  248,684     Term Loan, 12.37%, Maturing June 28, 2013     250,549    
Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.      
  1,190,893     Term Loan, 7.25%, Maturing December 23, 2011     1,190,396    
Jarden Corp.      
  1,222,767     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing January 24, 2012     1,223,072    
  3,004,435     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing January 24, 2012     3,013,589    
Johnson Diversey, Inc.      
  3,403,004     Term Loan, 7.97%, Maturing December 16, 2011     3,434,377    
Polymer Group, Inc.      
  4,317,375     Term Loan, 7.61%, Maturing November 22, 2012     4,326,368    
PP Acquisition Corp.      
EUR 425,000     Term Loan, 6.37%, Maturing November 12, 2011     544,483    
  4,318,041     Term Loan, 8.32%, Maturing November 12, 2011     4,352,227    
Rexnord Corp.      
  1,800,000     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing July 19, 2013     1,812,375    
Sensata Technologies Finance Co.      
  3,815,438     Term Loan, 7.13%, Maturing April 27, 2013     3,796,956    
Terex Corp.      
  947,625     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing July 13, 2013     951,179    
    $ 33,758,641    
Containers and Glass Products — 1.7%      
Bluegrass Container Co.      
$ 499,657     Term Loan, 7.60%, Maturing June 30, 2013   $ 504,888    
  1,669,906     Term Loan, 7.60%, Maturing June 30, 2013     1,687,388    
  224,242     Term Loan, 10.32%, Maturing December 30, 2013     227,291    
  700,758     Term Loan, 10.32%, Maturing December 30, 2013     710,284    
Consolidated Container Holding, LLC      
  1,221,875     Term Loan, 8.63%, Maturing December 15, 2008     1,227,984    
Crown Americas, Inc.      
  700,000     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing November 15, 2012     701,969    
Graham Packaging Holdings Co.      
  472,595     Term Loan, 7.69%, Maturing October 7, 2011     475,380    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Containers and Glass Products (continued)      
$ 4,421,250     Term Loan, 7.73%, Maturing October 7, 2011   $ 4,447,304    
  2,142,857     Term Loan, 9.69%, Maturing April 7, 2012     2,163,617    
Graphic Packaging International, Inc.      
  10,792,061     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing August 8, 2010     10,929,854    
IPG (US), Inc.      
  1,733,298     Term Loan, 7.64%, Maturing July 28, 2011     1,735,464    
Kranson Industries, Inc.      
  1,125,000     Term Loan, 8.17%, Maturing July 31, 2013     1,131,328    
Owens-Brockway Glass Container      
  2,125,000     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing June 14, 2013     2,130,047    
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.      
  840,428     Term Loan, 4.73%, Maturing November 1, 2011     846,684    
  3,972,195     Term Loan, 7.66%, Maturing November 1, 2011     4,001,760    
  2,079,259     Term Loan, 7.67%, Maturing November 1, 2011     2,094,735    
    $ 35,015,977    
Cosmetics / Toiletries — 0.3%      
American Safety Razor Co.      
$ 1,200,000     Term Loan, 11.72%, Maturing July 31, 2014   $ 1,224,000    
Prestige Brands, Inc.      
  3,219,175     Term Loan, 7.71%, Maturing April 7, 2011     3,238,625    
Revlon Consumer Products Corp.      
  1,457,560     Term Loan, 11.44%, Maturing July 9, 2010     1,496,429    
    $ 5,959,054    
Drugs — 0.2%      
Warner Chilcott Corp.      
$ 835,007     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing January 18, 2012   $ 840,375    
  54,929     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing January 18, 2012     55,162    
  10,986     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing January 18, 2012     11,032    
  3,041,369     Term Loan, 7.93%, Maturing January 18, 2012     3,060,922    
    $ 3,967,491    
Ecological Services and Equipment — 0.7%      
Alderwoods Group, Inc.      
$ 530,628     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing August 19, 2010   $ 531,401    
Allied Waste Industries, Inc.      
  1,582,106     Term Loan, 5.33%, Maturing January 15, 2012     1,584,826    
  3,987,169     Term Loan, 7.15%, Maturing January 15, 2012     3,993,110    
Duratek, Inc.      
  778,260     Term Loan, 7.76%, Maturing June 7, 2013     785,313    
Energysolutions, LLC      
  81,761     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing June 7, 2013     82,502    
  1,717,745     Term Loan, 7.76%, Maturing June 7, 2013     1,733,313    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Ecological Services and Equipment (continued)      
Environmental Systems, Inc.      
$ 965,095     Term Loan, 8.88%, Maturing December 12, 2008   $ 971,127    
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 15.37%, Maturing December 12, 2010     1,025,000    
IESI Corp.      
  3,464,706     Term Loan, 7.13%, Maturing January 20, 2012     3,470,121    
Sensus Metering Systems, Inc.      
  803,355     Term Loan, 7.45%, Maturing December 17, 2010     803,355    
  106,709     Term Loan, 7.50%, Maturing December 17, 2010     106,709    
    $ 15,086,777    
Electronics / Electrical — 1.8%      
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.      
$ 3,600,000     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing December 31, 2013   $ 3,600,000    
AMI Semiconductor, Inc.      
  2,396,107     Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing April 1, 2012     2,388,619    
Aspect Software, Inc.      
  2,650,000     Term Loan, 8.44%, Maturing July 11, 2011     2,660,269    
  2,350,000     Term Loan, 12.38%, Maturing July 11, 2013     2,359,792    
Communications & Power, Inc.      
  1,465,201     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing July 23, 2010     1,471,611    
Enersys Capital, Inc.      
  1,539,562     Term Loan, 7.45%, Maturing March 17, 2011     1,547,260    
Epicor Software Corp.      
  497,500     Term Loan, 7.83%, Maturing March 30, 2012     499,677    
Infor Global Solutions Holdings      
  3,482,857     Term Loan, 9.12%, Maturing July 28, 2012     3,514,057    
  1,817,143     Term Loan, 9.12%, Maturing July 28, 2012     1,833,421    
Network Solutions, LLC      
  1,166,188     Term Loan, 10.37%, Maturing January 9, 2012     1,180,765    
Open Solutions, Inc.      
  944,828     Term Loan, 7.90%, Maturing September 3, 2011     950,142    
  1,350,000     Term Loan, 11.90%, Maturing March 3, 2012     1,383,750    
Rayovac Corp.      
  3,878,280     Term Loan, 8.39%, Maturing February 7, 2012     3,894,208    
Security Co., Inc.      
  977,527     Term Loan, 8.63%, Maturing June 28, 2010     984,859    
  1,500,000     Term Loan, 12.88%, Maturing June 28, 2011     1,518,750    
Serena Software, Inc.      
  750,000     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing March 10, 2013     751,219    
Telcordia Technologies, Inc.      
  4,530,877     Term Loan, 8.15%, Maturing September 15, 2012     4,369,464    
Vertafore, Inc.      
  975,000     Term Loan, 11.42%, Maturing January 31, 2013     991,656    
    $ 35,899,519    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Equipment Leasing — 0.7%      
Awas Capital, Inc.      
$ 928,988     Term Loan, 7.19%, Maturing March 22, 2013   $ 906,924    
  3,288,044     Term Loan, 11.44%, Maturing March 22, 2013     3,320,924    
Maxim Crane Works, L.P.      
  1,271,376     Term Loan, 7.33%, Maturing January 28, 2010     1,276,143    
The Hertz Corp.      
  688,889     Term Loan, 5.39%, Maturing December 21, 2012     694,831    
  5,473,319     Term Loan, 7.65%, Maturing December 21, 2012     5,520,527    
United Rentals, Inc.      
  565,000     Term Loan, 6.00%, Maturing February 14, 2011     567,531    
  1,247,708     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing February 14, 2011     1,253,297    
    $ 13,540,177    
Farming / Agriculture — 0.1%      
Central Garden & Pet Co.      
$ 2,537,250     Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing February 28, 2014   $ 2,539,894    
    $ 2,539,894    
Financial Intermediaries — 1.6%      
AIMCO Properties, L.P.      
$ 7,050,000     Term Loan, 6.91%, Maturing March 23, 2011   $ 7,067,625    
Ameritrade Holding Corp.      
  5,441,506     Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing December 31, 2012     5,445,473    
Citgo III, Ltd.      
  250,000     Term Loan, 8.14%, Maturing August 3, 2013     251,953    
  250,000     Term Loan, 8.64%, Maturing August 3, 2014     252,891    
Coinstar, Inc.      
  595,897     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing July 7, 2011     599,993    
Fidelity National Information Solutions, Inc.      
  8,102,085     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing March 9, 2013     8,130,215    
IPayment, Inc.      
  1,218,875     Term Loan, 7.36%, Maturing May 10, 2013     1,218,875    
LPL Holdings, Inc.      
  4,664,750     Term Loan, 8.30%, Maturing June 30, 2013     4,723,787    
Oxford Acquisition III, Ltd.      
EUR 1,000,000     Term Loan, 5.72%, Maturing September 20, 2013     1,293,235    
  1,650,000     Term loan, 7.69%, Maturing September 20, 2013     1,664,180    
The Macerich Partnership, L.P.      
  1,465,000     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing April 25, 2010     1,462,253    
    $ 32,110,480    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Food Products — 1.5%      
Acosta, Inc.      
$ 3,017,438     Term Loan, 8.08%, Maturing July 28, 2013   $ 3,048,240    
Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc.      
  3,631,750     Term Loan, 7.43%, Maturing March 29, 2013     3,621,915    
American Seafoods Group, LLC      
  1,407,559     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing September 30, 2011     1,407,119    
BF Bolthouse HoldCo, LLC      
  2,977,500     Term Loan, 7.63%, Maturing December 16, 2012     2,987,424    
  1,475,000     Term Loan, 10.87%, Maturing December 16, 2013     1,489,750    
Chiquita Brands, LLC      
  3,785,868     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing June 28, 2012     3,786,459    
Del Monte Corp.      
  1,796,323     Term Loan, 6.95%, Maturing February 8, 2012     1,801,136    
Michael Foods, Inc.      
  1,767,244     Term Loan, 7.54%, Maturing November 21, 2010     1,771,294    
Nutro Products, Inc.      
  646,750     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing April 26, 2013     648,367    
Pinnacle Foods Holdings Corp.      
  5,025,848     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing November 25, 2010     5,040,297    
QCE Finance, LLC      
  1,225,000     Term Loan, 11.12%, Maturing November 5, 2013     1,245,213    
Reddy Ice Group, Inc.      
  3,130,000     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing August 9, 2012     3,133,913    
    $ 29,981,127    
Food Service — 1.1%      
AFC Enterprises, Inc.      
$ 777,117     Term Loan, 7.63%, Maturing May 23, 2009   $ 781,003    
Buffets, Inc.      
  418,182     Term Loan, 4.88%, Maturing June 28, 2009     419,750    
  1,901,405     Term Loan, 10.75%, Maturing June 28, 2009     1,908,535    
Burger King Corp.      
  2,895,162     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing June 30, 2012     2,897,171    
Carrols Corp.      
  531,108     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing December 31, 2010     533,631    
CBRL Group, Inc.      
  2,610,517     Term Loan, 6.93%, Maturing April 27, 2013     2,606,601    
CKE Restaurants, Inc.      
  882,609     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing May 1, 2010     885,919    
Denny's, Inc.      
  335,306     Term Loan, 8.59%, Maturing September 21, 2009     336,704    
Domino's, Inc.      
  8,444,101     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing June 25, 2010     8,451,135    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Food Service (continued)      
Jack in the Box, Inc.      
$ 1,458,750     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing January 8, 2011   $ 1,464,677    
Maine Beverage Co., LLC      
  867,187     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing June 30, 2010     865,020    
NPC International, Inc.      
  520,833     Term Loan, 7.10%, Maturing May 3, 2013     519,531    
Sagittarius Restaurants, LLC      
  497,500     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing March 29, 2013     499,832    
    $ 22,169,509    
Food / Drug Retailers — 0.8%      
Cumberland Farms, Inc.      
$ 2,075,000     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing September 29, 2013   $ 2,085,375    
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.      
  2,244,345     Term Loan, 8.11%, Maturing December 5, 2009     2,264,685    
Giant Eagle, Inc.      
  2,059,437     Term Loan, 6.90%, Maturing November 7, 2012     2,061,691    
Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc.      
  3,771,500     Term Loan, 8.42%, Maturing November 3, 2011     3,805,915    
Sonic Corp.      
  864,000     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing September 22, 2013     867,240    
Supervalu, Inc.      
  1,965,125     Term Loan, 7.19%, Maturing June 1, 2012     1,972,372    
The Jean Coutu Group (PJC), Inc.      
  2,698,180     Term Loan, 7.94%, Maturing July 30, 2011     2,710,376    
The Pantry, Inc.      
  967,688     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing January 2, 2012     971,014    
    $ 16,738,668    
Forest Products — 1.5%      
Appleton Papers, Inc.      
$ 1,998,410     Term Loan, 7.65%, Maturing June 11, 2010   $ 2,008,402    
Boise Cascade Holdings, LLC      
  6,207,829     Term Loan, 7.11%, Maturing October 29, 2011     6,243,139    
Buckeye Technologies, Inc.      
  539,491     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing April 15, 2010     539,940    
Georgia-Pacific Corp.      
  10,694,187     Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing December 20, 2012     10,761,764    
  3,250,000     Term Loan, 8.39%, Maturing December 23, 2013     3,295,575    
NewPage Corp.      
  2,393,698     Term Loan, 8.36%, Maturing May 2, 2011     2,423,619    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Forest Products (continued)      
RLC Industries Co.      
$ 2,014,113     Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing February 20, 2010   $ 2,011,596    
Xerium Technologies, Inc.      
  4,226,244     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing May 18, 2012     4,220,961    
    $ 31,504,996    
Healthcare — 4.5%      
Accellent, Inc.      
$ 1,439,125     Term Loan, 7.40%, Maturing November 22, 2012   $ 1,442,723    
Alliance Imaging, Inc.      
  2,217,228     Term Loan, 7.94%, Maturing December 29, 2011     2,223,465    
American Medical Systems      
  2,250,000     Term Loan, 7.81%, Maturing July 20, 2012     2,252,813    
Ameripath, Inc.      
  1,741,250     Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing October 31, 2012     1,744,080    
AMN Healthcare, Inc.      
  508,187     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing November 2, 2011     509,935    
AMR HoldCo, Inc.      
  1,206,616     Term Loan, 7.28%, Maturing February 10, 2012     1,208,879    
Bushnell Performance Optics      
  990,238     Term Loan, 8.37%, Maturing August 19, 2011     996,427    
Caremore Holdings, Inc.      
  1,119,375     Term Loan, 8.62%, Maturing February 28, 2013     1,126,022    
Community Health Systems, Inc.      
  11,615,956     Term Loan, 7.15%, Maturing August 19, 2011     11,635,656    
Concentra Operating Corp.      
  4,874,212     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing September 30, 2011     4,902,390    
Conmed Corp.      
  1,417,875     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing April 13, 2013     1,419,647    
CRC Health Corp.      
  597,000     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing February 6, 2013     597,746    
Davita, Inc.      
  9,235,338     Term Loan, 7.43%, Maturing October 5, 2012     9,291,821    
DJ Orthopedics, LLC      
  450,911     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing April 7, 2013     450,347    
Encore Medical IHC, Inc.      
  1,432,096     Term Loan, 8.30%, Maturing October 4, 2010     1,435,676    
FGX International, Inc.      
  334,000     Term Loan, 13.14%, Maturing December 9, 2013     317,300    
FHC Health Systems, Inc.      
  1,857,143     Term Loan, 11.40%, Maturing December 18, 2009     1,926,786    
  1,300,000     Term Loan, 13.40%, Maturing December 18, 2009     1,348,750    
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings      
  4,900,375     Term Loan, 6.75%, Maturing March 31, 2013     4,876,211    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Healthcare (continued)      
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.      
$ 947,625     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing May 30, 2013   $ 952,166    
HealthSouth Corp.      
  2,793,000     Term Loan, 8.62%, Maturing March 10, 2013     2,807,741    
Iasis Healthcare, LLC      
  1,984,772     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing June 16, 2011     1,997,177    
Kinetic Concepts, Inc.      
  2,629,647     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing October 3, 2009     2,637,045    
La Petite Academy, Inc.      
  925,000     Term Loan, 10.04%, Maturing August 21, 2012     931,359    
Leiner Health Products, Inc.      
  1,099,688     Term Loan, 8.88%, Maturing May 27, 2011     1,106,102    
Lifecare Holdings, Inc.      
  965,250     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing August 11, 2012     891,650    
Lifepoint Hospitals, Inc.      
  5,647,698     Term Loan, 6.95%, Maturing April 15, 2012     5,629,343    
Magellan Health Services, Inc.      
  277,778     Term Loan, 5.20%, Maturing August 15, 2008     278,472    
  243,056     Term Loan, 7.17%, Maturing August 15, 2008     243,663    
Matria Healthcare, Inc.      
  600,000     Term Loan, 12.15%, Maturing January 19, 2007     612,000    
  1,280,676     Term Loan, 7.63%, Maturing January 19, 2012     1,284,679    
Medcath Holdings Corp.      
  200,226     Term Loan, 7.86%, Maturing July 2, 2011     200,414    
Multiplan Merger Corp.      
  1,586,324     Term Loan, 7.85%, Maturing April 12, 2013     1,590,289    
National Mentor Holdings, Inc.      
  81,200     Term Loan, 5.32%, Maturing June 29, 2013     81,606    
  1,365,378     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing June 29, 2013     1,372,205    
National Rental Institutes, Inc.      
  2,144,625     Term Loan, 7.59%, Maturing March 31, 2013     2,147,306    
PER-SE Technologies, Inc.      
  1,239,080     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing January 6, 2013     1,246,438    
Quintiles Transnational Corp.      
  1,243,750     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing March 31, 2013     1,245,149    
  2,225,000     Term Loan, 9.37%, Maturing March 31, 2014     2,265,675    
Renal Advantage, Inc.      
  396,123     Term Loan, 7.89%, Maturing October 5, 2012     399,341    
Select Medical Holding Corp.      
  2,043,875     Term Loan, 7.15%, Maturing February 24, 2012     2,008,491    
Sunrise Medical Holdings, Inc.      
  2,999,773     Term Loan, 8.89%, Maturing May 13, 2010     2,992,273    
Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc.      
  1,177,075     Term Loan, 8.64%, Maturing March 31, 2010     1,182,960    
  437,500     Term Loan, 8.89%, Maturing May 31, 2010     437,500    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Healthcare (continued)      
Vanguard Health Holding Co., LLC      
$ 2,242,868     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing September 23, 2011   $ 2,247,775    
Ventiv Health, Inc.      
  942,857     Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing October 5, 2011     939,911    
VWR International, Inc.      
  2,307,917     Term Loan, 7.63%, Maturing April 7, 2011     2,314,410    
    $ 91,749,814    
Home Furnishings — 0.7%      
Grohe Holding GMBH      
EUR 1,000,000     Term Loan, 5.78%, Maturing July 14, 2012   $ 1,278,282    
EUR 1,000,000     Term Loan, 6.06%, Maturing July 14, 2013     1,283,990    
Interline Brands, Inc.      
  1,008,342     Term Loan, 7.11%, Maturing June 23, 2013     1,010,233    
  1,310,845     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing June 23, 2013     1,313,303    
Knoll, Inc.      
  1,679,191     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing October 3, 2012     1,689,162    
National Bedding Co., LLC      
  1,050,000     Term Loan, 10.37%, Maturing August 31, 2012     1,059,844    
Oreck Corp.      
  1,825,625     Term Loan, 8.12%, Maturing February 2, 2012     1,827,337    
Simmons Co.      
  3,795,769     Term Loan, 7.17%, Maturing December 19, 2011     3,824,830    
    $ 13,286,981    
Industrial Equipment — 0.6%      
Aearo Technologies, Inc.      
$ 500,000     Term Loan, 11.87%, Maturing September 24, 2013   $ 507,500    
Alliance Laundry Holdings, LLC      
  496,628     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing January 27, 2012     500,197    
Colfax Corp.      
  2,267,365     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing May 30, 2009     2,280,119    
Douglas Dynamics Holdings, Inc.      
  1,738,428     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing December 16, 2010     1,734,082    
Flowserve Corp.      
  2,340,688     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing August 10, 2012     2,345,441    
Gleason Corp.      
  850,000     Term Loan, 7.91%, Maturing June 30, 2013     856,375    
  400,000     Term Loan, 10.94%, Maturing December 31, 2013     405,000    
MTD Products, Inc.      
  977,500     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing June 1, 2010     970,169    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Industrial Equipment (continued)      
Nacco Materials Handling Group, Inc.      
$ 997,500     Term Loan, 7.36%, Maturing March 22, 2013   $ 996,253    
TFS Acquisition Corp.      
  900,000     Term Loan, 8.92%, Maturing August 11, 2013     906,750    
    $ 11,501,886    
Insurance — 0.8%      
ARG Holding, Inc.      
$ 1,240,625     Term Loan, 8.38%, Maturing November 30, 2011   $ 1,246,053    
  2,625,000     Term Loan, 12.62%, Maturing November 30, 2012     2,657,813    
CCC Information Serivices Group      
  1,350,000     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing February 10, 2013     1,357,594    
Conseco, Inc.      
  3,675,000     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing October 10, 2013     3,688,781    
Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs Co.      
  796,000     Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing April 26, 2013     796,332    
U.S.I. Holdings Corp.      
  300,000     Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing March 24, 2011(3)     301,500    
  5,819,331     Term Loan, 7.69%, Maturing March 24, 2011     5,848,427    
    $ 15,896,500    
Leisure Goods / Activities / Movies — 4.3%      
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.      
$ 2,009,900     Term Loan, 7.99%, Maturing June 8, 2012   $ 2,024,974    
Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc.      
  707,230     Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing December 31, 2011     707,967    
AMC Entertainment, Inc.      
  2,257,938     Term Loan, 7.45%, Maturing January 26, 2013     2,278,695    
AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc.      
  1,067,702     Term Loan, 8.43%, Maturing August 27, 2009     1,076,377    
Augustus 2, Ltd.      
GBP 1,600,000     Term Loan, 7.53%, Maturing June 22, 2014     3,059,229    
GBP 1,600,000     Term Loan, 8.03%, Maturing June 22, 2015     3,074,487    
Butterfly Wendel US, Inc.      
  387,500     Term Loan, 8.15%, Maturing June 22, 2013     392,889    
  387,500     Term Loan, 7.90%, Maturing June 22, 2014     390,951    
Carmike Cinemas, Inc.      
  2,977,387     Term Loan, 8.65%, Maturing May 19, 2012     3,009,641    
Cedar Fair, L.P.      
  498,750     Term Loan, 7.82%, Maturing August 31, 2011     501,555    
  4,014,938     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing August 30, 2012     4,063,554    
Cinemark, Inc.      
  4,825,000     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing October 5, 2013     4,860,811    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Leisure Goods / Activities / Movies (continued)      
Dave & Buster's, Inc.      
$ 995,000     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing March 8, 2013   $ 1,002,463    
  997,500     Term Loan, 7.94%, Maturing March 8, 2013     1,004,981    
Deluxe Entertainment Services      
  1,100,000     Term Loan, 5.27%, Maturing January 28, 2011     1,083,500    
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc.      
  1,492,500     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing March 16, 2012     1,496,231    
Fender Musical Instruments Co.      
  1,330,000     Term Loan, 11.38%, Maturing October 1, 2012     1,343,300    
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Holdings, Inc.      
  10,820,625     Term Loan, 8.62%, Maturing April 8, 2012     10,699,856    
Red Football, Ltd.      
GBP 4,750,000     Term Loan, 7.58%, Maturing August 16, 2014     9,124,557    
GBP 4,750,000     Term Loan, 7.83%, Maturing August 16, 2015     9,169,854    
Regal Cinemas Corp.      
  5,350,000     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing November 10, 2010     5,348,566    
Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc.      
  8,150,492     Term Loan, 8.66%, Maturing June 30, 2009     8,250,466    
Southwest Sports Group, LLC      
  1,450,000     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing December 22, 2010     1,450,454    
Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.      
  2,912,921     Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing June 9, 2011     2,925,665    
WMG Acquisition Corp.      
  900,000     Revolving Loan, 0.00%, Maturing February 28, 2010(3)     875,475    
  7,052,097     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing February 28, 2011     7,086,920    
    $ 86,303,418    
Lodging and Casinos — 1.7%      
Ameristar Casinos, Inc.      
$ 1,191,000     Term Loan, 6.90%, Maturing November 10, 2012   $ 1,192,489    
Bally Technologies, Inc.      
  5,811,545     Term Loan, 9.33%, Maturing September 5, 2009     5,832,130    
Boyd Gaming Corp.      
  2,888,066     Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing June 30, 2011     2,892,398    
CCM Merger, Inc.      
  2,605,785     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing April 25, 2012     2,607,088    
Columbia Entertainment Co.      
  1,697,143     Term Loan, 7.82%, Maturing October 24, 2011     1,705,629    
Globalcash Access, LLC      
  734,834     Term Loan, 9.00%, Maturing March 10, 2010     734,834    
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.      
  4,460,748     Term Loan, 7.18%, Maturing February 4, 2012     4,477,476    
Penn National Gaming, Inc.      
  7,845,750     Term Loan, 7.13%, Maturing October 3, 2012     7,896,747    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Lodging and Casinos (continued)      
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.      
$ 2,800,000     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing December 14, 2011   $ 2,810,850    
Venetian Casino Resort, LLC      
  4,104,268     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing June 15, 2011     4,119,019    
  846,241     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing June 15, 2011     849,283    
    $ 35,117,943    
Nonferrous Metals / Minerals — 1.1%      
Alpha Natural Resources, LLC      
$ 2,927,875     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing October 26, 2012   $ 2,935,651    
Carmeuse Lime, Inc.      
  687,788     Term Loan, 7.19%, Maturing May 2, 2011     687,788    
CII Carbon, LLC      
  496,231     Term Loan, 7.44%, Maturing August 23, 2012     497,472    
Compass Minerals Group, Inc.      
  1,814,429     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing December 22, 2012     1,817,265    
Magnequench International, Inc.      
  1,563,500     Term Loan, 8.88%, Maturing August 31, 2009     1,567,409    
Magnum Coal Co.      
  245,455     Term Loan, 8.57%, Maturing March 15, 2013     246,375    
  2,442,273     Term Loan, 8.62%, Maturing March 15, 2013     2,451,431    
Murray Energy Corp.      
  965,300     Term Loan, 8.40%, Maturing January 28, 2010     974,953    
Novelis, Inc.      
  1,304,545     Term Loan, 7.72%, Maturing January 6, 2012     1,310,340    
  2,267,372     Term Loan, 7.72%, Maturing January 6, 2012     2,277,443    
Stillwater Mining Co.      
  4,867,431     Term Loan, 7.63%, Maturing June 30, 2007     4,891,768    
Tube City IMS Corp.      
  2,000,000     Term Loan, 11.37%, Maturing October 26, 2011     2,005,000    
    $ 21,662,895    
Oil and Gas — 1.4%      
Citgo Petroleum Corp.      
$ 1,980,304     Term Loan, 6.68%, Maturing November 15, 2012   $ 1,983,191    
Coffeyville Resources, LLC      
  400,601     Term Loan, 5.27%, Maturing June 24, 2011     403,555    
  593,428     Term Loan, 7.63%, Maturing July 8, 2012     597,803    
  850,000     Term Loan, 12.13%, Maturing June 24, 2013     877,094    
Concho Resources, Inc.      
  2,842,875     Term Loan, 9.37%, Maturing July 6, 2011(4)     2,834,062    
Dynegy Holdings, Inc.      
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 7.15%, Maturing January 31, 2012     1,000,625    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Oil and Gas (continued)      
El Paso Corp.      
$ 1,750,000     Term Loan, 5.33%, Maturing July 31, 2011   $ 1,763,906    
Epco Holdings, Inc.      
  1,011,143     Term Loan, 7.13%, Maturing August 18, 2008     1,013,987    
  3,796,650     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing August 18, 2010     3,822,752    
Key Energy Services, Inc.      
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 5.37%, Maturing June 30, 2012     1,004,688    
  1,369,650     Term Loan, 9.19%, Maturing June 30, 2012     1,377,997    
LB Pacific, L.P.      
  1,573,550     Term Loan, 8.07%, Maturing March 3, 2012     1,577,484    
Primary Natural Resources, Inc.      
  1,990,000     Term Loan, 9.35%, Maturing July 28, 2010(4)     1,983,831    
Targa Resources, Inc.      
  1,885,000     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing October 31, 2007     1,887,650    
  1,602,972     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing October 31, 2012     1,612,990    
  3,305,658     Term Loan, 7.63%, Maturing October 31, 2012     3,326,318    
W&T Offshore, Inc.      
  1,275,000     Term Loan, 7.65%, Maturing May 26, 2010     1,283,766    
    $ 28,351,699    
Publishing — 1.9%      
American Media Operations, Inc.      
$ 3,825,000     Term Loan, 8.37%, Maturing January 31, 2013   $ 3,853,290    
CBD Media, LLC      
  1,219,960     Term Loan, 7.70%, Maturing December 31, 2009     1,230,126    
Dex Media East, LLC      
  3,998,766     Term Loan, 6.92%, Maturing May 8, 2009     3,991,268    
Dex Media West, LLC      
  6,715,638     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing March 9, 2010     6,698,466    
Gatehouse Media Operating, Inc.      
  2,178,158     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing June 6, 2013     2,183,603    
Hanley-Wood, LLC      
  165,144     Term Loan, 7.61%, Maturing August 1, 2012     165,247    
  1,386,532     Term Loan, 7.69%, Maturing August 1, 2012     1,387,398    
MediaNews Group, Inc.      
  1,271,813     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing August 2, 2013     1,274,197    
Merrill Communications, LLC      
  1,470,490     Term Loan, 7.59%, Maturing February 9, 2009     1,476,004    
Nebraska Book Co., Inc.      
  927,350     Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing March 4, 2011     931,407    
Philadelphia Newspapers, LLC      
  1,097,250     Term Loan, 8.12%, Maturing June 29, 2013     1,093,135    
R.H. Donnelley Corp.      
  420,757     Term Loan, 6.62%, Maturing December 31, 2009     417,714    
  4,881,659     Term Loan, 6.89%, Maturing June 30, 2010     4,867,761    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Publishing (continued)      
Source Media, Inc.      
$ 2,576,462     Term Loan, 7.61%, Maturing November 8, 2011   $ 2,590,954    
SP Newsprint Co.      
  1,305,204     Term Loan, 5.32%, Maturing January 9, 2010     1,311,730    
  152,461     Term Loan, 8.48%, Maturing January 9, 2010     153,224    
Sun Media Corp.      
  2,526,039     Term Loan, 7.13%, Maturing February 7, 2009     2,531,829    
Yell Group, PLC      
  3,425,000     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing February 10, 2013     3,445,444    
    $ 39,602,797    
Radio and Television — 2.5%      
Adams Outdoor Advertising, L.P.      
$ 2,293,390     Term Loan, 7.13%, Maturing October 15, 2011   $ 2,299,841    
ALM Media Holdings, Inc.      
  1,143,701     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing March 4, 2010     1,144,773    
Block Communications, Inc.      
  2,084,250     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing December 22, 2011     2,090,763    
Cequel Communications, LLC      
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing November 5, 2013     999,375    
  2,175,000     Term Loan, 9.99%, Maturing May 5, 2014     2,168,429    
  3,888,842     Term Loan, 11.49%, Maturing May 5, 2014     3,865,346    
CMP KC, LLC      
  993,094     Term Loan, 9.31%, Maturing May 5, 2013     994,335    
CMP Susquehanna Corp.      
  1,805,732     Term Loan, 7.40%, Maturing May 5, 2013     1,810,812    
Cumulus Media, Inc.      
  1,895,250     Term Loan, 7.45%, Maturing June 7, 2013     1,906,504    
DirecTV Holdings, LLC      
  4,188,791     Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing April 13, 2013     4,194,978    
Emmis Operating Co.      
  1,238,889     Term Loan, 9.00%, Maturing November 10, 2011     1,241,764    
Entravision Communications Corp.      
  1,822,250     Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing September 29, 2013     1,823,578    
Gray Television, Inc.      
  1,662,438     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing November 22, 2015     1,661,696    
HEI Acquisition, LLC      
  725,000     Term Loan, 8.38%, Maturing December 31, 2011     725,000    
HIT Entertainment, Inc.      
  1,980,000     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing March 20, 2012     1,987,425    
Intelsat Subsuduary Holding Co.      
  1,300,000     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing July 3, 2013     1,309,953    
NEP Supershooters, L.P.      
  1,916,927     Term Loan, 13.37%, Maturing August 3, 2011     1,945,681    

 

See notes to financial statements

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Radio and Television (continued)      
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.      
$ 2,145,591     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing October 1, 2012   $ 2,140,898    
  2,033,513     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing October 1, 2012     2,029,066    
NextMedia Operating, Inc.      
  308,423     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing November 15, 2012     308,076    
  137,077     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing November 15, 2012     136,923    
PanAmSat Corp.      
  3,250,000     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing January 3, 2014     3,280,921    
Patriot Media and Communications CNJ, LLC      
  600,000     Term Loan, 10.50%, Maturing October 6, 2013     610,313    
Paxson Communications Corp.      
  3,250,000     Term Loan, 8.62%, Maturing January 15, 2012     3,308,906    
Raycom TV Broadcasting, LLC      
  3,423,130     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing August 28, 2013     3,403,875    
SFX Entertainment      
  1,811,313     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing June 21, 2013     1,812,445    
Young Broadcasting, Inc.      
  2,363,837     Term Loan, 8.00%, Maturing November 3, 2012     2,361,991    
    $ 51,563,667    
Rail Industries — 0.4%      
Kansas City Southern Railway Co.      
$ 3,391,500     Term Loan, 7.11%, Maturing March 30, 2008   $ 3,398,564    
Railamerica, Inc.      
  4,049,727     Term Loan, 7.44%, Maturing September 29, 2011     4,071,244    
  478,745     Term Loan, 7.44%, Maturing September 29, 2011     481,289    
    $ 7,951,097    
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) — 1.4%      
American Achievement Corp.      
$ 1,761,776     Term Loan, 7.68%, Maturing March 25, 2011   $ 1,774,990    
Amscan Holdings, Inc.      
  1,840,750     Term Loan, 8.32%, Maturing December 23, 2012     1,855,706    
Coinmach Laundry Corp.      
  4,536,230     Term Loan, 7.91%, Maturing December 19, 2012     4,577,623    
FTD, Inc.      
  922,688     Term Loan, 7.35%, Maturing July 28, 2013     926,724    
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.      
  2,687,998     Term Loan, 7.22%, Maturing July 15, 2010     2,689,006    
Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc.      
  1,036,768     Term Loan, 10.39%, Maturing March 31, 2011     762,025    
Josten's Corp.      
  2,244,210     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing October 4, 2011     2,257,769    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) (continued)      
Mapco Express, Inc.      
$ 2,437,540     Term Loan, 8.07%, Maturing April 28, 2011   $ 2,460,391    
Movie Gallery, Inc.      
  534,744     Term Loan, 10.62%, Maturing April 27, 2011     501,620    
Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.      
  1,780,063     Term Loan, 7.64%, Maturing April 5, 2013     1,796,196    
Oriental Trading Co., Inc.      
  1,150,000     Term Loan, 11.47%, Maturing January 31, 2013     1,154,792    
  2,169,563     Term Loan, 8.18%, Maturing July 31, 2013     2,174,535    
Savers, Inc.      
  456,853     Term Loan, 8.16%, Maturing August 11, 2012     459,994    
  543,147     Term Loan, 8.16%, Maturing August 11, 2012     546,881    
Travelcenters of America, Inc.      
  3,682,175     Term Loan, 7.11%, Maturing November 30, 2008     3,687,352    
    $ 27,625,604    
Steel — 0.1%      
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.      
$ 608,601     Term Loan, 7.13%, Maturing December 8, 2010   $ 608,220    
John Maneely Co.      
  532,211     Term Loan, 8.37%, Maturing March 24, 2013     537,700    
    $ 1,145,920    
Surface Transport — 0.4%      
Gainey Corp.      
$ 1,022,438     Term Loan, 8.16%, Maturing April 20, 2012   $ 1,032,023    
Horizon Lines, LLC      
  962,838     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing July 7, 2011     967,351    
Laidlaw International, Inc.      
  399,000     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing July 31, 2013     402,574    
  1,197,000     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing July 31, 2013     1,207,723    
Ozburn-Hessey Holding Co., LLC      
  598,231     Term Loan, 8.78%, Maturing August 9, 2012     598,979    
Sirva Worldwide, Inc.      
  1,599,342     Term Loan, 11.61%, Maturing December 1, 2010     1,478,893    
Vanguard Car Rental USA      
  1,963,500     Term Loan, 8.35%, Maturing June 14, 2013     1,980,190    
    $ 7,667,733    
Telecommunications — 2.2%      
Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.      
$ 2,100,000     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing February 1, 2012   $ 2,101,575    

 

See notes to financial statements

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Telecommunications (continued)      
Asurion Corp.      
$ 1,709,069     Term Loan, 8.32%, Maturing July 13, 2012   $ 1,718,683    
  1,200,000     Term Loan, 11.58%, Maturing January 13, 2013     1,215,750    
BCM Luxembourg, Ltd.      
EUR 1,375,000     Term Loan, 5.93%, Maturing September 30, 2014     1,754,641    
EUR 1,375,000     Term Loan, 6.31%, Maturing September 30, 2015     1,767,147    
Cellular South, Inc.      
  2,227,215     Term Loan, 7.14%, Maturing May 4, 2011     2,229,304    
Centennial Cellular Operating Co., LLC      
  3,533,773     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing February 9, 2011     3,564,694    
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.      
  742,500     Term Loan, 6.93%, Maturing August 31, 2012     742,384    
Consolidated Communications, Inc.      
  3,648,439     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing July 27, 2015     3,659,841    
Crown Castle Operating Co.      
  1,246,875     Term Loan, 7.65%, Maturing June 1, 2014     1,253,109    
Fairpoint Communications, Inc.      
  3,200,000     Term Loan, 7.13%, Maturing February 8, 2012     3,198,749    
Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc.      
  1,100,089     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing October 31, 2012     1,103,527    
Iowa Telecommunications Services      
  3,208,000     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing November 23, 2011     3,215,353    
IPC Acquisition Corp.      
  875,000     Term Loan, 7.87%, Maturing September 29, 2013     881,198    
  500,000     Term Loan, 11.87%, Maturing September 29, 2014     503,750    
Madison River Capital, LLC      
  1,297,831     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing July 29, 2012     1,305,740    
NTelos, Inc.      
  1,788,192     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing August 24, 2011     1,796,239    
Stratos Global Corp.      
  1,275,000     Term Loan, 8.11%, Maturing February 13, 2012     1,276,062    
Triton PCS, Inc.      
  4,518,300     Term Loan, 8.57%, Maturing November 18, 2009     4,561,599    
Westcom Corp.      
  806,800     Term Loan, 8.29%, Maturing December 17, 2010     808,312    
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 12.54%, Maturing May 17, 2011     1,006,875    
Windstream Corp.      
  5,525,000     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing July 17, 2013     5,560,520    
    $ 45,225,052    
Utilities — 1.5%      
Astoria Generating Co.      
$ 185,068     Term Loan, 7.32%, Maturing February 23, 2012   $ 186,528    
  1,101,427     Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing February 23, 2013     1,110,118    
  1,250,000     Term Loan, 9.14%, Maturing August 23, 2013     1,270,573    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Utilities (continued)      
BRSP, LLC      
$ 2,500,000     Term Loan, 8.58%, Maturing July 13, 2009   $ 2,512,500    
Cellnet Technology, Inc.      
  675,982     Term Loan, 8.37%, Maturing April 26, 2012     681,897    
Cogentrix Delaware Holdings, Inc.      
  781,055     Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing April 14, 2012     782,926    
Covanta Energy Corp.      
  1,188,943     Term Loan, 5.37%, Maturing June 24, 2012     1,200,337    
  849,868     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing May 27, 2013     858,013    
  568,750     Term Loan, 10.87%, Maturing June 24, 2013     580,125    
La Paloma Generating Co., LLC      
  189,321     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing August 16, 2012     188,848    
  1,086,457     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing August 16, 2012     1,083,741    
  85,640     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing August 16, 2012     85,426    
LSP General Finance Co., LLC      
  138,127     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing April 14, 2013     138,156    
  3,247,721     Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing April 14, 2013     3,248,396    
Mirant North America, LLC.      
  1,389,500     Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing January 3, 2013     1,389,996    
NRG Energy, Inc.      
  2,225,000     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing February 1, 2013     2,238,148    
  9,576,875     Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing February 1, 2013     9,638,722    
Pike Electric, Inc.      
  803,500     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing July 1, 2012     803,667    
  605,349     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing December 10, 2012     605,475    
Vulcan Energy Corp.      
  1,969,609     Term Loan, 6.90%, Maturing July 23, 2010     1,973,302    
    $ 30,576,894    
Total Senior Floating Rate Interests
(identified cost $1,185,483,994)
  $ 1,187,106,445    
Mortgage Pass-Throughs — 45.3%      
Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:  
$ 1,352     5.134%, with maturity at 2025(5)   $ 1,346,965    
  1,278     6.00%, with maturity at 2026     1,301,666    
  42,982     6.50%, with various maturities to 2025     44,452,098    
  117,394     7.00%, with various maturities to 2031(6)     121,675,983    
  917     7.13%, with maturity at 2023     967,627    
  55,715     7.50%, with various maturities to 2029     59,187,759    
  1,313     7.65%, with maturity at 2022     1,403,887    
  233     7.70%, with maturity at 2022     250,253    

 

See notes to financial statements

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
$ 24,849     8.00%, with various maturities to 2030   $ 26,871,585    
  1,072     8.25%, with maturity at 2020     1,162,932    
  2,173     8.30%, with maturity at 2020     2,361,965    
  23,083     8.50%, with various maturities to 2031     25,256,894    
  133     8.75%, with maturity at 2010     136,568    
  8,727     9.00%, with various maturities to 2031     9,589,211    
  6,795     9.50%, with various maturities to 2025     7,583,368    
  1,139     10.00%, with maturity at 2020     1,270,381    
  1,128     10.50%, with maturity at 2020     1,267,486    
  1,578     12.00%, with maturity at 2020     1,775,491    
  79     13.00%, with maturity at 2015     92,167    
    $ 307,954,286    
    Federal National Mortgage Assn.:  
$ 8,677     5.358%, with maturity at 2036(5)   $ 8,675,515    
  17,988     5.50%, with maturity at 2014(6)     18,064,367    
  4,072     6.00%, with various maturities to 2026     4,109,244    
  25,516     6.322%, with maturity at 2032(5)(6)     25,985,369    
  84,234     6.50%, with various maturities to 2031     86,630,533    
  964     6.75%, with maturity at 2023     1,001,772    
  6,310     6.838%, with maturity at 2022(5)     6,440,078    
  94,822     7.00%, with various maturities to 2029     98,670,279    
  20,008     7.50%, with various maturities to 2031     21,290,469    
  17,572     8.00%, with various maturities to 2029     18,908,428    
  94     8.25%, with maturity at 2018     101,354    
  4,357     8.431%, with maturity at 2027(5)     4,777,606    
  18,807     8.50%, with various maturities to 2028     20,576,164    
  2,190     8.656%, with maturity at 2028     2,394,716    
  1,304     8.779%, with maturity at 2029(5)     1,442,166    
  1,947     8.785%, with maturity at 2027(5)     2,136,484    
  20,343     9.00%, with various maturities to 2027     22,444,894    
  871     9.358%, with maturity at 2024(5)     945,932    
  12,675     9.50%, with various maturities to 2030     14,166,657    
  1,420     9.568%, with maturity at 2018(5)     1,586,367    
  2,257     10.00%, with various maturities to 2020     2,530,870    
  2,366     10.216%, with maturity at 2025(5)     2,645,832    
  2,731     10.339%, with maturity at 2019(5)     3,014,512    
  2,213     10.50%, with maturity at 2021     2,481,994    
  936     11.50%, with maturity at 2016     1,052,549    
  56     12.50%, with maturity at 2011     61,675    
    $ 372,135,826    
    Government National Mortgage Assn.:  
$ 6,114     6.00%, with maturity at 2024   $ 6,231,789    
  11,538     7.00%, with various maturities to 2025     12,127,873    
  10,709     7.50%, with various maturities to 2028     11,467,796    
  37,410     8.00%, with various maturities to 2027     40,380,563    
  1,253     8.30%, with maturity at 2020     1,360,698    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
$ 2,660     8.50%, with various maturities to 2022   $ 2,919,388    
  12,032     9.00%, with various maturities to 2026     13,378,971    
  17,362     9.50%, with various maturities to 2026     19,506,884    
  1,187     10.00%, with maturity at 2019     1,338,182    
    $ 108,712,144    
    Collateralized Mortgage Obligations:  
$ 3,754     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 1497,
Class K, 7.00%, 4/15/23
  $ 3,848,241    
  6,115     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 1529,
Class Z, 7.00%, 6/15/23
    6,282,159    
  5,149     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 1620,
Class Z, 6.00%, 11/15/23
    5,240,315    
  724     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 1720,
Class PJ, 7.25%, 1/15/24
    733,207    
  834     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2167,
Class BZ, 7.00%, 6/15/29
    865,515    
  6,633     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2182,
Class ZB, 8.00%, 9/15/29
    7,029,214    
  3,485     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2198,
Class ZA, 8.50%, 11/15/29
    3,808,605    
  20,946     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2245,
Class A, 8.00%, 8/15/27(6)
    22,219,634    
  3,081     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 24,
Class J, 6.25%, 11/25/23
    3,124,169    
  667     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1988-14,
Class I, 9.20%, 6/25/18
    721,792    
  652     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1989-1,
Class D, 10.30%, 1/25/19
    716,605    
  1,318     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1989-34,
Class Y, 9.85%, 7/25/19
    1,468,751    
  871     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1990-17,
Class G, 9.00%, 2/25/20
    949,199    
  375     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1990-27,
Class Z, 9.00%, 3/25/20
    410,082    
  353     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1990-29,
Class J, 9.00%, 3/25/20
    387,151    
  1,631     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1990-43,
Class Z, 9.50%, 4/25/20
    1,810,005    
  563     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1991-98,
Class J, 8.00%, 8/25/21
    604,318    
  332     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1992-103,
Class Z, 7.50%, 6/25/22
    350,607    
  612     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1992-113,
Class Z, 7.50%, 7/25/22
    641,400    
  1,162     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1992-185,
Class ZB, 7.00%, 10/25/22
    1,210,081    
  4,549     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1992-77,
Class ZA, 8.00%, 5/25/22
    4,837,124    
  2,985     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1993-16,
Class Z, 7.50%, 2/25/23
    3,140,055    

 

See notes to financial statements

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
$ 2,271     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1993-22,
Class PM, 7.40%, 2/25/23
  $ 2,377,369    
  3,483     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1993-25,
Class J, 7.50%, 3/25/23
    3,680,015    
  6,872     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1993-30,
Class PZ, 7.50%, 3/25/23
    7,214,990    
  1,064     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1993-56,
Class PZ, 7.00%, 5/25/23
    1,106,520    
  10,261     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1994-45,
Class Z, 6.50%, 2/25/24
    10,520,635    
  5,139     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1994-89,
Class ZQ, 8.00%, 7/25/24
    5,530,162    
  5,199     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1996-57,
Class Z, 7.00%, 12/25/26
    5,421,502    
  2,968     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1997-77,
Class Z, 7.00%, 11/18/27
    3,092,515    
  2,742     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 2001-37,
Class GA, 8.00%, 7/25/16
    2,865,565    
  1,997     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 2002-1,
Class G, 7.00%, 7/25/23
    2,081,940    
  1,012     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series G92-44,
Class Z, 8.00%, 7/25/22
    1,072,431    
  1,647     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series G92-44,
Class ZQ, 8.00%, 7/25/22
    1,742,900    
  4,137     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series G92-60,
Class Z, 7.00%, 10/25/22
    4,275,822    
  9,000     Government National Mortgage Assn., Series 2002-45,
Class PG, 6.00%, 3/17/32
    9,083,577    
  1,054     Government National Mortgage Assn., Series 2005-72,
Class E, 12.00%, 11/16/15
    1,216,559    
    $ 131,680,731.00    
Total Mortgage Pass-Throughs
(identified cost $929,488,639)
  $ 920,482,987    
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 48.0%      
Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Aerospace and Defense — 0.3%      
Argo Tech Corp., Sr. Notes      
$ 2,230     9.25%, 6/1/11   $ 2,324,775    
Armor Holdings, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  1,895     8.25%, 8/15/13     1,970,800    
DRS Technologies, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  875     7.625%, 2/1/18     899,062    
    $ 5,194,637    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Automotive — 3.7%      
Altra Industrial Motion, Inc.      
$ 2,460     9.00%, 12/1/11   $ 2,521,500    
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  1,100     8.00%, 7/1/13     1,072,500    
Ford Motor Credit Co.      
  2,120     6.625%, 6/16/08     2,080,759    
  9,165     7.375%, 10/28/09     8,926,802    
  4,355     7.875%, 6/15/10     4,252,945    
Ford Motor Credit Co., Sr. Notes      
  8,055     9.875%, 8/10/11     8,331,214    
Ford Motor Credit Co., Variable Rate      
  10,995     8.466%, 11/2/07     11,150,425    
General Motors Acceptance Corp.      
  2,160     5.125%, 5/9/08     2,122,155    
  1,075     5.85%, 1/14/09     1,060,444    
  435     7.00%, 2/1/12     438,429    
  9,665     8.00%, 11/1/31     10,384,762    
Tenneco Automotive, Global Shares, Series B      
  11,805     10.25%, 7/15/13     12,985,500    
Tenneco Automotive, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  2,680     8.625%, 11/15/14     2,713,500    
TRW Automotive, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  2,230     9.375%, 2/15/13     2,400,037    
TRW Automotive, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  3,900     11.00%, 2/15/13     4,299,750    
United Components, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  990     9.375%, 6/15/13     1,004,850    
    $ 75,745,572    
Brokers / Dealers / Investment Houses — 0.3%      
Residential Capital Corp., Sub. Notes, Variable Rate      
$ 5,390     7.204%, 4/17/09(7)   $ 5,402,785    
    $ 5,402,785    
Building and Development — 1.5%      
Dayton Superior Corp., Sr. Notes      
$ 2,975     10.75%, 9/15/08   $ 3,094,000    
General Cable Corp., Sr. Notes      
  2,520     9.50%, 11/15/10     2,696,400    
Mueller Group, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  1,707     10.00%, 5/1/12     1,869,165    
Mueller Holdings, Inc., Disc. Notes, (0.00% until 2009)      
  991     14.75%, 4/15/14     877,035    

 

See notes to financial statements

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Building and Development (continued)      
Nortek, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
$ 9,670     8.50%, 9/1/14   $ 9,283,200    
Panolam Industries International, Sr. Sub. Notes      
  3,420     10.75%, 10/1/13(7)     3,505,500    
RMCC Acquisition Co., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  8,170     9.50%, 11/1/12(7)     8,496,800    
Stanley-Martin Co.      
  870     9.75%, 8/15/15     693,825    
    $ 30,515,925    
Business Equipment and Services — 1.7%      
Activant Solutions, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
$ 1,070     9.50%, 5/1/16(7)   $ 1,000,450    
Affinion Group, Inc.      
  1,065     10.125%, 10/15/13(7)     1,134,225    
  1,490     11.50%, 10/15/15(7)     1,560,775    
Hydrochem Industrial Services, Inc., Sr. Sub Notes      
  2,620     9.25%, 2/15/13(7)     2,613,450    
Knowledge Learning Center, Sr. Sub. Notes      
  2,200     7.75%, 2/1/15(7)     2,095,500    
Muzak, LLC/Muzak Finance, Sr. Notes      
  5,250     10.00%, 2/15/09     4,757,812    
Norcross Safety Products, LLC/
Norcross Capital Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes, Series B
     
  5,100     9.875%, 8/15/11     5,431,500    
Safety Products Holdings, Inc., Sr. Notes (PIK)      
  6,500     11.75%, 1/1/12     6,795,319    
Sungard Data Systems, Inc.      
  3,060     9.125%, 8/15/13     3,190,050    
  596     10.25%, 8/15/15     627,290    
Sungard Data Systems, Inc., Variable Rate      
  1,100     9.973%, 8/15/13     1,149,500    
Xerox Corp., Sr. Notes      
  1,855     7.125%, 6/15/10     1,931,519    
  1,485     7.625%, 6/15/13     1,559,250    
    $ 33,846,640    
Cable and Satellite Television — 2.7%      
Adelphia Communications Corp.      
$ 2,500     10.25%, 6/15/11(2)   $ 2,031,250    
Cablevision Systems Corp., Sr. Notes, Series B, Variable Rate      
  4,545     9.87%, 4/1/09     4,783,612    
CCH I, LLC/CCH I Capital Co.      
  1,020     11.00%, 10/1/15     988,125    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Cable and Satellite Television (continued)      
CCO Holdings, LLC/CCO Capital Corp., Sr. Notes      
$ 10,295     8.75%, 11/15/13   $ 10,526,637    
CSC Holdings, Inc., Series B      
  4,545     8.125%, 8/15/09     4,709,756    
CSC Holdings, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  2,970     7.875%, 12/15/07     3,018,262    
  2,105     8.125%, 7/15/09     2,181,306    
CSC Holdings, Inc., Sr. Notes, Series B      
  380     7.625%, 4/1/11     385,225    
Insight Communications, Sr. Disc. Notes      
  16,450     12.25%, 2/15/11     17,395,875    
Kabel Deutschland GMBH      
  1,955     10.625%, 7/1/14(7)     2,123,619    
Mediacom Broadband Corp., LLC, Sr. Notes      
  2,665     8.50%, 10/15/15(7)     2,674,994    
National Cable, PLC      
  1,480     9.125%, 4/15/14     1,563,250    
UGS Corp.      
  3,130     10.00%, 6/1/12     3,396,050    
    $ 55,777,961    
Chemicals and Plastics — 3.1%      
BCP Crystal Holdings Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes      
$ 3,172     9.625%, 6/15/14   $ 3,497,130    
Crystal US Holdings/US Holdings 3, LLC, Sr. Disc. Notes,
Series B, (0.00% until 2009)
     
  3,357     10.50%, 10/1/14     2,836,665    
Equistar Chemical, Sr. Notes      
  8,235     10.625%, 5/1/11     8,852,625    
Hexion U.S. Finance/Nova Scotia Finance      
  1,550     9.00%, 7/15/14     1,751,500    
Huntsman International      
  3,691     9.875%, 3/1/09     3,843,254    
Huntsman, LLC      
  4,426     11.625%, 10/15/10     4,901,795    
IMC Global, Inc.      
  6,775     11.25%, 6/1/11     7,189,969    
Ineos Group Holdings PLC      
  5,975     8.50%, 2/15/16(7)     5,780,812    
Koppers, Inc.      
  1,252     9.875%, 10/15/13     1,358,420    
Lyondell Chemical Co.      
  995     11.125%, 7/15/12     1,082,062    
Lyondell Chemical Co., Sr. Notes      
  1,892     10.50%, 6/1/13     2,090,660    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Chemicals and Plastics (continued)      
Nova Chemicals Corp., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate      
$ 2,145     8.405%, 11/15/13   $ 2,193,262    
OM Group, Inc.      
  11,180     9.25%, 12/15/11     11,711,050    
Polyone Corp., Sr. Notes      
  3,185     10.625%, 5/15/10     3,431,837    
  685     8.875%, 5/1/12     698,700    
Reichhold Industries, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  1,460     9.00%, 8/15/14(7)     1,460,000    
Rockwood Specialties Group, Sr. Sub. Notes      
  991     10.625%, 5/15/11     1,067,802    
    $ 63,747,543    
Clothing / Textiles — 2.1%      
Levi Strauss & Co., Sr. Notes      
$ 8,860     12.25%, 12/15/12   $ 9,923,200    
  1,055     9.75%, 1/15/15     1,123,575    
  4,165     8.875%, 4/1/16     4,300,362    
Levi Strauss & Co., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate      
  4,735     10.122%, 4/1/12     4,906,644    
Oxford Industries, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  12,565     8.875%, 6/1/11     12,957,656    
Perry Ellis International, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  6,170     8.875%, 9/15/13     6,216,275    
Phillips Van-Heusen, Sr. Notes      
  1,700     7.25%, 2/15/11     1,721,250    
  2,500     8.125%, 5/1/13     2,618,750    
    $ 43,767,712    
Conglomerates — 0.9%      
Amsted Industries, Inc., Sr. Notes      
$ 7,150     10.25%, 10/15/11(7)   $ 7,722,000    
Education Management, LLC, Sr. Notes      
  3,045     8.75%, 6/1/14(7)     3,136,350    
Education Management, LLC, Sr. Sub. Notes      
  4,240     10.25%, 6/1/16(7)     4,420,200    
Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate      
  3,398     8.329%, 6/15/12     3,457,465    
    $ 18,736,015    
Containers and Glass Products — 0.5%      
Berry Plastics Holding Corp.      
$ 1,645     8.875%, 9/15/14(7)   $ 1,669,675    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Containers and Glass Products (continued)      
Berry Plastics Holding Corp., Variable Rate      
$ 1,230     9.265%, 9/15/14(7)   $ 1,249,987    
Intertape Polymer US, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  3,220     8.50%, 8/1/14     2,914,100    
Pliant Corp. (PIK)      
  4,769     11.625%, 6/15/09     5,203,673    
    $ 11,037,435    
Cosmetics / Toiletries — 0.1%      
Samsonite Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes      
$ 1,075     8.875%, 6/1/11   $ 1,131,437    
    $ 1,131,437    
Ecological Services and Equipment — 0.2%      
Waste Services, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
$ 4,085     9.50%, 4/15/14(7)   $ 4,207,550    
    $ 4,207,550    
Electronics / Electrical — 0.4%      
Avago Technologies Finance, Sr. Notes      
$ 1,485     10.125%, 12/1/13(7)   $ 1,581,525    
CPI Holdco, Inc., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate      
  1,320     11.298%, 2/1/15     1,379,400    
NXP BV/NXP Funding, LLC      
  1,025     8.118%, 10/15/13(7)     1,039,094    
NXP BV/NXP Funding, LLC, Sr. Notes      
  5,120     9.50%, 10/15/15(7)     5,190,400    
    $ 9,190,419    
Equipment Leasing — 0.5%      
The Hertz Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes      
$ 5,835     8.875%, 1/1/14(7)   $ 6,126,750    
United Rentals North America, Inc.      
  4,115     6.50%, 2/15/12     4,032,700    
    $ 10,159,450    
Financial Intermediaries — 0.4%      
Alzette, Variable Rate      
$ 750     8.636%, 12/15/20(7)   $ 771,562    
Avalon Capital Ltd. 3, Series 1A, Class D, Variable Rate      
  760     7.35%, 2/24/19(7)     764,595    
Babson Ltd., 2005-1A, Class C1, Variable Rate      
  1,000     7.324%, 4/15/19(7)     1,016,007    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Financial Intermediaries (continued)      
Bryant Park CDO Ltd., Series 2005-1A, Class C, Variable Rate      
$ 1,000     7.424%, 1/15/19(7)   $ 1,018,505    
Carlyle High Yield Partners, Series 2004-6A, Class C, Variable Rate      
  974     7.854%, 8/11/16(7)     989,904    
Centurion CDO 8 Ltd., Series 2005-8A, Class D, Variable Rate      
  1,000     10.89%, 3/8/17     1,055,867    
Centurion CDO 9 Ltd., Series 2005-9A      
  500     9.35%, 7/17/19     518,497    
Dryden Leveraged Loan, Series 2004-6A, Class C1, Variable Rate      
  1,500     7.926%, 7/30/16(7)     1,540,872    
Sonata Securities S.A., Series 2006-5      
  750     8.999%, 6/27/07     755,325    
Sonata Securities S.A., Series 2006-6      
  750     8.999%, 6/27/07     755,182    
    $ 9,186,316    
Food Products — 0.7%      
ASG Consolidated, LLC/ASG
Finance, Inc., Sr. Disc. Notes, (0.00% until 2008)
     
$ 5,315     11.50%, 11/1/11   $ 4,663,912    
Nutro Products, Inc., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate      
  865     9.40%, 10/15/13(7)     893,112    
Pierre Foods, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  3,225     9.875%, 7/15/12     3,305,625    
Pinnacle Foods Holdings Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  4,705     8.25%, 12/1/13     4,740,287    
    $ 13,602,936    
Food Service — 0.5%      
Buffets, Inc.      
$ 2,445     12.50%, 11/1/14(7)   $ 2,469,450    
EPL Finance Corp., Sr. Notes      
  2,835     11.75%, 11/15/13(7)     3,033,450    
NPC International, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  3,820     9.50%, 5/1/14(7)     3,886,850    
    $ 9,389,750    
Food / Drug Retailers — 0.8%      
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.      
$ 1,085     8.625%, 1/15/11   $ 1,125,687    
Rite Aid Corp.      
  3,350     7.125%, 1/15/07     3,370,937    
  9,707     6.125%, 12/15/08(7)     9,512,860    
  3,190     8.125%, 5/1/10     3,237,850    
    $ 17,247,334    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Forest Products — 2.4%      
Domtar, Inc.      
$ 3,705     7.125%, 8/1/15   $ 3,556,800    
Georgia-Pacific Corp.      
  15,225     9.50%, 12/1/11     16,633,312    
JSG Funding PLC, Sr. Notes      
  17,860     9.625%, 10/1/12     18,998,575    
NewPage Corp.      
  4,565     10.00%, 5/1/12(7)     4,804,662    
NewPage Corp., Variable Rate      
  1,545     11.739%, 5/1/12     1,676,325    
Stone Container Corp.      
  2,570     7.375%, 7/15/14     2,374,037    
    $ 48,043,711    
Healthcare — 2.8%      
Accellent, Inc.      
$ 4,795     10.50%, 12/1/13   $ 5,034,750    
AMR HoldCo, Inc./EmCare HoldCo, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  4,270     10.00%, 2/15/15     4,600,925    
CDRV Investors, Inc., Sr. Disc. Notes, (0.00% until 2010)      
  3,690     9.625%, 1/1/15     2,878,200    
Concentra Operating Corp., Sr. Notes      
  7,000     9.50%, 8/15/10     7,350,000    
Encore Medical IHC, Inc.      
  3,030     9.75%, 10/1/12     3,416,325    
HCA, Inc.      
  465     8.75%, 9/1/10     470,812    
Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  3,175     8.75%, 2/15/12     3,143,250    
Multiplan, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  3,110     10.375%, 4/15/16(7)     3,125,550    
National Mentor Holdings, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  2,130     11.25%, 7/1/14(7)     2,247,150    
Res-Care, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  2,160     7.75%, 10/15/13     2,160,000    
Service Corp. International, Sr. Notes      
  1,110     8.00%, 6/15/17(7)     1,076,700    
  1,970     7.625%, 10/1/18(7)     2,034,025    
Triad Hospitals, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  2,120     7.00%, 5/15/12     2,114,700    
Triad Hospitals, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  2,530     7.00%, 11/15/13     2,473,075    

 

See notes to financial statements

20



Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Healthcare (continued)      
US Oncology, Inc.      
$ 2,205     9.00%, 8/15/12   $ 2,295,956    
  5,350     10.75%, 8/15/14     5,911,750    
VWR International, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  5,540     8.00%, 4/15/14     5,720,050    
    $ 56,053,218    
Home Furnishings — 0.2%      
Interline Brands, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
$ 1,475     8.125%, 6/15/14   $ 1,515,562    
Steinway Musical Instruments, Sr. Notes      
  1,745     7.00%, 3/1/14(7)     1,718,825    
    $ 3,234,387    
Industrial Equipment — 1.7%      
Case New Holland, Inc., Sr. Notes      
$ 9,430     9.25%, 8/1/11   $ 10,054,737    
  6,485     7.125%, 3/1/14     6,566,062    
Chart Industries, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  2,170     9.125%, 10/15/15(7)     2,278,500    
Dresser, Inc.      
  13,145     9.375%, 4/15/11     13,703,663    
Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)      
  975     10.50%, 8/1/12     1,057,875    
    $ 33,660,837    
Leisure Goods / Activities / Movies — 2.2%      
AMC Entertainment, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
$ 4,450     9.875%, 2/1/12   $ 4,622,438    
AMC Entertainment, Inc., Variable Rate      
  650     9.655%, 8/15/10     674,375    
HRP Myrtle Beach Operations, LLC/HRP Myrtle Beach Capital Corp.      
  2,170     12.50%, 4/1/13(7)     2,175,425    
HRP Myrtle Beach Operations, LLC/HRP Myrtle Beach Capital Corp., Variable Rate      
  3,975     10.12%, 4/1/12(7)     3,984,938    
Marquee Holdings, Inc., Sr. Disc. Notes, (0.00% until 2009)      
  5,965     12.00%, 8/15/14(7)     4,697,438    
Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  3,080     9.625%, 6/1/14     2,833,600    
Universal City Developement Partners, Sr. Notes      
  16,215     11.75%, 4/1/10     17,552,738    
Universal City Florida Holding, Sr. Notes, Variable Rate      
  8,605     10.239%, 5/1/10     8,895,419    
    $ 45,436,371    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Lodging and Casinos — 3.4%      
CCM Merger, Inc.      
$ 2,620     8.00%, 8/1/13(7)   $ 2,538,125    
Chukchansi EDA, Sr. Notes, Variable Rate      
  3,080     8.78%, 11/15/12(7)     3,203,200    
Galaxy Entertainment Finance      
  1,600     9.875%, 12/15/12(7)     1,700,000    
Greektown Holdings, LLC, Sr. Notes      
  2,215     10.75%, 12/1/13(7)     2,353,438    
Host Hotels & Resorts L.P., Sr. Notes      
  2,030     6.875%, 11/1/14(7)     2,047,763    
Inn of the Mountain Gods, Sr. Notes      
  4,840     12.00%, 11/15/10     5,203,000    
Las Vegas Sands Corp.      
  3,165     6.375%, 2/15/15     2,990,925    
Majestic HoldCo, LLC, (0.00% until 2008)      
  1,540     12.50%, 10/15/11(7)     1,001,000    
Majestic Star Casino, LLC      
  2,545     9.50%, 10/15/10     2,583,175    
  2,380     9.75%, 1/15/11(7)     2,189,600    
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Sr. Sub. Notes      
  1,335     8.00%, 4/1/12     1,398,413    
OED Corp./Diamond Jo, LLC      
  5,115     8.75%, 4/15/12     5,134,181    
San Pasqual Casino      
  3,405     8.00%, 9/15/13(7)     3,490,125    
Station Casinos, Inc.      
  560     7.75%, 8/15/16     578,200    
Station Casinos, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  1,050     6.00%, 4/1/12     1,006,688    
Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc.      
  16,880     8.50%, 6/1/15     16,605,700    
Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority, Sr. Notes      
  3,405     9.00%, 11/15/15(7)     3,532,688    
Turning Stone Resort Casinos, Sr. Notes      
  830     9.125%, 9/15/14(7)     848,675    
Waterford Gaming, LLC, Sr. Notes      
  8,357     8.625%, 9/15/12(7)     8,900,205    
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC      
  1,210     6.625%, 12/1/14     1,191,850    
    $ 68,496,951    

 

See notes to financial statements

21



Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Nonferrous Metals / Minerals — 0.4%      
Alpha Natural Resources, Sr. Notes      
$ 1,370     10.00%, 6/1/12   $ 1,479,600    
FMG Finance PTY, Ltd.      
  2,105     10.625%, 9/1/16(7)     2,083,950    
Novelis, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  4,445     8.00%, 2/15/15(7)     4,267,200    
    $ 7,830,750    
Oil and Gas — 3.0%      
Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc., Sr. Notes      
$ 4,935     9.00%, 1/15/14(7)   $ 4,947,338    
Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.      
  1,325     7.75%, 8/1/13(7)     1,228,938    
Copano Energy, LLC, Sr. Notes      
  760     8.125%, 3/1/16     777,100    
Dynegy Holdings, Inc.      
  2,165     8.375%, 5/1/16(7)     2,235,363    
El Paso Corp., Sr. Notes      
  2,305     9.625%, 5/15/12(7)     2,570,075    
El Paso Production Holding Co.      
  500     7.75%, 6/1/13     515,000    
Encore Acquisition Co., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  1,730     7.25%, 12/1/17     1,673,775    
Giant Industries      
  850     8.00%, 5/15/14     924,375    
Inergy L.P./Finance, Sr. Notes      
  3,980     6.875%, 12/15/14(7)     3,870,550    
Kinder Morgan Finance Co.      
  3,135     5.35%, 1/5/11     3,064,654    
Ocean Rig Norway AS, Sr. Notes      
  2,155     8.375%, 7/1/13(7)     2,281,606    
Parker Drilling Co., Sr. Notes      
  1,930     9.625%, 10/1/13     2,108,525    
Petrohawk Energy Corp., Sr. Notes      
  8,800     9.125%, 7/15/13(7)     9,020,000    
Quicksilver Resoures, Inc.      
  2,295     7.125%, 4/1/16     2,180,250    
Semgroup L.P., Sr. Notes      
  5,990     8.75%, 11/15/15(7)     6,064,875    
Sesi, LLC, Sr. Notes      
  660     6.875%, 6/1/14(7)     658,350    
Sonat, Inc.      
  5,000     7.625%, 7/15/11     5,200,000    
Stewart & Stevenson, LLC, Sr. Notes      
  2,115     10.00%, 7/15/14(7)     2,152,013    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Oil and Gas (continued)      
United Refining Co., Sr. Notes      
$ 6,530     10.50%, 8/15/12   $ 6,823,850    
VeraSun Energy Corp.      
  3,360     9.875%, 12/15/12(7)     3,544,800    
    $ 61,841,437    
Publishing — 1.2%      
American Media Operations, Inc., Series B      
$ 6,220     10.25%, 5/1/09   $ 5,924,550    
CBD Media, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  1,335     8.625%, 6/1/11     1,343,344    
Dex Media West, LLC, Sr. Sub. Notes      
  4,565     9.875%, 8/15/13     4,981,556    
Houghton Mifflin Co., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  5,035     9.875%, 2/1/13     5,418,919    
MediaNews Group, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  1,070     6.875%, 10/1/13     999,113    
R.H. Donnelley Corp., Sr. Disc. Notes      
  2,315     6.875%, 1/15/13     2,190,569    
  4,175     6.875%, 1/15/13     3,950,594    
    $ 24,808,645    
Radio and Television — 1.5%      
Advanstar Communications, Inc.      
$ 8,550     10.75%, 8/15/10   $ 9,244,688    
CanWest Media, Inc.      
  2,156     8.00%, 9/15/12     2,191,210    
Lamar Media Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  1,450     6.625%, 8/15/15(7)     1,402,875    
LBI Media, Inc.      
  1,820     10.125%, 7/15/12     1,945,125    
Rainbow National Services, LLC, Sr. Notes      
  1,805     8.75%, 9/1/12(7)     1,906,531    
Rainbow National Services, LLC, Sr. Sub. Debs.      
  6,490     10.375%, 9/1/14(7)     7,252,575    
Sirius Satellite Radio, Sr. Notes      
  5,650     9.625%, 8/1/13     5,537,000    
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.      
  410     9.75%, 5/1/14     391,550    
    $ 29,871,554    
Rail Industries — 0.0%      
Kansas City Southern Railway Co.      
$ 1,035     9.50%, 10/1/08   $ 1,093,219    
    $ 1,093,219    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) — 2.1%      
Amscan Holdings, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
$ 1,775     8.75%, 5/1/14   $ 1,686,250    
Autonation, Inc., Variable Rate      
  1,500     7.374%, 4/15/13     1,518,750    
Bon-Ton Department Stores, Inc.      
  3,485     10.25%, 3/15/14     3,550,344    
GameStop Corp.      
  13,885     8.00%, 10/1/12     14,475,113    
GameStop Corp., Variable Rate      
  4,105     9.247%, 10/1/11     4,289,725    
Michaels Stores, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  2,440     10.00%, 11/1/14(7)     2,455,250    
Michaels Stores, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  2,040     11.375%, 11/1/16(7)     2,052,750    
Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.      
  5,375     9.00%, 10/15/15     5,791,563    
  3,430     10.375%, 10/15/15     3,768,713    
Penny (JC) Co., Inc.      
  1,875     8.00%, 3/1/10     2,015,261    
Toys "R" US      
  1,045     7.375%, 10/15/18     786,363    
    $ 42,390,082    
Steel — 0.6%      
AK Steel Corp.      
$ 2,470     7.875%, 2/15/09   $ 2,491,613    
  2,000     7.75%, 6/15/12     2,010,000    
Ispat Inland ULC, Sr. Notes      
  2,102     9.75%, 4/1/14     2,357,401    
RathGibson, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  4,720     11.25%, 2/15/14(7)     4,932,400    
    $ 11,791,414    
Surface Transport — 0.3%      
H-Lines Finance Holding, Sr. Disc. Notes, (0.00% until 2008)      
$ 1,531     11.00%, 4/1/13(7)   $ 1,389,383    
Horizon Lines, LLC      
  3,967     9.00%, 11/1/12(7)     4,165,350    
    $ 5,554,733    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Telecommunications — 3.6%      
Alamosa Delaware, Inc., Sr. Notes      
$ 6,230     11.00%, 7/31/10   $ 6,799,702    
Centennial Cellular Operating Co./Centennial Communication Corp.,
Sr. Notes
     
  2,820     10.125%, 6/15/13     3,038,550    
Digicel, Ltd., Sr. Notes      
  3,225     9.25%, 9/1/12(7)     3,362,063    
Intelsat Bermuda, Ltd.      
  3,560     9.25%, 6/15/16(7)     3,818,100    
Intelsat Bermuda, Ltd., Sr. Notes      
  15,690     5.25%, 11/1/08     15,258,525    
Intelsat Bermuda, Ltd., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate      
  6,455     10.484%, 1/15/12     6,576,031    
IWO Escrow Co., Variable Rate      
  575     9.124%, 1/15/12(7)     590,813    
Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.      
  1,855     7.00%, 8/3/09     1,885,144    
Qwest Communications International, Inc.      
  6,540     7.50%, 2/15/14     6,703,500    
Qwest Communications International, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  670     7.50%, 11/1/08     683,400    
Qwest Corp.      
  2,000     8.875%, 3/15/12     2,210,000    
Qwest Corp., Sr. Notes      
  1,615     7.875%, 9/1/11     1,717,956    
  1,940     7.625%, 6/15/15     2,051,550    
Qwest Corp., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate      
  1,645     8.64%, 6/15/13     1,780,713    
Rogers Wireless, Inc., Variable Rate      
  1,314     8.515%, 12/15/10     1,345,208    
Telemig Celular SA/Amazonia Celular SA      
  1,755     8.75%, 1/20/09(7)     1,849,331    
UbiquiTel Operating Co., Sr. Notes      
  3,995     9.875%, 3/1/11     4,344,563    
West Corp., Sr. Notes      
  5,080     9.50%, 10/15/14(7)     5,092,700    
West Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes      
  610     11.00%, 10/15/16(7)     614,575    
Windstream Corp., Sr. Notes      
  3,140     8.125%, 8/1/13(7)     3,367,650    
  635     8.625%, 8/1/16(7)     688,181    
    $ 73,778,255    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
  Security   Value  
Utilities — 2.2%      
AES Corp., Sr. Notes      
$ 6,000     9.50%, 6/1/09   $ 6,457,500    
  4,005     8.75%, 5/15/13(7)     4,320,394    
  5,445     9.00%, 5/15/15(7)     5,887,406    
Mission Energy Holding Co.      
  3,290     13.50%, 7/15/08     3,684,800    
NGC Corp.      
  4,395     7.625%, 10/15/26     4,109,325    
NRG Energy, Inc.      
  1,465     7.25%, 2/1/14     1,485,144    
NRG Energy, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  2,015     7.375%, 2/1/16     2,042,706    
Orion Power Holdings, Inc., Sr. Notes      
  12,415     12.00%, 5/1/10     14,153,100    
Reliant Energy, Inc.      
  1,775     9.25%, 7/15/10     1,846,000    
    $ 43,986,375    
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $947,593,229)
  $ 975,759,356    
Convertible Bonds — 0.3%      
Principal
Amount
  Security   Value  
Aerospace and Defense — 0.2%      
$ 3,540,000     L-3 Communications Corp.(7)   $ 3,686,025    
    $ 3,686,025    
Radio and Television — 0.1%      
$ 1,065,000     XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc.   $ 871,969    
  2,100,000     XM Satellite Radio, Inc.(7)     1,719,375    
    $ 2,591,344    
Total Convertible Bonds
(identified cost $6,689,526)
  $ 6,277,369    

 

Common Stocks — 0.5%      
Shares   Security   Value  
Containers and Glass Products — 0.2%      
  142,857     Archor Glass Container Corp.   $ 3,949,996    
    $ 3,949,996    
Lodging and Casinos — 0.3%      
  331,790     Trump Entertaintment Resorts, Inc.(8)   $ 6,745,291    
    $ 6,745,291    
Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $9,733,636)
  $ 10,695,287    
Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.1%      
Shares   Security   Value  
  11,070     Chesapeake Energy Corp., 4.50%   $ 1,109,546    
  10,058     Crown Castle International Corp., (PIK)     556,962    
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(identified cost $1,554,502)
  $ 1,666,508    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D

Short-Term Investments — 1.3%  
Principal
Amount
  Maturity
Date
  Borrower   Rate   Amount  
$ 3,020,000     11/01/06   Investors Bank and Trust      
 
        Company Time Deposit     5.31 %   $ 3,020,000    
  22,448,000     11/01/06   Societe Generale
Time Deposit
    5.31 %     22,448,000    
Total Short-Term Investments
(at amortized cost $25,468,000)
  $ 25,468,000    
Gross Investments — 154.0%
(identified cost $3,106,011,526)
  $ 3,127,455,952    
Less Unfunded Loan
Commitments — (0.2)%
  $ (4,121,935 )  
Net Investments — 153.8%
(identified cost $3,101,889,591)
  $ 3,123,334,017    
Other Assets, Less Liabilities — (14.4)%   $ (291,964,649 )  
Auction Preferred Shares Plus
Cumulative Unpaid
Dividends — (39.4)%
  $ (800,359,764 )  
Net Assets Applicable to Common
Shares — 100.0%
  $ 2,031,009,604    

 

EUR - Euro

GBP - British Pound

PIK - Payment In Kind.

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

(1)  Senior floating-rate interests often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. However, it is anticipated that the senior floating-rate interests will have an expected average life of approximately two to three years. The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate of all contracts within the senior loan facility. Senior Loans typically have rates of interest which are redetermined either daily, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually by reference to a base lending rate, plus a premium. These base lending rates are primarily the London-Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), and secondarily the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks (the "Prime Rate") and the certificate of deposit ("CD") rate or other base lending rates used by commercial lenders.

(2)  Defaulted security. Currently the issuer is in default with respect to interest payments.

(3)  Unfunded loan commitments. See Note 1E for description.

(4)  Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees.

(5)  Adjustable rate mortgage.

(6)  All or a portion of these securities were on loan at October 31, 2006.

(7)  Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $265,516,425 or 13.1% of the Fund's net assets.

(8)  Non-income producing security.

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

As of October 31, 2006

Assets  
Investments, at value including $317,999,540 of
securities on loan (identified cost, $3,101,889,591)
  $ 3,123,334,017    
Cash     1,424,941    
Foregn currency, at value (identified cost, $1,226)     1,239    
Receivable for investments sold     4,216,310    
Dividends and interest receivable     38,515,472    
Receivable for open swap contracts     96,569    
Prepaid expenses     123,745    
Total assets   $ 3,167,712,293    
Liabilities  
Collateral for securities loaned   $ 325,907,909    
Payable for investments purchased     8,049,596    
Payable to affiliate for investment advisory fees     1,472,355    
Payable for open forward foreign currency contracts     387,654    
Payable to affiliate for Trustees' fees     2,532    
Accrued expenses     522,879    
Total liabilities   $ 336,342,925    
Auction preferred shares (32,000 shares outstanding)
at liquidation value plus cumulative unpaid dividends
  $ 800,359,764    
Net assets applicable to common shares   $ 2,031,009,604    
Sources of Net Assets  
Common Shares, $0.01 par value, unlimited number of shares
authorized, 111,883,735 shares issued and outstanding
  $ 1,118,837    
Additional paid-in capital     2,124,744,589    
Accumulated net realized loss (computed on the basis of identified cost)     (124,990,823 )  
Accumulated undistributed net investment income     8,977,886    
Net unrealized appreciation (computed on the basis of identified cost)     21,159,115    
Net assets applicable to common shares   $ 2,031,009,604    
Net Asset Value Per Common Share  
($2,031,009,604 ÷ 111,883,735 common shares issued
and outstanding)
  $ 18.15    

 

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2006

Investment Income  
Interest   $ 97,784,840    
Dividends     40,618    
Security lending income, net     6,833,507    
Total investment income   $ 104,658,965    
Expenses  
Investment adviser fee   $ 11,819,962    
Trustees' fees and expenses     15,084    
Preferred shares remarketing agent fee     1,008,219    
Custodian fee     347,357    
Legal and accounting services     123,098    
Printing and postage     44,838    
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees     33,573    
Miscellaneous     96,249    
Total expenses   $ 13,488,380    
Deduct —
Reduction of custodian fee
  $ 21,203    
Reduction of investment adviser fee     3,151,990    
Total expense reductions   $ 3,173,193    
Net expenses   $ 10,315,187    
Net investment income   $ 94,343,778    
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) —
Investment transactions (identified cost basis)
  $ 2,075,581    
Swap contracts     24,533    
Foreign currency and forward foreign currency exchange
contract transactions
    73,506    
Net realized gain   $ 2,173,620    
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
Investments (identified cost basis)
  $ 1,688,129    
Swap contracts     70,079    
Foreign currency and forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (381,880 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   $ 1,376,328    
Net realized and unrealized gain   $ 3,549,948    
Distributions to preferred shareholders  
From net investment income     (19,841,909 )  
Net increase in net assets from operations   $ 78,051,817    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Increase (Decrease)
in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
October 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
April 30, 2006
 
From operations —  
Net investment income   $ 94,343,778     $ 169,026,613    
Net realized gain from investment
transactions, swap contracts and  
foreign currency and forward  
foreign currency exchange  
contract transactions
    2,173,620       29,419    
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) from investments,  
swap contracts and foreign currency 
and forward foreign currency  
exchange contracts
    1,376,328       5,151,062    
Distributions to preferred shareholders
From net investment income
    (19,841,909 )     (29,792,823 )  
Net increase in net assets from operations   $ 78,051,817     $ 144,414,271    
Distributions to common shareholders —
From net investment income
  $ (84,586,585 )   $ (169,151,522 )  
Total distributions to common shareholders   $ (84,586,585 )   $ (169,151,522 )  
Capital share transactions —
Reinvestment of distributions to
common shareholders
  $ 1,797,252     $    
Net increase in net assets from capital
share transactions
  $ 1,797,252     $    
Net decrease in net assets   $ (4,737,516 )   $ (24,737,251 )  
Net Assets Applicable to
Common Shares
 
At beginning of period   $ 2,035,747,120     $ 2,060,484,371    
At end of period   $ 2,031,009,604     $ 2,035,747,120    
Accumulated undistributed
net investment income
included in net assets
applicable to common shares
 
At end of period   $ 8,977,886     $ 7,292,474    

 

Statement of Cash Flows

Increase (Decrease) in Cash   Six Months Ended
October 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
 
Cash Flows From (Used For) Operating Activities —
Purchase of investments
  $ (763,306,280 )  
Proceeds from sales of investments and
principal repayments
    724,719,084    
Interest and dividends received, including
net securities lending income
    111,734,178    
Prepaid expenses     (39,959 )  
Facilities fees received     316,710    
Operating expenses paid     (10,261,247 )  
Net decrease of short-term investments     1,584,000    
Swap contract transactions     (45,546 )  
Foreign currency transactions     461,160    
Proceeds of collateral for securities loaned, net     21,355,505    
Decrease in unfunded commitments     (991,361 )  
Net cash from operating activities   $ 85,526,244    
Cash Flows From (Used For) Financing Activities —
Cash distributions paid
  $ (102,679,702 )  
Net cash used for financing activities   $ (102,679,702 )  
Net increase (decrease) in cash   $ (17,153,458 )  
Cash at beginning of year   $ 18,579,638    
Cash at end of year(1)   $ 1,426,180    
Reconciliation of Net Increase (Decrease)
in Net Assets From Operations to
Net Cash From Operating Activities
 
Net increase in net assets from operations   $ 78,051,817    
Distributions to preferred shareholders     19,841,909    
Decrease in receivable for investments sold     10,911,004    
Increase in interest and dividends receivable     (2,130,130 )  
Increase in prepaid expenses     (39,959 )  
Increase in payable to affiliate     53,947    
Increase in receivable for swaps     (70,079 )  
Decrease in accrued expenses     (7 )  
Increase in foreign currency transactions     387,654    
Increase in collateral for securities loaned     21,355,505    
Decrease in unfunded commitments     (991,361 )  
Decrease in payable for investments purchased     (7,365,795 )  
Net increase in investments     (34,478,261 )  
Net cash from operating activities   $ 85,526,244    

 

(1)  Balance includes foreign currency, at value.

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a common share outstanding during the periods stated

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2006
  Year Ended April 30,  
    (Unaudited)(1)    2006(1)    2005(1)    2004(1)(2)   
Net asset value — Beginning of period (Common shares)   $ 18.210     $ 18.430     $ 19.070     $ 19.100 (3)   
Income (loss) from operations  
Net investment income   $ 0.844 (4)    $ 1.512 (4)    $ 1.373 (4)    $ 1.061 (4)   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.030 (4)      0.048 (4)      (0.254 )(4)     0.426 (4)   
Distributions to preferred shareholders from net investment income     (0.177 )     (0.267 )     (0.153 )     (0.075 )  
Total income from operations   $ 0.697     $ 1.293     $ 0.966     $ 1.412    
Less distributions to common shareholders  
From net investment income   $ (0.757 )   $ (1.513 )   $ (1.606 )   $ (1.345 )  
Total distributions to common shareholders   $ (0.757 )   $ (1.513 )   $ (1.606 )   $ (1.345 )  
Preferred and Common shares offering costs charged to paid-in capital   $     $     $     $ (0.011 )  
Preferred Shares underwriting discounts   $     $     $     $ (0.086 )  
Net asset value — End of period (Common shares)   $ 18.150     $ 18.210     $ 18.430     $ 19.070    
Market value — End of period (Common shares)   $ 18.210     $ 17.090     $ 17.690     $ 17.810    
Total Investment Return on Net Asset Value(5)      4.01 %     7.72 %     5.29 %     7.22 %(6)   
Total Investment Return on Market Value(5)      11.19 %     5.32 %     8.22 %     0.13 %(6)   

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a common share outstanding during the periods stated

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2006
  Year Ended April 30,  
    (Unaudited)(1)    2006(1)    2005(1)    2004(1)(2)   
Ratios/Supplemental Data   
Net assets applicable to common shares, end of period (000's omitted)   $ 2,031,010     $ 2,035,747     $ 2,060,484     $ 2,118,909    
Ratios (As a percentage of average net assets applicable to common shares):  
Expenses before custodian fee reduction(7)     1.02 %(8)     1.00 %     1.01 %     0.93 %(8)  
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(7)     1.02 %(8)     1.00 %     1.01 %     0.93 %(8)  
Net investment income(7)     9.29 %(8)     8.27 %     7.29 %     6.02 %(8)  
Portfolio Turnover     23 %     53 %     60 %     72 %  
† The ratios reported above are based on net assets applicable solely to common shares. The ratios based on net assets, including amounts related to preferred shares, are as follows:  
Ratios (As a percentage of average net assets applicable to common and preferred shares):  
Expenses before custodian fee reduction(7)     0.73 %(8)     0.72 %     0.71 %     0.67 %(8)  
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(7)     0.73 %(8)     0.72 %     0.71 %     0.67 %(8)  
Net investment income(7)     6.65 %(8)     5.94 %     5.16 %     4.37 %(8)  
Senior Securities:  
Total preferred shares outstanding     32,000       32,000       32,000       38,000    
Asset coverage per preferred share(9)   $ 88,480     $ 88,630     $ 89,395     $ 80,762    
Involuntary liquidation preference per preferred share(10)   $ 25,000     $ 25,000     $ 25,000     $ 25,000    
Approximate market value per preferred share(10)   $ 25,000     $ 25,000     $ 25,000     $ 25,000    

 

(1)  Computed using average common shares outstanding.

(2)  For the period from the start of business, May 30, 2003, to April 30, 2004.

(3)  Net asset value at beginning of period reflects the deduction of the sales load of $0.900 per share paid by the shareholder from the $20.000 offering price.

(4)  For Federal Income tax purposes, net investment income per share was $0.948, $1.807, $1.699 and $1.531, respectively, and net realized and unrealized loss per share was $0.074, $0.247, $0.580 and $0.044, respectively. Computed using average common shares outstanding.

(5)  Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or market value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.

(6)  Total investment return on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase at the offering price of $20.000 less the sales load of $0.900 per share paid by the shareholder on the first day and a sale at the net asset value on the last day of the period reported. Total investment return on market value is calculated assuming a purchase at the offering price of $20.000 less the sales load of $0.900 per share paid by the shareholder on the first day and a sale at the current market price on the last day of the period reported. Total investment return on net asset value and total investment return on market value are not computed on an annualized basis.

(7)  Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to preferred shareholders.

(8)  Annualized.

(9)  Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (not including the preferred shares) from the Fund's total assets, and dividing this by the number of preferred shares outstanding.

(10)  Plus accumulated and unpaid dividends.

See notes to financial statements

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  1  Significant Accounting Policies

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (the Fund) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), as amended, as a closed-end management investment company. The Fund was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on March 12, 2003. The Fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. The Fund may, as a secondary objective, also seek capital appreciation to the extent consistent with its primary goal of high current income. The Fund pursues its objectives by investing primarily in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) issued, backed or otherwise guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities; senior, secured floating rate loans made to corporate and other business entities (Senior Loans); and corporate bonds of below investment grade quality (Non-Investment Grade Bonds). The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

A  Investment Valuation — Debt securities (including collateralized mortgage obligations and certain MBS) normally are valued by independent pricing services. The pricing services consider various factors relating to bonds or loans and/or market transactions to determine market value. Most seasoned 30-year fixed rate MBS are valued by the investment adviser's matrix pricing system. The matrix pricing system also considers various factors relating to bonds and market transactions to determine market value.

Certain Senior Loans are deemed to be liquid because reliable market quotations are readily available for them. Liquid Senior Loans are valued on the basis of prices furnished by a pricing service. Other Senior Loans are valued at fair value by the Fund's investment adviser, Eaton Vance Management (EVM), under procedures approved by the Trustees. In connection with determining the fair value of a Senior Loan, the investment adviser makes an assessment of the likelihood that the borrower will make a full repayment of the Senior Loan. The primary factors considered by the investment adviser when making this assessment are (i) the creditworthiness of the borrower, (ii) the value of the collateral backing the Senior Loan, and (iii) the priority of the Senior Loan versus other creditors of the borrower. If, based on its assessment, the investment adviser believes there is a reasonable likelihood that the borrower will make a full repayment of the Senior Loan, the investment adviser will determine the fair value of the Senior Loan using a matrix pricing approach that considers the yield on the Senior Loan relative to yields on other loan interests issued by companies of comparable credit quality. If, based on its assessment, the investment adviser believes there is not a reasonable likelihood that the borrower will make a full repayment of the Senior Loan, the investment adviser will determine the fair value of the Senior Loan using analyses that include, but are not limited to (i) a comparison of the value of the borrower's outstanding equity and debt to that of comparable public companies; (ii) a discounted cash flow analysis; or (iii) when the investment adviser believes it is likely that a borrower will be liquidated or sold, an analysis of the terms of such liquidation or sale. In certain cases, the investment adviser will use a combination of analytical methods to determine fair value, such as when only a portion of a borrower's assets are likely to be sold. In conducting its assessment and analyses for purposes of determining fair value of a Senior Loan, the investment adviser will use its discretion and judgment in considering and appraising such factors, data and information and the relative weight to be given thereto as it deems relevant, including without limitation, some or all of the following: (i) the fundamental characteristics of and fundamental analytical data relating to the Senior Loan, including the cost, size, current interest rate, maturity and base lending rate of the Senior Loan, the terms and conditions of the Senior Loan and any related agreements, and the position of the Senior Loan in the borrower's debt structure; (ii) the nature, adequacy and value of the collateral securing the Senior Loan, including the Fund's rights, remedies and interests with respect to the collateral; (iii) the creditworthiness of the borrower, based on an evaluation of, among other things, its financial condition, financial statements and information about the borrower's business, cash flows, capital structure and future prospects; (iv) information relating to the market for the Senior Loan, including price quotations for and trading in the Senior Loan-and interests in similar Senior Loans and the market environment, and investor attitudes towards the Senior Loan and interests in similar Senior Loans; (v) the experience, reputation, stability and financial condition of the agent and any intermediate participants in the Senior Loan; and (vi) general economic and market conditions affecting the fair value of the Senior Loan. Fair value determinations are made by the portfolio managers of a Fund based on information available to such managers. The portfolio managers of other funds managed by Eaton Vance that invest in Senior Loans may not possess the same information about a Senior Loan borrower as the portfolio manager of Limited

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Duration Income Fund. At times, the fair value of a Senior Loan determined by the portfolio managers of other funds managed by Eaton Vance that invest in Senior Loans may vary from the fair value of the same Senior Loan determined by the portfolio managers of Limited Duration Income Fund. The fair value of each Senior Loan is periodically reviewed and approved by the investment adviser's Valuation Committee and by the Trustees based upon procedures approved by the Trustees. Junior Loans are valued in the same manner as Senior Loans.

Other portfolio securities (other than short-term obligations, but including listed issues) may be valued on the basis of prices furnished by one or more pricing services which determine prices for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities which may use market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. The value of interest rate swaps will be based on dealer quotations. Short-term obligations which mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates value. If short-term debt securities were acquired with a remaining maturity of more than 60 days, they will be valued by a pricing service. Over-the-counter options are valued at the mean between the bid and asked price provided by dealers. Financial futures contracts and options thereon listed on commodity exchanges are valued at closing settlement prices. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. Investments for which reliable market quotations are unavailable, and investments for which the price of the security is not believed to represent its fair market value, are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or, at the direction of the Trustees.

B  Income — Interest income is recorded on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount. Fees associated with loan amendments are recognized immediately. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date for dividends received in cash and/or securities.

C  Federal Taxes — The Fund's policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders, each year, substantially all of its net investment income and all or substantially all of its net realized capital gains. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary. At April 30, 2006, the Fund, for federal income tax purposes, had a capital loss carryover of $96,210,018 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code, and thus will reduce the amount of the distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income or excise tax. Such capital loss carryover will expire on April 30, 2012 ($26,481,368), April 30, 2013 ($40,885,552) and April 30, 2014 ($28,843,098).

At April 30, 2006, net capital losses of $9,204,069 attributable to security transactions incurred after October 31, 2005, are treated as arising on the first day of the Fund's taxable year ending April 30, 2007.

D  Investment Transactions — Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis may be settled a month or more after the transaction date. The securities so purchased are subject to market fluctuations during this period. To the extent that when-issued or delayed delivery purchases are outstanding, the Fund instructs the custodian to segregate assets in a separate account, with a current value at least equal to the amount of its purchase commitments.

E  Unfunded Loan Commitments — The Fund may enter into certain credit agreements all or a portion of which may be unfunded. The Fund is obligated to fund these commitments at the borrower's discretion. These commitments are disclosed in the accompanying Portfolio of Investments.

F  Offering Costs — Costs incurred by the Fund in connection with the offering of the common shares were recorded as a reduction of capital paid in excess of par applicable to common shares.

G  Expense Reduction — Investors Bank & Trust Company (IBT) serves as custodian of the Fund. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, IBT receives a fee reduced by credits which are determined based on the average daily cash balance the Fund maintains with IBT. All credit balances used to reduce the Fund's custodian fees are reported as a reduction of expenses in the Statements of Operations.

H  Foreign Currency Translation — Investment valuations, other assets, and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted each business day into U.S. dollars based upon current exchange rates. Purchases

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and sales of foreign investment securities and income and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Recognized gains or losses on investment transactions attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. That portion of unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.

I  Written Options — Upon the writing of a call or a put option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written in accordance with the Fund's policies on investment valuations discussed above. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or are closed are added to or offset against the proceeds or amount paid on the transaction to determine the realized gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by the Fund. The Fund, as writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and, as a result, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the securities underlying the written option.

J  Purchased Options — Upon the purchase of a call or put option, the premium paid by the Fund is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment. The amount of the investment is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option purchased, in accordance with the Fund's policies on investment valuations discussed above. If an option which the Fund has purchased expires on the stipulated expiration date, the Fund will realize a loss in the amount of the cost of the option. If the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, the Fund will realize a gain or loss, depending on whether the sales proceeds from the closing sale transaction are greater or less than the cost of the option. If a Fund exercises a put option, it will realize a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such sale will be decreased by the premium originally paid. If the Fund exercises a call option, the cost of the security which the Fund purchases upon exercise will be increased by the premium originally paid.

K  Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts for the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a future date. Risks may arise upon entering these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. The Fund will enter into forward contacts for hedging purposes as well as non-hedging purposes. The forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted by the daily exchange rate of the underlying currency and any gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until such time as the contracts have been closed.

L  Financial Futures Contracts — Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit an amount (initial margin) either in cash or securities equal to a certain percentage of the purchase price indicated in the financial futures contract. Subsequent payments are made or received by the Fund (margin maintenance) each day, dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying securities, and are recorded for book purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund.

If the Fund enters into a closing transaction, the Fund will realize, for book purposes, a gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the financial futures contract to sell and the financial futures contract to buy. The Fund's investment in financial futures contracts is designed only to hedge against anticipated future changes in interest rates. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss.

M  Reverse Repurchase Agreements — The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. Under such an agreement, the Fund temporarily transfers possession, but not ownership, of a security to a counterparty, in return for cash. At the same time, the Fund agrees to repurchase the security at an agreed-upon price and time in the future. The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements for temporary purposes, such as to fund withdrawals, or for use as hedging instruments where the underlying security is denominated in a foreign currency. As a form of leverage, reverse repurchase agreements may increase the risk of fluctuation in the market value of the Fund's assets or in its yield. Liabilities to counterparties under reverse repurchase agreements are recognized in the

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities at the same time at which cash is received by the Fund. The securities underlying such agreements continue to be treated as owned by the Fund and remain in the Portfolio of Investments. Interest charged on amounts borrowed by the Fund under reverse repurchase agreements is accrued daily.

N  Total Return Swaps — The Fund may enter into swap agreements, to hedge against fluctuations in securities prices or interest rates or as substitution for the purchase or sale of securities. In a total return swap, the Fund makes payments at a rate equal to a predetermined spread to the one or three-month LIBOR. In exchange, the Fund receives payments based on the rate of return of a benchmark industry index or basket of securities. During the term of the outstanding swap agreement, changes in the underlying value of the swap are recorded as unrealized gains and losses. Periodic payments received or made are recorded as realized gains or losses. The value of the swap is determined by changes in the relationship between the rate of interest and the benchmark industry index or basket of securities. The Fund is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the swap counterparty. However, the Fund does not anticipate nonperformance by the counterparty. Risk may also arise from the unanticipated movements in value of interest rates, securities, or the index.

O  Credit Default Swaps — The Fund may enter into credit default swap contracts for risk management purposes, including diversification. When the Fund is the buyer of a credit default swap contract, the Fund is entitled to receive the par (or other agreed-upon) value of a referenced debt obligation from the counterparty to the contract in the event of a default by a third party, such as a U.S. or foreign corporate issuer, on the debt obligation. In return, the Fund would pay the counterparty a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no event of default has occurred. If no default occurs, the Fund would have spent the stream of payments and received no benefit from the contract. When the Fund is the seller of a credit default swap contract, it receives the stream of payments, but is obligated to pay upon default of the referenced debt obligation. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. The Fund will segregate assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents in an amount equal to the aggregate market value of the credit default swaps of which it is the seller, marked to market on a daily basis. These transactions involve certain risks, including the risk that the seller may be unable to fulfill the transaction.

P  Use of Estimates — The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Q  Indemnifications — Under the Fund's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund, and shareholders are indemnified against personal liability for the obligations of the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.

R  Other — Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

S  Expenses — The majority of expenses of the Trust are directly identifiable to an individual fund. Expenses which are not readily identifiable to a specific fund are allocated taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the relative size of the funds.

T  Interim Financial Statements — The interim financial statements relating to October 31, 2006 and for the six months then ended have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, but in the opinion of the Fund's management reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements.

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  2  Auction Preferred Shares (APS)

The Fund issued 7,600 shares of Auction Preferred Shares Series A, 7,600 shares of Auction Preferred Shares Series B, 7,600 shares of Auction Preferred Shares Series C, 7,600 shares of Auction Preferred Shares Series D, and 7,600 shares of Auction Preferred Shares Series E on July 25, 2003 in a public offering. The underwriting discount and other offering costs were recorded as a reduction of the capital of the common shares. As of October 31, 2006, 6,400 shares of Series A, 6,400 shares of Series B, 6,400 shares of Series C, 6,400 shares of Series D and 6,400 shares of Series E were outstanding. Dividends on the APS, which accrue daily, are cumulative at a rate which was established at the offering of the APS and have been reset every 7 days thereafter by an auction. Dividend rates ranged from 4.00% to 5.12% for Series A shares, from 4.40% to 5.10% for Series B shares, from 4.40% to 5.15% for Series C shares, from 4.40% to 5.125% for Series D shares and from 4.45% to 5.10% for Series E shares, during the six months ended October 31, 2006.

The APS are redeemable at the option of the Fund, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends on any dividend payment date. The APS are also subject to mandatory redemption at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, if the Fund is in default for an extended period on its asset maintenance requirements with respect to the APS. If the dividends on the APS shall remain unpaid in an amount equal to two full years' dividends, the holders of the APS as a class have the right to elect a majority of the Board of Trustees. In general, the holders of the APS and the common shares have equal voting rights of one vote per share, except that the holders of the APS, as a separate class, have the right to elect at least two members of the Board of Trustees. The APS have a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends. The Fund is required to maintain certain asset coverage with respect to the APS as defined in the Fund's By-Laws and the 1940 Act. The Fund pays an annual fee equivalent to 0.25% of the preferred shares' liquidation value for the remarketing efforts associated with the preferred auctions.

  3  Distributions to Shareholders

The Fund intends to make monthly distributions of net investment income, after payment of any dividends on any outstanding APS. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to preferred shareholders are recorded daily and are payable at the end of each dividend period. Each dividend payment period for the APS is generally seven days. The applicable dividend rate for the APS on October 31, 2006 was 5.10%, 4.92%, 5.00%, 5.00% and 5.00%, for Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D and Series E shares, respectively. For the six months ended October 31, 2006, the Fund paid dividends to Auction Preferred shareholders amounting to $3,978,781, $3,991,433, $3,980,876, $3,951,062, and $3,939,757 for Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D and Series E shares, respectively, representing an average APS dividend rate for such period of 4.93%, 4.95%, 4.94%, 4.90% and 4.88%, respectively.

The Fund distinguishes between distributions on a tax basis and a financial reporting basis. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that only distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits be reported in the financial statements as a return of capital. Permanent differences between book and tax accounting relating to distributions are reclassified to paid in capital. These differences relate primarily to the different treatment for paydown gain/losses on mortgage-backed securities and the method for amortizing premiums.

The tax character of the distributions declared for the six months ended October 31, 2006 and for the year ended April 30, 2006 was as follows:

    October 31, 2006   April 30, 2006  
Distributions declared from:  
Ordinary Income   $ 104,428,494     $ 198,944,345    

 

During the six months ended October 31, 2006, accumulated undistributed net investment loss was decreased by $11,770,128, accumulated net realized loss was increased by $11,559,879 and paid-in capital was decreased by $210,249. This change had no effect on net assets or net asset value per share.

As of October 31, 2006, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated loss) on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed income   $ 8,977,886    
Unrealized gain   $ 10,535,363    
Capital loss carryforward   $ (114,367,071 )  

 

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of October 31, 2006

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  4  Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The investment adviser fee, computed at an annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund's weekly gross assets, was earned by Eaton Vance Management (EVM), as compensation for management and investment advisory services rendered to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2006, the fee was equivalent to 0.75% (annualized) of the Fund's average weekly gross assets for such period and amounted to $11,819,962.

In addition, EVM has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund for fees and other expenses in the amount of 0.20% of average weekly gross assets of the Fund for the first five years of the Fund's operations, 0.15% of average weekly gross assets of the Fund in year 6, 0.10% in year 7 and 0.05% in year 8. For the six months ended October 31, 2006, the Investment Adviser waived $3,151,990 of its advisory fee.

EVM serves as the administrator of the Fund, but currently receives no compensation for providing administrative services to the Fund.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Fund are officers of the above organization.

  5  Purchases and Sales of Investments

Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations and including paydowns, aggregated $755,940,485 and $713,808,080, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2006.

  6  Securities Lending Agreement

The Fund has established a securities lending agreement in which the Fund lends portfolio securities to a broker in exchange for collateral consisting of either cash or U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. Under the agreement, the Fund continues to earn interest on the securities loaned. Collateral received is generally cash, and the Fund invests the cash and receives any interest on the amount invested but it must also pay the broker a loan rebate fee computed as a varying percentage of the collateral received. The loan rebate fee paid by the Fund offsets a portion of the interest income received and amounted to $8,320,300 for the six months ended October 31, 2006. At October 31, 2006, the value of the securities loaned and the value of the collateral amounted to $317,999,540 and $325,907,909, respectively. In the event of counterparty default, the Fund is subject to potential loss if it is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral. The Fund bears risk in the event that invested collateral is not sufficient to meet obligations due on the loans. The Fund has the right under the lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.

  7  Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

The Agreement and Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional $0.01 par value common shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in common shares were as follows:

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
April 30, 2006
 
Issued to shareholders electing to
receive payments of distributions
in Fund shares
    99,753          
Net increase     99,753          

 

  8  Federal Income Tax Basis of Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of the investments owned at October 31, 2006, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:

Aggregate cost   $ 3,112,513,343    
Gross unrealized appreciation   $ 39,097,254    
Gross unrealized depreciation     (28,276,580 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 10,820,674    

 

The net unrealized depreciation on swap contracts, foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency exchange contracts at October 31, 2006 was $285,311.

  9  Risks Associated with Foreign Investments

Investing in securities issued by companies whose principal business activities are outside the United States may involve significant risks not present in domestic investments. For example, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign companies, particularly those not subject to the disclosure and reporting requirements of the U.S. securities laws. Foreign issuers are generally not bound by uniform

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accounting, auditing, and financial reporting requirements and standards of practice comparable to those applicable to domestic issuers. Investments in foreign securities also involve the risk of possible adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, limitation on the removal of funds or other assets of the Fund, political or financial instability or diplomatic and other developments which could affect such investments. Foreign stock markets, while growing in volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed as those in the United States, and securities of some foreign issuers (particularly those located in developing countries) may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. In general, there is less overall governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets, broker-dealers and issuers than in the United States.

  10  Financial Instruments

The Fund may trade in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. These financial instruments include written options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, financial futures contracts, interest rate swaps and credit default swaps and may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. The notional or contractual amounts of these instruments represent the investment the Fund has in particular classes of financial instruments and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. The measurement of the risks associated with these instruments is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. A summary of obligations under these financial instruments at October 31, 2006 is as follows:

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Sales

Settlement Date   Deliver   In exchange for   Net Unrealized
Depreciation
 
11/30/06
  Euro
15,116,562
  United States Dollar
19,208,885
  $ (114,238 )  
11/30/06
  British Pound
15,308,848
  United States Dollar
28,931,350
    (273,416 )  
            $ (387,654 )  

 

Credit Default Swaps

Notional
Amount
  Expiration
Date
  Description   Net Unrealized
Appreciation
 
$ 2,000,000       3/20/2010     Agreement with Lehman Brothers dated 5/18/2005 whereby the Fund will receive 2.4% per year, times the notional amount. The Fund makes a payment of the notional amount only upon a default event on the reference entity, a Revolving Credit Agreement issued by Inergy, LP.   $ 96,569    

 

At October 31, 2006, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities segregated to cover commitments under these contracts.

  11  Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, ("FIN 48") "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109". FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." This interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. It also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management is currently evaluating the impact of applying the various provisions of FIN 48.

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, ("FAS 157") "Fair Value Measurements". FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. FAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FAS 157 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.

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DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN

The Fund offers a dividend reinvestment plan (the Plan) pursuant to which shareholders may elect to have dividends and capital gains distributions reinvested in common shares (the Shares) of the Fund. You may elect to participate in the Plan by completing the Dividend Reinvestment Plan Application Form. If you do not participate, you will receive all distributions in cash paid by check mailed directly to you by PFPC Inc. as dividend paying agent. On the distribution payment date, if the net asset value per Share is equal to or less than the market price per Share plus estimated brokerage commissions then new Shares will be issued. The number of Shares shall be determined by the greater of the net asset value per Share or 95% of the market price. Otherwise, Shares generally will be purchased on the open market by the Plan Agent. Distributions subject to income tax (if any) are taxable whether or not shares are reinvested.

If your shares are in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you can ask the firm or nominee to participate in the Plan on your behalf. If the nominee does not offer the Plan, you will need to request that your shares be re-registered in your name with the Fund's transfer agent, PFPC Inc. or you will not be able to participate.

The Plan Agent's service fee for handling distributions will be paid by the Fund. Each participant will be charged their pro rata share of brokerage commissions on all open-market purchases.

Plan participants may withdraw from the Plan at any time by writing to the Plan Agent at the address noted on the following page. If you withdraw, you will receive shares in your name for all Shares credited to your account under the Plan. If a participant elects by written notice to the Plan Agent to have the Plan Agent sell part or all of his or her Shares and remit the proceeds, the Plan Agent is authorized to deduct a $5.00 fee plus brokerage commissions from the proceeds.

If you wish to participate in the Plan and your shares are held in your own name, you may complete the form on the following page and deliver it to the Plan Agent.

Any inquires regarding the Plan can be directed to the Plan Agent, PFPC Inc., at 1-800-331-1710.

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN

This form is for shareholders who hold their common shares in their own names. If your common shares are held in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you should contact your nominee to see if it will participate in the Plan on your behalf. If you wish to participate in the Plan, but your brokerage firm, bank, or nominee is unable to participate on your behalf, you should request that your common shares be re-registered in your own name which will enable your participation in the Plan.

The following authorization and appointment is given with the understanding that I may terminate it at any time by terminating my participation in the Plan as provided in the terms and conditions of the Plan.

  Please print exact name on account:

  Shareholder signature  Date

  Shareholder signature  Date

  Please sign exactly as your common shares are registered. All persons whose names appear on the share certificate must sign.

YOU SHOULD NOT RETURN THIS FORM IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE YOUR DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN CASH. THIS IS NOT A PROXY.

This authorization form, when signed, should be mailed to the following address:

  Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund
c/o PFPC Inc.
P.O. Box 43027
Providence, RI 02940-3027
800-331-1710

Number of Employees

The Fund is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a diversified, closed-end management investment company and has no employees.

Number of Shareholders

As of October 31, 2006, our records indicate that there are 146 registered shareholders and approximately 99,877 shareholders owning the Fund shares in street name, such as through brokers, banks, and financial intermediaries.

If you are a street name shareholder and wish to receive our reports directly, which contain important information about the Fund, please write or call:

  Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
1-800-225-6265

American Stock Exchange symbol

The American Stock Exchange symbol is EVV.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

Overview of the Contract Review Process

The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), provides, in substance, that each investment advisory agreement between a fund and its investment adviser will continue in effect from year to year only if its continuance is approved at least annually by the fund's board of trustees, including by a vote of a majority of the trustees who are not "interested persons" of the fund ("Independent Trustees") cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of considering such approval.

At a meeting of the Boards of Trustees (each a "Board") of the Eaton Vance group of mutual funds (the "Eaton Vance Funds") held on March 27, 2006, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of existing advisory and sub-advisory agreements for the Eaton Vance Funds for an additional one-year period. In voting its approval, the Board relied upon the affirmative recommendation of the Special Committee of the Board, which is a committee comprised exclusively of Independent Trustees. Prior to making its recommendation, the Special Committee reviewed information furnished for a series of meetings of the Special Committee held in February and March 2006. Such information included, among other things, the following:

Information about Fees, Performance and Expenses

•  An independent report comparing the advisory and related fees paid by each fund with fees paid by comparable funds;

•  An independent report comparing each fund's total expense ratio and its components to comparable funds;

•  An independent report comparing the investment performance of each fund to the investment performance of comparable funds over various time periods;

•  Data regarding investment performance in comparison to relevant peer groups of funds and appropriate indices;

•  Comparative information concerning fees charged by each adviser for managing other mutual funds and institutional accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those used in managing the fund;

•  Profitability analyses for each adviser with respect to each fund managed by it;

Information about Portfolio Management

•  Descriptions of the investment management services provided to each fund, including the investment strategies and processes employed;

•  Information concerning the allocation of brokerage and the benefits received by each adviser as a result of brokerage allocation, including information concerning the acquisition of research through "soft dollar" benefits received in connection with the funds' brokerage, and the implementation of a soft dollar reimbursement program established with respect to the funds;

•  Data relating to portfolio turnover rates of each fund;

•  The procedures and processes used to determine the fair value of fund assets and actions taken to monitor and test the effectiveness of such procedures and processes;

Information about each Adviser

•  Reports detailing the financial results and condition of each adviser;

•  Descriptions of the qualifications, education and experience of the individual investment professionals whose responsibilities include portfolio management and investment research for the funds, and information relating to their compensation and responsibilities with respect to managing other mutual funds and investment accounts;

•  Copies of the Codes of Ethics of each adviser and its affiliates, together with information relating to compliance with and the administration of such codes;

•  Information concerning the resources devoted to compliance efforts undertaken by each adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the funds (including descriptions of various compliance programs) and their record of compliance with investment policies and restrictions, including policies with respect to market-timing, late trading and selective portfolio disclosure, and with policies on personal securities transactions;

•  Descriptions of the business continuity and disaster recovery plans of each adviser and its affiliates;

Other Relevant Information

•  Information concerning the nature, cost and character of the administrative and other non-investment management services provided by Eaton Vance Management and its affiliates;

•  Information concerning management of the relationship with the custodian, subcustodians and fund accountants by each adviser or the funds' administrator; and

•  The terms of each advisory agreement.

In addition to the information identified above, the Special Committee considered information provided from time to time by each adviser throughout the year at meetings of the Board and its committees. Over the course of the twelve month period ended March 31,

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONT'D

2006, the Board met nine times and the Special Committee, the Audit Committee and the Governance Committee, each of which is a Committee comprised solely of Independent Trustees, met eight, twelve and five times, respectively. At such meetings, the Trustees received, among other things, presentations by the portfolio managers and other investment professionals of each adviser relating to the investment performance of each fund and the investment strategies used in pursuing the fund's investment objective.

For funds that invest through one or more underlying portfolios, the Board considered similar information about the portfolio(s) when considering the approval of advisory agreements. In addition, in cases where the fund's investment adviser has engaged a sub-adviser, the Board considered similar information about the sub-adviser when considering the approval of any sub-advisory agreement.

The Special Committee was assisted throughout the contract review process by Goodwin Procter LLP, legal counsel for the Independent Trustees. The members of the Special Committee relied upon the advice of such counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating each advisory and sub-advisory agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached with respect to each advisory and sub-advisory agreement were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all the information provided and not any single factor. Moreover, each member of the Special Committee may have placed varying emphasis on particular factors in reaching conclusions with respect to each advisory and sub-advisory agreement.

Results of the Process

Based on its consideration of the foregoing, and such other information as it deemed relevant, including the factors and conclusions described below, the Special Committee concluded that the continuance of the investment advisory agreement between the Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (the "Fund"), and Eaton Vance Management (the "Adviser"), including its fee structure, is in the interests of shareholders and, therefore, the Special Committee recommended to the Board approval of the agreement. The Board accepted the recommendation of the Special Committee as well as the factors considered and conclusions reached by the Special Committee with respect to the agreement. Accordingly, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of the advisory agreement for the Fund.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

In considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement of the Fund, the Board evaluated the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Adviser.

The Board considered the Adviser's management capabilities and investment process with respect to the types of investments held by the Fund, including the education, experience and number of its investment professionals and other personnel who provide portfolio management, investment research, and similar services to the Fund. In particular, the Board evaluated, where relevant, the abilities and experience of such investment personnel in analyzing factors such as credit risk and special considerations relevant to investing in senior secured floating-rate loans, mortgage-backed securities and high-yield bonds. Specifically, the Board considered the Adviser's in-house research capabilities as well as other resources available to personnel of the Adviser, including research services. The Board also took into account the resources dedicated to portfolio management and other services, including the compensation paid to recruit and retain investment personnel, and the time and attention devoted to the Fund by senior management.

The Board also reviewed the compliance programs of the Adviser and relevant affiliates thereof. Among other matters, the Board considered compliance and reporting matters relating to personal trading by investment personnel, selective disclosure of portfolio holdings, late trading, frequent trading, portfolio valuation, business continuity and the allocation of investment opportunities. The Board also evaluated the responses of the Adviser and its affiliates to requests from regulatory authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Association of Securities Dealers.

The Board considered shareholder and other administrative services provided or managed by Eaton Vance Management and its affiliates, including transfer agency and accounting services. The Board evaluated the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund that is a part of a large family of funds.

After consideration of the foregoing factors, among others, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser, taken as a whole, are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the investment advisory agreement.

Fund Performance

The Board compared the Fund's investment performance to a relevant universe of similarly managed funds identified by an independent data provider and appropriate benchmark indices. The Board reviewed comparative performance data for the one-year period ending September 30, 2005 for the Fund. The Board concluded that the performance of the Fund is satisfactory.

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONT'D

Management Fees and Expenses

The Board reviewed contractual investment advisory fee rates payable by the Fund (referred to as "management fees"). As part of its review, the Board considered the Fund's management fees and total expense ratio for the one-year period ended September 30, 2005, as compared to a group of similarly managed funds selected by an independent data provider. The Board considered the fact that the Adviser had waived fees and/or paid expenses for the Fund.

After reviewing the foregoing information, and in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, the Board concluded that the management fees charged for advisory and related services and the Fund's total expense ratio are reasonable.

Profitability

The Board reviewed the level of profits realized by the Adviser and relevant affiliates thereof in providing investment advisory and administrative services to the Fund and to all Eaton Vance Funds as a group. The Board considered the level of profits realized without regard to revenue sharing or other payments by the Adviser and its affiliates to third parties in respect of distribution services. The Board also considered other direct or indirect benefits received by the Adviser in connection with its relationship with the Fund, including the benefits of research services that may be available to the Adviser as a result of securities transactions effected for the Fund and other investment advisory clients.

The Board concluded that, in light of the foregoing factors and the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered, the profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates are reasonable.

Economies of Scale

In reviewing management fees and profitability, the Board also considered the extent to which the Adviser and its affiliates, on the one hand, and the Fund, on the other hand, can expect to realize benefits from economies of scale as the assets of the Fund increase. The Board acknowledged the difficulty in accurately measuring the benefits resulting from the economies of scale with respect to the management of any specific fund or group of funds. The Board also considered the fact that the Fund is not continuously offered and concluded that, in light of the level of the adviser's profits with respect to the Fund, the implementation of breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule is not appropriate. Based upon the foregoing, the Board concluded that the benefits from economies of scale are currently being shared equitably by the Adviser and its affiliates and the Fund.

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Officers
Thomas E. Faust Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
James B. Hawkes
Vice President and Trustee
Scott H. Page
Vice President
Susan Schiff
Vice President
Payson F. Swaffield
Vice President
Mark S. Venezia
Vice President
Michael W. Weilheimer
Vice President
Barbara E. Campbell
Treasurer and Principal Financial
Accounting Officer
Alan R. Dynner
Secretary
Paul M. O'Neil
Chief Compliance Officer
  Trustees
Samuel L. Hayes, III
Chairman
Benjamin C. Esty
William H. Park
Ronald A. Pearlman
Norton H. Reamer
Lynn A. Stout
Ralph F. Verni
 

 

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Investment Adviser of Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund
Eaton Vance Management

The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109

Administrator of Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund
Eaton Vance Management

The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109

Custodian
Investors Bank & Trust Company

200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116

Transfer Agent
PFPC Inc.

Attn: Eaton Vance Funds
P.O. Box 43027
Providence, RI 02940-9653
(800) 331-1710

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109



1856-12/06  CE-LDISRC




Item 2. Code of Ethics

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics applicable to its Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.  The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of such code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-262-1122.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert

The registrant’s Board has designated William H. Park, Samuel L. Hayes, III and Norton H. Reamer, each an independent trustee, as its audit committee financial experts.  Mr. Park is a certified public accountant who is the Vice Chairman of Commercial Industrial Finance Corp (specialty finance company). Previously, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Asset Management Corporation (“UAM”) (a holding company owning institutional investment management firms).  Mr. Hayes is the Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking Emeritus of the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.  Mr. Reamer is the President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Asset Management Finance Corp. (a specialty finance company serving the investment management industry) and is President of Unicorn Corporation (an investment and financial advisory services company).  Formerly, Mr. Reamer was Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Hellman, Jordan Management Co., Inc. (an investment management company) and Advisory Director of Berkshire Capital Corporation (an investment banking firm), Chairman of the Board of UAM and Chairman, President and Director of the UAM Funds (mutual funds).

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Not required in this filing

Item 5.  Audit Committee of Listed registrants

Not required in this filing.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

Please see schedule of investments contained in the Report to Stockholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not required in this filing.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not required in this filing.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

No such purchases this period.




Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

No Material Changes.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

(a) It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits

(a)(1)

 

Registrant’s Code of Ethics – Not applicable (please see Item 2).

(a)(2)(i)

 

Treasurer’s Section 302 certification.

(a)(2)(ii)

 

President’s Section 302 certification.

(b)

 

Combined Section 906 certification.

 




Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

 

By:

/s/Thomas E. Faust Jr.

 

 

 

Thomas E. Faust Jr.

 

 

 

President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

December 14, 2006

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:

/s/Barbara E. Campbell

 

 

 

Barbara E. Campbell

 

 

 

Treasurer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

December 14, 2006

 

 

 

By:

/s/Thomas E. Faust Jr.

 

 

 

Thomas E. Faust Jr.

 

 

 

President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

December 14, 2006