N-CSR 1 b85622a1nvcsr.htm EATON VANCE MUNICIPALS TRUST II Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II
 
 
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: 811-08134
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Maureen A. Gemma
Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
(Name and Address of Agent for Services)
(617) 482-8260
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
January 31
Date of Fiscal Year End
January 31, 2011
Date of Reporting Period
 
 

 


 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

 


 

 
     
Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal
Income Fund

Annual Report
January 31, 2011
  (LOGO)
 
(EATON VANCE LOGO)

 


 

Fund shares 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.
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus. Before investing, investors should consider carefully a Fund’s investment objective(s), risks, and charges and expenses. A Fund’s current prospectus or summary prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund and is available through your financial advisor. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For further information, please call 1-800-262-1122.

 


 

Annual Report January 31, 2011
Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
         
Table of Contents        
 
       
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
    2  
Performance Information
    4  
 
       
Portfolio Composition
    5  
Endnotes and Additional Disclosures
    6  
Fund Expenses
    7  
Financial Statements
    8  
Federal Tax Information
    37  
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval
    38  
Management and Organization
    43  
Important Notices
    47  

 


 

Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
January 31, 2011
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
Portfolio Managers Cynthia J. Clemson, Co-Portfolio Manager, Thomas M. Metzold, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager
Economic and Market Conditions
The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery during the fiscal year ending January 31, 2011, even as concerns about high unemployment and budget deficits provoked ongoing skittishness in the capital markets. Unemployment stood at 9.0% as of January 31, 2011, down slightly from the previous month. In addition, it remained difficult to find signs of strength in the housing market as the period came to a close.
Municipal bond performance was only slightly positive for the fiscal year. For much of the year, municipal bonds performed admirably, benefiting from concerns about the strength of the economic recovery, which caused investors to favor less risky investments such as municipals. Third-quarter 2010 performance was particularly strong, as the municipal market was bolstered by very light issuance and sustained demand. In the final four months of the fiscal year, however, a significant technical dislocation occurred, in which strong municipal supply met with weak demand, driving prices down (and yields up). Municipal issuers increased new issuance on concerns over the potential for higher yields in 2011 and uncertainty over the extension of the Build America Bond program, which expired on December 31, 2010.
Against this backdrop, Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund’s (the Fund) primary benchmark, the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index (the Index)–an unmanaged index of municipal bonds traded in the U.S.–gained 1.10% for the 12 months ending January 31, 2011. For the same period, longer-term high-yield munis, as measured by the Fund’s secondary benchmark, the Barclays Capital High Yield Long (22+) Municipal Bond Index–an unmanaged index of high-yield municipal bonds traded in the U.S. with maturities of 22 years or more–returned 3.04%. Intermediate-maturity bonds, represented by the 7-year segment of the Index, gained 3.29% for the same period, while shorter-maturity bonds in the 5-year segment of the Index returned 2.44%.1
Management Discussion
During the fiscal year ending January 31, 2011, the Fund underperformed the Index. For many years, management has employed a strategy of buying long maturity municipal bonds to generate a higher amount of tax exempt income while partially mitigating the excess volatility of those longer-duration bonds through a combination of U.S. Treasury futures and interest-rate swaps. During the fiscal year, a number of factors affected the fixed-income markets, including instability in eurozone countries and a second round of quantitative easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve to address the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economic recovery. U.S. Treasury yields and global interest rates, as measured by the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) were affected more significantly by these factors than the U.S. municipal bond market. As Treasury and LIBOR rates fell (and prices rose) in response to these factors, municipal bonds underperformed Treasuries and LIBOR, and this underperformance was exacerbated by increased media coverage of state and municipal budget deficits. As a result, the municipal/Treasury ratio climbed, and the Fund’s partial hedge detracted from performance versus the Fund’s benchmark for the 12-month period. Fund selections in AA-rated, BBB-rated and non-rated bonds also underperformed. On the positive side, the Fund’s general emphasis on higher-coupon municipals benefited relative performance, as these outperformed the market. In addition, the Fund’s holdings in industrial revenue bonds and AAA-rated bonds bolstered its relative performance.
Management employed leverage in the Fund, through which additional exposure to the municipal market was achieved. Leverage has the impact of magnifying the Fund’s exposure to its underlying investments in both up and down markets.2
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.

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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
January 31, 2011
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
As we move ahead, we continue to focus on state and local government budget deficits, which are expected to peak in 2011. The decline in tax revenues appears to be reaching a bottom, with some municipalities realizing growth in tax receipts due to a combination of slim economic growth and an increase in actual tax rates. However, spending continues to grow faster than tax receipts despite deep spending cuts enacted by some government officials. We will continue to analyze any new developments and solutions that government leaders formulate to address their fiscal problems.
         
Total Return Performance at Net Asset Value (NAV) 1/31/10 – 1/31/11        
 
Class A3
    -0.35 %
Class B3
    -1.09  
Class C3
    -1.02  
Class I3
    -0.12  
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index1
    1.10 *
Barclays Capital High Yield Long (22+) Municipal Bond Index1
    3.04 *
Lipper High Yield Municipal Debt Funds Average1
    0.85 *
 
 
See page 4 for more performance information.
 
* Source: Bloomberg L.P.; Lipper
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
January 31, 2011
Performance Information3
 
                                 
    Class A   Class B   Class C   Class I
Symbol   ETHYX   EVHYX   ECHYX   EIHYX
Inception Dates   8/7/95   8/7/95   6/18/97   5/9/07
 
Average Annual Total Returns at NAV
                               
 
One Year
    -0.35 %     -1.09 %     -1.02 %     -0.12 %
Five Years
    -0.83       -1.56       -1.54       N.A.  
10 Years
    3.21       2.46       2.46       N.A.  
Since Inception
    4.22       3.42       2.48       -3.56  
 
 
                               
SEC Average Annual Total Returns with maximum sales charge        
 
One Year
    -5.04 %     -5.78 %     -1.96 %     -0.12 %
Five Years
    -1.79       -1.87       -1.54       N.A.  
10 Years
    2.70       2.46       2.46       N.A.  
Since Inception
    3.89       3.42       2.48       -3.56  
 
Maximum Sales Charge
    4.75 %     5.00 %     1.00 %     N.A.  
 
Performance of $10,0004
 
This graph shows the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class B of the Fund for the period indicated. For comparison, the same investment is shown in the indicated Index.
(LINE GRAPH)
                         
                    With Maximum
    Period Beginning   At NAV   Sales Charge
 
Class A
    1/31/01     $ 13,712     $ 13,059  
Class C
    1/31/01     $ 12,749     $ 12,749  
Class I
    5/9/07     $ 8,733     $ 8,733  
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
January 31, 2011
Performance Information (continued)
 
                                 
Total Annual Operating Expense Ratios5   Class A   Class B   Class C   Class I
 
 
    1.11 %     1.87 %     1.86 %     0.85 %
 
                                 
Distribution Rates/Yields   Class A   Class B   Class C   Class I
 
Distribution Rate6
    6.71 %     5.93 %     5.93 %     6.81 %
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate6,7
    10.32       9.12       9.12       10.48  
SEC 30-day Yield8
    5.89       5.43       5.43       6.44  
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield7,8
    9.06       8.35       8.35       9.91  
 
                 
Total Leverage2                
 
RIB Leverage
    12.75 %        
                 
Relative Performance 1/31/10 - 1/31/111                
 
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index
    1.10 %*        
Barclays Capital High Yield Long (22+) Municipal Bond Index
    3.04 *        
Lipper High Yield Municipal Debt Funds Classification
    0.85 *        
 
 
* Source: Bloomberg L.P.; Lipper
Portfolio Composition
 
Rating Distribution9† (by total investments)
 
(BAR GRAOG)
 
  The rating distribution bar chart includes the ratings of securities held by special purpose vehicles in which the Fund holds a residual interest. See Note 1I to the Fund’s financial statements. Absent such securities, the Fund’s rating distribution as of 1/31/11 is as follows:
                     
 
 
                               
AAA
    7.3 %   B     6.6  
AA
    17.6     CCC     4.2  
A
    9.6     C     0.3  
BBB
    28.6     Not Rated     20.0  
BB
    5.8              
 
                               
 
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
January 31, 2011
Endnotes and Additional Disclosures
 
1.   It is not possible to invest directly in an Index or a Lipper Classification. Total returns shown for an Index do not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in an Index. Index performance is available as of month end only. The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of municipal bonds traded in the U.S. The Barclays Capital High Yield Long (22+) Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of high-yield municipal bonds traded in the U.S. with maturities of 22 years or more. The Lipper Average is the average annual total return, at NAV, of the funds that are in the same Lipper Classification as the Fund. Lipper Classifications may include insured and uninsured funds, as well as leveraged and unleveraged funds.
2.   The Fund employs residual interest bond (RIB) financing. The leverage created by RIB investments provides an opportunity for increased income but, at the same time, creates special risks (including the likelihood of greater volatility of NAV). See Note 1I to the financial statements for more information on RIB investments. RIB leverage represents the amount of Floating Rate Notes outstanding as of 1/31/11 as a percentage of the Fund’s net assets plus Floating Rate Notes. Floating Rate Notes reflect the effect of RIBs purchased in secondary market transactions.
3.   Average Annual Total Returns are shown at NAV and do not include applicable sales charges. If sales charges were deducted, the returns would be lower. SEC Average Annual Total Returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC Average Annual Total Returns for Class B reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) based on the following schedule: 5% – 1st and 2nd years; 4% – 3rd year; 3% – 4th year; 2% – 5th year; 1% – 6th year. SEC Average Annual Total Returns for Class C reflect a 1% CDSC for the first year. Class I shares are offered at NAV.
4.   The hypothetical performance in the line graph and the total returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes, if any, that a shareholder would pay on distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
5.   Source: Prospectus dated 6/1/10, as supplemented or revised. Expense Ratio includes interest expense of 0.11% relating to the Fund’s liability with respect to floating rate notes held by third parties in conjunction with residual interest bond transactions by the Fund. The Fund also records offsetting interest income in an amount equal to this expense relating to the municipal obligations underlying such transactions, and as a result, NAV and performance have not been affected by this expense.
6.   Fund distribution rates represent actual distributions paid to shareholders and are calculated by dividing the last regular distribution per share in the period (annualized) by the NAV at the end of the period.
7.   Taxable-equivalent figures assume a maximum 35.00% federal income tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent figures.
8.   Fund SEC 30-day yields are calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result.
9.   Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of Fund issues by its total investments. Ratings are based on Moody’s, S&P or Fitch, as applicable. Credit ratings are based largely on the rating agency’s investment analysis at the time of rating and the rating assigned to any particular security is not necessarily a reflection of the issuer’s current financial condition. The rating assigned to a security by a rating agency does not necessarily reflect its assessment of the volatility of a security’s market value or of the liquidity of an investment in the security. If securities are rated differently by the rating agencies, the higher rating is applied.
The views expressed throughout this report are those of portfolio management 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. Portfolio information provided in the report may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management.

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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Fund Expenses

 
Example: As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and redemption fees (if applicable); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (August 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011).
 
Actual Expenses: The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual Fund expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year (before expenses), which is not the actual return of the Fund. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees (if applicable). Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period*
   
    (8/1/10)   (1/31/11)   (8/1/10 – 1/31/11)    
 
 
Actual
                   
Class A
  $ 1,000.00     $ 947.10     $ 5.50      
Class B
  $ 1,000.00     $ 944.40     $ 9.16      
Class C
  $ 1,000.00     $ 943.60     $ 9.16      
Class I
  $ 1,000.00     $ 948.20     $ 4.22      
                             
                             
 
 
                     
Hypothetical
                   
(5% return per year before expenses)
                   
Class A
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.60     $ 5.70      
Class B
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.80     $ 9.50      
Class C
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.80     $ 9.50      
Class I
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.90     $ 4.38      
 
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.12% for Class A shares, 1.87% for Class B shares, 1.87% for Class C shares and 0.86% for Class I shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on July 31, 2010.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments

                     
Tax-Exempt Investments — 111.8%
 
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
 
Cogeneration — 1.6%
 
Maryland Energy Financing Administration, (AES Warrior Run), (AMT), 7.40%, 9/1/19
  $ 7,000     $ 6,998,740      
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, (Northampton Generating), (AMT), 6.50%, 1/1/13
    900       547,767      
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, (Resource Recovery-Colver), (AMT), 5.125%, 12/1/15
    1,400       1,300,376      
Western Generation Agency, OR, (Wauna Cogeneration), 5.00%, 1/1/21
    465       409,721      
 
 
            $ 9,256,604      
 
 
 
 
Education — 7.0%
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, (Stanford University), 5.25%, 12/1/32(1)
  $ 12,000     $ 12,235,440      
California Educational Facilities Authority, (University of Southern California), 4.50%, 10/1/33
    4,365       3,888,648      
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, (Yale University), 5.00%, 7/1/40
    2,090       2,120,305      
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, (Washington Christian Academy), 5.50%, 7/1/38(2)
    800       319,992      
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, (Harvard University), 5.50%, 11/15/36
    12,625       13,373,536      
New York Dormitory Authority, (Cornell University), 5.00%, 7/1/34(1)
    10,000       9,992,700      
 
 
            $ 41,930,621      
 
 
 
 
Electric Utilities — 3.4%
 
Brazos River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Revenue, (Texas Energy Co.), (AMT), 8.25%, 5/1/33
  $ 3,570     $ 1,333,645      
Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, (Hawaiian Electric Co.), 6.50%, 7/1/39
    5,380       5,380,323      
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Dominion Energy Brayton Point), (AMT), 5.00%, 2/1/36
    8,950       7,957,176      
Matagorda County, TX, Navigation District No. 1, (Reliant Energy), (AMT), 5.95%, 5/1/30
    3,965       3,637,491      
Pima County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority, (Tucson Electric Power Co.), 5.25%, 10/1/40
    2,420       2,154,405      
 
 
            $ 20,463,040      
 
 
 
 
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 0.4%
 
Dawson Ridge, CO, Metropolitan District No. 1, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 10/1/22
  $ 3,500     $ 2,171,925      
 
 
            $ 2,171,925      
 
 
 
 
General Obligations — 1.8%
 
Frisco, TX, Independent School District, (PSF Guaranteed), 5.00%, 8/15/27(3)
  $ 2,000     $ 2,055,900      
Frisco, TX, Independent School District, (PSF Guaranteed), 5.00%, 8/15/31(3)
    2,000       2,026,480      
Port Authority of Houston, TX, Harris County, (AMT), 5.625%, 10/1/38(1)
    6,480       6,563,916      
 
 
            $ 10,646,296      
 
 
 
 
Health Care – Miscellaneous — 1.9%
 
Illinois Development Finance Authority, (Community Rehabilitation Providers), 5.60%, 7/1/19
  $ 2,095     $ 1,875,025      
Osceola County, FL, Industrial Development Authority, (Community Provider Pooled Loan), 7.75%, 7/1/17
    412       402,887      
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 6.75%, 12/1/36(4)
    825       847,947      
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 7.75%, 12/1/36(4)
    770       790,868      
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 7.90%, 12/1/36(4)
    646       663,710      

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
Health Care – Miscellaneous (continued)
 
                     
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.25%, 12/1/36(4)
  $ 121     $ 124,952      
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.375%, 12/1/36(4)
    276       283,987      
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.50%, 12/1/36(4)
    764       786,556      
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.70%, 12/1/36(4)
    320       329,596      
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.81%, 9/1/36(4)
    640       654,936      
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.875%, 12/1/36(4)
    192       198,321      
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), Series 2, 7.00%, 12/1/36(4)
    426       437,422      
Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), Series 3, 7.00%, 12/1/36(4)
    352       361,806      
Yavapai County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority, (West Yavapai Guidance Clinic), 6.25%, 12/1/36
    4,285       3,536,625      
 
 
            $ 11,294,638      
 
 
 
 
Hospital — 17.8%
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Sutter Health), 5.25%, 11/15/48
  $ 9,825     $ 8,384,458      
Camden County, NJ, Improvement Authority, (Cooper Health System), 5.00%, 2/15/35
    8,300       6,830,734      
Camden County, NJ, Improvement Authority, (Cooper Health System), 5.25%, 2/15/27
    1,640       1,485,512      
Chautauqua County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, (Women’s Christian Association), 6.40%, 11/15/29
    2,175       2,082,301      
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, (Catholic Health Initiatives), 4.625%, 9/1/39
    3,245       2,667,033      
Fairfax County, VA, Industrial Development Authority, (Inova Health System), 5.50%, 5/15/35(1)
    4,770       4,779,015      
Gaylord, MI, Hospital Finance Authority, (Otsego Memorial Hospital Association), 6.20%, 1/1/25
    905       773,703      
Gaylord, MI, Hospital Finance Authority, (Otsego Memorial Hospital Association), 6.50%, 1/1/37
    875       699,694      
Hawaii Pacific Health Special Purpose Revenue, 5.50%, 7/1/40
    6,615       5,783,031      
Illinois Finance Authority, (Provena Healthcare), 7.75%, 8/15/34
    6,340       6,763,068      
Johnson City, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board, (Mountain States Health Alliance), 6.00%, 7/1/38
    3,335       3,063,031      
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities, (Covenant Health), 0.00%, 1/1/40
    12,870       1,908,235      
Michigan Hospital Finance Authority, (Henry Ford Health System), 5.00%, 11/15/38
    5,810       4,824,450      
Monroe County, PA, Hospital Authority, (Pocono Medical Center), 5.25%, 1/1/43
    4,500       3,875,220      
Montgomery, AL, Medical Clinic Board, (Jackson Hospital & Clinic), 4.75%, 3/1/31
    1,600       1,313,216      
New York Dormitory Authority, (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), 5.00%, 7/1/36(1)
    7,470       7,270,551      
New York Dormitory Authority, (Orange Regional Medical Center), 6.125%, 12/1/29
    3,190       3,014,518      
New York Dormitory Authority, (Orange Regional Medical Center), 6.25%, 12/1/37
    3,750       3,447,975      

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
9


 

 
Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
Hospital (continued)
 
                     
Oneida County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, (Elizabeth Medical Center), 6.00%, 12/1/29
  $ 2,560     $ 2,280,371      
South Lake County, FL, Hospital District, (South Lake Hospital), 6.25%, 4/1/39
    3,065       2,980,866      
Sullivan County, TN, Health, Educational and Facilities Board, (Wellmont Health System), 5.25%, 9/1/36
    5,735       4,865,345      
Sullivan County, TN, Health, Educational and Facilities Board, (Wellmont Health System), Variable Rate, 5.44%, 9/1/32(5)
    2,695       2,315,005      
Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency, (Fletcher Allen Healthcare), 4.75%, 12/1/36
    20,170       16,053,909      
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, (Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Inc.), 5.10%, 3/1/25
    1,400       1,235,864      
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, (Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Inc.), 5.25%, 3/1/35
    2,800       2,303,392      
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, (Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare), 5.25%, 8/15/31
    5,650       4,895,612      
 
 
            $ 105,896,109      
 
 
 
 
Housing — 3.7%
 
Charter Mac Equity Trust, TN, 6.00%, 5/15/19(4)
  $ 4,000     $ 4,161,640      
Jefferson County, MO, Industrial Development Authority, MFMR, (Riverview Bend Apartments), (AMT), 6.75%, 11/1/29
    1,590       1,449,205      
Jefferson County, MO, Industrial Development Authority, MFMR, (Riverview Bend Apartments), (AMT), 7.125%, 11/1/29
    420       378,655      
Muni Mae Tax-Exempt Bond, LLC, 5.90%, 11/29/49(4)
    4,000       2,199,880      
Muni Mae Tax-Exempt Bond, LLC, 7.50%, 6/30/49(4)
    3,674       3,416,953      
Oregon Health Authority, (Trillium Affordable Housing), (AMT), 6.75%, 2/15/29
    2,810       2,511,831      
Oregon Health Authority, (Trillium Affordable Housing), Series B, (AMT), 6.75%, 2/15/29
    1,250       1,043,025      
Texas Student Housing Corp., (University of North Texas), 9.375%, 7/1/49(2)
    860       514,719      
Texas Student Housing Corp., (University of North Texas), 11.00%, 7/1/31(2)
    2,000       1,197,020      
Virginia Housing Development Authority, (AMT), 5.20%, 10/1/26(1)
    4,265       4,265,512      
Virginia Housing Development Authority, (AMT), Variable Rate, 19.325%, 10/1/35(4)(6)(7)
    1,300       1,162,135      
 
 
            $ 22,300,575      
 
 
 
 
Industrial Development Revenue — 15.3%
 
ABIA Development Corp., TX, (Austin CargoPort Development), (AMT), 6.50%, 10/1/24
  $ 1,865     $ 1,556,025      
ABIA Development Corp., TX, (Austin CargoPort Development), (AMT), 9.25%, 10/1/21
    2,685       2,775,189      
Brazos River, TX, Harbor Navigation District, (Dow Chemical Co.), (AMT), 5.95%, 5/15/33
    2,500       2,454,350      
Butler, AL, Industrial Development Board, (Georgia-Pacific Corp.), (AMT), 5.75%, 9/1/28
    2,150       1,990,621      
Carbon County, UT, (Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc.), (AMT), 7.45%, 7/1/17
    3,900       3,907,137      
Clayton County, GA, Development Authority, (Delta Airlines, Inc.), 8.75%, 6/1/29
    1,180       1,344,799      
Clayton County, GA, Development Authority, (Delta Airlines, Inc.), (AMT), 9.00%, 6/1/35
    6,510       6,977,158      
Denver, CO, City and County, (United Airlines), (AMT), 5.75%, 10/1/32
    6,300       5,490,765      
Hardeman County, TN, (Correctional Facilities Corp.), 7.75%, 8/1/17
    2,750       2,638,708      
Illinois Finance Authority, (Navistar International Corp.), 6.50%, 10/15/40
    3,250       3,252,600      
Illinois Finance Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, (Waste Management, Inc.), (AMT), 5.05%, 8/1/29
    7,500       6,800,550      

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
10


 

 
Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
Industrial Development Revenue (continued)
 
                     
Maryland Economic Development Corp., (AFCO Cargo), (AMT), 6.50%, 7/1/24
  $ 2,525     $ 2,123,323      
Maryland Economic Development Corp., (AFCO Cargo), (AMT), 7.34%, 7/1/24
    535       485,432      
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 6.25%, 9/15/29
    10,095       9,186,046      
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 6.40%, 9/15/23
    3,000       2,847,090      
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, (New Jersey-American Water Co., Inc.), (AMT), 5.70%, 10/1/39
    6,245       6,027,549      
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency, (American Airlines, Inc. – JFK International Airport), (AMT), 7.625%, 8/1/25
    6,000       6,223,740      
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency, (American Airlines, Inc. – JFK International Airport), (AMT), 7.75%, 8/1/31
    4,560       4,755,715      
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency, (American Airlines, Inc. – JFK International Airport), (AMT), 8.00%, 8/1/28
    1,000       1,054,190      
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency, (American Airlines, Inc. – JFK International Airport), (AMT), 8.50%, 8/1/28
    5,995       6,181,924      
Phoenix, AZ, Industrial Development Authority, (America West Airlines, Inc.), (AMT), 6.25%, 6/1/19
    8,200       7,038,306      
Selma, AL, Industrial Development Board, (International Paper Co.), 5.80%, 5/1/34
    4,230       4,144,977      
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, (Appalachian Power Co.), 5.375%, 12/1/38
    2,015       1,817,812      
 
 
            $ 91,074,006      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Electric Utilities — 1.2%
 
Matagorda County, TX, Navigation District No. 1, (AEP Texas Central Co.), (NPFG), (AMT), 5.20%, 5/1/30
  $ 7,810     $ 7,219,017      
 
 
            $ 7,219,017      
 
 
 
 
Insured – General Obligations — 1.0%
 
Clark County, NV, (AMBAC), 2.50%, 11/1/36
  $ 8,105     $ 4,761,525      
Geary County, KS, (XLCA), 3.50%, 9/1/30
    1,615       1,246,861      
 
 
            $ 6,008,386      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Hospital — 1.2%
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Sutter Health), (AGM), 5.75%, 8/15/27(1)
  $ 7,300     $ 7,309,432      
 
 
            $ 7,309,432      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 0.2%
 
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., NY, (NPFG), 4.50%, 2/15/47
  $ 1,765     $ 1,338,664      
 
 
            $ 1,338,664      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Other Revenue — 2.3%
 
Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority, (NPFG), 0.00%, 11/15/26
  $ 10,510     $ 2,894,139      
Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority, (NPFG), 0.00%, 11/15/28
    10,000       2,394,100      
Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority, (NPFG), 0.00%, 11/15/34
    12,700       2,057,146      
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency, (Yankee Stadium), (AGC), 7.00%, 3/1/49
    5,650       6,150,251      
 
 
            $ 13,495,636      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Special Tax Revenue — 2.2%
 
Miami-Dade County, FL, Professional Sports Franchise Facilities, (AGC), 7.00%, (0.00% until 10/1/19), 10/1/39
  $ 14,500     $ 8,356,205      
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., (NPFG), 0.00%, 8/1/43
    30,000       3,385,200      
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., (NPFG), 0.00%, 8/1/44
    515       53,766      
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., (NPFG), 0.00%, 8/1/45
    9,325       895,853      
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., (NPFG), 0.00%, 8/1/46
    5,460       483,920      
 
 
            $ 13,174,944      
 
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
11


 

 
Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
Insured – Student Loan — 2.8%
 
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, (AGC), (AMT), 6.35%, 1/1/30
  $ 7,695     $ 7,760,792      
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, (AMBAC), (AMT), 4.70%, 1/1/33
    11,055       9,198,313      
 
 
            $ 16,959,105      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Transportation — 6.8%
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, CO, (NPFG), 0.00%, 9/1/33
  $ 15,000     $ 2,664,600      
E-470 Public Highway Authority, CO, (NPFG), 0.00%, 9/1/34
    20,000       3,267,200      
E-470 Public Highway Authority, CO, (NPFG), 0.00%, 9/1/37
    6,665       826,593      
E-470 Public Highway Authority, CO, (NPFG), 0.00%, 9/1/38
    3,335       382,791      
North Texas Tollway Authority, (AGC), 6.20%, (0.00% until 1/1/15), 1/1/42
    10,000       7,649,200      
San Joaquin Hills, CA, Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Bonds, (NPFG), 0.00%, 1/15/32
    20,335       3,246,483      
San Jose, CA, Airport, (AGM), (AMBAC), (AMT), 5.00%, 3/1/37
    3,240       2,859,916      
San Jose, CA, Airport, (AGM), (AMBAC), (BHAC), (AMT), 6.00%, 3/1/47
    7,150       7,164,729      
Texas Turnpike Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 8/15/25
    19,910       7,667,739      
Texas Turnpike Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 8/15/30
    20,000       5,021,200      
 
 
            $ 40,750,451      
 
 
 
 
Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 3.6%
 
Greenville County, SC, School District, 5.00%, 12/1/24(1)
  $ 21,000     $ 21,212,310      
 
 
            $ 21,212,310      
 
 
 
 
Nursing Home — 0.9%
 
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, (Age Institute of Massachusetts), 8.05%, 11/1/25
  $ 2,175     $ 2,175,739      
Mississippi Business Finance Corp., (Magnolia Healthcare), 7.99%, 7/1/25
    1,050       830,456      
Westmoreland County, PA, Industrial Development Authority, (Highland Health System, Inc.), 9.25%, 6/1/22
    2,570       2,037,265      
 
 
            $ 5,043,460      
 
 
 
 
Other Revenue — 12.4%
 
Brooklyn, NY, Arena Local Development Corp., (Barclays Center), 6.00%, 7/15/30
  $ 1,150     $ 1,120,376      
Brooklyn, NY, Arena Local Development Corp., (Barclays Center), 6.25%, 7/15/40
    1,290       1,259,440      
Brooklyn, NY, Arena Local Development Corp., (Barclays Center), 6.375%, 7/15/43
    700       685,972      
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, OH, 0.00%, 6/1/47
    112,970       1,777,018      
California County, CA, Tobacco Securitization Agency, 0.00%, 6/1/46
    8,000       132,000      
Central Falls, RI, Detention Facility Corp., 7.25%, 7/15/35
    6,355       5,110,500      
Children’s Trust Fund, PR, Tobacco Settlement, 0.00%, 5/15/50
    45,000       916,650      
Children’s Trust Fund, PR, Tobacco Settlement, 0.00%, 5/15/55
    81,635       863,698      
Cow Creek Band Umpqua Tribe of Indians, OR, 5.625%, 10/1/26(4)
    6,000       4,672,560      
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, (Duke Farms Foundation), 5.00%, 7/1/48(1)
    7,200       7,110,792      
Non-Profit Preferred Funding Trust I, Various States, 5.17%, 9/15/37(4)
    14,000       9,047,780      
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., AK, 0.00%, 6/1/46
    5,900       143,016      
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., AK, 5.00%, 6/1/46
    17,500       10,313,450      
Otero County, NM, Jail Project Revenue, 5.50%, 4/1/13
    410       399,451      
Otero County, NM, Jail Project Revenue, 5.75%, 4/1/18
    1,160       1,040,566      

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
12


 

 
Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
Other Revenue (continued)
 
                     
Otero County, NM, Jail Project Revenue, 6.00%, 4/1/23
  $ 250     $ 216,520      
Otero County, NM, Jail Project Revenue, 6.00%, 4/1/28
    1,605       1,271,866      
Pueblo of Santa Ana, NM, 15.00%, 4/1/24(4)
    1,726       1,369,875      
Salt Verde Financial Corp., AZ, Senior Gas Revenue, 5.00%, 12/1/37
    3,135       2,667,540      
Seminole Tribe, FL, 5.25%, 10/1/27(4)
    9,000       7,479,360      
Seminole Tribe, FL, 5.50%, 10/1/24(4)
    6,135       5,509,905      
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corp., 6.25%, 12/15/26
    4,295       4,434,716      
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., VA, 0.00%, 6/1/47
    22,830       335,373      
White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians, MN, 6.375%, 12/1/26(4)
    8,955       6,157,906      
 
 
            $ 74,036,330      
 
 
 
 
Senior Living / Life Care — 7.3%
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Senior Living – Presbyterian Homes), 4.75%, 11/15/26
  $ 1,575     $ 1,312,243      
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Senior Living – Presbyterian Homes), 4.875%, 11/15/36
    6,000       4,657,740      
Cliff House Trust, PA, (AMT), 6.625%, 6/1/27
    3,000       1,575,540      
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, (Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.), 5.00%, 12/1/35
    4,150       3,268,125      
Fairfax County, VA, Economic Development Authority, (Goodwin House, Inc.), 5.125%, 10/1/37
    2,710       2,322,714      
Kansas City, MO, Industrial Development Authority, (Kingswood United Methodist Manor), 5.875%, 11/15/29
    7,425       5,794,990      
Lee County, FL, Industrial Development Authority, (Shell Point Village), 5.00%, 11/15/29
    7,000       5,579,350      
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, (Edenwald), 5.40%, 1/1/37
    2,600       2,081,950      
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, (King Farm Presbyterian Community), 5.00%, 1/1/17
    3,185       3,005,462      
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (First Mortgage VOA Concord), 5.125%, 11/1/27
    1,085       787,569      
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (First Mortgage VOA Concord), 5.20%, 11/1/41
    1,560       1,013,548      
North Miami, FL, Health Care Facilities, (Imperial Club), 0.00%, 1/1/41
    7,315       1,947,838      
North Miami, FL, Health Care Facilities, (Imperial Club), 7.00%, 1/1/42(2)
    3,475       1,857,144      
St. Joseph County, IN, Holy Cross Village, 5.70%, 5/15/28
    530       464,836      
St. Joseph County, IN, Holy Cross Village, 6.00%, 5/15/26
    1,225       1,135,869      
St. Joseph County, IN, Holy Cross Village, 6.00%, 5/15/38
    5,460       4,822,654      
Washington Housing Finance Commission, (Wesley Homes), 6.20%, 1/1/36
    2,500       2,140,650      
 
 
            $ 43,768,222      
 
 
 
 
Solid Waste — 0.9%
 
Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority, (American REF-FUEL Co.), (AMT), 6.45%, 11/15/22
  $ 5,610     $ 5,609,383      
 
 
            $ 5,609,383      
 
 
 
 
Special Tax Revenue — 7.2%
 
Avelar Creek, FL, Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), 5.375%, 5/1/36
  $ 1,260     $ 910,841      
Bridgeville, DE, (Heritage Shores Special Development District), 5.125%, 7/1/35
    181       116,361      
Bridgeville, DE, (Heritage Shores Special Development District), 5.45%, 7/1/35
    6,250       4,045,312      
Dupree Lakes, FL, Community Development District, 5.375%, 5/1/37
    3,445       2,587,712      
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax Revenue, 5.25%, 7/1/32(1)
    19,980       21,105,074      

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
13


 

 
Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
Special Tax Revenue (continued)
 
                     
New River, FL, Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), Series 2010A-1, 5.75%, (0.00% until 11/1/12), 5/1/38
  $ 550     $ 309,760      
New River, FL, Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), Series 2010A-2, 5.75%, (0.00% until 11/1/14), 5/1/38
    1,390       487,918      
New River, FL, Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), Series 2010B-1, 5.00%, (0.00% until 11/1/12), 5/1/15
    835       665,487      
New River, FL, Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), Series 2010B-2, 5.00%, (0.00% until 11/1/13), 5/1/18
    1,085       415,598      
New River, FL, Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), 5.00%, 5/1/13(2)
    1,005       10      
Poinciana West, FL, Community Development District, 6.00%, 5/1/37
    2,235       1,800,695      
River Hall, FL, Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), 5.45%, 5/1/36
    6,195       2,827,956      
Southern Hills Plantation I, FL, Community Development District, 5.80%, 5/1/35
    2,350       1,129,622      
Sterling Hill, FL, Community Development District, 5.50%, 5/1/37(2)
    3,650       1,054,120      
University Square, FL, Community Development District, 5.875%, 5/1/38
    1,845       1,518,878      
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 6.75%, 10/1/37
    3,505       3,518,459      
 
 
            $ 42,493,803      
 
 
 
 
Transportation — 7.9%
 
Augusta, GA, Airport Revenue, 5.15%, 1/1/35
  $ 290     $ 244,682      
Eagle County, CO, (Eagle County Airport Terminal), (AMT), 7.00%, 5/1/21
    740       701,313      
Eagle County, CO, (Eagle County Airport Terminal), (AMT), 7.125%, 5/1/31
    1,080       969,840      
Miami-Dade County, FL, (Miami International Airport), 5.00%, 10/1/41
    7,640       6,715,789      
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, (Transportation System), 5.875%, 12/15/38
    2,000       2,090,100      
North Texas Tollway Authority, 5.75%, 1/1/38
    7,150       6,677,885      
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 5.35%, (0.00% until 12/1/15), 12/1/30
    560       383,169      
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 5.45%, (0.00% until 12/1/15), 12/1/35
    1,125       760,950      
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (AMT), 4.75%, 4/15/37(1)
    4,980       4,499,480      
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (AMT), 5.25%, 9/15/23(1)
    5,025       5,056,708      
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (AMT), 5.75%, 3/15/35(1)
    9,990       10,158,331      
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., (LBJ Express Managed Lanes Project), 7.00%, 6/30/34
    3,650       3,699,859      
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., (North Tarrant Express Managed Lanes Project), 6.875%, 12/31/39
    3,415       3,420,362      
Walker Field Public Airport Authority, CO, 4.75%, 12/1/27
    1,090       950,120      
Walker Field Public Airport Authority, CO, 5.00%, 12/1/22
    1,040       1,003,891      
 
 
            $ 47,332,479      
 
 
 
 
Water and Sewer — 1.0%
 
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, 4.00%, 8/1/46
  $ 7,635     $ 6,167,324      
 
 
            $ 6,167,324      
 
 
     
Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 111.8%
   
(identified cost $766,527,459)
  $ 666,952,760      
 
 
             
Other Assets, Less Liabilities — (11.8)%
  $ (70,285,952 )    
 
 
             
Net Assets — 100.0%
  $ 596,666,808      
 
 

 
The percentage shown for each investment category in the Portfolio of Investments is based on net assets.
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

 
     
AGC
 
- Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM
 
- Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC
 
- AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
AMT
 
- Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
BHAC
 
- Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
MFMR
 
- Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue
NPFG
 
- National Public Finance Guaranty Corp.
PSF
 
- Permanent School Fund
XLCA
 
- XL Capital Assurance, Inc.
 
At January 31, 2011, the concentration of the Fund’s investments in the various states, determined as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:
 
     
Texas
 
13.0%
New York
 
12.8%
Massachusetts
 
11.7%
Others, representing less than 10% individually
 
74.3%
 
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. In order to reduce the risk associated with such economic developments, at January 31, 2011, 15.9% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution ranged from 0.2% to 5.5% of total investments.
 
(1) Security represents the underlying municipal bond of an inverse floater (see Note 1I).
(2) Defaulted bond.
(3) Security (or a portion thereof) has been pledged to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
(4) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in certain transactions (normally to qualified institutional buyers) and remain exempt from registration. At January 31, 2011, the aggregate value of these securities is $50,658,095 or 8.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(5) Variable rate security. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at January 31, 2011.
(6) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at January 31, 2011.
 
(7) Security is subject to a shortfall agreement which may require the Fund to pay amounts to a counterparty in the event of a significant decline in the market value of the security underlying the inverse floater. In case of a shortfall, the maximum potential amount of payments the Fund could ultimately be required to make under the agreement is $5,200,000. However, such shortfall payment would be reduced by the proceeds from the sale of the security underlying the inverse floater.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 
             
Assets   January 31, 2011    
 
Investments, at value (identified cost, $766,527,459)
  $ 666,952,760      
Cash
    4,396,213      
Interest receivable
    9,964,053      
Receivable for investments sold
    2,559,131      
Receivable for Fund shares sold
    1,263,446      
Receivable for variation margin on open financial futures contracts
    278,297      
 
 
Total assets
  $ 685,413,900      
 
 
             
             
 
Liabilities
 
Payable for floating rate notes issued
  $ 81,967,000      
Payable for investments purchased
    2,305,887      
Payable for Fund shares redeemed
    2,133,193      
Distributions payable
    1,341,262      
Payable to affiliates:
           
Investment adviser fee
    309,908      
Distribution and service fees
    228,201      
Interest expense and fees payable
    159,370      
Accrued expenses
    302,271      
 
 
Total liabilities
  $ 88,747,092      
 
 
Net Assets
  $ 596,666,808      
 
 
             
             
 
Sources of Net Assets
 
Paid-in capital
  $ 926,011,979      
Accumulated net realized loss
    (232,255,993 )    
Accumulated undistributed net investment income
    1,938,370      
Net unrealized depreciation
    (99,027,548 )    
 
 
Net Assets
  $ 596,666,808      
 
 
             
             

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Assets and Liabilities — continued

 
             
Class A Shares   January 31, 2011    
 
Net Assets
  $ 361,170,671      
Shares Outstanding
    48,736,629      
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 7.41      
Maximum Offering Price Per Share
           
(100 ¸ 95.25 of net asset value per share)
  $ 7.78      
 
 
             
             
 
Class B Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 31,379,842      
Shares Outstanding
    4,248,154      
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share*
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 7.39      
 
 
             
             
 
Class C Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 139,798,339      
Shares Outstanding
    20,386,498      
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share*
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 6.86      
 
 
             
             
 
Class I Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 64,317,956      
Shares Outstanding
    8,671,730      
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 7.42      
 
 
 
On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced.
 
* Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Operations

 
             
    Year Ended
   
Investment Income   January 31, 2011    
 
Interest
  $ 49,841,169      
 
 
Total investment income
  $ 49,841,169      
 
 
             
             
 
Expenses
 
Investment adviser fee
  $ 4,157,931      
Distribution and service fees
           
Class A
    1,164,830      
Class B
    402,523      
Class C
    1,638,029      
Trustees’ fees and expenses
    23,723      
Custodian fee
    263,781      
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees
    317,324      
Legal and accounting services
    90,529      
Printing and postage
    46,217      
Registration fees
    76,823      
Interest expense and fees
    882,591      
Miscellaneous
    228,550      
 
 
Total expenses
  $ 9,292,851      
 
 
Deduct —
           
Reduction of custodian fee
  $ 3,536      
 
 
Total expense reductions
  $ 3,536      
 
 
Net expenses
  $ 9,289,315      
 
 
             
Net investment income
  $ 40,551,854      
 
 
             
             
 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
Net realized gain (loss) —
           
Investment transactions
  $ (12,390,069 )    
Financial futures contracts
    (3,773,848 )    
Swap contracts
    (3,143,869 )    
 
 
Net realized loss
  $ (19,307,786 )    
 
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
           
Investments
  $ (19,636,060 )    
Financial futures contracts
    22,639      
Swap contracts
    (1,110,987 )    
 
 
             
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
  $ (20,724,408 )    
 
 
             
Net realized and unrealized loss
  $ (40,032,194 )    
 
 
             
Net increase in net assets from operations
  $ 519,660      
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 
                     
    Year Ended January 31,
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   2011   2010    
 
From operations —
                   
Net investment income
  $ 40,551,854     $ 43,181,965      
Net realized loss from investment transactions, financial futures contracts and swap contracts
    (19,307,786 )     (29,644,865 )    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments, financial futures contracts and swap contracts
    (20,724,408 )     160,726,183      
 
 
Net increase in net assets from operations
  $ 519,660     $ 174,263,283      
 
 
Distributions to shareholders —
                   
From net investment income
                   
Class A
  $ (28,132,469 )   $ (30,493,091 )    
Class B
    (2,135,592 )     (2,804,695 )    
Class C
    (8,702,611 )     (8,649,668 )    
Class I
    (2,690,308 )     (738,367 )    
 
 
Total distributions to shareholders
  $ (41,660,980 )   $ (42,685,821 )    
 
 
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest —
                   
Proceeds from sale of shares
                   
Class A
  $ 73,567,607     $ 125,707,294      
Class B
    3,607,228       4,294,683      
Class C
    27,614,149       34,852,479      
Class I
    61,720,973       28,335,552      
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
                   
Class A
    15,868,746       17,118,212      
Class B
    1,027,704       1,223,384      
Class C
    4,355,878       4,178,526      
Class I
    1,222,861       168,295      
Cost of shares redeemed
                   
Class A
    (191,666,865 )     (167,248,632 )    
Class B
    (10,114,971 )     (8,673,566 )    
Class C
    (44,617,028 )     (29,386,636 )    
Class I
    (22,664,641 )     (5,575,685 )    
Net asset value of shares exchanged
                   
Class A
    7,458,422       6,209,428      
Class B
    (7,458,422 )     (6,209,428 )    
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions
  $ (80,078,359 )   $ 4,993,906      
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
  $ (121,219,679 )   $ 136,571,368      
 
 
                     
                     
 
Net Assets
 
At beginning of year
  $ 717,886,487     $ 581,315,119      
 
 
At end of year
  $ 596,666,808     $ 717,886,487      
 
 
                     
                     
 
Accumulated undistributed net investment income
included in net assets
 
At end of year
  $ 1,938,370     $ 2,050,904      
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Cash Flows

 
             
    Year Ended
   
Cash Flows From Operating Activities   January 31, 2011    
 
Net increase in net assets from operations
  $ 519,660      
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
           
Investments purchased
    (94,810,842 )    
Investments sold
    195,792,604      
Net amortization/accretion of premium (discount)
    (4,714,475 )    
Decrease in interest receivable
    2,014,560      
Increase in receivable for investments sold
    (2,454,535 )    
Increase in receivable for variation margin on open financial futures contracts
    (278,297 )    
Decrease in receivable for open swap contracts
    1,110,987      
Increase in payable for investments purchased
    2,305,887      
Decrease in payable for when-issued securities
    (322,176 )    
Decrease in payable for variation margin on open financial futures contracts
    (290,719 )    
Decrease in payable to affiliate for investment adviser fee
    (68,864 )    
Decrease in payable to affiliate for distribution and service fees
    (51,076 )    
Decrease in interest expense and fees payable
    (6,129 )    
Increase in accrued expenses
    21,549      
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation from investments
    19,636,060      
Net realized loss from investments
    12,390,069      
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 130,794,263      
 
 
             
             
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
 
Proceeds from Fund shares sold
  $ 166,172,235      
Fund shares redeemed
    (269,064,868 )    
Distributions paid, net of reinvestments
    (19,465,454 )    
Repayment of secured borrowings
    (15,600,000 )    
 
 
             
Net cash used in financing activities
  $ (137,958,087 )    
 
 
             
Net decrease in cash
  $ (7,163,824 )    
 
 
             
Cash at beginning of year
  $ 11,560,037      
 
 
             
Cash at end of year
  $ 4,396,213      
 
 
             
             
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
Noncash financing activities not included herein consist of:
           
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions
  $ 22,475,189      
Cash paid for interest and fees
  $ 888,720      
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
20


 

 
Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights

 
                                             
    Class A
   
    Year Ended January 31,
   
    2011   2010   2009   2008   2007    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of year
  $ 7.900     $ 6.440     $ 9.780     $ 10.730     $ 10.240      
 
 
                                             
                                             
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income(1)
  $ 0.472     $ 0.488     $ 0.504     $ 0.490     $ 0.515      
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
    (0.479 )     1.452       (3.351 )     (0.955 )     0.465      
 
 
Total income (loss) from operations
  $ (0.007 )   $ 1.940     $ (2.847 )   $ (0.465 )   $ 0.980      
 
 
                                             
                                             
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.483 )   $ (0.480 )   $ (0.493 )   $ (0.485 )   $ (0.490 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.483 )   $ (0.480 )   $ (0.493 )   $ (0.485 )   $ (0.490 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of year
  $ 7.410     $ 7.900     $ 6.440     $ 9.780     $ 10.730      
 
 
Total Return(2)
    (0.35 )%     31.04 %     (29.94 )%     (4.47 )%     9.76 %    
 
 
                                             
                                             
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of year
(000’s omitted)
  $ 361,171     $ 481,346     $ 407,816     $ 788,563     $ 876,579      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
                                           
Expenses excluding interest and fees
    0.99 %     1.00 %     0.97 %     0.86 %(3)     0.89 %    
Interest and fee expense(4)
    0.12 %     0.11 %     0.35 %     0.52 %     0.52 %    
Total expenses before custodian fee reduction
    1.11 %     1.11 %     1.32 %     1.38 %(3)     1.41 %    
Expenses after custodian fee reduction excluding interest and fees
    0.99 %     1.00 %     0.96 %     0.85 %(3)     0.87 %    
Net investment income
    5.90 %     6.72 %     5.97 %     4.74 %     4.88 %    
Portfolio Turnover
    12 %     22 %     35 %     43 %     44 %    
 
 
 
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(3) The investment adviser was allocated a portion of the Fund’s operating expenses (equal to less than 0.005% of average daily net assets for the year ended January 31, 2008). Absent this allocation, total return would be lower.
(4) Interest and fee expense primarily relates to the liability for floating rate notes issued in conjunction with inverse floater securities transactions (see Note 1I).

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
21


 

 
Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights — continued

 
                                             
    Class B
   
    Year Ended January 31,
   
    2011   2010   2009   2008   2007    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of year
  $ 7.880     $ 6.430     $ 9.750     $ 10.700     $ 10.210      
 
 
                                             
                                             
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income(1)
  $ 0.410     $ 0.432     $ 0.440     $ 0.412     $ 0.438      
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
    (0.477 )     1.448       (3.336 )     (0.956 )     0.463      
 
 
Total income (loss) from operations
  $ (0.067 )   $ 1.880     $ (2.896 )   $ (0.544 )   $ 0.901      
 
 
                                             
                                             
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.423 )   $ (0.430 )   $ (0.424 )   $ (0.406 )   $ (0.411 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.423 )   $ (0.430 )   $ (0.424 )   $ (0.406 )   $ (0.411 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of year
  $ 7.390     $ 7.880     $ 6.430     $ 9.750     $ 10.700      
 
 
Total Return(2)
    (1.09 )%     30.02 %     (30.42 )%     (5.20 )%     8.97 %    
 
 
                                             
                                             
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of year
(000’s omitted)
  $ 31,380     $ 46,335     $ 46,123     $ 92,895     $ 126,916      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
                                           
Expenses excluding interest and fees
    1.74 %     1.76 %     1.72 %     1.61 %(3)     1.64 %    
Interest and fee expense(4)
    0.12 %     0.11 %     0.35 %     0.52 %     0.52 %    
Total expenses before custodian fee reduction
    1.86 %     1.87 %     2.07 %     2.13 %(3)     2.16 %    
Expenses after custodian fee reduction excluding interest and fees
    1.74 %     1.76 %     1.71 %     1.60 %(3)     1.62 %    
Net investment income
    5.14 %     5.99 %     5.23 %     4.00 %     4.17 %    
Portfolio Turnover
    12 %     22 %     35 %     43 %     44 %    
 
 
 
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(3) The investment adviser was allocated a portion of the Fund’s operating expenses (equal to less than 0.005% of average daily net assets for the year ended January 31, 2008). Absent this allocation, total return would be lower.
(4) Interest and fee expense primarily relates to the liability for floating rate notes issued in conjunction with inverse floater securities transactions (see Note 1I).

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights — continued

 
                                             
    Class C
   
    Year Ended January 31,
   
    2011   2010   2009   2008   2007    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of year
  $ 7.310     $ 5.970     $ 9.050     $ 9.930     $ 9.470      
 
 
                                             
                                             
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income(1)
  $ 0.380     $ 0.401     $ 0.408     $ 0.382     $ 0.403      
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
    (0.437 )     1.339       (3.095 )     (0.885 )     0.439      
 
 
Total income (loss) from operations
  $ (0.057 )   $ 1.740     $ (2.687 )   $ (0.503 )   $ 0.842      
 
 
                                             
                                             
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.393 )   $ (0.400 )   $ (0.393 )   $ (0.377 )   $ (0.382 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.393 )   $ (0.400 )   $ (0.393 )   $ (0.377 )   $ (0.382 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of year
  $ 6.860     $ 7.310     $ 5.970     $ 9.050     $ 9.930      
 
 
Total Return(2)
    (1.02 )%     29.92 %     (30.40 )%     (5.19 )%     9.03 %    
 
 
                                             
                                             
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of year
(000’s omitted)
  $ 139,798     $ 162,425     $ 123,933     $ 244,680     $ 265,002      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
                                           
Expenses excluding interest and fees
    1.73 %     1.75 %     1.72 %     1.61 %(3)     1.64 %    
Interest and fee expense(4)
    0.12 %     0.11 %     0.35 %     0.52 %     0.52 %    
Total expenses before custodian fee reduction
    1.85 %     1.86 %     2.07 %     2.13 %(3)     2.16 %    
Expenses after custodian fee reduction excluding interest and fees
    1.73 %     1.75 %     1.71 %     1.60 %(3)     1.62 %    
Net investment income
    5.14 %     5.95 %     5.23 %     3.99 %     4.13 %    
Portfolio Turnover
    12 %     22 %     35 %     43 %     44 %    
 
 
 
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(3) The investment adviser was allocated a portion of the Fund’s operating expenses (equal to less than 0.005% of average daily net assets for the year ended January 31, 2008). Absent this allocation, total return would be lower.
(4) Interest and fee expense primarily relates to the liability for floating rate notes issued in conjunction with inverse floater securities transactions (see Note 1I).

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights — continued

 
                                     
    Class I
   
    Year Ended January 31,        
   
  Period Ended
   
    2011   2010   2009   January 31, 2008(1)    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of period
  $ 7.910     $ 6.440     $ 9.780     $ 10.720      
 
 
                                     
                                     
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income(2)
  $ 0.486     $ 0.505     $ 0.520     $ 0.358      
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
    (0.474 )     1.461       (3.345 )     (0.923 )    
 
 
Total income (loss) from operations
  $ 0.012     $ 1.966     $ (2.825 )   $ (0.565 )    
 
 
                                     
                                     
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.502 )   $ (0.496 )   $ (0.515 )   $ (0.375 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.502 )   $ (0.496 )   $ (0.515 )   $ (0.375 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of period
  $ 7.420     $ 7.910     $ 6.440     $ 9.780      
 
 
Total Return(3)
    (0.12 )%     31.48 %     (29.75 )%     (5.33 )%(4)    
 
 
                                     
                                     
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)
  $ 64,318     $ 27,780     $ 3,442     $ 2,060      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
                                   
Expenses excluding interest and fees
    0.73 %     0.74 %     0.71 %     0.61 %(5)    
Interest and fee expense(6)
    0.12 %     0.11 %     0.35 %     0.52 %(5)    
Total expenses before custodian fee reduction
    0.85 %     0.85 %     1.06 %     1.13 %(5)    
Expenses after custodian fee reduction excluding interest and fees
    0.73 %     0.74 %     0.70 %     0.60 %(5)    
Net investment income
    6.10 %     6.66 %     6.57 %     4.94 %(5)    
Portfolio Turnover
    12 %     22 %     35 %     43 %(7)    
 
 
 
(1) For the period from the start of business, May 9, 2007, to January 31, 2008.
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested.
(4) Not annualized.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Interest and fee expense primarily relates to the liability for floating rate notes issued in conjunction with inverse floater securities transactions (see Note 1I).
(7) For the year ended January 31, 2008.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
1 Significant Accounting Policies
 
Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund (the Fund) is a diversified series of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (the Trust). The Trust is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund seeks to achieve high current income exempt from regular federal income tax. The Fund primarily invests in high yield municipal obligations with maturities of ten years or more. The Fund offers four classes of shares. Class A shares are generally sold subject to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase. Class B and Class C shares are sold at net asset value and are generally subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (see Note 5). Class I shares are sold at net asset value and are not subject to a sales charge. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after their purchase as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Each class represents a pro-rata interest in the Fund, but votes separately on class-specific matters and (as noted below) is subject to different expenses. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Net investment income, other than class-specific expenses, is allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of the value of each class’s paid shares to the total value of all paid shares. Each class of shares differs in its distribution plan and certain other class-specific expenses.
 
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 obligations (including short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of more than sixty days) are generally valued on the basis of valuations provided by third party pricing services, as derived from such services’ pricing models. Inputs to the models may include, but are not limited to, reported trades, executable bid and asked prices, broker/dealer quotations, prices or yields of securities with similar characteristics, benchmark curves or information pertaining to the issuer, as well as industry and economic events. The pricing services may use a matrix approach, which considers information regarding securities with similar characteristics to determine the valuation for a security. Short-term obligations purchased with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Financial futures contracts are valued at the closing settlement price established by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Interest rate swaps are normally valued using valuations provided by a third party pricing service. Such pricing service valuations are based on the present value of fixed and projected floating rate cash flows over the term of the swap contract. Future cash flows are discounted to their present value using swap rates provided by electronic data services or by broker/dealers. Investments for which valuations or market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees of the Fund in a manner that most fairly reflects the security’s value, or the amount that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale in the ordinary course. Each such determination is based on a consideration of all relevant factors, which are likely to vary from one pricing context to another. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the type of security, the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security’s disposition, the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable entities, quotations or relevant information obtained from broker-dealers or other market participants, information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), an analysis of the entity’s financial condition, and an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold.

 
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High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
B Investment Transactions and Related Income — Investment transactions for financial statement purposes are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Interest income is recorded on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount.
 
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 taxable, if any, and tax-exempt 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. The Fund intends to satisfy conditions which will enable it to designate distributions from the interest income generated by its investments in municipal obligations, which are exempt from regular federal income tax when received by the Fund, as exempt-interest dividends. The portion of such interest, if any, earned on private activity bonds issued after August 7, 1986, may be considered a tax preference item to shareholders.
 
At January 31, 2011, the Fund, for federal income tax purposes, had a capital loss carryforward of $219,610,954 which will reduce its taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investment transactions, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code, and thus will reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders, which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income or excise tax. Such capital loss carryforward will expire on January 31, 2012 ($707,905), January 31, 2013 ($23,032,310), January 31, 2014 ($6,453,293), January 31, 2016 ($14,863,328), January 31, 2017 ($49,195,524), January 31, 2018 ($115,791,581) and January 31, 2019 ($9,567,013). In addition, such capital loss carryforwards cannot be utilized prior to the utilization of new capital loss carryforwards, if any, created after January 31, 2011.
 
Additionally, at January 31, 2011, the Fund had a net capital loss of $12,305,537 attributable to security transactions incurred after October 31, 2010. This net capital loss is treated as arising on the first day of the Fund’s taxable year ending January 31, 2012.
 
As of January 31, 2011, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, de-recognition, or disclosure. Each of the Fund’s federal tax returns filed in the 3-year period ended January 31, 2011 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
 
D 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.
 
E Expense Reduction — State Street Bank and Trust Company (SSBT) serves as custodian of the Fund. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, SSBT receives a fee reduced by credits, which are determined based on the average daily cash balance the Fund maintains with SSBT. All credit balances, if any, used to reduce the Fund’s custodian fees are reported as a reduction of expenses in the Statement of Operations.
 
F Legal Fees — Legal fees and other related expenses incurred as part of negotiations of the terms and requirement of capital infusions, or that are expected to result in the restructuring of, or a plan of reorganization for, an investment are recorded as realized losses. Ongoing expenditures to protect or enhance an investment are treated as operating expenses.
 
G 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

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
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.
 
H Indemnifications — Under the Trust’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. Under Massachusetts law, if certain conditions prevail, shareholders of a Massachusetts business trust (such as the Trust) could be deemed to have personal liability for the obligations of the Trust. However, the Trust’s Declaration of Trust contains an express disclaimer of liability on the part of Fund shareholders and the By-laws provide that the Trust shall assume the defense on behalf of any Fund shareholders. Moreover, the By-laws also provide for indemnification out of Fund property of any shareholder held personally liable solely by reason of being or having been a shareholder for all loss or expense arising from such liability. 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.
 
I Floating Rate Notes Issued in Conjunction with Securities Held — The Fund may invest in inverse floating rate securities, also referred to as residual interest bonds, whereby the Fund may sell a variable or fixed rate bond to a broker for cash. At the same time, the Fund buys a residual interest in the assets and cash flows of a Special-Purpose Vehicle (the SPV), (which is generally organized as a trust), set up by the broker, often referred to as an inverse floating rate obligation (Inverse Floater). The broker deposits a bond into the SPV with the same CUSIP number as the bond sold to the broker by the Fund, and which may have been, but is not required to be, the bond purchased from the Fund (the Bond). The SPV also issues floating rate notes (Floating Rate Notes) which are sold to third-parties. The Inverse Floater held by the Fund gives the Fund the right (1) to cause the holders of the Floating Rate Notes to generally tender their notes at par, and (2) to have the broker transfer the Bond held by the SPV to the Fund, thereby terminating the SPV. Should the Fund exercise such right, it would generally pay the broker the par amount due on the Floating Rate Notes and exchange the Inverse Floater for the underlying Bond. Pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities, the Fund accounts for the transaction described above as a secured borrowing by including the Bond in its Portfolio of Investments and the Floating Rate Notes as a liability under the caption “Payable for floating rate notes issued” in its Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Floating Rate Notes have interest rates that generally reset weekly and their holders have the option to tender their notes to the broker for redemption at par at each reset date. Interest expense related to the Fund’s liability with respect to Floating Rate Notes is recorded as incurred. The SPV may be terminated by the Fund, as noted above, or by the broker upon the occurrence of certain termination events as defined in the trust agreement, such as a downgrade in the credit quality of the underlying Bond, bankruptcy of or payment failure by the issuer of the underlying Bond, the inability to remarket Floating Rate Notes that have been tendered due to insufficient buyers in the market, or the failure by the SPV to obtain renewal of the liquidity agreement under which liquidity support is provided for the Floating Rate Notes up to one year. At January 31, 2011, the amount of the Fund’s Floating Rate Notes outstanding and the related collateral were $81,967,000 and $121,559,261, respectively. The range of interest rates on Floating Rate Notes outstanding at January 31, 2011 was 0.29% to 0.43%. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the Fund’s average Floating Rate Notes outstanding and the average interest rate including fees were $96,170,973 and 0.92%, respectively.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
The Fund may enter into shortfall and forbearance agreements with the broker by which the Fund agrees to reimburse the broker, in certain circumstances, for the difference between the liquidation value of the Bond held by the SPV and the liquidation value of the Floating Rate Notes, as well as any shortfalls in interest cash flows. The Fund had no shortfalls as of January 31, 2011.
 
The Fund may also purchase Inverse Floaters from brokers in a secondary market transaction without first owning the underlying bond. Such transactions are not required to be treated as secured borrowings. Shortfall agreements, if any, related to Inverse Floaters purchased in a secondary market transaction are disclosed in the Portfolio of Investments. The Fund’s investment policies and restrictions expressly permit investments in Inverse Floaters. Inverse floating rate securities typically offer the potential for yields exceeding the yields available on fixed rate bonds with comparable credit quality and maturity. These securities tend to underperform the market for fixed rate bonds in a rising long-term interest rate environment, but tend to outperform the market for fixed rate bonds when long-term interest rates decline. The value and income of inverse floating rate securities are generally more volatile than that of a fixed rate bond. The Fund’s investment policies do not allow the Fund to borrow money except as permitted by the 1940 Act. Management believes that the Fund’s restrictions on borrowing money and issuing senior securities (other than as specifically permitted) do not apply to Floating Rate Notes issued by the SPV and included as a liability in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. As secured indebtedness issued by an SPV, Floating Rate Notes are distinct from the borrowings and senior securities to which the Fund’s restrictions apply. Inverse Floaters held by the Fund are securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.
 
J Financial Futures Contracts — The Fund may enter into financial futures contracts. The Fund’s investment in financial futures contracts is designed for hedging against changes in interest rates or as a substitute for the purchase of securities. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit with the broker, either in cash or securities, an amount equal to a certain percentage of the purchase price (initial margin). Subsequent payments, known as variation margin, are made or received by the Fund each business day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security, and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund. Gains (losses) are realized upon the expiration or closing of the financial futures contracts. Should market conditions change unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. Futures contracts have minimal counterparty risk as they are exchange traded and the clearinghouse for the exchange is substituted as the counterparty, guaranteeing counterparty performance.
 
K Interest Rate Swaps — Pursuant to interest rate swap agreements, the Fund makes periodic payments at a fixed interest rate and, in exchange, receives payments based on the interest rate of a benchmark industry index. During the term of the outstanding swap agreement, changes in the underlying value of the swap are recorded as unrealized gains or losses. The value of the swap is determined by changes in the relationship between two rates of interest. The Fund is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the swap counterparty. Risk may also arise from movements in interest rates.
 
L When-Issued Securities and Delayed Delivery Transactions — The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. At the time the transaction is negotiated, the price of the security that will be delivered is fixed. The Fund maintains security positions for these commitments such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payments upon settlement. Securities purchased on a delayed

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
delivery or when-issued basis are marked-to-market daily and begin earning interest on settlement date. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.
 
M Statement of Cash Flows — The cash amount shown in the Statement of Cash Flows of the Fund is the amount included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represents the cash on hand at its custodian and does not include any short-term investments.
 
2 Distributions to Shareholders
 
The net investment income of the Fund is determined daily and substantially all of the net investment income so determined is declared as a dividend to shareholders of record at the time of declaration. Distributions are declared separately for each class of shares. Distributions are paid monthly. Distributions of realized capital gains (reduced by available capital loss carryforwards, if any), are made at least annually. Shareholders may reinvest income and capital gain distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at the net asset value as of the reinvestment date or, at the election of the shareholder, receive distributions in cash. 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. For tax purposes, distributions from short-term capital gains are considered to be from ordinary income.
 
The tax character of distributions declared for the years ended January 31, 2011 and January 31, 2010 was as follows:
 
                     
    Year Ended January 31,
    2011   2010    
 
 
Distributions declared from:
                   
Tax-exempt income
  $ 40,929,134     $ 42,480,249      
Ordinary income
  $ 731,846     $ 205,572      
                     
 
 
 
During the year ended January 31, 2011, accumulated undistributed net investment income was increased by $996,592, accumulated net realized loss was decreased by $6,894,157 and paid-in capital was decreased by $7,890,749 due to expired capital loss carryforwards and differences between book and tax accounting, primarily for accretion of market discount. These reclassifications had no effect on the net assets or net asset value per share of the Fund.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
As of January 31, 2011, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a tax basis were as follows:
 
             
 
Undistributed income
  $ 3,411,228      
Capital loss carryforward and post October losses
  $ (231,916,491 )    
Net unrealized depreciation
  $ (99,498,646 )    
Other temporary differences
  $ (1,341,262 )    
             
 
 
 
The differences between components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis and the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are primarily due to the timing of recognizing distributions to shareholders, wash sales, futures contracts, inverse floaters, expenditures on defaulted bonds and accretion of market discount.
 
3 Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
 
The investment adviser fee is earned by Boston Management and Research (BMR), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (EVM), as compensation for management and investment advisory services rendered to the Fund. Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement and subsequent fee reduction agreement between the Fund and BMR, the fee is based upon a percentage of average daily net assets plus a percentage of gross income (i.e., income other than gains from the sale of securities) as presented in the following table and is payable monthly.
 
                     
    Annual Asset
  Daily Income
   
Daily Net Assets   Rate   Rate    
 
 
Up to $500 million
    0.350 %     3.50 %    
$500 million but less than $750 million
    0.325       3.25      
$750 million but less than $1 billion
    0.300       3.25      
$1 billion but less than $1.5 billion
    0.300       3.00      
                     
 
 
 
On average daily net assets of $1.5 billion or more, the rates are further reduced. The fee reduction cannot be terminated without the consent of the Trustees and shareholders. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the investment adviser fee amounted to $4,157,931, representing 0.58% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. EVM also serves as administrator of the Fund, but receives no compensation. EVM serves as the sub-transfer agent of the Fund and receives from the transfer agent an aggregate fee based upon the actual expenses incurred by EVM in the performance of these services. For the year ended January 31, 2011, EVM earned $14,164 in sub-transfer agent fees. The Fund was informed that Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), the Fund’s principal underwriter and an affiliate of EVM, received $97,237 as its portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares for the year ended January 31, 2011. EVD also received distribution and service fees from Class A, Class B and Class C shares (see Note 4) and contingent deferred sales charges (see Note 5).
 
Except for Trustees of the Fund who are not members of EVM’s or BMR’s organizations, officers and Trustees receive remuneration for their services to the Fund out of the investment adviser fee. Trustees of the Fund who are not affiliated with the investment adviser may elect to defer receipt of all or a percentage of their

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
annual fees in accordance with the terms of the Trustees Deferred Compensation Plan. For the year ended January 31, 2011, no significant amounts have been deferred. Certain officers and Trustees of the Fund are officers of the above organizations.
 
4 Distribution Plans
 
The Fund has in effect a distribution plan for Class A shares (Class A Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Class A Plan provides that the Fund will pay EVD a distribution and service fee not exceeding 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares for distribution services and facilities provided to the Fund by EVD, as well as for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Distribution and service fees paid or accrued to EVD for the year ended January 31, 2011 amounted to $1,164,830 for Class A shares. The Fund also has in effect distribution plans for Class B shares (Class B Plan) and Class C shares (Class C Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Class B and Class C Plans require the Fund to pay EVD amounts equal to 0.75% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares for providing ongoing distribution services and facilities to the Fund. The Fund will automatically discontinue payments to EVD during any period in which there are no outstanding Uncovered Distribution Charges, which are equivalent to the sum of (i) 5% and 6.25% of the aggregate amount received by the Fund for Class B and Class C shares sold, respectively, plus (ii) interest calculated by applying the rate of 1% over the prevailing prime rate to the outstanding balance of Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD of each respective class, reduced by the aggregate amount of contingent deferred sales charges (see Note 5) and amounts theretofore paid or payable to EVD by each respective class. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the Fund paid or accrued to EVD $301,892 and $1,228,522 for Class B and Class C shares, respectively, representing 0.75% of the average daily net assets for Class B and Class C shares. At January 31, 2011, the amounts of Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD calculated under the Class B and Class C Plans were approximately $22,571,000 and $29,089,000, respectively. The Class B and Class C Plans also authorize the Fund to make payments of service fees to EVD, financial intermediaries and other persons in amounts not exceeding 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to that class. Service fees paid or accrued are for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. They are separate and distinct from the Class B and Class C sales commissions and distribution fees and, as such, are not subject to automatic discontinuance when there are no outstanding Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD. Service fees paid or accrued for the year ended January 31, 2011 amounted to $100,631 and $409,507 for Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
 
5 Contingent Deferred Sales Charges
 
A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) generally is imposed on redemptions of Class B shares made within six years of purchase and on redemptions of Class C shares made within one year of purchase. Class A shares may be subject to a 1% CDSC if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase (depending on the circumstances of purchase). Generally, the CDSC is based upon the lower of the net asset value at date of redemption or date of purchase. No charge is levied on shares acquired by reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions. The CDSC for Class B shares is imposed at declining rates that begin at 5% in the case of redemptions in the first and second year after purchase, declining one percentage point each subsequent year. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC if redeemed within one year of purchase. No CDSC is levied on shares which have been sold to EVM or its affiliates or to their respective employees or clients and may be waived under certain other limited conditions. CDSCs received on Class B and Class C redemptions are paid to EVD to reduce the amount of Uncovered Distribution Charges calculated under the

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
Fund’s Class B and Class C Plans. CDSCs received on Class B and Class C redemptions when no Uncovered Distribution Charges exist are credited to the Fund. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the Fund was informed that EVD received approximately $35,000, $66,000 and $22,000 of CDSCs paid by Class A, Class B and Class C shareholders, respectively.
 
6 Purchases and Sales of Investments
 
Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $94,810,842 and $195,792,604, respectively, for the year ended January 31, 2011.
 
7 Shares of Beneficial Interest
 
The Fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value). Such shares may be issued in a number of different series (such as the Fund) and classes. Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:
 
                     
    Year Ended January 31,    
   
Class A   2011   2010    
 
 
Sales
    9,278,323       17,530,257      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    1,990,362       2,352,466      
Redemptions
    (24,380,940 )     (23,129,662 )    
Exchange from Class B shares
    934,605       857,728      
                     
 
 
Net decrease
    (12,177,650 )     (2,389,211 )    
                     
 
 
                     
                     
    Year Ended January 31,    
   
Class B   2011   2010    
 
 
Sales
    454,519       586,423      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    129,342       169,001      
Redemptions
    (1,279,751 )     (1,191,529 )    
Exchange to Class A shares
    (937,393 )     (859,340 )    
                     
 
 
Net decrease
    (1,633,283 )     (1,295,445 )    
                     
 
 
                     
                     
    Year Ended January 31,    
   
Class C   2011   2010    
 
 
Sales
    3,735,971       5,132,783      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    591,016       619,501      
Redemptions
    (6,148,979 )     (4,314,835 )    
                     
 
 
Net increase (decrease)
    (1,821,992 )     1,437,449      
                     
 
 
                     
                     

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
                     
    Year Ended January 31,    
   
Class I   2011   2010    
 
 
Sales
    7,866,195       3,688,243      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    154,800       21,958      
Redemptions
    (2,862,534 )     (731,279 )    
                     
 
 
Net increase
    5,158,461       2,978,922      
                     
 
 
 
8 Federal Income Tax Basis of Investments
 
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments of the Fund at January 31, 2011, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
 
             
Aggregate cost
  $ 684,484,406      
             
 
 
Gross unrealized appreciation
  $ 13,968,955      
Gross unrealized depreciation
    (113,467,601 )    
             
 
 
Net unrealized depreciation
  $ (99,498,646 )    
             
 
 
 
9 Line of Credit
 
The Fund participates with other portfolios and funds managed by EVM and its affiliates in a $450 million unsecured line of credit agreement with a group of banks. Borrowings are made by the Fund solely to facilitate the handling of unusual and/or unanticipated short-term cash requirements. Interest is charged to the Fund based on its borrowings at an amount above either the Eurodollar rate or Federal Funds rate. In addition, a fee computed at an annual rate of 0.10% on the daily unused portion of the line of credit is allocated among the participating portfolios and funds at the end of each quarter. Because the line of credit is not available exclusively to the Fund, it may be unable to borrow some or all of its requested amounts at any particular time. The Fund did not have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the year ended January 31, 2011.
 
10 Financial Instruments
 
The Fund may trade in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities. These financial instruments may include financial futures contracts and interest rate 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 do 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.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
A summary of obligations under these financial instruments at January 31, 2011 is as follows:
 
                                     
Futures Contracts
                    Net Unrealized
   
Expiration
          Aggregate
      Appreciation
   
Date   Contracts   Position   Cost   Value   (Depreciation)    
 
 
3/11   225 U.S. 10-Year Treasury Note   Short   $ (26,942,963 )   $ (27,179,297 )   $ (236,334 )    
                                     
 
 
3/11   243 U.S. 30-Year Treasury Bond   Short     (30,095,360 )     (29,311,875 )     783,485      
                                     
 
 
                            $ 547,151      
                                     
 
 
 
At January 31, 2011, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments under these contracts.
 
The Fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. Because the Fund holds fixed rate bonds, the value of these bonds may decrease if interest rates rise. To hedge against this risk, the Fund entered into interest rate swap contracts. The Fund also purchases and sells U.S. Treasury futures contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates.
 
The fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) and whose primary underlying risk exposure is interest rate risk at January 31, 2011 was as follows:
 
                     
    Fair Value    
Derivative   Asset Derivative   Liability Derivative    
 
 
Futures Contracts
  $ 783,485 (1)   $ (236,334 )(1)    
                     
 
 
Total
  $ 783,485     $ (236,334 )    
                     
 
 
 
(1) Amount represents cumulative unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) on futures contracts in the Futures Contracts table above. Only the current day’s variation margin on open futures contracts is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as Receivable or Payable for variation margin, as applicable.
 
The effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) on the Statement of Operations and whose primary underlying risk exposure is interest rate risk for the year ended January 31, 2011 was as follows:
 
                     
    Realized Gain (Loss)
  Change in Unrealized
   
    on Derivatives Recognized
  Appreciation (Depreciation) on
   
Derivative   in Income(1)   Derivatives Recognized in Income(2)    
 
 
Futures Contracts
  $ (3,773,848 )   $ 22,639      
Interest Rate Swaps
    (3,143,869 )     (1,110,987 )    
                     
 
 
 
(1) Statement of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss) – Financial futures contracts and Swap contracts, respectively.
(2) Statement of Operations location: Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – Financial futures contracts and Swap contracts, respectively.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
The average notional amounts of future contracts and interest rate swaps outstanding during the year ended January 31, 2011, which are indicative of the volume of these derivative types, were approximately $28,338,000 and $12,308,000, respectively.
 
11 Fair Value Measurements
 
Under generally accepted accounting principles for fair value measurements, a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the assumptions, referred to as inputs, is used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
 
•  Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
 
•  Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
 
•  Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including a fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
 
In cases where the inputs used to measure fair value fall in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level disclosed is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
 
At January 31, 2011, the hierarchy of inputs used in valuing the Fund’s investments, which are carried at value, were as follows:
 
                                     
Asset Description   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total    
 
 
Tax-Exempt Investments
  $     $ 666,952,760     $      —     $ 666,952,760      
                                     
 
 
Total Investments
  $     $ 666,952,760     $     $ 666,952,760      
                                     
 
 
Futures Contracts
  $ 783,485     $     $     $ 783,485      
                                     
 
 
Total
  $ 783,485     $ 666,952,760     $     $ 667,736,245      
                                     
 
 
                                     
Liability Description
                                   
                                     
 
 
Futures Contracts
  $ (236,334 )   $     $     $ (236,334 )    
                                     
 
 
Total
  $ (236,334 )   $     $     $ (236,334 )    
                                     
 
 
 
The Fund held no investments or other financial instruments as of January 31, 2010 whose fair value was determined using Level 3 inputs. At January 31, 2011, the value of investments transferred between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, during the year then ended was not significant.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 
 
To the Trustees of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II and Shareholders of Eaton Vance High Yield
Municipal Income Fund:
 
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”) (one of the funds constituting Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II), including the portfolio of investments, as of January 31, 2011, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of January 31, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund as of January 31, 2011, the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
March 17, 2011

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Federal Tax Information (Unaudited)

 
The Form 1099-DIV you receive in January 2012 will show the tax status of all distributions paid to your account in calendar year 2011. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax adviser with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Fund. As required by the Internal Revenue Code and/or regulations, shareholders must be notified within 60 days of the Fund’s fiscal year end regarding exempt-interest dividends.
 
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The Fund designates 98.24% of dividends from net investment income as an exempt-interest dividend.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval

 
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 April 26, 2010, 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 Contract Review Committee of the Board, which is a committee comprised exclusively of Independent Trustees. Prior to making its recommendation, the Contract Review Committee reviewed information furnished for a series of meetings of the Contract Review Committee held between February and April 2010. 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 (including yield where relevant) to the investment performance of comparable funds over various time periods;
  •  Data regarding investment performance in comparison to relevant peer groups of similarly managed funds and appropriate indices;
  •  For each fund, comparative information concerning the fees charged and the services provided by each adviser in managing other mutual funds and institutional accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those used in managing such fund;
  •  Profitability analyses for each adviser with respect to each fund;
 
Information about Portfolio Management
 
  •  Descriptions of the investment management services provided to each fund, including the investment strategies and processes employed, and any changes in portfolio management processes and personnel;
  •  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;

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
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;
  •  Copies of or descriptions of each adviser’s policies and procedures relating to proxy voting, the handling of corporate actions and class actions;
  •  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;
  •  A description of Eaton Vance Management’s procedures for overseeing third party advisers and sub-advisers;
 
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 Contract Review 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 April 30, 2010, with respect to one or more Funds, the Board met ten times and the Contract Review Committee, the Audit Committee, the Governance Committee, the Portfolio Management Committee and the Compliance Reports and Regulatory Matters Committee, each of which is a Committee comprised solely of Independent Trustees, met nine, thirteen, three, eight and fifteen 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 including, where relevant, the use of derivative instruments, as well as trading policies and procedures and risk management techniques.
 
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 Contract Review Committee was assisted throughout the contract review process by Goodwin Procter LLP, legal counsel for the Independent Trustees. The members of the Contract Review 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

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
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 Contract Review 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 Contract Review Committee concluded that the continuance of the investment advisory agreement of Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund (formerly Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund) (the “Fund”) with Boston Management and Research (the “Adviser”), including its fee structure, is in the interests of shareholders and, therefore, the Contract Review Committee recommended to the Board approval of the agreement. The Board accepted the recommendation of the Contract Review Committee as well as the factors considered and conclusions reached by the Contract Review Committee with respect to the agreement. Accordingly, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of the investment 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, tax efficiency, and special considerations relevant to investing in municipal bonds. The Board considered the Adviser’s large municipal bond team, which includes portfolio managers and credit specialists who provide services to the Funds. The Board also took into account the resources dedicated to portfolio management and other services, including the compensation methods of the Adviser 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 in recent years from regulatory authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
 
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, including the ability, in many cases, to exchange an investment among different funds without incurring additional sales charges.
 
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.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
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-, three-, five- and ten- year periods ended September 30, 2009 for the Fund. The Board considered the impact of extraordinary market conditions during 2008 and 2009 on the Fund’s performance relative to its peer universe in light of, among other things, the Adviser’s long-standing strategy of generating current income through investments in higher quality (including insured) municipal bonds with longer maturities. The Board noted that the Adviser had restructured management of the municipal bond team and had implemented additional processes and tools designed to manage credit and interest rate risk. The Board concluded that appropriate actions are being taken by the Adviser to improve Fund performance and that additional time is required to evaluate the effectiveness of such actions.
 
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 management fees and the Fund’s total expense ratio for the year ended September 30, 2009, as compared to a group of similarly managed funds selected by an independent data provider. The Board also considered factors that had an impact on Fund expense ratios, as identified by management in response to inquiries from the Contract Review Committee, as well as actions being taken to reduce expenses at the Eaton Vance fund complex level.
 
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 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 and its affiliates 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.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
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 reviewed data summarizing the increases and decreases in the assets of the Fund and of all Eaton Vance Funds as a group over various time periods, and evaluated the extent to which the total expense ratio of the Fund and the profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates may have been affected by such increases or decreases. 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. The Board also concluded that, the structure of the advisory fee, which includes breakpoints at several asset levels, can be expected to cause the Adviser and its affiliates and the Fund to continue to share such benefits equitably.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization

 
 
Fund Management.  The Trustees of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (the Trust) are responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Trust’s affairs. The Trustees and officers of the Trust are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last five years. Trustees and officers of the Trust hold indefinite terms of office. The “Noninterested Trustees” consist of those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. The business address of each Trustee and officer is Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. As used below, “EVC” refers to Eaton Vance Corporation, “EV” refers to Eaton Vance, Inc., “EVM” refers to Eaton Vance Management, “BMR” refers to Boston Management and Research, and “EVD” refers to Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. EVC and EV are the corporate parent and trustee, respectively, of EVM and BMR. EVD is the Fund’s principal underwriter and a wholly-owned subsidiary of EVC. Each officer affiliated with Eaton Vance may hold a position with other Eaton Vance affiliates that is comparable to his or her position with EVM listed below.
 
                         
        Term of
      Number of Portfolios
     
    Position(s)
  Office and
  Principal Occupation(s)
  in Fund Complex
    Other
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  During Past Five Years
  Overseen By
    Directorships Held During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   and Other Relevant Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
 
Interested Trustee
                         
Thomas E. Faust Jr.
1958
  Trustee   Since 2007   Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVC, Director and President of EV, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVM and BMR, and Director of EVD. Trustee and/or officer of 175 registered investment companies and 1 private investment company managed by EVM or BMR. Mr. Faust is an interested person because of his positions with EVM, BMR, EVD, EVC and EV, which are affiliates of the Trust.     175     Director of EVC.
 
Noninterested Trustees
                         
Benjamin C. Esty
1963
  Trustee   Since 2005   Roy and Elizabeth Simmons Professor of Business Administration and Finance Unit Head, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.     175     None
                         
Allen R. Freedman
1940
  Trustee   Since 2007   Private Investor and Consultant. Former Chairman (2002-2004) and a Director (1983-2004) of Systems & Computer Technology Corp. (provider of software to higher education). Formerly, a Director of Loring Ward International (fund distributor) (2005-2007). Formerly, Chairman and a Director of Indus International, Inc. (provider of enterprise management software to the power generating industry) (2005-2007).     175     Director of Assurant, Inc. (insurance provider) and Stonemor Partners, L.P. (owner and operator of cemeteries).

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization — continued

 
                         
        Term of
      Number of Portfolios
     
    Position(s)
  Office and
  Principal Occupation(s)
  in Fund Complex
    Other
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  During Past Five Years
  Overseen By
    Directorships Held During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   and Other Relevant Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
Noninterested Trustees (continued)
                         
William H. Park
1947
  Trustee   Since 2003   Chief Financial Officer, Aveon Group L.P. (an investment management firm) (since 2010). Formerly, Vice Chairman, Commercial Industrial Finance Corp. (specialty finance company) (2006-2010). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) (2002-2005). Formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, United Asset Management Corporation (an institutional investment management firm) (1982-2001). Formerly, Senior Manager, Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) (an independent registered public accounting firm) (1972-1981).     175     None
                         
Ronald A. Pearlman
1940
  Trustee   Since 2003   Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center. Formerly, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) and Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy), U.S. Department of the Treasury (1983-1985). Formerly, Chief of Staff, Joint Committee on Taxation, U.S. Congress (1988-1990).     175     None
                         
Helen Frame Peters
1948
  Trustee   Since 2008   Professor of Finance, Carroll School of Management, Boston College. Formerly, Dean, Carroll School of Management, Boston College (2000-2002). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, Scudder Kemper Investments (investment management firm) (1998-1999). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer, Equity and Fixed Income, Colonial Management Associates (investment management firm) (1991-1998).     175     Director of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (wholesale club retailer). Formerly, Trustee of SPDR Index Shares Funds and SPDR Series Trust (exchange traded funds) (2000-2009). Formerly, Director of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (a bank for banks) (2007-2009).
                         
Lynn A. Stout
1957
  Trustee   Since 1998   Paul Hastings Professor of Corporate and Securities Law (since 2006) and Professor of Law (2001-2006), University of California at Los Angeles School of Law. Professor Stout teaches classes in corporate law and securities regulation and is the author of numerous academic and professional papers on these areas.     175     None

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization — continued

 
                         
        Term of
      Number of Portfolios
     
    Position(s)
  Office and
  Principal Occupation(s)
  in Fund Complex
    Other
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  During Past Five Years
  Overseen By
    Directorships Held During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   and Other Relevant Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
Noninterested Trustees (continued)
                         
Ralph F. Verni
1943
  Chairman of
the Board
and Trustee
  Chairman of the Board since 2007 and Trustee since 2005   Consultant and private investor. Formerly, Chief Investment Officer (1982-1992), Chief Financial Officer (1988-1990) and Director (1982-1992), New England Life. Formerly, Chairperson, New England Mutual Funds (1982-1992). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, State Street Management & Research (1992-2000). Formerly, Chairperson, State Street Research Mutual Funds (1992-2000). Formerly, Director, W.P. Carey, LLC (1998-2004) and First Pioneer Farm Credit Corp. (2002-2006).     175     None
 
Principal Officers who are not Trustees
 
             
        Term of
   
    Position(s)
  Office and
   
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  Principal Occupation(s)
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   During Past Five Years
 
Cynthia J. Clemson
1963
  President   Since 2005   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 90 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
William H. Ahern, Jr.
1959
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 74 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Brian C. Barney
1979
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2001-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Craig R. Brandon
1966
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 47 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Brian D. Clouser
1983
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2006-2009) and Analytics Consultant and Training Specialist at Bloomberg LP (2005-2006). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Joseph M. Davolio
1979
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2005-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
James H. Evans
1959
  Vice President   Since 2008   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Formerly, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, Tax-Exempt Fixed Income at M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (1990-2008). Officer of 23 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization — continued

 
             
        Term of
   
    Position(s)
  Office and
   
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  Principal Occupation(s)
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   During Past Five Years
 
 
Principal Officers who are not Trustees (continued)
             
Christopher J. Harshman
1970
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and senior trader in the municipal products group at Wachovia Bank, NA (2004-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Thomas M. Metzold
1958
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 52 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Adam A. Weigold
1975
  Vice President   Since 2007   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 69 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Barbara E. Campbell
1957
  Treasurer   Since 2005   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Maureen A. Gemma
1960
  Secretary and Chief Legal Officer   Secretary since 2007 and Chief Legal Officer since 2008   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Paul M. O’Neil
1953
  Chief Compliance Officer   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
 
(1) Includes both master and feeder funds in a master-feeder structure.
(2) During their respective tenures, the Trustees also served as trustees of one or more of the following Eaton Vance funds (which operated in the years noted): Eaton Vance Credit Opportunities Fund (launched in 2005 and terminated in 2010); Eaton Vance Insured Florida Plus Municipal Bond Fund (launched in 2002 and terminated in 2009); and Eaton Vance National Municipal Income Trust (launched in 1998 and terminated in 2009).
 
The SAI for the Fund includes additional information about the Trustees and officers of the Fund and can be obtained without charge on Eaton Vance’s website at www.eatonvance.com or by calling 1-800-262-1122.

 
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Eaton Vance
High Yield Municipal Income Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICES

 
 
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 Privacy 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. Our Privacy Policy applies only 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(s) (if applicable) will file a schedule of 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 at 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.

 
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Investment Adviser
Boston Management and Research
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
 
Administrator
Eaton Vance Management
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
 
 
Principal Underwriter*
Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 482-8260
 
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
 
Transfer Agent
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
Attn: Eaton Vance Funds
P.O. Box 9653
Providence, RI 02940-9653
(800) 262-1122
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116-5022
 
Offices of the Fund
Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
 
 
FINRA BrokerCheck. Investors may check the background of their Investment Professional by contacting the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA BrokerCheck is a free tool to help investors check the professional background of current and former FINRA-registered securities firms and brokers. FINRA BrokerCheck is available by calling 1-800-289-9999 and at www.FINRA.org. The FINRA BrokerCheck brochure describing the program is available to investors at www.FINRA.org.


 

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Tax-Advantaged
Bond Strategies
Long Term Fund




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January 31, 2011
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This report must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus. Before investing, investors should consider carefully a Fund’s investment objective(s), risks, and charges and expenses. A Fund’s current prospectus or summary prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund and is available through your financial advisor. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For further information, please call 1-800-262-1122.

 


 

Annual Report January 31, 2011
Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies
Long Term Fund
Table of Contents
         
    2  
    4  
    5  
    6  
Fund Expenses
    7  
Financial Statements
    8  
Federal Tax Information
    24  
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval
    25  
Management and Organization
    29  
Important Notices
    33  

 


 

Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
Portfolio Managers James H. Evans, CFA, Lead Portfolio Manager; Joseph M. Davolio, Co-Portfolio Manager; Christopher J. Harshman, Co-Portfolio Manager
Economic and Market Conditions
The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery during the fiscal year ending January 31, 2011, even as concerns about high unemployment and budget deficits provoked ongoing skittishness in the capital markets. Unemployment stood at 9.0% as of January 31, 2011, down slightly from the previous month. In addition, it remained difficult to find signs of strength in the housing market as the period came to a close.
Municipal bond performance was only slightly positive for the fiscal year. For much of the year, munis performed admirably, benefiting from concerns about the strength of the economic recovery, which caused investors to favor less risky investments such as municipals. Third-quarter 2010 performance was particularly strong, as the municipal market was bolstered by very light issuance and sustained demand. In the final four months of the period, however, a significant technical dislocation occurred, in which strong municipal supply met with weak demand, driving prices down (and yields up). Municipal issuers increased new issuance on concerns over the potential for higher yields in 2011 and uncertainty over the extension of the Build America Bond program, which expired on December 31, 2010.
Against this backdrop, the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index1 gained 1.10% for the 12 months ending January 31, 2011. For the same period, longer-term high-yield munis, as measured by the Barclays Capital High Yield Long (22+) Municipal Bond Index returned 3.04%. Intermediate-maturity bonds, represented by the 7-year segment of the Index, gained 3.29% for the same period, while shorter-maturity bonds in the 5-year segment of the Index returned 2.44%.
Management Discussion
The Fund’s performance reflects two distinct time frames. The period from February 1, 2010, to the end of October 2010 saw declining interest rates, with the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury falling from 3.59% to 2.60% at the end of October. The second period, which was from November 2010 to January 31, 2011, saw U.S. 10-Year Treasury rates increase to 3.37%. Yields on municipal securities followed a similar path. The yield on 10-Year AAA municipal securities fell from 2.98% at the end of January 2010 to 2.51% by the end of October and then moved up to 3.31% by January 31, 2011. At period end, the yield on AAA municipal securities was equal to 98% of the yield on U.S. Treasuries for maturities ten years and longer. The Fund’s performance reflected the interest rate environment and was strongly positive for the first three quarters but negative in the 4th quarter and ultimately positive for the full year. At January 31, 2011, municipal securities offered attractive after-tax yields relative to U.S. Treasuries.
The Fund outperformed both its benchmark, the Barclays Capital 10+ Year Managed Money Index, and the broad municipal bond market, as measured by the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index, for the year ending January 31, 2011.
The primary sources of outperformance were relative value trading and a widening of credit spreads at the longer end of the yield curve. As the Fund has almost twice as much of its holdings at January 31, 2011, in AAA-rated securities as compared to the Index (38% vs. 20%), its relative performance benefited from the more than 100 basis-point outperformance of AAA versus AA securities in the Index. Security selection and yield curve positioning were also positive contributors to the Fund’s performance relative to the Index. The Fund’s yield curve positioning was beneficial as the yield curve steepened during the latter part of the period, with yields on shorter-maturity bonds, where the Fund was overweighted, rising less than longer-maturity bonds.
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.

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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
Looking ahead, it appears there will continue to be significant challenges for many state and local governments due to severe budget shortfalls caused by reduced tax revenues and higher costs as well as unfunded pension and healthcare liabilities. While these developments bear close watching, management will continue to apply its long-term perspective and will maintain its focus on actively managing the Fund using an after-tax, total return investment approach. In today’s municipal marketplace, we believe this approach with its strong reliance on high quality securities, relative valuation, and market experience has the potential to serve tax-sensitive investors well over the long term.
         
Total Return Performance at Net Asset Value (NAV) 2/1/10 – 1/31/11        
 
Class A2
    3.21 %
Class C2
    2.44  
Class I2
    3.47  
Barclays Capital 10+ Year Managed Money Index1
  -0.57*
Barclays Capital 15 Year Municipal Bond Index1
  0.91*
 
See page 4 for more performance information.
* Source: Bloomberg L.P.; Lipper. Reflects total return performance from 1/31/10 - 1/31/11.
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Performance Information2
 
 
                         
 
    Class A   Class C   Class I
Symbol   EALTX   ECLTX   EILTX
Inception Dates   2/1/10   2/1/10   2/1/10
 
Cumulative Total Returns at NAV
                       
 
One Year
    3.21 %     2.44 %     3.47 %
Since Inception
    3.21       2.44       3.47  
 
 
                       
SEC Cumulative Total Returns with maximum sales charge
                       
 
One Year
    -1.70 %     1.46 %     3.47 %
Since Inception
    -1.70       1.46       3.47  
 
Maximum Sales Charge
    4.75 %     1.00 %     N.A.  
 
Performance of $250,0003
 
This graph shows the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $250,000 in Class I of the Fund for the period indicated. For comparison, the same investment is shown in the indicated Index.
(GRAPH)
                         
                    With Maximum
    Period Beginning   At NAV   Sales Charge
 
Class A
    2/1/10     $ 258,033     $ 245,745  
 
Class C
    2/1/10     $ 256,104     $ 253,651  
 
Performance of $10,0003
                       
 
Class A
    2/1/10     $ 10,321     $ 9,830  
 
Class C
    2/1/10     $ 10,244     $ 10,146  
 
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Performance Information (continued)
 
                         
Total Annual Operating Expense Ratios4   Class A   Class C   Class I
 
Gross Expense Ratio
    1.15 %     1.90 %     0.90 %
Net Expense Ratio
    0.95       1.70       0.70  
 
                         
Distribution Rates/Yields   Class A   Class C   Class I
 
Distribution Rate5
    2.93 %     2.19 %     3.22 %
SEC 30-day Yield6
    3.22       2.62       3.63  
 
     
Relative Performance 1/31/10 - 1/31/111    
 
Barclays Capital 10+ Year Managed Money Index
  -0.57%*
Barclays Capital 15 Year Municipal Bond Index
    0.91*
 
 
* Source: Bloomberg L.P.
Portfolio Composition
 
 
Rating Distribution7 (by total investments)
 
(GRAPH)
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Endnotes and Additional Disclosures
 
     
1.   It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. Total returns shown for an Index do not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in an Index. The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of municipal bonds traded in the U.S. The Barclay’s Capital High Yield Long (22+) Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of high-yield municipal bonds traded in the U.S. with maturities of 22 years or more. The Barclays Capital 10+ Year Managed Money Index is an unmanaged, tax-exempt bond market index that measures the 10+ year duration component of the Barclays Capital Managed Money Municipal Bond Index. The Barclays Capital 15 Year Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of high-yield municipal bonds traded in the U.S. with maturities ranging from 14-16 years.
 
2.   Returns are cumulative since inception. Cumulative Total Returns are shown at NAV and do not include the applicable sales charges. If sales charges were deducted, the returns would be lower. SEC Cumulative Total Returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC Cumulative Total Returns for Class C reflect a 1% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year. Class I shares are offered at NAV.
 
3.   The hypothetical performance in the line graph and the total returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes, if any, that a shareholder would pay on distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
 
4.   Source: Prospectus dated 2/1/10. Net Expense Ratio reflects a contractual expense reimbursement that continues through May 31, 2013. Thereafter, the expense reimbursement may be changed or terminated at any time. Without this expense reimbursement, performance would have been lower.
 
5.   Fund distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last regular distribution per share in the period (annualized) by the NAV at the end of the period.
 
6.   Fund SEC 30-day yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result.
 
7.   Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of Fund issues by its total investments. Ratings are based on Moody’s, S&P or Fitch, as applicable. Credit ratings are based largely on the rating agency’s investment analysis at the time of rating and the rating assigned to any particular security is not necessarily a reflection of the issuer’s current financial condition. The rating assigned to a security by a rating agency does not necessarily reflect its assessment of the volatility of a security’s market value or of the liquidity of an investment in the security. If securities are rated differently by the rating agencies, the higher rating is applied.
The views expressed throughout this report are those of portfolio management 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. Portfolio information provided in the report may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management.

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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Fund Expenses

 
Example: As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and redemption fees (if applicable); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (August 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011).
 
Actual Expenses: The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual Fund expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year (before expenses), which is not the actual return of the Fund. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees (if applicable). Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period*
   
    (8/1/10)   (1/31/11)   (8/1/10 – 1/31/11)    
 
 
Actual
                   
Class A
  $ 1,000.00     $ 981.70     $ 4.75 **    
Class C
  $ 1,000.00     $ 978.00     $ 8.48 **    
Class I
  $ 1,000.00     $ 982.90     $ 3.50 **    
                             
                             
 
 
                     
Hypothetical
                   
(5% return per year before expenses)
                   
Class A
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.40     $ 4.84 **    
Class C
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.60     $ 8.64 **    
Class I
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.70     $ 3.57 **    
 
*   Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.95% for Class A shares, 1.70% for Class C shares and 0.70% for Class I shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on July 31, 2010.
 
**  Absent an allocation of expenses to the investment adviser and administrator, expenses would be higher.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments

                     
Tax-Exempt Investments — 95.8%
 
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
 
Education — 12.4%
 
New York Dormitory Authority, (Cornell University), 5.00%, 7/1/25
  $ 50     $ 53,023      
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., (Brown University), 5.00%, 9/1/37
    80       79,589      
University of California, 5.125%, 5/15/29
    80       81,345      
Washington State University, 5.00%, 4/1/32
    65       64,367      
 
 
            $ 278,324      
 
 
 
 
General Obligations — 38.5%
 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 5.00%, 9/1/32
  $ 50     $ 50,139      
Dallas, TX, Independent School District, 6.25%, 2/15/24
    85       96,860      
East Hampton, NY, Union Free School District, 4.00%, 6/1/30
    80       71,388      
Florida, Board of Education, 5.00%, 6/1/27
    50       51,138      
Keller, TX, Independent School District, 5.25%, 2/15/30
    50       50,571      
Lake County, IL, Community Consolidated School District, 5.75%, 1/1/31(1)
    100       97,112      
Las Vegas Valley Water District, NV, 5.00%, 6/1/22
    75       78,340      
Leander, TX, Independent School District, 0.00%, 8/15/23
    100       54,851      
Loudoun County, VA, 5.00%, 12/1/22
    50       56,015      
Nevada, 5.00%, 6/1/29
    100       96,049      
North Carolina, 5.00%, 5/1/21
    50       56,534      
Norwalk, CT, 4.00%, 7/1/21
    50       52,317      
Prince George’s County, MD, 5.00%, 7/15/23
    50       53,164      
 
 
            $ 864,478      
 
 
 
 
Special Tax Revenue — 4.5%
 
New York Dormitory Authority, Personal Income Tax Revenue, 5.00%, 2/15/28
  $ 100     $ 102,150      
 
 
            $ 102,150      
 
 
 
 
Transportation — 2.1%
 
Bay Area Toll Authority, CA, Toll Bridge Revenue, (San Francisco Bay Area), 5.00%, 4/1/39
  $ 50     $ 46,947      
 
 
            $ 46,947      
 
 
 
 
Utilities — 4.5%
 
Colorado Springs, CO, 5.25%, 11/15/33
  $ 100     $ 101,568      
 
 
            $ 101,568      
 
 
 
 
Water and Sewer — 33.8%
 
Charleston, SC, Water and Sewer Revenue, 5.00%, 1/1/29
  $ 100     $ 103,515      
Columbia County, GA, Water and Sewer Revenue, 4.00%, 6/1/30
    50       41,953      
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA, Water System Revenue, 5.00%, 6/1/36
    50       49,536      
Fayetteville, NC, Public Works Commission, 5.00%, 3/1/31
    50       49,903      
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, (Waterworks Revenue Authorization), 5.00%, 7/1/32
    50       50,038      
New York, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, (Water and Sewer System), 5.50%, 6/15/22
    25       27,917      
New York, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, (Water and Sewer System), 5.50%, 6/15/43
    175       177,585      
New York, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, (Water and Sewer System), 5.625%, 6/15/24
    50       55,491      
Seattle, WA, Water System, 5.25%, 2/1/33
    200       203,810      
 
 
            $ 759,748      
 
 
     
Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 95.8%
   
(identified cost $2,222,754)
  $ 2,153,215      
 
 
             
Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 4.2%
  $ 94,989      
 
 
             
Net Assets — 100.0%
  $ 2,248,204      
 
 

 
The percentage shown for each investment category in the Portfolio of Investments is based on net assets.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

 
At January 31, 2011, the concentration of the Fund’s investments in the various states, determined as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:
 
     
New York
 
21.7%
Washington
 
11.9%
California
 
10.1%
Others, representing less than 10% individually
 
52.1%
 
(1) When-issued security.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 
             
Assets   January 31, 2011    
 
Investments, at value (identified cost, $2,222,754)
  $ 2,153,215      
Cash
    194,741      
Interest receivable
    23,394      
Receivable from affiliate
    18,992      
 
 
Total assets
  $ 2,390,342      
 
 
             
             
 
Liabilities
 
Payable for when-issued securities
  $ 97,112      
Payable for Fund shares redeemed
    17      
Distributions payable
    4,797      
Payable to affiliates:
           
Investment adviser and administration fee
    1,159      
Distribution and service fees
    185      
Accrued expenses
    38,868      
 
 
Total liabilities
  $ 142,138      
 
 
Net Assets
  $ 2,248,204      
 
 
             
             
 
Sources of Net Assets
 
Paid-in capital
  $ 2,318,492      
Accumulated distributions in excess of net realized gain
    (921 )    
Accumulated undistributed net investment income
    172      
Net unrealized depreciation
    (69,539 )    
 
 
Net Assets
  $ 2,248,204      
 
 
             
             
 
Class A Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 148,688      
Shares Outstanding
    15,161      
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 9.81      
Maximum Offering Price Per Share
           
(100 ¸ 95.25 of net asset value per share)
  $ 10.30      
 
 
             
             
 
Class C Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 141,134      
Shares Outstanding
    14,389      
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share*
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 9.81      
 
 
             
             
 
Class I Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 1,958,382      
Shares Outstanding
    199,684      
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 9.81      
 
 
 
On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced.
 
* Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Operations

 
             
    Year Ended
   
Investment Income   January 31, 2011    
 
Interest
  $ 70,128      
 
 
Total investment income
  $ 70,128      
 
 
             
             
 
Expenses
 
Investment adviser and administration fee
  $ 11,775      
Distribution and service fees
           
Class A
    211      
Class C
    1,000      
Trustees’ fees and expenses
    571      
Custodian fee
    15,728      
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees
    781      
Legal and accounting services
    26,480      
Printing and postage
    10,289      
Registration fees
    77,253      
Miscellaneous
    11,894      
 
 
Total expenses
  $ 155,982      
 
 
Deduct —
           
Reduction of custodian fee
  $ 57      
Allocation of expenses to affiliate
    140,979      
 
 
Total expense reductions
  $ 141,036      
 
 
Net expenses
  $ 14,946      
 
 
             
Net investment income
  $ 55,182      
 
 
             
             
 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
Net realized gain (loss) —
           
Investment transactions
  $ 56,593      
 
 
Net realized gain
  $ 56,593      
 
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
           
Investments
  $ (69,539 )    
 
 
             
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
  $ (69,539 )    
 
 
             
Net realized and unrealized loss
  $ (12,946 )    
 
 
             
Net increase in net assets from operations
  $ 42,236      
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 
             
    Year Ended
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   January 31, 2011    
 
From operations —
           
Net investment income
  $ 55,182      
Net realized gain from investment transactions
    56,593      
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments
    (69,539 )    
 
 
Net increase in net assets from operations
  $ 42,236      
 
 
Distributions to shareholders —
           
From net investment income
           
Class A
  $ (2,260 )    
Class C
    (1,884 )    
Class I
    (51,034 )    
From net realized gain
           
Class A
    (3,143 )    
Class C
    (5,294 )    
Class I
    (49,096 )    
 
 
Total distributions to shareholders
  $ (112,711 )    
 
 
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest —
           
Proceeds from sale of shares
           
Class A
  $ 150,693      
Class C
    261,950      
Class I
    2,012,300      
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
           
Class A
    4,859      
Class C
    6,590      
Class I
    7,633      
Cost of shares redeemed
           
Class A
    (1,042 )    
Class C
    (109,245 )    
Class I
    (15,059 )    
 
 
Net increase in net assets from Fund share transactions
  $ 2,318,679      
 
 
             
Net increase in net assets
  $ 2,248,204      
 
 
             
             
 
Net Assets
 
At beginning of year
  $      
 
 
At end of year
  $ 2,248,204      
 
 
             
             
 
Accumulated undistributed net investment income
included in net assets
 
At end of year
  $ 172      
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights

 
             
    Class A
    Year Ended
   
    January 31, 2011    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of year
  $ 10.000      
 
 
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income
  $ 0.268      
Net realized and unrealized gain
    0.056 (1)    
 
 
Total income from operations
  $ 0.324      
 
 
             
             
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.267 )    
From net realized gain
    (0.247 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.514 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of year
  $ 9.810      
 
 
Total Return(2)
    3.21 %    
 
 
             
             
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)
  $ 149      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
           
Expenses(3)(4)
    0.95 %    
Net investment income
    2.65 %    
Portfolio Turnover
    200 %    
 
 
 
(1) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(3) The investment adviser and administrator subsidized certain operating expenses equal to 7.17% of average daily net assets for the year ended January 31, 2011. Absent this subsidy, total return would be lower.
(4) Excludes the effect of custody fee credits, if any, of less than 0.005%.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights — continued

 
             
    Class C
    Year Ended
   
    January 31, 2011    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of year
  $ 10.000      
 
 
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income
  $ 0.192      
Net realized and unrealized gain
    0.056 (1)    
 
 
Total income from operations
  $ 0.248      
 
 
             
             
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.191 )    
From net realized gain
    (0.247 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.438 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of year
  $ 9.810      
 
 
Total Return(2)
    2.44 %    
 
 
             
             
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)
  $ 141      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
           
Expenses(3)(4)
    1.70 %    
Net investment income
    1.88 %    
Portfolio Turnover
    200 %    
 
 
 
(1) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(3) The investment adviser and administrator subsidized certain operating expenses equal to 7.17% of average daily net assets for the year ended January 31, 2011. Absent this subsidy, total return would be lower.
(4) Excludes the effect of custody fee credits, if any, of less than 0.005%.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights — continued

 
             
    Class I
    Year Ended
   
    January 31, 2011    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of year
  $ 10.000      
 
 
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income
  $ 0.294      
Net realized and unrealized gain
    0.056 (1)    
 
 
Total income from operations
  $ 0.350      
 
 
             
             
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.293 )    
From net realized gains
    (0.247 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.540 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of year
  $ 9.810      
 
 
Total Return(2)
    3.47 %    
 
 
             
             
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)
  $ 1,958      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
           
Expenses(3)(4)
    0.70 %    
Net investment income
    2.86 %    
Portfolio Turnover
    200 %    
 
 
 
(1) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested.
(3) The investment adviser and administrator subsidized certain operating expenses equal to 7.17% of average daily net assets for the year ended January 31, 2011. Absent this subsidy, total return would be lower.
(4) Excludes the effect of custody fee credits, if any, of less than 0.005%.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
1 Significant Accounting Policies
 
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund (the Fund) is a diversified series of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (the Trust). The Trust is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund commenced operations on February 1, 2010. The Fund’s investment objective is after-tax total return. The Fund offers three classes of shares. Class A shares are generally sold subject to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase. Class C shares are sold at net asset value and are generally subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (see Note 5). Class I shares are sold at net asset value and are not subject to a sales charge. Each class represents a pro-rata interest in the Fund, but votes separately on class-specific matters and (as noted below) is subject to different expenses. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Net investment income, other than class-specific expenses, is allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of the value of each class’s paid shares to the total value of all paid shares. Each class of shares differs in its distribution plan and certain other class-specific expenses.
 
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 obligations (including short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of more than sixty days) are generally valued on the basis of valuations provided by third party pricing services, as derived from such services’ pricing models. Inputs to the models may include, but are not limited to, reported trades, executable bid and asked prices, broker/dealer quotations, prices or yields of securities with similar characteristics, benchmark curves or information pertaining to the issuer, as well as industry and economic events. The pricing services may use a matrix approach, which considers information regarding securities with similar characteristics to determine the valuation for a security. Short-term obligations purchased with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments for which valuations or market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees of the Fund in a manner that most fairly reflects the security’s value, or the amount that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale in the ordinary course. Each such determination is based on a consideration of all relevant factors, which are likely to vary from one pricing context to another. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the type of security, the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security’s disposition, the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable entities, quotations or relevant information obtained from broker-dealers or other market participants, information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), an analysis of the entity’s financial condition, and an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold.
 
B Investment Transactions and Related Income — Investment transactions for financial statement purposes are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Interest income is recorded on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount.
 
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 taxable, if any, and tax-exempt net investment income, and all or substantially all of its net realized capital

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
gains. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary. The Fund intends to satisfy conditions which will enable it to designate distributions from the interest income generated by its investments in municipal obligations, which are exempt from regular federal income tax when received by the Fund, as exempt-interest dividends. The portion of such interest, if any, earned on private activity bonds issued after August 7, 1986, may be considered a tax preference item to shareholders.
 
At January 31, 2011, the Fund had a net capital loss of $916, attributable to security transactions incurred after October 31, 2010. This net capital loss is treated as arising on the first day of the Fund’s taxable year ending January 31, 2012.
 
As of January 31, 2011, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, de-recognition, or disclosure. The Fund’s initial year of operations from February 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
 
D 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.
 
E Expense Reduction — State Street Bank and Trust Company (SSBT) serves as custodian of the Fund. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, SSBT receives a fee reduced by credits, which are determined based on the average daily cash balance the Fund maintains with SSBT. All credit balances, if any, used to reduce the Fund’s custodian fees are reported as a reduction of expenses in the Statement of Operations.
 
F Legal Fees — Legal fees and other related expenses incurred as part of negotiations of the terms and requirement of capital infusions, or that are expected to result in the restructuring of, or a plan of reorganization for, an investment are recorded as realized losses. Ongoing expenditures to protect or enhance an investment are treated as operating expenses.
 
G 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.
 
H Indemnifications — Under the Trust’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. Under Massachusetts law, if certain conditions prevail, shareholders of a Massachusetts business trust (such as the Trust) could be deemed to have personal liability for the obligations of the Trust. However, the Trust’s Declaration of Trust contains an express disclaimer of liability on the part of Fund shareholders and the By-laws provide that the Trust shall assume the defense on behalf of any Fund shareholders. Moreover, the By-laws also provide for indemnification out of Fund property of any shareholder held personally liable solely by reason of being or having been a shareholder for all loss or expense arising from such liability. 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.
 
I When-Issued Securities and Delayed Delivery Transactions — The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
settlement period for that security. At the time the transaction is negotiated, the price of the security that will be delivered is fixed. The Fund maintains security positions for these commitments such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payments upon settlement. Securities purchased on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis are marked-to-market daily and begin earning interest on settlement date. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.
 
2 Distributions to Shareholders
 
The net investment income of the Fund is determined daily and substantially all of the net investment income so determined is declared as a dividend to shareholders of record at the time of declaration. Distributions are declared separately for each class of shares. Distributions are paid monthly. Distributions of realized capital gains (reduced by available capital loss carryforwards, if any) are made at least annually. Shareholders may reinvest income and capital gain distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at the net asset value as of the reinvestment date or, at the election of the shareholder, receive distributions in cash. 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. For tax purposes, distributions from short-term capital gains are considered to be from ordinary income.
 
The tax character of distributions declared for the year ended January 31, 2011 was as follows:
 
             
    Year Ended
     
    January 31, 2011      
 
 
Distributions declared from:
           
Tax-exempt income
  $ 55,198      
Ordinary income
  $ 57,513      
             
 
 
 
During the year ended January 31, 2011, accumulated distributions in excess of net realized gain was decreased by $19, accumulated undistributed net investment income was increased by $168 and paid-in capital was decreased by $187 due to differences between book and tax accounting, primarily for accretion of market discount, non-deductible expenses and dividend redesignations. These reclassifications had no effect on the net assets or net asset value per share of the Fund.
 
As of January 31, 2011, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a tax basis were as follows:
 
             
 
 
Undistributed income
  $ 4,969      
Post October losses
  $ (916 )    
Net unrealized depreciation
  $ (69,544 )    
Other temporary differences
  $ (4,797 )    
             
 
 

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
The differences between components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis and the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are primarily due to accretion of market discount and the timing of recognizing distributions to shareholders.
 
3 Investment Adviser and Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
 
The investment adviser and administration fee is earned by Eaton Vance Management (EVM) as compensation for investment advisory and administrative services rendered to the Fund. The fee is computed at an annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets up to $1 billion and is payable monthly. On net assets of $1 billion and over, the annual fee is reduced. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the investment adviser and administration fee amounted to $11,775 or 0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
 
EVM has agreed to reimburse the Fund’s operating expenses to the extent that they exceed 0.95%, 1.70% and 0.70% annually of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Class A, Class C and Class I, respectively. This agreement may be changed or terminated after May 31, 2013. Pursuant to this agreement, EVM was allocated $140,979 of the Fund’s operating expenses for the year ended January 31, 2011. EVM serves as the sub-transfer agent of the Fund and receives from the transfer agent an aggregate fee based upon the actual expenses incurred by EVM in the performance of these services. For the year ended January 31, 2011, EVM earned $24 in sub-transfer agent fees. The Fund was informed that Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), an affiliate of EVM and the Fund’s principal underwriter, received $741 as its portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares for the year ended January 31, 2011. EVD also received distribution and services fees from Class A and Class C shares (see Note 4).
 
Except for Trustees of the Fund who are not members of EVM’s organization, officers and Trustees receive remuneration for their services to the Fund out of the investment adviser and administration fee. Trustees of the Fund who are not affiliated with EVM may elect to defer receipt of all or a percentage of their annual fees in accordance with the terms of the Trustees Deferred Compensation Plan. For the year ended January 31, 2011, no significant amounts have been deferred. Certain officers and Trustees of the Fund are officers of EVM.
 
4 Distribution Plans
 
The Fund has in effect a distribution plan for Class A shares (Class A Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Class A Plan provides that the Fund will pay EVD a distribution and service fee of 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares for distribution services and facilities provided to the Fund by EVD, as well as for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Distribution and service fees paid or accrued to EVD for the year ended January 31, 2011 amounted to $211 for Class A shares.
 
The Fund also has in effect a distribution plan for Class C shares (Class C Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Class C Plan requires the Fund to pay EVD amounts equal to 0.75% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares for providing ongoing distribution services and facilities to the Fund. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the Fund paid or accrued to EVD $750 for Class C shares, representing 0.75% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares.
 
The Class C Plan also authorizes the Fund to make payments of service fees to EVD, financial intermediaries and other persons equal to 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to that class. Service

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
fees paid or accrued are for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. They are separate and distinct from the sales commissions and distribution fees payable to EVD. Service fees paid or accrued for the year ended January 31, 2011 amounted to $250 for Class C shares.
 
5 Contingent Deferred Sales Charges
 
A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1% generally is imposed on redemptions of Class C shares made within one year of purchase. Class A shares may be subject to a 1% CDSC if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase (depending on the circumstances of purchase). Generally, the CDSC is based upon the lower of the net asset value at date of redemption or date of purchase. No charge is levied on shares acquired by reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions. No CDSC is levied on shares which have been sold to EVM or its affiliates or to their respective employees or clients and may be waived under certain other limited conditions. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the Fund was informed that EVD received no CDSCs paid by Class A and Class C shareholders.
 
6 Purchases and Sales of Investments
 
Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $6,071,757 and $3,894,608, respectively, for the year ended January 31, 2011.
 
7 Shares of Beneficial Interest
 
The Fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value). Such shares may be issued in a number of different series (such as the Fund) and classes. Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:
 
             
    Year Ended
     
Class A   January 31, 2011      
 
 
Sales
    14,773      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    487      
Redemptions
    (99 )    
             
 
 
Net increase
    15,161      
             
 
 
             
             
    Year Ended
     
Class C   January 31, 2011      
 
 
Sales
    24,977      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    662      
Redemptions
    (11,250 )    
             
 
 
Net increase
    14,389      
             
 
 
             
             

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
             
    Year Ended
     
Class I   January 31, 2011      
 
 
Sales
    200,395      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    774      
Redemptions
    (1,485 )    
             
 
 
Net increase
    199,684      
             
 
 
 
At January 31, 2011, EVM and another shareholder owned 52% and 23%, respectively, of the value of the outstanding shares of the Fund.
 
8 Federal Income Tax Basis of Investments
 
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments of the Fund at January 31, 2011, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
 
             
             
 
 
Aggregate cost
  $ 2,222,759      
             
 
 
Gross unrealized appreciation
  $ 7,644      
Gross unrealized depreciation
    (77,188 )    
             
 
 
Net unrealized depreciation
  $ (69,544 )    
             
 
 
 
9 Line of Credit
 
The Fund participates with other portfolios and funds managed by EVM and its affiliates in a $450 million unsecured line of credit agreement with a group of banks. Borrowings are made by the Fund solely to facilitate the handling of unusual and/or unanticipated short-term cash requirements. Interest is charged to the Fund based on its borrowings at an amount above either the Eurodollar rate or Federal Funds rate. In addition, a fee computed at an annual rate of 0.10% on the daily unused portion of the line of credit is allocated among the participating portfolios and funds at the end of each quarter. Because the line of credit is not available exclusively to the Fund, it may be unable to borrow some or all of its requested amounts at any particular time. The Fund did not have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the year ended January 31, 2011.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
10 Fair Value Measurements
 
Under generally accepted accounting principles for fair value measurements, a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the assumptions, referred to as inputs, is used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
 
•  Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
 
•  Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
 
•  Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including a fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
 
In cases where the inputs used to measure fair value fall in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level disclosed is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
 
At January 31, 2011, the hierarchy of inputs used in valuing the Fund’s investments, which are carried at value, were as follows:
 
                                     
Asset Description   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total      
 
 
Tax-Exempt Investments
  $     $ 2,153,215     $     $ 2,153,215      
                                     
 
 
Total Investments
  $     $ 2,153,215     $     $ 2,153,215      
                                     
 
 

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 
 
To the Trustees of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II and Shareholders of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund:
 
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund (the “Fund”) (one of the funds constituting Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II), including the portfolio of investments, as of January 31, 2011, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of January 31, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund as of January 31, 2011, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
March 17, 2011

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Federal Tax Information (Unaudited)

 
The Form 1099-DIV you receive in January 2012 will show the tax status of all distributions paid to your account in calendar year 2011. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax adviser with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Fund. As required by the Internal Revenue Code and/or regulations, shareholders must be notified within 60 days of the Fund’s fiscal year end regarding exempt-interest dividends.
 
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The Fund designates 100% of dividends from net investment income as an exempt-interest dividend.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval

 
Overview of the Contract Review Process
 
The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), provides, in substance, that in order for a fund to enter into an investment advisory agreement with an investment adviser, the fund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the fund (“Independent Trustees”), must approve the agreement and its terms at an in-person 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 October 19, 2009, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the investment advisory and administrative agreement (the “Agreement”) of the Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund (the “Fund”) with Eaton Vance Management (the “Adviser”). The Board reviewed information furnished with respect to the Fund at its October 19, 2009 meeting as well as information previously furnished with respect to the approval of other investment advisory agreements for other Eaton Vance Funds. Such information included, among other things, the following:
 
Information about Fees and Expenses
 
  •  The advisory and related fees to be paid by the Fund and the anticipated expense ratio of the Fund;
  •  Comparative information concerning fees charged by the Adviser for managing other mutual funds and institutional accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those to be used in managing the Fund, and concerning fees charged by other advisers for managing funds similar to the Fund;
 
Information about Portfolio Management
 
  •  Descriptions of the investment management services to be provided to the Fund, including the investment strategies and processes to be employed;
  •  Information concerning the allocation of brokerage and the benefits expected to be received by the Adviser as a result of brokerage allocation for the Fund, including information concerning the acquisition of research through “soft dollar” benefits received in connection with the Fund’s brokerage, and the implementation of the soft dollar reimbursement program established with respect to the Eaton Vance Funds;
  •  The procedures and processes to be used to determine the fair value of the Fund’s assets and actions to be taken to monitor and test the effectiveness of such procedures and processes;

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
 
Information about the Adviser
 
  •  Reports detailing the financial results and condition of the Adviser;
  •  Descriptions of the qualifications, education and experience of the individual investment professionals whose responsibilities include portfolio management and investment research for the Fund, 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 the Adviser and its affiliates, together with information relating to compliance with and the administration of such codes;
  •  Copies of or descriptions of the Adviser’s proxy voting policies and procedures;
  •  Information concerning the resources devoted to compliance efforts undertaken by the Adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the Eaton Vance Funds (including descriptions of various compliance programs) and its 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 plans and disaster recovery of the Adviser and its affiliates;
 
Other Relevant Information
 
  •  Information concerning the nature, cost and character of the administrative and other non-investment management services to be provided by the Adviser and its affiliates;
  •  Information concerning management of the relationship with the custodian, subcustodians and the Fund’s accountants by the Adviser (which is also the administrator); and
  •  The terms of the Agreement of the Fund.
 
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 Board concluded that the terms of the Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser, including its fee structure, is in the interests of shareholders and, therefore, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the terms of the Agreement for the Fund.
 
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
 
In considering whether to approve the Agreement of the Fund, the Board evaluated the nature, extent and quality of services to be 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 to be held by the Fund. In particular, the Board considered the education, experience and number of investment professionals and other personnel who will provide portfolio management, investment research, and similar services to the Fund, and their experience relevant to investing in municipal bonds, Treasury securities and other securities backed by the U.S. government or its agencies. In this regard, the Board considered the performance results previously achieved by such investment professionals in managing other accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those to be used in managing the Fund. The Board also took into account the resources dedicated to portfolio management and other services, including the compensation paid by the Adviser to recruit and retain investment personnel, and the time and attention expected to be devoted to the Fund’s matters by senior management.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
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 in recent years from regulatory authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
 
The Board considered shareholder and other administrative services provided or managed by the Adviser 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, including the ability, in many cases, to exchange an investment among different funds without incurring additional sales charges.
 
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 Agreement.
 
Fund Performance
 
Because the Fund has not yet commenced operations, it has no performance record.
 
Management Fees and Expenses
 
The Board reviewed contractual investment advisory fee rates, including any administrative fee rates, to be payable by the Fund (referred to collectively as “management fees”). As part of its review, the Board considered the management fees as compared to a group of similarly managed funds as well as the Fund’s estimated expense ratio for a one-year period. The Board considered the fact that the Adviser had agreed to waive fees for the Fund for a three year period.
 
After reviewing the foregoing information, and in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser, the Board concluded with respect to the Fund that the management fees proposed to be charged to the Fund for advisory and related services and the total expense ratio of the Fund are reasonable.
 
Profitability
 
The Board reviewed the level of profits projected to be realized by the Adviser and relevant affiliates in providing investment advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board considered the level of profits expected to be realized without regard to revenue sharing or other payments expected to be made by the Adviser and its affiliates to third parties in respect of distribution services. The Board also considered other direct or indirect benefits expected to be received by the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with its relationship with the Fund.
 
The Board concluded that, in light of the foregoing factors and the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered, the profits expected to be realized by the Adviser and its affiliates are reasonable.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
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 concluded that the structure of the advisory fee, which includes breakpoints at various asset levels, can be expected to cause the Adviser and its affiliates, and the Fund to share such benefits equitably.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization (Unaudited)

 
 
Fund Management.  The Trustees of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (the Trust) are responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Trust’s affairs. The Trustees and officers of the Trust are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last five years. Trustees and officers of the Trust hold indefinite terms of office. The “Noninterested Trustees” consist of those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. The business address of each Trustee and officer is Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. As used below, “EVC” refers to Eaton Vance Corporation, “EV” refers to Eaton Vance, Inc., “EVM” refers to Eaton Vance Management, “BMR” refers to Boston Management and Research, and “EVD” refers to Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. EVC and EV are the corporate parent and trustee, respectively, of EVM and BMR. EVD is the Fund’s principal underwriter and a wholly-owned subsidiary of EVC. Each officer affiliated with Eaton Vance may hold a position with other Eaton Vance affiliates that is comparable to his or her position with EVM listed below.
 
                         
        Term of
  Principal Occupation(s)
  Number of Portfolios
    Other
    Position(s)
  Office and
  During Past Five Years
  in Fund Complex
    Directorships Held
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  and Other Relevant
  Overseen By
    During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
 
Interested Trustee
                         
Thomas E. Faust Jr.
1958
  Trustee   Since 2007   Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVC, Director and President of EV, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVM and BMR, and Director of EVD. Trustee and/or officer of 175 registered investment companies and 1 private investment company managed by EVM or BMR. Mr. Faust is an interested person because of his positions with EVM, BMR, EVD, EVC and EV, which are affiliates of the Trust     175     Director of EVC.
 
Noninterested Trustees
                         
Benjamin C. Esty
1963
  Trustee   Since 2005   Roy and Elizabeth Simmons Professor of Business Administration and Finance Unit Head, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration     175     None
                         
Allen R. Freedman
1940
  Trustee   Since 2007   Private Investor and Consultant. Former Chairman (2002-2004) and a Director (1983-2004) of Systems & Computer Technology Corp. (provider of software to higher education). Formerly, a Director of Loring Ward International (fund distributor) (2005-2007). Formerly, Chairman and a Director of Indus International, Inc. (provider of enterprise management software to the power generating industry) (2005-2007)     175     Director of Assurant, Inc. (insurance provider) and Stonemor Partners, L.P. (owner and operator of cemeteries).

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization (Unaudited) — continued

 
                         
        Term of
  Principal Occupation(s)
  Number of Portfolios
    Other
    Position(s)
  Office and
  During Past Five Years
  in Fund Complex
    Directorships Held
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  and Other Relevant
  Overseen By
    During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
Noninterested Trustees (continued)
                         
William H. Park
1947
  Trustee   Since 2003   Chief Financial Officer, Aveon Group L.P. (an investment management firm) (since 2010). Formerly, Vice Chairman, Commercial Industrial Finance Corp. (specialty finance company) (2006-2010). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) (2002-2005). Formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, United Asset Management Corporation (an institutional investment management firm) (1982-2001). Formerly, Senior Manager, Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) (an independent registered public accounting firm) (1972-1981)     175     None
                         
Ronald A. Pearlman
1940
  Trustee   Since 2003   Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center. Formerly, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) and Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy), U.S. Department of the Treasury (1983-1985). Formerly, Chief of Staff, Joint Committee on Taxation, U.S. Congress (1988-1990)     175     None
                         
Helen Frame Peters
1948
  Trustee   Since 2008   Professor of Finance, Carroll School of Management, Boston College. Formerly, Dean, Carroll School of Management, Boston College (2000-2002). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, Scudder Kemper Investments (investment management firm) (1998-1999). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer, Equity and Fixed Income, Colonial Management Associates (investment management firm) (1991-1998)     175     Director of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (wholesale club retailer). Formerly, Trustee of SPDR Index Shares Funds and SPDR Series Trust (exchange traded funds) (2000-2009). Formerly, Director of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (a bank for banks) (2007-2009).
                         
Lynn A. Stout
1957
  Trustee   Since 1998   Paul Hastings Professor of Corporate and Securities Law (since 2006) and Professor of Law (2001-2006), University of California at Los Angeles School of Law. Professor Stout teaches classes in corporate law and securities regulation and is the author of numerous academic and professional papers on these areas     175     None

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization (Unaudited) — continued

 
                         
        Term of
  Principal Occupation(s)
  Number of Portfolios
    Other
    Position(s)
  Office and
  During Past Five Years
  in Fund Complex
    Directorships Held
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  and Other Relevant
  Overseen By
    During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
Noninterested Trustees (continued)
                         
Ralph F. Verni
1943
  Chairman of
the Board
and Trustee
  Chairman of the Board since 2007 and Trustee since 2005   Consultant and private investor. Formerly, Chief Investment Officer (1982-1992), Chief Financial Officer (1988-1990) and Director (1982-1992), New England Life. Formerly, Chairperson, New England Mutual Funds (1982-1992). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, State Street Management & Research (1992-2000). Formerly, Chairperson, State Street Research Mutual Funds (1992-2000). Formerly, Director, W.P. Carey, LLC (1998-2004) and First Pioneer Farm Credit Corp. (2002-2006)     175     None
 
Principal Officers who are not Trustees
 
             
        Term of
   
    Position(s)
  Office and
   
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  Principal Occupation(s)
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   During Past Five Years
 
Cynthia J. Clemson
1963
  President   Since 2005   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 90 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
             
William H. Ahern, Jr.
1959
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 74 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
             
Brian C. Barney
1979
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2001-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
             
Craig R. Brandon
1966
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 47 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
             
Brian D. Clouser
1983
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2006-2009) and Analytics Consultant and Training Specialist at Bloomberg LP (2005-2006). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
             
Joseph M. Davolio
1979
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2005-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization (Unaudited) — continued

 
             
        Term of
   
    Position(s)
  Office and
   
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  Principal Occupation(s)
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   During Past Five Years
 
 
Principal Officers who are not Trustees (continued)
             
James H. Evans
1959
  Vice President   Since 2008   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Formerly, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, Tax-Exempt Fixed Income at M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (1990-2008). Officer of 23 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
             
Christopher J. Harshman
1970
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and senior trader in the municipal products group at Wachovia Bank, NA (2004-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
             
Thomas M. Metzold
1958
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 52 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
             
Adam A. Weigold
1975
  Vice President   Since 2007   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 69 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
             
Barbara E. Campbell
1957
  Treasurer   Since 2005   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
             
Maureen A. Gemma
1960
  Secretary and Chief Legal Officer   Secretary since 2007 and Chief Legal Officer since 2008   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies
             
            managed by EVM or BMR
             
Paul M. O’Neil
1953
  Chief Compliance Officer   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR
 
(1) Includes both master and feeder funds in a master-feeder structure.
(2) During their respective tenures, the Trustees also served as trustees of one or more of the following Eaton Vance funds (which operated in the years noted): Eaton Vance Credit Opportunities Fund (launched in 2005 and terminated in 2010); Eaton Vance Insured Florida Plus Municipal Bond Fund (launched in 2002 and terminated in 2009); and Eaton Vance National Municipal Income Trust (launched in 1998 and terminated in 2009).
 
The SAI for the Fund includes additional information about the Trustees and officers of the Fund and can be obtained without charge on Eaton Vance’s website at www.eatonvance.com or by calling 1-800-262-1122.

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICES

 
 
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.
 
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Investment Adviser and Administrator
Eaton Vance Management
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
 
Principal Underwriter*
Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 482-8260
 
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
 
 
 
 
 
Transfer Agent
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
Attn: Eaton Vance Funds
P.O. Box 9653
Providence, RI 02940-9653
(800) 262-1122
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116-5022
 
Offices of the Fund
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies
Long Term Fund
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
 
 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged
Bond Strategies
Intermediate Term Fund

Annual Report
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Fund shares 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.
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus. Before investing, investors should consider carefully a Fund’s investment objective(s), risks, and charges and expenses. A Fund’s current prospectus or summary prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund and is available through your financial advisor. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For further information, please call 1-800-262-1122.

 


 

Annual Report January 31, 2011
Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies
Intermediate Term Fund
Table of Contents
         
    2  
    4  
    5  
    6  
Fund Expenses
    7  
Financial Statements
    8  
Federal Tax Information
    24  
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval
    25  
Management and Organization
    29  
Important Notices
    33  

 


 

Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
Portfolio Managers James H. Evans, CFA, Lead Portfolio Manager; Brian C. Barney, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager; Christopher J. Harshman, Co-Portfolio Manager
Economic and Market Conditions
The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery during the fiscal year ending January 31, 2011, even as concerns about high unemployment and budget deficits provoked ongoing skittishness in the capital markets. Unemployment stood at 9.0% as of January 31, 2011, down slightly from the previous month. In addition, it remained difficult to find signs of strength in the housing market as the period came to a close.
Municipal bond performance was only slightly positive for the fiscal year. For much of the year, munis performed admirably, benefiting from concerns about the strength of the economic recovery, which caused investors to favor less risky investments such as municipals. Third-quarter 2010 performance was particularly strong, as the municipal market was bolstered by very light issuance and sustained demand. In the final four months of the period, however, a significant technical dislocation occurred, in which strong municipal supply met with weak demand, driving prices down (and yields up). Municipal issuers increased new issuance on concerns over the potential for higher yields in 2011 and uncertainty over the extension of the Build America Bond program, which expired on December 31, 2010.
Against this backdrop, the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index1 gained 1.10% for the 12 months ending January 31, 2011. For the same period, longer-term high-yield munis, as measured by the Barclays Capital High Yield Long (22+) Municipal Bond Index returned 3.04%. Intermediate-maturity bonds, represented by the 7-year segment of the Index, gained 3.29% for the same period, while shorter-maturity bonds in the 5-year segment of the Index returned 2.44%.
Management Discussion
The Fund’s performance reflects two distinct time frames. The period from February 1, 2010, to the end of October 2010 saw declining interest rates, with the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury falling from 3.59% to 2.60% at the end of October. The second period, which was from November 2010 to January 31, 2011, saw 10-Year U.S. Treasury rates increase to 3.37%. Yields on municipal securities followed a similar path. The yield on 10-Year AAA municipal securities fell from 2.98% at the end of January 2010 to 2.51% by the end of October and then moved up to 3.31% by January 31, 2011. At period end, the yield on AAA municipal securities was equal to 98% of the yield on U.S. Treasuries for maturities ten years and longer. The Fund’s performance reflected the interest rate environment and was strongly positive for the first three quarters but negative in the 4th quarter and ultimately positive for the full year. At January 31, 2011, municipal securities offered attractive after-tax yields relative to U.S. Treasuries.
The Fund outperformed both its benchmark, the Barclays Capital 1-17 Year Managed Money Index (the Index), and the broad municipal bond market, as measured by the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index, for the year ending January 31, 2011.
The primary sources of outperformance were security selection and relative value trading. The Fund also benefited from its yield curve positioning, as the Fund’s holdings at January 31, 2011, were concentrated in municipals with 8 to 12-year maturities. This portion of the yield curve was the best performing segment in terms of absolute total return during the period, as compared with both shorter (1-7 year) and longer (12+ year) maturities. The yield curve steepened dramatically as yields on 8-year AAA-rated municipals increased 15 basis points (0.15%) to yield 2.79%, while yields on 20-year AAA-rated municipals increased 74 basis points (0.74%) to yield 4.56% on January 31, 2011.
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.

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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
Credit spreads did not have much of an impact on performance relative to the Index as AAA and AA rated issues performed very similarly during this period with total returns of 1.70% (AAA) and 1.63% (AA), respectively.
Looking ahead, it appears there will continue to be significant challenges for many state and local governments due to severe budget shortfalls caused by reduced tax revenues and higher costs as well as unfunded pension and healthcare liabilities. While these developments bear close watching, management will continue to apply its long-term perspective and will maintain its focus on actively managing the Fund using an after-tax, total return investment approach. In today’s municipal marketplace, we believe this approach with its strong reliance on high quality securities, relative valuation, and market experience has the potential to serve tax-sensitive investors well over the long term.
         
Total Return Performance at Net Asset Value (NAV) 2/1/10 – 1/31/11        
 
Class A2
    5.38 %
Class C2
    4.63  
Class I2
    5.62  
Barclays Capital 1-17 Year Managed Money Index1
    1.67 *
Barclays Capital 7 Year Municipal Bond Index1
    3.29 *
 
 
See page 4 for more performance information.
 
* Source: Bloomberg L.P.; Lipper. Reflects total return performance for 1/31/10 - 1/31/11.
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Performance Information2
 
                         
    Class A   Class C   Class I
Symbol   EITAX   EITCX   ETIIX
Inception Dates   2/1/10   2/1/10   2/1/10
 
Cumulative Total Returns at NAV
                       
 
One Year
    5.38 %     4.63 %     5.62 %
Since Inception
    5.38       4.63       5.62  
 
 
                       
SEC Cumulative Total Returns with maximum sales charge
                       
 
One Year
    3.01 %     3.63 %     5.62 %
Since Inception
    3.01       3.63       5.62  
 
Maximum Sales Charge
    2.25 %     1.00 %     N.A.  
 
Performance of $250,0003
 
This graph shows the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $250,000 in Class I of the Fund for the period indicated. For comparison, the same investment is shown in the indicated Index.
(LINE GRAPH)
                         
                    With Maximum
    Period Beginning   At NAV   Sales Charge
 
Class A
    2/1/10     $ 263,443     $ 257,520  
 
Class C
    2/1/10     $ 261,579     $ 259,079  
 
         
Performance of $10,0003        
         
 
Class A
    2/1/10     $ 10,538     $ 10,301  
 
Class C
    2/1/10     $ 10,463     $ 10,363  
 
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Performance Information (continued)
 
                         
Total Annual Operating Expense Ratios4   Class A   Class C   Class I
 
Gross Expense Ratio
    1.15 %     1.90 %     0.90 %
Net Expense Ratio
    0.95       1.70       0.70  
 
                         
Distribution Rates/Yields   Class A   Class C   Class I
 
Distribution Rate5
    1.39 %     0.71 %     1.64 %
SEC 30-day Yield6
    1.79       1.13       2.07  
 
         
Relative Performance 1/31/10 – 1/31/111        
 
Barclays Capital 1-17 Year Managed Money Index
    1.67 %*
Barclays Capital 7 Year Municipal Bond Index
    3.29 *
 
 
* Source: Bloomberg L.P.
Portfolio Composition
 
Rating Distribution7 (by total investments)
 
(GRAPHIC)
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Endnotes and Additional Disclosures
 
     
1.   It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. Total returns shown for an Index do not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in an Index. The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of municipal bonds traded in the U.S. The Barclay’s Capital High Yield Long (22+) Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of high-yield municipal bonds traded in the U.S. with maturities of 22 years or more. The Barclays Capital 1-17 Year Managed Money Index is an unmanaged, tax-exempt bond market index that measures the 1-17 year duration component of the Barclays Capital Managed Money Municipal Bond Index. The Barclays Capital 7 Year Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of municipal bonds traded in the U.S. with maturities ranging from 6-8 years.
 
2.   Returns are cumulative since inception. Cumulative Total Returns are shown at NAV and do not include applicable sales charges. If sales charges were deducted, the returns would be lower. SEC Cumulative Total Returns for Class A reflect the maximum 2.25% sales charge. SEC Cumulative Total Returns for Class C reflect a 1% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year. Class I shares are offered at NAV.
 
3.   The hypothetical performance in the line graph and the total returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes, if any, that a shareholder would pay on distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
 
4.   Source: Prospectus dated 2/1/10. Net Expense Ratio reflects a contractual expense reimbursement that continues through May 31, 2013. Thereafter, the expense reimbursement may be changed or terminated at any time. Without this expense reimbursement, performance would have been lower.
 
5.   Fund distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last regular distribution per share in the period (annualized) by the NAV at the end of the period.
 
6.   Fund SEC 30-day yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result.
 
7.   Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of Fund issues by its total investments. Ratings are based on Moody’s, S&P or Fitch, as applicable. Credit ratings are based largely on the rating agency’s investment analysis at the time of rating and the rating assigned to any particular security is not necessarily a reflection of the issuer’s current financial condition. The rating assigned to a security by a rating agency does not necessarily reflect its assessment of the volatility of a security’s market value or of the liquidity of an investment in the security. If securities are rated differently by the rating agencies, the higher rating is applied.
The views expressed throughout this report are those of portfolio management 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. Portfolio information provided in the report may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management.

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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Fund Expenses

 
Example: As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and redemption fees (if applicable); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (August 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011).
 
Actual Expenses: The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual Fund expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year (before expenses), which is not the actual return of the Fund. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees (if applicable). Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher.
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period*
   
    (8/1/10)   (1/31/11)   (8/1/10 – 1/31/11)    
 
 
Actual
                   
Class A
  $ 1,000.00     $ 992.80     $ 4.77 **    
Class C
  $ 1,000.00     $ 989.20     $ 8.52 **    
Class I
  $ 1,000.00     $ 993.90     $ 3.52 **    
                             
                             
 
 
                     
Hypothetical
                   
(5% return per year before expenses)
                   
Class A
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.40     $ 4.84 **    
Class C
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.60     $ 8.64 **    
Class I
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.70     $ 3.57 **    
 
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.95% for Class A shares, 1.70% for Class C shares and 0.70% for Class I shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on July 31, 2010.
** Absent an allocation of expenses to the investment adviser and administrator, expenses would be higher.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments

                     
Tax-Exempt Investments — 72.9%
 
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
 
Education — 13.9%
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Boston College), 5.00%, 7/1/23
  $ 1,730     $ 1,822,209      
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Boston College), 5.00%, 7/1/29
    1,000       1,002,340      
New York Dormitory Authority, Personal Income Tax Revenue, 4.00%, 2/15/20
    1,000       1,029,920      
Tennessee School Bond Authority, 4.00%, 5/1/27
    2,130       1,956,064      
University of Maryland, Auxiliary Facility & Tuition Revenue, 4.00%, 4/1/19
    2,000       2,138,020      
 
 
            $ 7,948,553      
 
 
 
 
General Obligations — 37.8%
 
Bloomfield, CT, 4.00%, 10/15/20
  $ 240     $ 250,094      
Clark County, WA, Evergreen School District No. 114, 3.00%, 6/1/17
    2,000       2,055,480      
Connecticut, 5.00%, 12/1/20
    50       54,781      
Eagle Mountain & Saginaw, TX, Independent School District, 0.00%, 8/15/18
    100       76,858      
Florida Board of Education, 5.00%, 1/1/21
    4,020       4,415,327      
Frederick County, MD, 5.25%, 11/1/19
    50       58,436      
Georgia, 5.00%, 7/1/20
    2,000       2,302,060      
Groton, CT, 4.00%, 7/15/19
    100       107,689      
Gwinnett County, GA, School District, Prerefunded to 2/1/18, 5.00%, 2/1/25
    2,550       2,934,616      
Henrico County, VA, 5.00%, 8/1/17
    75       87,250      
Lake County, IL, Community Consolidated School District No. 50, 5.25%, 1/1/23(1)
    1,000       1,015,340      
Lake County, IL, Community Consolidated School District No. 50, 5.50%, 1/1/24(1)
    500       511,435      
Leander, TX, Independent School District, 0.00%, 8/15/21
    3,890       2,425,687      
Lynchburg, VA, 3.00%, 12/1/16
    800       838,472      
Lynchburg, VA, 4.00%, 12/1/21
    1,340       1,384,233      
Maryland, 5.00%, 8/1/20
    50       55,470      
Mecklenburg County, NC, 5.00%, 3/1/19
    50       57,864      
Minnesota, 5.00%, 12/1/20
    50       56,822      
New Braunfels, TX, Independent School District, 5.00%, 2/1/26(1)
    1,720       1,800,186      
North Carolina, 5.00%, 6/1/18
    1,000       1,161,730      
Richardson, TX, 5.00%, 2/15/20
    50       56,546      
University of Texas, Prerefunded to 8/15/16, 5.00%, 8/15/18
    20       23,046      
 
 
            $ 21,729,422      
 
 
 
 
Insured – General Obligations — 2.0%
 
Connecticut, (AMBAC), 5.25%, 6/1/20
  $ 1,000     $ 1,148,310      
 
 
            $ 1,148,310      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Water and Sewer — 4.1%
 
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, (AGM), 5.50%, 8/1/20
  $ 2,000     $ 2,333,760      
 
 
            $ 2,333,760      
 
 
 
 
Other Revenue — 0.1%
 
New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust, 4.00%, 9/1/19
  $ 50     $ 52,077      
 
 
            $ 52,077      
 
 
 
 
Special Tax Revenue — 5.1%
 
Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, (Transportation Infrastructure), 4.25%, 2/1/21
  $ 2,250     $ 2,290,972      
Iowa, 4.00%, 6/1/19
    625       657,744      
 
 
            $ 2,948,716      
 
 
 
 
Transportation — 3.5%
 
Arizona Transportation Board, Highway Revenue, 5.00%, 7/1/31
  $ 2,000     $ 2,000,520      
 
 
            $ 2,000,520      
 
 
 
 
Utilities — 0.1%
 
Foley, AL, Utilities Board, 4.00%, 11/1/16
  $ 75     $ 82,053      
 
 
            $ 82,053      
 
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
Water and Sewer — 6.3%
 
Henrico County, VA, Water and Sewer System Revenue, 5.00%, 5/1/19
  $ 50     $ 57,582      
Loudoun County Sanitation Authority, VA, Water and Sewer System Revenue, 4.00%, 1/1/19
    2,180       2,352,503      
Louisville and Jefferson County, KY, Waterworks and Water System Revenue, 4.00%, 11/15/21
    75       77,732      
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water and Drinking Water, 4.00%, 6/15/19
    50       52,724      
New York, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, 5.50%, 6/15/21
    50       56,281      
Virginia Beach, VA, Water and Sewer System Revenue, 5.00%, 10/1/30
    1,000       1,008,620      
 
 
            $ 3,605,442      
 
 
     
Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 72.9%
   
(identified cost $43,476,026)
  $ 41,848,853      
 
 
                     
                     
Short-Term Investments — 12.2%
 
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 

                     
 
Short-Term Investments – Tax-Exempt — 3.5%
 
Texas, 2.00%, 8/31/11
  $ 2,000     $ 2,019,420      
 
 
            $ 2,019,420      
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 8.7%
 
U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.10%, 2/3/11
  $ 5,000     $ 4,999,972      
 
 
     
Total Short-Term Investments — 12.2%
   
(identified cost $7,018,889)
  $ 7,019,392      
 
 
     
Total Investments — 85.1%
   
(identified cost $50,494,915)
  $ 48,868,245      
 
 
             
Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 14.9%
  $ 8,543,669      
 
 
             
Net Assets — 100.0%
  $ 57,411,914      
 
 
 
The percentage shown for each investment category in the Portfolio of Investments is based on net assets.
 
     
AGM
 
- Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC
 
- AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
 
At January 31, 2011, the concentration of the Fund’s investments in the various states, determined as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:
 
         
Texas
    11.2%  
Virginia
    10.0%  
Others, representing less than 10% individually
    55.2%  
 
(1) When-issued security.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Assets and Liabilities

             
Assets   January 31, 2011    
 
Investments, at value (identified cost, $50,494,915)
  $ 48,868,245      
Cash
    7,937,901      
Interest receivable
    413,419      
Receivable for investments sold
    3,090,606      
Receivable for Fund shares sold
    671,236      
 
 
Total assets
  $ 60,981,407      
 
 
             
             
 
Liabilities
 
Payable for when-issued securities
  $ 3,312,374      
Payable for Fund shares redeemed
    109,818      
Distributions payable
    73,956      
Payable to affiliates:
           
Investment adviser and administration fee
    28,667      
Distribution and service fees
    1,663      
Accrued expenses
    43,015      
 
 
Total liabilities
  $ 3,569,493      
 
 
Net Assets
  $ 57,411,914      
 
 
             
             
 
Sources of Net Assets
 
Paid-in capital
  $ 59,212,918      
Accumulated distributions in excess of net realized gain
    (174,640 )    
Accumulated undistributed net investment income
    306      
Net unrealized depreciation
    (1,626,670 )    
 
 
Net Assets
  $ 57,411,914      
 
 
             
             
 
Class A Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 3,971,590      
Shares Outstanding
    382,658      
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 10.38      
Maximum Offering Price Per Share
           
(100 ¸ 97.75 of net asset value per share)
  $ 10.62      
 
 
             
             
 
Class C Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 1,215,880      
Shares Outstanding
    117,153      
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share*
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 10.38      
 
 
             
             
 
Class I Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 52,224,444      
Shares Outstanding
    5,028,982      
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 10.38      
 
 

 
On sales of $100,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced.
 
* Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Operations

             
    Year Ended
   
Investment Income   January 31, 2011    
 
Interest
  $ 377,080      
 
 
Total investment income
  $ 377,080      
 
 
             
             
 
Expenses
 
Investment adviser and administration fee
  $ 114,794      
Distribution and service fees
           
Class A
    1,694      
Class C
    1,742      
Trustees’ fees and expenses
    1,414      
Custodian fee
    15,141      
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees
    10,746      
Legal and accounting services
    26,378      
Printing and postage
    10,153      
Registration fees
    78,222      
Miscellaneous
    12,405      
 
 
Total expenses
  $ 272,689      
 
 
Deduct —
           
Reduction of custodian fee
  $ 2,332      
Allocation of expenses to affiliate
    131,806      
 
 
Total expense reductions
  $ 134,138      
 
 
Net expenses
  $ 138,551      
 
 
             
Net investment income
  $ 238,529      
 
 
             
             
 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
Net realized gain (loss) —
           
Investment transactions
  $ (46,395 )    
 
 
Net realized loss
  $ (46,395 )    
 
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
           
Investments
  $ (1,626,670 )    
 
 
             
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
  $ (1,626,670 )    
 
 
             
Net realized and unrealized loss
  $ (1,673,065 )    
 
 
             
Net decrease in net assets from operations
  $ (1,434,536 )    
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Changes in Net Assets

             
    Year Ended
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   January 31, 2011    
 
From operations —
           
Net investment income
  $ 238,529      
Net realized loss from investment transactions
    (46,395 )    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments
    (1,626,670 )    
 
 
Net decrease in net assets from operations
  $ (1,434,536 )    
 
 
Distributions to shareholders —
           
From net investment income
           
Class A
  $ (8,697 )    
Class C
    (1,003 )    
Class I
    (228,112 )    
From net realized gain
           
Class A
    (3,695 )    
Class C
    (1,260 )    
Class I
    (124,028 )    
 
 
Total distributions to shareholders
  $ (366,795 )    
 
 
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest —
           
Proceeds from sale of shares
           
Class A
  $ 4,708,725      
Class C
    1,249,291      
Class I
    55,295,932      
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
           
Class A
    7,022      
Class C
    804      
Class I
    2,728      
Cost of shares redeemed
           
Class A
    (738,910 )    
Class C
    (27,748 )    
Class I
    (1,284,599 )    
 
 
Net increase in net assets from Fund share transactions
  $ 59,213,245      
 
 
             
Net increase in net assets
  $ 57,411,914      
 
 
             
             
 
Net Assets
 
At beginning of year
  $      
 
 
At end of year
  $ 57,411,914      
 
 
             
             
 
Accumulated undistributed net investment income
included in net assets
 
At end of year
  $ 306      
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights

             
    Class A
    Year Ended
   
    January 31, 2011    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of year
  $ 10.000      
 
 
             
             
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income
  $ 0.131      
Net realized and unrealized gain
    0.406 (1)    
 
 
Total income from operations
  $ 0.537      
 
 
             
             
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.131 )    
From net realized gain
    (0.026 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.157 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of year
  $ 10.380      
 
 
Total Return(2)
    5.38 %    
 
 
             
             
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)
  $ 3,972      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
           
Expenses before custodian fee reduction(3)
    0.96 %    
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(3)
    0.95 %    
Net investment income
    1.26 %    
Portfolio Turnover
    202 %    
 
 

 
(1) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(3) The investment adviser and administrator subsidized certain operating expenses equal to 0.68% of average daily net assets for the year ended January 31, 2011. Absent this subsidy, total return would be lower.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights — continued

             
    Class C
    Year Ended
   
    January 31, 2011    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of year
  $ 10.000      
 
 
             
             
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income
  $ 0.057      
Net realized and unrealized gain
    0.406 (1)    
 
 
Total income from operations
  $ 0.463      
 
 
             
             
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.057 )    
From net realized gain
    (0.026 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.083 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of year
  $ 10.380      
 
 
Total Return(2)
    4.63 %    
 
 
             
             
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)
  $ 1,216      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
           
Expenses before custodian fee reduction(3)
    1.71 %    
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(3)
    1.70 %    
Net investment income
    0.58 %    
Portfolio Turnover
    202 %    
 
 

 
(1) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(3) The investment adviser and administrator subsidized certain operating expenses equal to 0.68% of average daily net assets for the year ended January 31, 2011. Absent this subsidy, total return would be lower.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights — continued

             
    Class I
    Year Ended
   
    January 31, 2011    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of year
  $ 10.000      
 
 
             
             
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income
  $ 0.155      
Net realized and unrealized gain
    0.406 (1)    
 
 
Total income from operations
  $ 0.561      
 
 
             
             
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.155 )    
From net realized gains
    (0.026 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.181 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of year
  $ 10.380      
 
 
Total Return(2)
    5.62 %    
 
 
             
             
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)
  $ 52,224      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
           
Expenses before custodian fee reduction(3)
    0.71 %    
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(3)
    0.70 %    
Net investment income
    1.24 %    
Portfolio Turnover
    202 %    
 
 

 
(1) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested.
(3) The investment adviser and administrator subsidized certain operating expenses equal to 0.68% of average daily net assets for the year ended January 31, 2011. Absent this subsidy, total return would be lower.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
1 Significant Accounting Policies
 
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund (the Fund) is a diversified series of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (the Trust). The Trust is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund commenced operations on February 1, 2010. The Fund’s investment objective is after-tax total return. The Fund offers three classes of shares. Class A shares are generally sold subject to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase. Class C shares are sold at net asset value and are generally subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (see Note 5). Class I shares are sold at net asset value and are not subject to a sales charge. Each class represents a pro-rata interest in the Fund, but votes separately on class-specific matters and (as noted below) is subject to different expenses. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Net investment income, other than class-specific expenses, is allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of the value of each class’s paid shares to the total value of all paid shares. Each class of shares differs in its distribution plan and certain other class-specific expenses.
 
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 obligations (including short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of more than sixty days) are generally valued on the basis of valuations provided by third party pricing services, as derived from such services’ pricing models. Inputs to the models may include, but are not limited to, reported trades, executable bid and asked prices, broker/dealer quotations, prices or yields of securities with similar characteristics, benchmark curves or information pertaining to the issuer, as well as industry and economic events. The pricing services may use a matrix approach, which considers information regarding securities with similar characteristics to determine the valuation for a security. Short-term obligations purchased with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments for which valuations or market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees of the Fund in a manner that most fairly reflects the security’s value, or the amount that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale in the ordinary course. Each such determination is based on a consideration of all relevant factors, which are likely to vary from one pricing context to another. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the type of security, the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security’s disposition, the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable entities, quotations or relevant information obtained from broker-dealers or other market participants, information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), an analysis of the entity’s financial condition, and an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold.
 
B Investment Transactions and Related Income — Investment transactions for financial statement purposes are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Interest income is recorded on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount.
 
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 taxable, if any, and tax-exempt 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. The Fund intends to satisfy

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

conditions which will enable it to designate distributions from the interest income generated by its investments in municipal obligations, which are exempt from regular federal income tax when received by the Fund, as exempt-interest dividends. The portion of such interest, if any, earned on private activity bonds issued after August 7, 1986, may be considered a tax preference item to shareholders.
 
At January 31, 2011, the Fund had a net capital loss of $174,940 attributable to security transactions incurred after October 31, 2010. This net capital loss is treated as arising on the first day of the Fund’s taxable year ending January 31, 2012.
 
As of January 31, 2011, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, de-recognition, or disclosure. The Fund’s initial year of operations from February 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
 
D 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.
 
E Expense Reduction — State Street Bank and Trust Company (SSBT) serves as custodian of the Fund. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, SSBT receives a fee reduced by credits, which are determined based on the average daily cash balance the Fund maintains with SSBT. All credit balances, if any, used to reduce the Fund’s custodian fees are reported as a reduction of expenses in the Statement of Operations.
 
F Legal Fees — Legal fees and other related expenses incurred as part of negotiations of the terms and requirement of capital infusions, or that are expected to result in the restructuring of, or a plan of reorganization for, an investment are recorded as realized losses. Ongoing expenditures to protect or enhance an investment are treated as operating expenses.
 
G 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.
 
H Indemnifications — Under the Trust’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. Under Massachusetts law, if certain conditions prevail, shareholders of a Massachusetts business trust (such as the Trust) could be deemed to have personal liability for the obligations of the Trust. However, the Trust’s Declaration of Trust contains an express disclaimer of liability on the part of Fund shareholders and the By-laws provide that the Trust shall assume the defense on behalf of any Fund shareholders. Moreover, the By-laws also provide for indemnification out of Fund property of any shareholder held personally liable solely by reason of being or having been a shareholder for all loss or expense arising from such liability. 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.
 
I When-Issued Securities and Delayed Delivery Transactions — The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. At the time the transaction is negotiated, the price of the security that will

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

be delivered is fixed. The Fund maintains security positions for these commitments such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payments upon settlement. Securities purchased on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis are marked-to-market daily and begin earning interest on settlement date. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.
 
2 Distributions to Shareholders
 
The net investment income of the Fund is determined daily and substantially all of the net investment income so determined is declared as a dividend to shareholders of record at the time of declaration. Distributions are declared separately for each class of shares. Distributions are paid monthly. Distributions of realized capital gains (reduced by available capital loss carryforwards, if any) are made at least annually. Shareholders may reinvest income and capital gain distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at the net asset value as of the reinvestment date or, at the election of the shareholder, receive distributions in cash. 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. For tax purposes, distributions from short-term capital gains are considered to be from ordinary income.
 
The tax character of distributions declared for the year ended January 31, 2011 was as follows:
 
             
    Year Ended
   
    January 31, 2011    
 
 
Distributions declared from:
           
Tax-exempt income
  $ 236,790      
Ordinary income
  $ 130,005      
             
 
 
 
During the year ended January 31, 2011, accumulated distributions in excess of net realized gain was decreased by $738, accumulated undistributed net investment income was decreased by $411 and paid-in capital was decreased by $327 due to differences between book and tax accounting, primarily for accretion of market discount, non-deductible expenses and dividend redesignations. These reclassifications had no effect on the net assets or net asset value per share of the Fund.
 
As of January 31, 2011, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a tax basis were as follows:
 
             
 
 
Undistributed income
  $ 74,262      
Post October losses
  $ (174,940 )    
Net unrealized depreciation
  $ (1,626,370 )    
Other temporary differences
  $ (73,956 )    
             
 
 

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
The differences between components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis and the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are primarily due to accretion of market discount and the timing of recognizing distributions to shareholders.
 
3 Investment Adviser and Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
 
The investment adviser and administration fee is earned by Eaton Vance Management (EVM) as compensation for investment advisory and administrative services rendered to the Fund. The fee is computed at an annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets up to $1 billion and is payable monthly. On net assets of $1 billion and over, the annual fee is reduced. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the investment adviser and administration fee amounted to $114,794 or 0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
 
EVM has agreed to reimburse the Fund’s operating expenses to the extent that they exceed 0.95%, 1.70% and 0.70% annually of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Class A, Class C and Class I, respectively. This agreement may be changed or terminated after May 31, 2013. Pursuant to this agreement, EVM was allocated $131,806 of the Fund’s operating expenses for the year ended January 31, 2011. EVM serves as the sub-transfer agent of the Fund and receives from the transfer agent an aggregate fee based upon the actual expenses incurred by EVM in the performance of these services. For the year ended January 31, 2011, EVM earned $40 in sub-transfer agent fees. The Fund was informed that Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), an affiliate of EVM and the Fund’s principal underwriter, received $921 as its portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares for the year ended January 31, 2011. EVD also received distribution and service fees from Class A and Class C shares (see Note 4) and contingent deferred sales charges (see Note 5).
 
Except for Trustees of the Fund who are not members of EVM’s organization, officers and Trustees receive remuneration for their services to the Fund out of the investment adviser and administration fee. Trustees of the Fund who are not affiliated with EVM may elect to defer receipt of all or a percentage of their annual fees in accordance with the terms of the Trustees Deferred Compensation Plan. For the year ended January 31, 2011, no significant amounts have been deferred. Certain officers and Trustees of the Fund are officers of EVM.
 
4 Distribution Plans
 
The Fund has in effect a distribution plan for Class A shares (Class A Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Class A Plan provides that the Fund will pay EVD a distribution and service fee of 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares for distribution services and facilities provided to the Fund by EVD, as well as for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Distribution and service fees paid or accrued to EVD for the year ended January 31, 2011 amounted to $1,694 for Class A shares.
 
The Fund also has in effect a distribution plan for Class C shares (Class C Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Class C Plan requires the Fund to pay EVD amounts equal to 0.75% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares for providing ongoing distribution services and facilities to the Fund. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the Fund paid or accrued to EVD $1,307 for Class C shares, representing 0.75% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
The Class C Plan also authorizes the Fund to make payments of service fees to EVD, financial intermediaries and other persons equal to 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to that class. Service fees paid or accrued are for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. They are separate and distinct from the sales commissions and distribution fees payable to EVD. Service fees paid or accrued for the year ended January 31, 2011 amounted to $435 for Class C shares.
 
5 Contingent Deferred Sales Charges
 
A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1% generally is imposed on redemptions of Class C shares made within one year of purchase. Class A shares may be subject to a 1% CDSC if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase (depending on the circumstances of purchase). Generally, the CDSC is based upon the lower of the net asset value at date of redemption or date of purchase. No charge is levied on shares acquired by reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions. No CDSC is levied on shares which have been sold to EVM or its affiliates or to their respective employees or clients and may be waived under certain other limited conditions. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the Fund was informed that EVD received approximately $4,900 and $30 of CDSCs paid by Class A and Class C shareholders, respectively.
 
6 Purchases and Sales of Investments
 
Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, for the year ended January 31, 2011 were as follows:
 
                     
    Purchases   Sales    
 
 
Investments (non-U.S. Government)
  $ 77,738,358     $ 34,073,301      
U.S. Government and Agency Securities
    110,246       109,203      
                     
 
 
    $ 77,848,604     $ 34,182,504      
                     
 
 
 
7 Shares of Beneficial Interest
 
The Fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value). Such shares may be issued in a number of different series (such as the Fund) and classes. Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:
 
             
    Year Ended
   
Class A   January 31, 2011    
 
 
Sales
    451,651      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    671      
Redemptions
    (69,664 )    
             
 
 
Net increase
    382,658      
             
 
 
             
             

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

             
    Year Ended
   
Class C   January 31, 2011    
 
 
Sales
    119,720      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    77      
Redemptions
    (2,644 )    
             
 
 
Net increase
    117,153      
             
 
 
             
             
    Year Ended
   
Class I   January 31, 2011    
 
 
Sales
    5,147,488      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    260      
Redemptions
    (118,766 )    
             
 
 
Net increase
    5,028,982      
             
 
 

 
At January 31, 2011, EVM owned 86% of the value of the outstanding shares of the Fund.
 
8 Federal Income Tax Basis of Investments
 
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments of the Fund at January 31, 2011, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
 
             
Aggregate cost
  $ 50,494,615      
             
 
 
Gross unrealized appreciation
  $ 35,916      
Gross unrealized depreciation
    (1,662,286 )    
             
 
 
Net unrealized depreciation
  $ (1,626,370 )    
             
 
 
 
9 Line of Credit
 
The Fund participates with other portfolios and funds managed by EVM and its affiliates in a $450 million unsecured line of credit agreement with a group of banks. Borrowings are made by the Fund solely to facilitate the handling of unusual and/or unanticipated short-term cash requirements. Interest is charged to the Fund based on its borrowings at an amount above either the Eurodollar rate or Federal Funds rate. In addition, a fee computed at an annual rate of 0.10% on the daily unused portion of the line of credit is allocated among the participating portfolios and funds at the end of each quarter. Because the line of credit is not available exclusively to the Fund, it may be unable to borrow some or all of its requested amounts at any particular time. The Fund did not have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the year ended January 31, 2011.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
10 Fair Value Measurements
 
Under generally accepted accounting principles for fair value measurements, a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the assumptions, referred to as inputs, is used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
 
•  Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
 
•  Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
 
•  Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including a fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
 
In cases where the inputs used to measure fair value fall in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level disclosed is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
 
At January 31, 2011, the hierarchy of inputs used in valuing the Fund’s investments, which are carried at value, were as follows:
 
                                     
Asset Description   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total    
 
 
Tax-Exempt Investments
  $     $ 41,848,853     $     $ 41,848,853      
Short-Term Investments —
                                   
Tax-Exempt
          2,019,420             2,019,420      
U.S. Treasury Obligations
          4,999,972             4,999,972      
                                     
 
 
Total Investments
  $     $ 48,868,245     $     $ 48,868,245      
                                     
 
 

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 
To the Trustees of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II and Shareholders of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund:
 
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund (the “Fund”) (one of the funds constituting Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II), including the portfolio of investments, as of January 31, 2011, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of January 31, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund as of January 31, 2011, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
March 17, 2011

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Federal Tax Information (Unaudited)

 
The Form 1099-DIV you receive in January 2012 will show the tax status of all distributions paid to your account in calendar year 2011. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax adviser with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Fund. As required by the Internal Revenue Code and/or regulations, shareholders must be notified within 60 days of the Fund’s fiscal year end regarding exempt-interest dividends.
 
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The Fund designates 64.56% of dividends from net investment income as an exempt-interest dividend.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval

Overview of the Contract Review Process
 
The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), provides, in substance, that in order for a fund to enter into an investment advisory agreement with an investment adviser, the fund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the fund (“Independent Trustees”), must approve the agreement and its terms at an in-person 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 October 19, 2009, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the investment advisory and administrative agreement (the “Agreement”) of the Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund (the “Fund”) with Eaton Vance Management (the “Adviser”). The Board reviewed information furnished with respect to the Fund at its October 19, 2009 meeting as well as information previously furnished with respect to the approval of other investment advisory agreements for other Eaton Vance Funds. Such information included, among other things, the following:
 
Information about Fees and Expenses
 
  •  The advisory and related fees to be paid by the Fund and the anticipated expense ratio of the Fund;
  •  Comparative information concerning fees charged by the Adviser for managing other mutual funds and institutional accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those to be used in managing the Fund, and concerning fees charged by other advisers for managing funds similar to the Fund;
 
Information about Portfolio Management
 
  •  Descriptions of the investment management services to be provided to the Fund, including the investment strategies and processes to be employed;
  •  Information concerning the allocation of brokerage and the benefits expected to be received by the Adviser as a result of brokerage allocation for the Fund, including information concerning the acquisition of research through “soft dollar” benefits received in connection with the Fund’s brokerage, and the implementation of the soft dollar reimbursement program established with respect to the Eaton Vance Funds;
  •  The procedures and processes to be used to determine the fair value of Fund’s assets and actions to be taken to monitor and test the effectiveness of such procedures and processes;

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
Information about the Adviser
 
  •  Reports detailing the financial results and condition of the Adviser;
  •  Descriptions of the qualifications, education and experience of the individual investment professionals whose responsibilities include portfolio management and investment research for the Fund, 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 the Adviser and its affiliates, together with information relating to compliance with and the administration of such codes;
  •  Copies of or descriptions of the Adviser’s proxy voting policies and procedures;
  •  Information concerning the resources devoted to compliance efforts undertaken by the Adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the Eaton Vance Funds (including descriptions of various compliance programs) and its 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 plans and disaster recovery of the Adviser and its affiliates;
 
Other Relevant Information
 
  •  Information concerning the nature, cost and character of the administrative and other non-investment management services to be provided by the Adviser and its affiliates;
  •  Information concerning management of the relationship with the custodian, subcustodians and the Fund’s accountants by the Adviser (which is also the administrator); and
  •  The terms of the Agreement of the Fund.
 
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 Board concluded that the terms of the Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser, including its fee structure, is in the interests of shareholders and, therefore, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the terms of the Agreement for the Fund.
 
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
 
In considering whether to approve the Agreement of the Fund, the Board evaluated the nature, extent and quality of services to be 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 to be held by the Fund. In particular, the Board considered the education, experience and number of investment professionals and other personnel who will provide portfolio management, investment research, and similar services to the Fund, and their experience relevant to investing in municipal bonds, Treasury securities and other securities backed by the U.S. government or its agencies. In this regard, the Board considered the performance results previously achieved by such investment professionals in managing other accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those to be used in managing the Fund. The Board also took into account the resources dedicated to portfolio management and other services, including the compensation paid by the Adviser to recruit and retain investment personnel, and the time and attention expected to be devoted to the Fund’s matters by senior management.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
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 in recent years from regulatory authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
 
The Board considered shareholder and other administrative services provided or managed by the Adviser 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, including the ability, in many cases, to exchange an investment among different funds without incurring additional sales charges. 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 Agreement.
 
Fund Performance
 
Because the Fund has not yet commenced operations, it has no performance record.
 
Management Fees and Expenses
 
The Board reviewed contractual investment advisory fee rates, including any administrative fee rates, to be payable by the Fund (referred to collectively as “management fees”). As part of its review, the Board considered the management fees as compared to a group of similarly managed funds as well as the Fund’s estimated expense ratio for a one-year period. The Board considered the fact that the Adviser had agreed to waive fees for the Fund for a three year period.
 
After reviewing the foregoing information, and in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser, the Board concluded with respect to the Fund that the management fees proposed to be charged to the Fund for advisory and related services and the total expense ratio of the Fund are reasonable.
 
Profitability
 
The Board reviewed the level of profits projected to be realized by the Adviser and relevant affiliates in providing investment advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board considered the level of profits expected to be realized without regard to revenue sharing or other payments expected to be made by the Adviser and its affiliates to third parties in respect of distribution services. The Board also considered other direct or indirect benefits expected to be received by the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with its relationship with the Fund.
 
The Board concluded that, in light of the foregoing factors and the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered, the profits expected to be 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

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

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 concluded that advisory fee structure, which includes breakpoints at various asset levels, can be expected to cause the Adviser and its affiliates, and the Fund to share such benefits equitably.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization

 
Fund Management.  The Trustees of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (the Trust) are responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Trust’s affairs. The Trustees and officers of the Trust are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last five years. Trustees and officers of the Trust hold indefinite terms of office. The “Noninterested Trustees” consist of those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. The business address of each Trustee and officer is Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. As used below, “EVC” refers to Eaton Vance Corporation, “EV” refers to Eaton Vance, Inc., “EVM” refers to Eaton Vance Management, “BMR” refers to Boston Management and Research, and “EVD” refers to Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. EVC and EV are the corporate parent and trustee, respectively, of EVM and BMR. EVD is the Fund’s principal underwriter and a wholly-owned subsidiary of EVC. Each officer affiliated with Eaton Vance may hold a position with other Eaton Vance affiliates that is comparable to his or her position with EVM listed below.
 
                         
        Term of
  Principal Occupation(s)
  Number of Portfolios
    Other
    Position(s)
  Office and
  During Past Five Years
  in Fund Complex
    Directorships Held
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  and Other Relevant
  Overseen By
    During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
 
Interested Trustee
                         
Thomas E. Faust Jr.
1958
  Trustee   Since 2007   Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVC, Director and President of EV, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVM and BMR, and Director of EVD. Trustee and/or officer of 175 registered investment companies and 1 private investment company managed by EVM or BMR. Mr. Faust is an interested person because of his positions with EVM, BMR, EVD, EVC and EV, which are affiliates of the Trust.     175     Director of EVC.
 
Noninterested Trustees
                         
Benjamin C. Esty
1963
  Trustee   Since 2005   Roy and Elizabeth Simmons Professor of Business Administration and Finance Unit Head, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.     175     None
                         
Allen R. Freedman
1940
  Trustee   Since 2007   Private Investor and Consultant. Former Chairman (2002-2004) and a Director (1983-2004) of Systems & Computer Technology Corp. (provider of software to higher education). Formerly, a Director of Loring Ward International (fund distributor)(2005-2007). Formerly, Chairman and a Director of Indus International, Inc. (provider of enterprise management software to the power generating industry) (2005-2007).     175     Director of Assurant, Inc. (insurance provider) and Stonemor Partners, L.P. (owner and operator of cemeteries).

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization — continued

                         
        Term of
  Principal Occupation(s)
  Number of Portfolios
    Other
    Position(s)
  Office and
  During Past Five Years
  in Fund Complex
    Directorships Held
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  and Other Relevant
  Overseen By
    During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
Noninterested Trustees (continued)
                         
William H. Park
1947
  Trustee   Since 2003   Chief Financial Officer, Aveon Group L.P. (an investment management firm) (since 2010). Formerly, Vice Chairman, Commercial Industrial Finance Corp. (specialty finance company) (2006-2010). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) (2002-2005). Formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, United Asset Management Corporation (an institutional investment management firm) (1982-2001). Formerly, Senior Manager, Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) (an independent registered public accounting firm) (1972-1981).     175     None
                         
Ronald A. Pearlman
1940
  Trustee   Since 2003   Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center. Formerly, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) and Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy), U.S. Department of the Treasury (1983-1985). Formerly, Chief of Staff, Joint Committee on Taxation, U.S. Congress (1988-1990).     175     None
                         
Helen Frame Peters
1948
  Trustee   Since 2008   Professor of Finance, Carroll School of Management, Boston College. Formerly, Dean, Carroll School of Management, Boston College (2000-2002). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, Scudder Kemper Investments (investment management firm) (1998-1999). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer, Equity and Fixed Income, Colonial Management Associates (investment management firm) (1991-1998).     175     Director of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (wholesale club retailer). Formerly, Trustee of SPDR Index Shares Funds and SPDR Series Trust (exchange traded funds) (2000-2009). Formerly, Director of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (a bank for banks) (2007-2009).
                         
Lynn A. Stout
1957
  Trustee   Since 1998   Paul Hastings Professor of Corporate and Securities Law (since 2006) and Professor of Law (2001-2006), University of California at Los Angeles School of Law. Professor Stout teaches classes in corporate law and securities regulation and is the author of numerous academic and professional papers on these areas.     175     None

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization — continued

                         
        Term of
  Principal Occupation(s)
  Number of Portfolios
    Other
    Position(s)
  Office and
  During Past Five Years
  in Fund Complex
    Directorships Held
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  and Other Relevant
  Overseen By
    During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
Noninterested Trustees (continued)
                         
Ralph F. Verni
1943
  Chairman of
the Board
and Trustee
  Chairman of the Board since 2007 and Trustee since 2005   Consultant and private investor. Formerly, Chief Investment Officer (1982-1992), Chief Financial Officer (1988-1990) and Director (1982-1992), New England Life. Formerly, Chairperson, New England Mutual Funds (1982-1992). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, State Street Management & Research (1992-2000). Formerly, Chairperson, State Street Research Mutual Funds (1992-2000). Formerly, Director, W.P. Carey, LLC (1998-2004) and First Pioneer Farm Credit Corp. (2002-2006).     175     None

 
Principal Officers who are not Trustees
 
             
        Term of
   
    Position(s)
  Office and
   
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  Principal Occupation(s)
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   During Past Five Years
 
             
Cynthia J. Clemson
1963
  President   Since 2005   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 90 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
William H. Ahern, Jr.
1959
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 74 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Brian C. Barney
1979
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2001-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Craig R. Brandon
1966
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 47 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Brian D. Clouser
1983
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2006-2009) and Analytics Consultant and Training Specialist at Bloomberg LP (2005-2006). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Joseph M. Davolio
1979
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2005-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization — continued

             
        Term of
   
    Position(s)
  Office and
   
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  Principal Occupation(s)
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   During Past Five Years
 
 
Principal Officers who are not Trustees (continued)
             
James H. Evans
1959
  Vice President   Since 2008   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Formerly, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, Tax-Exempt Fixed Income at M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (1990-2008). Officer of 23 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Christopher J. Harshman
1970
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and senior trader in the municipal products group at Wachovia Bank, NA (2004-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Thomas M. Metzold
1958
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 52 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Adam A. Weigold
1975
  Vice President   Since 2007   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 69 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Barbara E. Campbell
1957
  Treasurer   Since 2005   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Maureen A. Gemma
1960
  Secretary and Chief Legal Officer   Secretary since 2007 and Chief Legal Officer since 2008   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Paul M. O’Neil
1953
  Chief Compliance Officer   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.

 
(1) Includes both master and feeder funds in a master-feeder structure.
(2) During their respective tenures, the Trustees also served as trustees of one or more of the following Eaton Vance funds (which operated in the years noted): Eaton Vance Credit Opportunities Fund (launched in 2005 and terminated in 2010); Eaton Vance Insured Florida Plus Municipal Bond Fund (launched in 2002 and terminated in 2009); and Eaton Vance National Municipal Income Trust (launched in 1998 and terminated in 2009).
 
The SAI for the Fund includes additional information about the Trustees and officers of the Fund and can be obtained without charge on Eaton Vance’s website at www.eatonvance.com or by calling 1-800-262-1122.

 
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IMPORTANT NOTICES

 
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.
 
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Two International Place
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Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
Two International Place
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(617) 482-8260
 
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State Street Bank and Trust Company
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
 
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Attn: Eaton Vance Funds
P.O. Box 9653
Providence, RI 02940-9653
(800) 262-1122
 
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Deloitte & Touche LLP
200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116-5022
 
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Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
 
 
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Tax-Advantaged
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Short Term Fund


Annual Report
January 31, 2011
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Annual Report January 31, 2011
Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies
Short Term Fund
Table of Contents
         
    2  
    4  
    5  
    6  
Fund Expenses
    7  
Financial Statements
    8  
Federal Tax Information
    30  
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval
    31  
Management and Organization
    36  
Important Notices
    40  

 


 

Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
Portfolio Managers James H. Evans, CFA, Lead Portfolio Manager; Brian C. Barney, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager; Brian D. Clouser, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager
Economic and Market Conditions
The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery during the fiscal year ending January 31, 2011, even as concerns about high unemployment and budget deficits provoked ongoing skittishness in the capital markets. Unemployment stood at 9.0% as of January 31, 2011, down slightly from the previous month. In addition, it remained difficult to find signs of strength in the housing market as the period came to a close.
Municipal bond performance was only slightly positive for the fiscal year. For much of the year, munis performed admirably, benefiting from concerns about the strength of the economic recovery, which caused investors to favor less risky investments such as municipals. Third-quarter 2010 performance was particularly strong, as the municipal market was bolstered by very light issuance and sustained demand. In the final four months of the period, however, a significant technical dislocation occurred, in which strong municipal supply met with weak demand, driving prices down (and yields up). Municipal issuers increased new issuance on concerns over the potential for higher yields in 2011 and uncertainty over the extension of the Build America Bond program, which expired on December 31, 2010.
Against this backdrop, the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index1 gained 1.10% for the 12 months ending January 31, 2011. For the same period, longer-term high-yield munis, as measured by the Barclays Capital High Yield Long (22+) Municipal Bond Index returned 3.04%. Intermediate-maturity bonds, represented by the 7-year segment of the Index, gained 3.29% for the same period, while shorter-maturity bonds in the 5-year segment of the Index returned 2.44%.
Management Discussion
The Fund’s performance reflects two distinct time frames. The period from January 31, 2010, to the end of October 2010 saw declining interest rates, with the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury falling from 3.59% to 2.60% at the end of October. The second period, which was from November 2010 to January 31, 2011, saw 10-Year U.S. Treasury rates increase to 3.37%. Yields on municipal securities followed a similar path. The yield on 10-Year AAA municipal securities fell from 2.98% at the end of January 2010 to 2.51% by the end of October and then moved up to 3.31% by January 31, 2011. At period end, the yield on AAA municipal securities was equal to 98% of the yield on U.S. Treasuries for maturities ten years and longer. The Fund’s performance reflected the interest rate environment and was strongly positive for the first three quarters but negative in the 4th quarter and ultimately positive for the full year. At January 31, 2011, municipal securities offered attractive after-tax yields relative to U.S. Treasuries.
The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the Barclays Capital 5 Year Municipal Index (the Index), for the 12 months ended January 31, 2011.
The primary negative impact on performance relative to the Index was the tightening of credit spreads in the one to five-year area of the yield curve. During the year, A-rated and BBB-rated bonds outperformed AAA-rated bonds by over 90 basis points (0.90%) and 200 basis points (2.00%), respectively. This tightening resulted in lower quality bonds significantly outperforming higher quality bonds during the fiscal year. Consistent with the Fund’s high quality strategy, the Fund had less than 1% of its investments rated below AA as of January 31, 2011. On the other hand, approximately 24% of the bonds in the Index were rated A or lower at January 31, 2011. While lower quality bonds performed well in the credit tightening environment, we feel the high quality approach of the Fund could be advantageous to investors in the long term.
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.

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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
The Fund had a number of positive contributors to performance relative to the Index, most notably the Fund’s cross over into U.S. Treasuries in the first half of the year and cross back into municipals in the latter half of the year. During the first and second quarters, record inflows into short duration municipal mutual funds caused municipal bonds to trade at some of their most overvalued levels relative to U.S. Treasuries in ten years. The Fund took advantage of these valuations by selling more than 25% of its municipal bonds and replacing them with U.S. Treasuries. In July, municipal valuations began to normalize, and the Fund began unwinding its U.S. Treasury position. By the 4th quarter of 2010, the Fund was fully reinvested in municipal securities. Yield curve positioning and relative value trading were also positive but smaller contributors to the Fund’s performance relative to the Index.
Looking ahead, it appears there will continue to be significant challenges for many state and local governments due to severe budget shortfalls caused by reduced tax revenues and higher costs as well as unfunded pension and healthcare liabilities. While these developments bear close watching, management will continue to apply its long-term perspective and will maintain its focus on actively managing the Fund using an after-tax, total return investment approach. In today’s municipal marketplace, we believe this approach with its strong reliance on high quality securities, relative valuation, and market experience has the potential to serve tax-sensitive investors well over the long term.
         
Total Return Performance at Net Asset Value (NAV) 1/31/10 – 1/31/11        
 
Class A2
    1.69 %
Class C2
    0.93  
Class I2
    1.94  
Barclays Capital 5 Year Municipal Bond Index1
    2.44 *
Barclays Capital 1-7 Year Managed Money Index1
    2.00 *
 
See page 4 for more performance information.
 
* Source: Bloomberg L.P.; Lipper.
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Performance Information2
 
                         
    Class A   Class C   Class I
Symbol   EABSX   ECBSX   EIBSX
Inception Dates   3/27/09   3/27/09   3/27/09
 
Average Annual Total Returns at NAV
                       
 
One Year
    1.69 %     0.93 %     1.94 %
Since Inception
    3.33       2.61       3.59  
 
 
                       
SEC Average Annual Total Returns with maximum sales charge
                       
 
One Year
    -0.64 %     -0.07 %     1.94 %
Since Inception
    2.07       2.61       3.59  
 
Maximum Sales Charge
    2.25 %     1.00 %     N.A.  
 
Performance of $10,0003
 
This graph shows the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A of the Fund for the period indicated. For comparison, the same investment is shown in the indicated Index.
(PERFORMANCE GRAPH)
 
*   For the period from 3/31/09 — 1/31/11. Index performance is available as of month end only.
                         
                    With Maximum
    Period Beginning   At NAV   Sales Charge
 
Class C
    3/27/09     $ 10,489     $ 10,489  
 
Class I
    3/27/09     $ 10,674     $ 10,674  
 
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Performance Information (continued)
 
                         
Total Annual Operating Expense Ratios4   Class A   Class C   Class I
 
Gross Expense Ratio
    1.01 %     1.76 %     0.76 %
Net Expense Ratio
    0.90       1.65       0.65  
 
                         
Distribution Rates/Yields   Class A   Class C   Class I
 
Distribution Rate5
    0.75 %     0.04 %     1.00 %
SEC 30-day Yield6
    0.94       0.22       1.21  
 
                         
Relative Performance 1/31/10 – 1/31/111                        
 
Barclays Capital 5 Year Municipal Bond Index
                    2.44 %*
Barclays Capital 1-7 Year Managed Money Index
                    2.00 *
 
     
* Source: Bloomberg L.P.
Portfolio Composition
 
Rating Distribution7 (by total investments)
 
 
(BAR GRAPH)
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures on page 6.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, 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
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
January 31, 2011
Endnotes and Additional Disclosures
 
 
1.   It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. Total returns shown for an Index do not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in an Index. The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of municipal bonds traded in the U.S. The Barclay’s Capital High Yield Long (22+) Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of high-yield municipal bonds traded in the U.S. with maturities of 22 years or more. The Barclays Capital 5 Year Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of municipal bonds traded in the U.S. with maturities ranging from 4-6 years. The Barclays Capital 1-7 Year Managed Money Index is an unmanaged, tax-exempt bond market index that measures the 1-7 year duration component of the Barclays Capital Managed Money Municipal Bond Index and such Index performance is available as of month end only.
 
2.   Average Annual Total Returns are shown at NAV and do not include applicable sales charges. If sales charges were deducted, the returns would be lower. SEC Average Annual Total Returns for Class A reflect the maximum 2.25% sales charge. SEC Average Annual Total Returns for Class C reflect a 1% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year. Class I shares are offered at NAV.
 
3.   The hypothetical performance in the line graph and the total returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes, if any, that a shareholder would pay on distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
 
4.   Source: Prospectus dated 6/1/10. Net Expense Ratio reflects a contractual expense reimbursement that continues through May 31, 2011. Without this expense reimbursement, performance would have been lower.
 
5.   Fund distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last regular distribution per share in the period (annualized) by the NAV at the end of the period.
 
6.   Fund SEC 30-day yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result.
 
7.   Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of Fund issues by its total investments. Ratings are based on Moody’s, S&P or Fitch, as applicable. Credit ratings are based largely on the rating agency’s investment analysis at the time of rating and the rating assigned to any particular security is not necessarily a reflection of the issuer’s current financial condition. The rating assigned to a security by a rating agency does not necessarily reflect its assessment of the volatility of a security’s market value or of the liquidity of an investment in the security. If securities are rated differently by the rating agencies, the higher rating is applied.
The views expressed throughout this report are those of portfolio management 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. Portfolio information provided in the report may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management.

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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Fund Expenses

 
Example: As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and redemption fees (if applicable); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (August 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011).
 
Actual Expenses: The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual Fund expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year (before expenses), which is not the actual return of the Fund. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees (if applicable). Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period*
   
    (8/1/10)   (1/31/11)   (8/1/10 – 1/31/11)    
 
 
Actual
                   
Class A
  $ 1,000.00     $ 984.20     $ 4.45      
Class C
  $ 1,000.00     $ 980.50     $ 8.19      
Class I
  $ 1,000.00     $ 985.40     $ 3.20      
                             
                             
 
 
                     
Hypothetical
                   
(5% return per year before expenses)
                   
Class A
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.70     $ 4.53      
Class C
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.90     $ 8.34      
Class I
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.00     $ 3.26      
 
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.89% for Class A shares, 1.64% for Class C shares and 0.64% for Class I shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on July 31, 2010.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments

                     
Tax-Exempt Municipal Securities — 80.1%
 
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
 
Education — 11.0%
 
Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00%, 5/1/15
  $ 5,000     $ 5,566,200      
Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00%, 5/1/18
    8,560       9,543,030      
Florida Board of Education, 4.00%, 7/1/14
    15,580       16,647,074      
Florida Board of Education, 5.00%, 7/1/18
    19,425       21,542,131      
Florida Board of Education, 5.00%, 7/1/19
    5,830       6,407,287      
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Harvard University), 5.00%, 1/1/21
    2,000       2,282,780      
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, (Carnegie Mellon University), 4.00%, 8/1/21
    5,885       5,993,225      
Pennsylvania State University, 5.25%, 3/1/11
    2,000       2,008,280      
Rutgers State University, NJ, 3.00%, 5/1/11
    1,500       1,509,870      
University of Arkansas, 4.00%, 12/1/14
    810       869,009      
University of Arkansas, 4.00%, 12/1/15
    720       773,107      
University of Maryland, Auxiliary Facility & Tuition Revenue, 3.00%, 4/1/14
    3,120       3,284,081      
University of Maryland, Auxiliary Facility & Tuition Revenue, 3.00%, 4/1/15
    2,335       2,454,645      
University of Maryland, Auxiliary Facility & Tuition Revenue, 4.00%, 4/1/14
    400       433,408      
University of Maryland, Auxiliary Facility & Tuition Revenue, 5.00%, 4/1/11
    2,635       2,655,711      
University of Texas, 4.00%, 8/15/21
    2,485       2,572,099      
University of Texas, 5.00%, 8/15/17
    5,000       5,745,450      
Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue, 5.00%, 2/1/17
    1,850       2,113,181      
Virginia Public School Authority, 4.00%, 7/15/13
    245       263,640      
Virginia Public School Authority, 5.00%, 8/1/11
    3,000       3,070,320      
Virginia Public School Authority, 5.00%, 4/15/15
    300       339,357      
 
 
            $ 96,073,885      
 
 
 
 
Electric Utilities — 1.0%
 
California Department of Water Resources, Power Supply Revenue, 4.00%, 5/1/16
  $ 2,000     $ 2,146,180      
California Department of Water Resources, Power Supply Revenue, 5.00%, 5/1/14
    935       1,030,323      
California Department of Water Resources, Power Supply Revenue, Series L, 5.00%, 5/1/15
    3,145       3,506,958      
California Department of Water Resources, Power Supply Revenue, Series M, 5.00%, 5/1/15
    2,000       2,230,180      
 
 
            $ 8,913,641      
 
 
 
 
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 2.8%
 
Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., WI, Prerefunded to 6/1/12, 6.375%, 6/1/32
  $ 350     $ 376,201      
Harris County, TX, Prerefunded to 10/1/16, 5.00%, 10/1/31
    10,000       11,503,900      
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, Escrowed to Maturity, 5.45%, 2/1/13
    70       72,620      
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, (Transportation System), Prerefunded to 12/15/18, 6.00%, 12/15/38
    5,625       6,910,875      
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Escrowed to Maturity, 6.50%, 1/1/16
    3,615       4,077,865      
North Carolina, Prerefunded to 3/1/15, 5.00%, 3/1/20
    1,335       1,519,497      
 
 
            $ 24,460,958      
 
 
 
 
General Obligations — 42.6%
 
Albuquerque, NM, Municipal School District No. 12, 5.00%, 8/1/13
  $ 340     $ 373,905      
Atlantic County, NJ, 2.50%, 10/1/14
    730       755,813      
Baltimore County, MD, 5.00%, 2/1/11
    2,500       2,500,000      
Beaufort County, SC, School District, 5.00%, 3/1/15
    3,945       4,430,353      
Bergen County, NJ, 3.25%, 11/1/16
    2,575       2,713,097      
Boston, MA, 4.00%, 4/1/19
    4,490       4,843,677      
Cary, NC, 5.00%, 6/1/18
    195       226,537      
Clark County, NV, 5.00%, 11/1/16
    3,320       3,716,508      

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
General Obligations (continued)
 
                     
Clark County, NV, 5.00%, 11/1/17
  $ 2,500     $ 2,783,650      
Columbus, OH, 2.00%, 6/1/12
    1,500       1,529,415      
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Prerefunded to 7/1/11, 5.125%, 7/1/31
    7,250       7,396,305      
Connecticut, 4.00%, 4/15/11
    5,000       5,037,800      
Connecticut, 5.75%, 11/1/19
    225       265,293      
Connecticut, Series B, 5.00%, 12/1/15
    670       762,842      
Cumberland County, NC, 3.00%, 2/1/11
    1,000       1,000,000      
Dallas, TX, 5.00%, 2/15/11
    3,750       3,756,862      
Dallas, TX, Independent School District, 5.50%, 2/15/18
    2,215       2,598,815      
Deer Park, TX, Independent School District, 3.00%, 2/15/15
    125       132,215      
DeKalb County, GA, School District, 5.00%, 2/1/11
    2,250       2,250,000      
Delaware, 5.00%, 10/1/16
    755       876,849      
Douglas County, CO, School District No. RE-1, 5.25%, 12/15/20
    2,860       3,267,178      
Douglas County, NE, School District No. 1, 4.00%, 12/15/20
    2,300       2,424,706      
Duluth, MN, 4.00%, 2/1/13
    370       392,866      
Fairfax County, VA, 2.00%, 4/1/12(1)
    3,650       3,718,328      
Fairfax County, VA, 5.00%, 4/1/15
    650       739,284      
Fairfax County, VA, 5.00%, 10/1/16
    5,700       6,619,923      
Fort Worth, TX, Independent School District, 5.00%, 2/15/19
    2,475       2,808,828      
Frisco, TX, 4.00%, 2/15/19
    155       163,592      
Georgia, 4.00%, 1/1/17
    1,050       1,157,058      
Georgia, 5.00%, 5/1/15
    515       586,472      
Gloucester County, NJ, 2.00%, 9/15/17
    1,205       1,146,943      
Guilford County, NC, Series A, 5.00%, 8/1/19
    1,265       1,455,319      
Guilford County, NC, Series C, 5.00%, 4/1/18
    1,160       1,340,183      
Guilford County, NC, Series D, 5.00%, 8/1/19
    10,190       11,723,085      
Gwinnett County, GA, School District, 5.00%, 2/1/11
    4,000       4,000,000      
Hartford County, CT, Metropolitan District, 5.00%, 7/15/18
    4,350       4,999,977      
Howard County, MD, 4.00%, 2/15/21
    865       905,361      
Irving, TX, Independent School District, 4.00%, 2/15/17
    520       568,438      
King County, WA, School District No. 405, 5.00%, 12/1/17
    1,980       2,277,832      
Lewisville, TX, Independent School District, 5.00%, 8/15/18
    1,365       1,552,101      
Loudoun County, VA, 4.00%, 7/1/21
    515       537,825      
Maine, 5.00%, 6/1/17
    5,000       5,742,650      
Mansfield, TX, Independent School District, 5.00%, 2/15/21
    5,215       5,818,741      
Maricopa County, AZ, Community College District, 2.00%, 7/1/14
    2,845       2,900,307      
Maryland, 5.00%, 3/1/13
    60       65,300      
Maryland, 5.00%, 11/1/17
    13,915       16,194,277      
Maryland, 5.00%, 3/1/19
    5,475       6,336,053      
Maryland, 5.00%, 11/1/19
    7,825       9,047,891      
Maryland, 5.00%, 3/1/20
    3,250       3,691,448      
Maryland, 5.00%, 8/1/20
    4,160       4,615,104      
Massachusetts, 2.50%, 7/1/11
    1,000       1,009,170      
Massachusetts, 4.00%, 1/1/15
    500       541,710      
Middlesex County, NJ, 2.00%, 6/1/14
    3,510       3,561,667      
Middlesex County, NJ, 2.50%, 6/1/15
    3,295       3,373,092      
Middlesex County, NJ, 3.00%, 6/1/20
    1,665       1,597,484      
Minnesota, 4.00%, 8/1/15
    1,000       1,100,060      
Minnesota, 4.00%, 8/1/16
    1,750       1,934,118      
Minnesota, 4.00%, 8/1/19
    3,000       3,241,620      
Minnesota, 5.00%, 8/1/14
    5,250       5,909,295      
Minnesota, 5.00%, 8/1/17
    2,375       2,758,230      
Minnesota, 5.00%, 11/1/17
    8,635       10,037,756      
Minnesota, 5.00%, 12/1/17
    1,710       1,988,268      
Minnesota, 5.00%, 6/1/18
    1,000       1,160,280      
Minnesota, 5.00%, 8/1/18
    90       104,479      
Minnesota, 5.00%, 12/1/18
    7,500       8,712,075      
Monmouth County, NJ, 4.00%, 12/1/16
    1,095       1,209,964      
Monmouth County, NJ, 4.25%, 9/15/12
    145       153,646      
Morris County, NJ, 5.00%, 2/15/17
    1,650       1,903,044      
Morris County, NJ, 5.00%, 2/15/19
    1,720       1,977,054      
New Hanover County, NC, 5.00%, 12/1/18
    430       500,150      
North Carolina, 5.00%, 6/1/16
    8,340       9,637,454      
North Carolina, 5.00%, 6/1/17
    12,110       14,067,460      
North Carolina, 5.00%, 5/1/18
    4,250       4,935,695      

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
General Obligations (continued)
 
                     
North Carolina, 5.00%, 5/1/21
  $ 3,860     $ 4,364,463      
Northside, TX, Independent School District, 3.00%, 8/1/14
    505       530,962      
Northside, TX, Independent School District, 3.00%, 8/1/15
    265       277,691      
Ocean County, NJ, 3.00%, 9/1/14
    775       805,698      
Ocean County, NJ, 3.00%, 8/1/16
    1,255       1,306,869      
Ocean County, NJ, 4.00%, 9/1/15
    1,250       1,350,688      
Ohio, 4.00%, 9/1/15
    935       1,017,093      
Osseo, MN, Independent School District No. 279, 4.00%, 2/1/20
    2,000       2,088,700      
Oyster Bay, NY, 3.00%, 8/15/15
    1,935       2,035,581      
Oyster Bay, NY, 3.00%, 8/15/17
    4,390       4,497,072      
Pennsylvania, 5.00%, 5/1/14
    2,915       3,252,032      
Pennsylvania, 5.00%, 5/1/15
    16,555       18,733,804      
Pennsylvania, 5.00%, 7/1/15
    6,380       7,238,620      
Pennsylvania, 5.00%, 7/15/16
    8,000       9,175,280      
Pennsylvania, 5.00%, 2/15/17
    3,000       3,440,220      
Pennsylvania, 5.00%, 7/1/18
    9,485       10,881,097      
Pennsylvania, 5.00%, 2/15/19
    2,000       2,283,500      
Prince George’s County, MD, 5.00%, 9/15/20
    1,000       1,151,250      
Regional School District No. 13, CT, 4.00%, 3/1/20
    305       324,962      
Roseville, MN, Independent School District No. 623, 2.00%, 2/1/13
    1,325       1,353,130      
San Antonio, TX, 4.00%, 8/1/15
    800       873,032      
South Washington County, MN, Independent School District No. 833, 5.00%, 2/1/20
    2,840       3,194,659      
Spring Branch, TX, Independent School District, 5.00%, 2/1/18
    1,875       2,154,188      
St Mary’s County, MD, 3.00%, 7/15/13
    935       982,507      
St Mary’s County, MD, 3.00%, 7/15/15
    920       968,512      
Suffolk County, NY, 4.00%, 10/15/16
    2,225       2,428,232      
Suffolk, VA, 4.00%, 8/1/18
    1,000       1,080,040      
Tennessee, 5.00%, 5/1/11
    3,090       3,126,462      
Tomball, TX, Independent School District, 5.00%, 2/15/13
    500       541,780      
Tyler, TX, Independent School District, 4.00%, 2/15/14
    130       139,840      
United Independent School District, TX, 5.00%, 8/15/15
    1,755       1,990,907      
Virginia Beach, VA, 5.00%, 3/15/19
    1,540       1,773,803      
Virginia Beach, VA, 5.00%, 7/15/19
    1,000       1,154,590      
Wake County, NC, 4.00%, 3/1/11
    3,585       3,596,149      
Wake County, NC, 4.00%, 3/1/14
    1,395       1,514,914      
Wake County, NC, 4.00%, 2/1/15
    1,000       1,094,510      
Wake County, NC, 5.00%, 3/1/14
    1,880       2,098,381      
Washington, 5.00%, 1/1/16
    6,000       6,819,180      
Washington, 5.00%, 1/1/17
    2,000       2,281,040      
Washington, 5.00%, 7/1/17
    2,770       3,166,830      
Washington, 5.00%, 1/1/21
    12,995       14,426,139      
Wisconsin, Prerefunded to 5/1/11, 5.75%, 5/1/15
    3,000       3,040,830      
 
 
            $ 370,716,014      
 
 
 
 
Industrial Development Revenue — 0.4%
 
Missouri Development Finance Board, (Independence-Santa Fe Redevelopment Project), Prerefunded to 4/1/11, 5.25%, 4/1/23
  $ 1,700     $ 1,712,478      
Tulsa County, OK, Industrial Authority Capital Improvements, 4.00%, 5/15/15
    2,000       2,139,240      
 
 
            $ 3,851,718      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Escrowed / Prerefunded — 1.7%
 
California, (NPFG), Escrowed to Maturity, 5.00%, 7/1/11
  $ 1,455     $ 1,483,416      
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, (AGM), Prerefunded to 7/1/16, 5.00%, 1/1/26
    950       1,098,504      
Massachusetts, (AGM), Prerefunded to 1/1/13, 5.375%, 1/1/18
    8,000       8,693,920      
Massachusetts, (AGM), Prerefunded to 12/1/14, 5.00%, 11/1/24
    2,375       2,706,146      
Pennsylvania, (NPFG), Prerefunded to 7/1/13, 5.00%, 7/1/14
    35       38,507      
Phoenix, AZ, Civic Improvement Corp., Excise Tax Revenue, (NPFG), Prerefunded to 7/1/13, 5.00%, 7/1/22
    290       319,055      
 
 
            $ 14,339,548      
 
 
 
 
Insured – General Obligations — 4.3%
 
Clark County, NV, (NPFG), 5.00%, 3/1/17
  $ 5,480       5,934,511      

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
10


 

 
Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
Insured – General Obligations (continued)
 
                     
Forsyth County, GA, School District, (AGM), 5.00%, 2/1/15
  $ 5,000     $ 5,619,550      
Governor Mifflin, PA, School District, (AGM), 5.00%, 3/15/17
    460       522,620      
Ithaca, NY, School District, (AGC), 3.00%, 7/1/14
    330       345,355      
Massachusetts, (NPFG), 5.50%, 2/1/11
    3,555       3,555,000      
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 6/15/11, 5.25%, 6/15/19
    1,670       1,700,711      
Pennsylvania, (AGM), 5.00%, 9/1/15
    2,500       2,777,300      
Pennsylvania, (NPFG), 5.375%, 7/1/19
    14,000       16,361,380      
Washington, (FGIC), (NPFG), 0.00%, 1/1/19
    900       678,006      
 
 
            $ 37,494,433      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 0.2%
 
Pinal County, AZ, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 6/1/11, 5.125%, 6/1/21
  $ 2,000     $ 2,051,540      
 
 
            $ 2,051,540      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Other Revenue — 0.2%
 
New Mexico Finance Authority, (NPFG), 4.00%, 6/1/11
  $ 80     $ 80,980      
Texas Public Finance Authority, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 2/1/11
    1,185       1,185,000      
 
 
            $ 1,265,980      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Special Tax Revenue — 0.3%
 
Massachusetts, Special Obligation, Dedicated Tax Revenue, (FGIC), Prerefunded to 1/1/14, 5.25%, 1/1/29
  $ 2,000     $ 2,235,440      
 
 
            $ 2,235,440      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Transportation — 2.2%
 
DuPage County, IL, (AGM), Prerefunded to 7/1/11, 5.25%, 1/1/20
  $ 3,045     $ 3,106,600      
Central Puget Sound, WA, Regional Transportation Authority, (FGIC), (NPFG), 5.25%, 2/1/15
    1,965       2,221,373      
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, (AGM), Prerefunded to 7/1/16, 5.00%, 1/1/28
    10,000       11,563,200      
Montana Department of Transportation, (NPFG), 5.00%, 6/1/15
    2,130       2,392,033      
 
 
            $ 19,283,206      
 
 
 
 
Insured – Water and Sewer — 0.1%
 
Austin, TX, (AMBAC), 5.50%, 11/15/15
  $ 465     $ 535,280      
 
 
            $ 535,280      
 
 
 
 
Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 0.2%
 
Cabarrus County, NC, 5.00%, 4/1/21
  $ 1,405     $ 1,486,743      
 
 
            $ 1,486,743      
 
 
 
 
Other Revenue — 1.3%
 
Bergen County, NJ, Improvement Authority, 3.00%, 2/15/17
  $ 1,680     $ 1,739,119      
Illinois Finance Authority, (University of Chicago), 1.125% to 2/14/13 (Put Date), 7/1/36
    1,000       995,710      
Illinois Finance Authority, (University of Chicago), 1.875% to 2/12/15 (Put Date), 7/1/36
    3,750       3,744,338      
New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00%, 12/15/21
    2,925       3,221,449      
Virginia Public Building Authority, Public Facilities Revenue, 5.00%, 8/1/14
    550       615,461      
Virginia Public Building Authority, Public Facilities Revenue, 5.00%, 8/1/15
    1,085       1,229,663      
 
 
            $ 11,545,740      
 
 
 
 
Special Tax Revenue — 7.6%
 
Jacksonville, FL, 5.00%, 10/1/18
  $ 10,000     $ 11,064,300      
Jacksonville, FL, 5.00%, 10/1/19
    2,015       2,208,077      
New Mexico, Severance Tax, 5.00%, 7/1/15
    1,425       1,610,307      
New York, NY, Transitional Finance Authority, 4.00%, 8/1/14
    3,000       3,245,730      
New York, NY, Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00%, 11/1/18
    5,000       5,636,950      

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
11


 

 
Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
Special Tax Revenue (continued)
 
                     
Texas, 2.00%, 8/31/11
  $ 41,000     $ 41,398,110      
Westminster, CO, Sales & Use Tax, 5.00%, 12/1/19
    1,135       1,263,630      
 
 
            $ 66,427,104      
 
 
 
 
Transportation — 1.8%
 
Kansas Department of Transportation, 4.00%, 9/1/15
  $ 1,000     $ 1,098,720      
Kansas Department of Transportation, 5.00%, 9/1/15
    1,500       1,713,870      
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, 4.00%, 7/1/15
    870       947,613      
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Prerefunded to 7/1/18, 5.00%, 7/1/34
    750       869,318      
New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust, 5.00%, 9/1/20
    5,750       6,494,165      
Ohio, Major New State Infrastructure Project, 5.50%, 6/15/14
    405       456,062      
Texas Transportation Commission, 5.00%, 4/1/11
    1,050       1,058,242      
Texas Transportation Commission, 5.25%, 4/1/14
    3,000       3,364,530      
 
 
            $ 16,002,520      
 
 
 
 
Water and Sewer — 2.4%
 
Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority, 5.00%, 10/1/20
  $ 1,425     $ 1,595,230      
Gwinnett County, GA, Water and Sewer Authority, 4.00%, 8/1/16
    350       387,016      
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, 5.25%, 8/1/20
    7,500       8,712,900      
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, 5.25%, 8/1/21
    2,500       2,887,125      
Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, 5.00%, 3/1/11
    2,725       2,735,736      
Monroe County, NY, Water Authority, 2.50%, 8/1/11
    1,530       1,546,754      
New York, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, Prerefunded to 6/15/11, 5.25%, 6/15/25
    1,405       1,444,860      
Ohio Water Development Authority, 5.00%, 12/1/19
    1,020       1,154,640      
Virginia Resources Authority, Clean Water Revenue, 3.00%, 10/1/16
    210       220,217      
 
 
            $ 20,684,478      
 
 
     
Total Tax-Exempt Municipal Securities — 80.1%
   
(identified cost $704,406,339)
  $ 697,368,228      
 
 
                     
                     
Taxable Municipal Securities — 1.1%
 
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
 
Education — 0.2%
 
Virginia Public School Authority, 4.167%, 8/1/18
  $ 1,475     $ 1,521,212      
 
 
            $ 1,521,212      
 
 
 
 
Other Revenue — 0.9%
 
New York, NY, Transitional Finance Authority, 3.50%, 2/1/16
  $ 8,305     $ 8,444,690      
 
 
            $ 8,444,690      
 
 
     
Total Taxable Municipal Securities — 1.1%
   
(identified cost $9,780,000)
  $ 9,965,902      
 
 
                     
                     
Short-Term Investments — 11.8%
 
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
 
Short-Term Investments – Tax-Exempt — 8.9%
 
Delaware, 2.00%, 7/1/11
  $ 10,380     $ 10,454,944      
Fairfield, CT, 2.00%, 7/22/11
    18,115       18,262,456      
Greenville County, SC, School District, 2.00%, 6/1/11
    5,000       5,027,450      
Pennsylvania, 2.50%, 6/30/11
    20,000       20,179,142      
Salt Lake City, UT, 1.50%, 6/30/11
    17,500       17,588,375      
Wisconsin School Districts Cash Flow Administration Program, 1.25%, 10/17/11
    6,000       6,033,759      
 
 
            $ 77,546,126      
 
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
12


 

 
Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Portfolio of Investments — continued

                     
    Principal Amount
           
Security   (000’s omitted)     Value      
 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 2.9%
 
U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.125%, 2/10/11
  $ 25,000     $ 24,999,219      
 
 
            $ 24,999,219      
 
 
     
Total Short-Term Investments — 11.8%
   
(identified cost $102,539,089)
  $ 102,545,345      
 
 
     
Total Investments — 93.0%
   
(identified cost $816,725,428)
  $ 809,879,475      
 
 
             
Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 7.0%
  $ 60,883,177      
 
 
             
Net Assets — 100.0%
  $ 870,762,652      
 
 

 
The percentage shown for each investment category in the Portfolio of Investments is based on net assets.
 
     
     
AGC
 
- Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM
 
- Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC
 
- AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
FGIC
 
- Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
NPFG
 
- National Public Finance Guaranty Corp.
 
At January 31, 2011, the concentration of the Fund’s investments in the various states, determined as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:
 
         
         
Pennsylvania
    11.8%  
Texas
    10.5%  
Others, representing less than 10% individually
    67.8%  
 
(1) When-issued security.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
13


 

 
Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Assets and Liabilities

             
Assets   January 31, 2011    
 
Investments, at value (identified cost, $816,725,428)
  $ 809,879,475      
Cash
    57,532,997      
Interest receivable
    8,599,122      
Receivable for investments sold
    2,334,802      
Receivable for Fund shares sold
    4,930,633      
 
 
Total assets
  $ 883,277,029      
 
 
             
             
 
Liabilities
 
Payable for investments purchased
  $ 3,200,902      
Payable for when-issued securities
    3,716,430      
Payable for Fund shares redeemed
    4,609,757      
Distributions payable
    187,288      
Payable to affiliates:
           
Investment adviser and administration fee
    408,342      
Distribution and service fees
    229,928      
Accrued expenses
    161,730      
 
 
Total liabilities
  $ 12,514,377      
 
 
Net Assets
  $ 870,762,652      
 
 
             
             
 
Sources of Net Assets
 
Paid-in capital
  $ 876,934,755      
Accumulated net realized gain
    768,653      
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income
    (94,803 )    
Net unrealized depreciation
    (6,845,953 )    
 
 
Net Assets
  $ 870,762,652      
 
 
             
             

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Assets and Liabilities — continued

             
Class A Shares   January 31, 2011    
 
Net Assets
  $ 473,976,249      
Shares Outstanding
    46,344,038      
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 10.23      
Maximum Offering Price Per Share
           
(100 ¸ 97.75 of net asset value per share)
  $ 10.47      
 
 
             
             
 
Class C Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 150,490,040      
Shares Outstanding
    14,701,386      
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share*
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 10.24      
 
 
             
             
 
Class I Shares
 
Net Assets
  $ 246,296,363      
Shares Outstanding
    24,075,680      
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share
           
(net assets ¸ shares of beneficial interest outstanding)
  $ 10.23      
 
 

 
On sales of $100,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced.
 
* Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statement of Operations

             
    Year Ended
   
Investment Income   January 31, 2011    
 
Interest
  $ 12,713,324      
 
 
Total investment income
  $ 12,713,324      
 
 
             
             
 
Expenses
 
Investment adviser and administration fee
  $ 4,032,489      
Distribution and service fees
           
Class A
    1,003,159      
Class C
    1,112,425      
Trustees’ fees and expenses
    27,512      
Custodian fee
    232,448      
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees
    238,128      
Legal and accounting services
    46,118      
Printing and postage
    35,936      
Registration fees
    117,821      
Miscellaneous
    33,513      
 
 
Total expenses
  $ 6,879,549      
 
 
Deduct —
           
Reduction of custodian fee
  $ 49,876      
 
 
Total expense reductions
  $ 49,876      
 
 
Net expenses
  $ 6,829,673      
 
 
             
Net investment income
  $ 5,883,651      
 
 
             
             
 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
Net realized gain (loss) —
           
Investment transactions
  $ 9,438,985      
 
 
Net realized gain
  $ 9,438,985      
 
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —
           
Investments
  $ (11,314,691 )    
 
 
             
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
  $ (11,314,691 )    
 
 
             
Net realized and unrealized loss
  $ (1,875,706 )    
 
 
             
Net increase in net assets from operations
  $ 4,007,945      
 
 

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

                     
    Year Ended
  Period Ended
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   January 31, 2011   January 31, 2010(1)    
 
From operations —
                   
Net investment income
  $ 5,883,651     $ 1,765,814      
Net realized gain from investment transactions
    9,438,985       3,743,793 (2)    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments
    (11,314,691 )     1,881,813      
 
 
Net increase in net assets from operations
  $ 4,007,945     $ 7,391,420      
 
 
Distributions to shareholders —
                   
From net investment income
                   
Class A
  $ (3,354,869 )   $ (696,987 )    
Class C
    (93,766 )     (79,534 )    
Class I
    (2,460,740 )     (1,392,917 )    
From net realized gain
                   
Class A
    (5,430,224 )     (828,638 )    
Class C
    (1,668,335 )     (231,502 )    
Class I
    (2,837,666 )     (528,411 )    
 
 
Total distributions to shareholders
  $ (15,845,600 )   $ (3,757,989 )    
 
 
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest —
                   
Proceeds from sale of shares
                   
Class A
  $ 433,625,617     $ 262,947,487      
Class C
    118,334,920       60,077,916      
Class I
    262,275,438       77,244,675      
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
                   
Class A
    6,398,479       1,243,265      
Class C
    1,363,885       195,304      
Class I
    3,113,275       1,644,802      
Cost of shares redeemed
                   
Class A
    (189,998,090 )     (34,808,192 )    
Class C
    (26,065,847 )     (1,216,500 )    
Class I
    (143,787,970 )     (30,449,691 )    
Issued in connection with tax-free reorganization (see Note 11)
                   
Class I
          76,828,103      
 
 
Net increase in net assets from Fund share transactions
  $ 465,259,707     $ 413,707,169      
 
 
                     
Net increase in net assets
  $ 453,422,052     $ 417,340,600      
 
 
                     
                     
 
Net Assets
 
At beginning of period
  $ 417,340,600     $      
 
 
At end of period
  $ 870,762,652     $ 417,340,600      
 
 
                     
                     
 
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income
included in net assets
 
At end of period
  $ (94,803 )   $ (62,308 )    
 
 

 
(1) For the period from the start of business, March 27, 2009, to January 31, 2010.
(2) Includes net realized gain of $554,804 from redemptions in-kind.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights

                     
    Class A    
    Year Ended
  Period Ended
   
    January 31, 2011   January 31, 2010(1)    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of period
  $ 10.260     $ 10.000      
 
 
                     
                     
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income
  $ 0.090     $ 0.082 (2)    
Net realized and unrealized gain
    0.084 (3)     0.363      
 
 
Total income from operations
  $ 0.174     $ 0.445      
 
 
                     
                     
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.090 )   $ (0.140 )    
From net realized gain
    (0.114 )     (0.045 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.204 )   $ (0.185 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of period
  $ 10.230     $ 10.260      
 
 
Total Return(4)
    1.69 %     4.49 %(5)    
 
 
                     
                     
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)
  $ 473,976     $ 230,414      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
                   
Expenses before custodian fee reduction
    0.90 %     0.90 %(6)(7)    
Expenses after custodian fee reduction
    0.89 %     0.90 %(6)(7)    
Net investment income
    0.83 %     0.94 %(6)    
Portfolio Turnover
    107 %     129 %(5)(8)    
 
 

 
(1) For the period from the start of business, March 27, 2009, to January 31, 2010.
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(3) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The investment adviser and administrator subsidized certain operating expenses equal to 0.11% of average daily net assets for the period ended January 31, 2010. Absent this subsidy, total return would be lower.
(8) Excluding the value of portfolio securities delivered in payment of redemptions in-kind, the portfolio turnover would have been 120%.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights — continued

                     
    Class C    
    Year Ended
  Period Ended
   
    January 31, 2011   January 31, 2010(1)    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of period
  $ 10.270     $ 10.000      
 
 
                     
                     
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income
  $ 0.011     $ 0.019 (2)    
Net realized and unrealized gain
    0.085 (3)     0.372      
 
 
Total income from operations
  $ 0.096     $ 0.391      
 
 
                     
                     
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.012 )   $ (0.076 )    
From net realized gain
    (0.114 )     (0.045 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.126 )   $ (0.121 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of period
  $ 10.240     $ 10.270      
 
 
Total Return(4)
    0.93 %     3.93 %(5)    
 
 
                     
                     
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)
  $ 150,490     $ 59,381      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
                   
Expenses before custodian fee reduction
    1.64 %     1.65 %(6)(7)    
Expenses after custodian fee reduction
    1.63 %     1.65 %(6)(7)    
Net investment income
    0.08 %     0.22 %(6)    
Portfolio Turnover
    107 %     129 %(5)(8)    
 
 

 
(1) For the period from the start of business, March 27, 2009, to January 31, 2010.
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(3) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The investment adviser and administrator subsidized certain operating expenses equal to 0.11% of average daily net assets for the period ended January 31, 2010. Absent this subsidy, total return would be lower.
(8) Excluding the value of portfolio securities delivered in payment of redemptions in-kind, the portfolio turnover would have been 120%.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Financial Highlights — continued

                     
    Class I    
    Year Ended
  Period Ended
   
    January 31, 2011   January 31, 2010(1)    
 
Net asset value — Beginning of period
  $ 10.260     $ 10.000      
 
 
                     
                     
 
Income (Loss) From Operations
 
Net investment income
  $ 0.119     $ 0.129 (2)    
Net realized and unrealized gain
    0.082 (3)     0.338      
 
 
Total income from operations
  $ 0.201     $ 0.467      
 
 
                     
                     
 
Less Distributions
 
From net investment income
  $ (0.117 )   $ (0.162 )    
From net realized gains
    (0.114 )     (0.045 )    
 
 
Total distributions
  $ (0.231 )   $ (0.207 )    
 
 
Net asset value — End of period
  $ 10.230     $ 10.260      
 
 
Total Return(4)
    1.94 %     4.71 %(5)    
 
 
                     
                     
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data
 
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)
  $ 246,296     $ 127,546      
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):
                   
Expenses before custodian fee reduction
    0.65 %     0.65 %(6)(7)    
Expenses after custodian fee reduction
    0.64 %     0.65 %(6)(7)    
Net investment income
    1.09 %     1.48 %(6)    
Portfolio Turnover
    107 %     129 %(5)(8)    
 
 

 
(1) For the period from the start of business, March 27, 2009, to January 31, 2010.
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(3) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested.
(5) Not annualized.
(6) Annualized.
(7) The investment adviser and administrator subsidized certain operating expenses equal to 0.11% of average daily net assets for the period ended January 31, 2010. Absent this subsidy, total return would be lower.
(8) Excluding the value of portfolio securities delivered in payment of redemptions in-kind, the portfolio turnover would have been 120%.

 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements

 
1 Significant Accounting Policies
 
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund (the Fund) is a diversified series of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (the Trust). The Trust is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is after-tax total return. The Fund offers three classes of shares. Class A shares are generally sold subject to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase. Class C shares are sold at net asset value and are generally subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (see Note 5). Class I shares are sold at net asset value and are not subject to a sales charge. Each class represents a pro-rata interest in the Fund, but votes separately on class-specific matters and (as noted below) is subject to different expenses. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Net investment income, other than class-specific expenses, is allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of the value of each class’s paid shares to the total value of all paid shares. Each class of shares differs in its distribution plan and certain other class-specific expenses.
 
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 obligations (including short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of more than sixty days) are generally valued on the basis of valuations provided by third party pricing services, as derived from such services’ pricing models. Inputs to the models may include, but are not limited to, reported trades, executable bid and asked prices, broker/dealer quotations, prices or yields of securities with similar characteristics, benchmark curves or information pertaining to the issuer, as well as industry and economic events. The pricing services may use a matrix approach, which considers information regarding securities with similar characteristics to determine the valuation for a security. Short-term obligations purchased with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments for which valuations or market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees of the Fund in a manner that most fairly reflects the security’s value, or the amount that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale in the ordinary course. Each such determination is based on a consideration of all relevant factors, which are likely to vary from one pricing context to another. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the type of security, the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security’s disposition, the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable entities, quotations or relevant information obtained from broker-dealers or other market participants, information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), an analysis of the entity’s financial condition, and an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold.
 
B Investment Transactions and Related Income — Investment transactions for financial statement purposes are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Interest income is recorded on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount.
 
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 taxable, if any, and tax-exempt net investment income, and all or substantially all of its net realized capital

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

gains. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary. The Fund intends to satisfy conditions which will enable it to designate distributions from the interest income generated by its investments in non-taxable municipal securities, which are exempt from regular federal income tax when received by the Fund, as exempt-interest dividends. The portion of such interest, if any, earned on private activity bonds issued after August 7, 1986, may be considered a tax preference item to shareholders.
 
As of January 31, 2011, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, de-recognition, or disclosure. Each of the Fund’s federal tax returns filed since the start of business on March 27, 2009 to January 31, 2011 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
 
D 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.
 
E Expense Reduction — State Street Bank and Trust Company (SSBT) serves as custodian of the Fund. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, SSBT receives a fee reduced by credits, which are determined based on the average daily cash balance the Fund maintains with SSBT. All credit balances, if any, used to reduce the Fund’s custodian fees are reported as a reduction of expenses in the Statement of Operations.
 
F Legal Fees — Legal fees and other related expenses incurred as part of negotiations of the terms and requirement of capital infusions, or that are expected to result in the restructuring of, or a plan of reorganization for, an investment are recorded as realized losses. Ongoing expenditures to protect or enhance an investment are treated as operating expenses.
 
G 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.
 
H Indemnifications — Under the Trust’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. Under Massachusetts law, if certain conditions prevail, shareholders of a Massachusetts business trust (such as the Trust) could be deemed to have personal liability for the obligations of the Trust. However, the Trust’s Declaration of Trust contains an express disclaimer of liability on the part of Fund shareholders and the By-laws provide that the Trust shall assume the defense on behalf of any Fund shareholders. Moreover, the By-laws also provide for indemnification out of Fund property of any shareholder held personally liable solely by reason of being or having been a shareholder for all loss or expense arising from such liability. 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.
 
I When-Issued Securities and Delayed Delivery Transactions — The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. At the time the transaction is negotiated, the price of the security that will be delivered is fixed. The Fund maintains security positions for these commitments such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payments upon settlement. Securities purchased on a delayed

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

delivery or when-issued basis are marked-to-market daily and begin earning interest on settlement date. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.
 
2 Distributions to Shareholders
 
The net investment income of the Fund is determined daily and substantially all of the net investment income so determined is declared as a dividend to shareholders of record at the time of declaration. Distributions are declared separately for each class of shares. Distributions are paid monthly. Distributions of realized capital gains (reduced by available capital loss carryforwards, if any) are made at least annually. Shareholders may reinvest income and capital gain distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at the net asset value as of the reinvestment date or, at the election of the shareholder, receive distributions in cash. 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. For tax purposes, distributions from short-term capital gains are considered to be from ordinary income.
 
The tax character of distributions declared for the year ended January 31, 2011 and the period ended January 31, 2010 was as follows:
 
                     
    Year Ended
  Period Ended
   
    January 31, 2011   January 31, 2010(1)    
 
 
Distributions declared from:
                   
Tax-exempt income
  $ 4,360,165     $ 1,432,620      
Ordinary income
  $ 9,606,650     $ 736,818      
Long-term capital gains
  $ 1,878,785     $ 1,588,551      
                     
 
 
 
(1) For the period from the start of business, March 27, 2009, to January 31, 2010.
 
During the year ended January 31, 2011, accumulated net realized gain was increased by $6,771 and accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income was increased by $6,771 due to differences between book and tax accounting, primarily for accretion of market discount. These reclassifications had no effect on the net assets or net asset value per share of the Fund.
 
As of January 31, 2011, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a tax basis were as follows:
 
             
 
Undistributed income
  $ 466,346      
Undistributed long-term capital gains
  $ 395,290      
Net unrealized depreciation
  $ (6,846,451 )    
Other temporary differences
  $ (187,288 )    
             
 
 

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
The differences between components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis and the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are primarily due to accretion of market discount and the timing of recognizing distributions to shareholders.
 
3 Investment Adviser and Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
 
The investment adviser and administration fee is earned by Eaton Vance Management (EVM) as compensation for investment advisory and administrative services rendered to the Fund. The fee is computed at an annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund’s average daily net assets up to $500 million, 0.54% from $500 million up to $1 billion and at reduced rates on daily net assets of $1 billion and over, and is payable monthly. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the investment adviser and administration fee amounted to $4,032,489 or 0.55% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
 
EVM has agreed to reimburse the Fund’s operating expenses to the extent that they exceed 0.90%, 1.65% and 0.65% annually of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Class A, Class C and Class I, respectively. This agreement may be changed or terminated after May 31, 2011. Pursuant to this agreement, no operating expenses were allocated to EVM for the year ended January 31, 2011. EVM serves as the sub-transfer agent of the Fund and receives from the transfer agent an aggregate fee based upon the actual expenses incurred by EVM in the performance of these services. For the year ended January 31, 2011, EVM earned $8,175 in sub-transfer agent fees. The Fund was informed that Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), an affiliate of EVM and the Fund’s principal underwriter, received $138,625 as its portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares for the year ended January 31, 2011. EVD also received distribution and service fees from Class A and Class C shares (see Note 4) and contingent deferred sales charges (see Note 5).
 
Except for Trustees of the Fund who are not members of EVM’s organization, officers and Trustees receive remuneration for their services to the Fund out of the investment adviser and administration fee. Trustees of the Fund who are not affiliated with EVM may elect to defer receipt of all or a percentage of their annual fees in accordance with the terms of the Trustees Deferred Compensation Plan. For the year ended January 31, 2011, no significant amounts have been deferred. Certain officers and Trustees of the Fund are officers of EVM.
 
4 Distribution Plans
 
The Fund has in effect a distribution plan for Class A shares (Class A Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Class A Plan provides that the Fund will pay EVD a distribution and service fee of 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares for distribution services and facilities provided to the Fund by EVD, as well as for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Distribution and service fees paid or accrued to EVD for the year ended January 31, 2011 amounted to $1,003,159 for Class A shares.
 
The Fund also has in effect a distribution plan for Class C shares (Class C Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Class C Plan requires the Fund to pay EVD amounts equal to 0.75% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares for providing ongoing distribution services and facilities to the Fund. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the Fund paid or accrued to EVD $834,319 for Class C shares, representing 0.75% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares.
 
The Class C Plan also authorizes the Fund to make payments of service fees to EVD, financial intermediaries and other persons equal to 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to that class. Service

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

fees paid or accrued are for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. They are separate and distinct from the sales commissions and distribution fees payable to EVD. Service fees paid or accrued for the year ended January 31, 2011 amounted to $278,106 for Class C shares.
 
5 Contingent Deferred Sales Charges
 
A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1% generally is imposed on redemptions of Class C shares made within one year of purchase. Class A shares may be subject to a 1% CDSC if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase (depending on the circumstances of purchase). Generally, the CDSC is based upon the lower of the net asset value at date of redemption or date of purchase. No charge is levied on shares acquired by reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions. No CDSC is levied on shares which have been sold to EVM or its affiliates or to their respective employees or clients and may be waived under certain other limited conditions. For the year ended January 31, 2011, the Fund was informed that EVD received approximately $202,000 and $63,000 of CDSCs paid by Class A and Class C shareholders, respectively.
 
6 Purchases and Sales of Investments
 
Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, for the year ended January 31, 2011 were as follows:
 
                         
    Purchases   Sales        
 
 
Investments (non-U.S. Government)
  $ 979,175,642     $ 495,737,616          
U.S. Government and Agency Securities
    45,540,262       162,612,828          
                         
 
 
    $ 1,024,715,904     $ 658,350,444          
                         
 
 
 
7 Shares of Beneficial Interest
 
The Fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value). Such shares may be issued in a number of different series (such as the Fund) and classes. Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:
 
                     
    Year Ended
  Period Ended
   
Class A   January 31, 2011   January 31, 2010(1)    
 
 
Sales
    41,589,309       25,745,585      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    619,020       121,635      
Redemptions
    (18,319,442 )     (3,412,069 )    
                     
 
 
Net increase
    23,888,887       22,455,151      
                     
 
 
                     
                     

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

                     
    Year Ended
  Period Ended
   
Class C   January 31, 2011   January 31, 2010(1)    
 
 
Sales
    11,293,580       5,881,040      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    132,480       19,093      
Redemptions
    (2,506,276 )     (118,531 )    
                     
 
 
Net increase
    8,919,784       5,781,602      
                     
 
 
                     
                     
    Year Ended
  Period Ended
   
Class I   January 31, 2011   January 31, 2010(1)    
 
 
Sales
    25,145,070       7,573,633      
Issued in connection with tax-free reorganization (see Note 11)
          7,682,810      
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares
    300,495       161,656      
Redemptions
    (13,796,204 )     (2,991,780 )    
                     
 
 
Net increase
    11,649,361       12,426,319      
                     
 
 

 
(1) For the period from the start of business, March 27, 2009, to January 31, 2010.
 
8 Federal Income Tax Basis of Investments
 
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments of the Fund at January 31, 2011, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
 
             
Aggregate cost
  $ 816,725,926      
             
 
 
Gross unrealized appreciation
  $ 2,791,159      
Gross unrealized depreciation
    (9,637,610 )    
             
 
 
Net unrealized depreciation
  $ (6,846,451 )    
             
 
 
 
9 Line of Credit
 
The Fund participates with other portfolios and funds managed by EVM and its affiliates in a $450 million unsecured line of credit agreement with a group of banks. Borrowings are made by the Fund solely to facilitate the handling of unusual and/or unanticipated short-term cash requirements. Interest is charged to the Fund based on its borrowings at an amount above either the Eurodollar rate or Federal Funds rate. In addition, a fee computed at an annual rate of 0.10% on the daily unused portion of the line of credit is allocated among the participating portfolios and funds at the end of each quarter. Because the line of credit is not available exclusively to the Fund, it may be unable to borrow some or all of its requested amounts at any particular time. The Fund did not have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the year ended January 31, 2011.

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
10 Fair Value Measurements
 
Under generally accepted accounting principles for fair value measurements, a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the assumptions, referred to as inputs, is used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
 
•  Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
 
•  Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
 
•  Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including a fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
 
In cases where the inputs used to measure fair value fall in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level disclosed is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
 
At January 31, 2011, the hierarchy of inputs used in valuing the Fund’s investments, which are carried at value, were as follows:
 
                                     
Asset Description   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total    
 
 
Tax-Exempt Municipal Securities
  $      —     $ 697,368,228     $      —     $ 697,368,228      
Taxable Municipal Securities
          9,965,902             9,965,902      
Short-Term Investments —
                                   
Tax-Exempt
          77,546,126             77,546,126      
U.S. Treasury Obligations
          24,999,219             24,999,219      
                                     
 
 
Total
  $     $ 809,879,475     $     $ 809,879,475      
                                     
 
 
 
The Fund held no investments or other financial instruments as of January 31, 2010 whose fair value was determined using Level 3 inputs. At January 31, 2011, the value of investments transferred between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, during the year then ended was not significant.

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements — continued

 
11 Reorganization
 
As of the close of business on March 26, 2009, the Fund acquired all the assets and assumed all the liabilities of M.D. Sass TABS: Municipal LLC, a private investment fund whose managing member was EVM, and M.D. Sass High Quality Municipal/Treasury Partnership, L.P., a partnership whose general partner was EVM, collectively referred to as the MDS Funds, pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by the interest holders of the MDS Funds. Prior to this acquisition, the Fund had not commenced operations and had no assets. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 7,682,810 shares of Class I of the Fund for the net assets of the MDS Funds on March 26, 2009 aggregating $76,828,103, including net unrealized appreciation of $2,586,925. The investment portfolios of the MDS Funds, with a fair value of $75,416,920 and identified cost of $72,829,995 were the principal assets acquired by the Fund. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by the Fund were recorded at fair value; however, the identified cost of the investments received from the MDS Funds was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the Fund’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 
To the Trustees of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II and Shareholders of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund:
 
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund (the “Fund”) (one of the funds constituting Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II), including the portfolio of investments, as of January 31, 2011, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, and the statements of changes in net assets and financial highlights for the year then ended and the period from the start of business, March 27, 2009, to January 31, 2010. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of January 31, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund as of January 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended and the changes in its net assets and financial highlights for the year then ended and the period from the start of business, March 27, 2009, to January 31, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
March 17, 2011

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Federal Tax Information (Unaudited)

 
The Form 1099-DIV you receive in January 2012 will show the tax status of all distributions paid to your account in calendar year 2011. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax adviser with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Fund. As required by the Internal Revenue Code and/or regulations, shareholders must be notified within 60 days of the Fund’s fiscal year end regarding exempt-interest dividends and capital gains dividends.
 
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The Fund designates 73.78% of dividends from net investment income as an exempt-interest dividend.
 
Capital Gains Dividends. The Fund designates $1,878,785 as a capital gain dividend.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval

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 April 26, 2010, 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 Contract Review Committee of the Board, which is a committee comprised exclusively of Independent Trustees. Prior to making its recommendation, the Contract Review Committee reviewed information furnished for a series of meetings of the Contract Review Committee held between February and April 2010. 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 (including yield where relevant) to the investment performance of comparable funds over various time periods;
  •  Data regarding investment performance in comparison to relevant peer groups of similarly managed funds and appropriate indices;
  •  For each fund, comparative information concerning the fees charged and the services provided by each adviser in managing other mutual funds and institutional accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those used in managing such fund;
  •  Profitability analyses for each adviser with respect to each fund;
 
Information about Portfolio Management
 
  •  Descriptions of the investment management services provided to each fund, including the investment strategies and processes employed, and any changes in portfolio management processes and personnel;
  •  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;

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
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;
  •  Copies of or descriptions of each adviser’s policies and procedures relating to proxy voting, the handling of corporate actions and class actions;
  •  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;
  •  A description of Eaton Vance Management’s procedures for overseeing third party advisers and sub-advisers;
 
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 Contract Review 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 April 30, 2010, with respect to one or more Funds, the Board met ten times and the Contract Review Committee, the Audit Committee, the Governance Committee, the Portfolio Management Committee and the Compliance Reports and Regulatory Matters Committee, each of which is a Committee comprised solely of Independent Trustees, met nine, thirteen, three, eight and fifteen 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 including, where relevant, the use of derivative instruments, as well as trading policies and procedures and risk management techniques.
 
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 Contract Review Committee was assisted throughout the contract review process by Goodwin Procter LLP, legal counsel for the Independent Trustees. The members of the Contract Review Committee relied upon the advice of such counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

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 Contract Review 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 Contract Review Committee concluded that the continuance of the investment advisory agreement of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund (formerly Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Fund) (the “Fund”) with Eaton Vance Management (the “Adviser”), including its fee structure, is in the interests of shareholders and, therefore, the Contract Review Committee recommended to the Board approval of the agreement. The Board accepted the recommendation of the Contract Review Committee as well as the factors considered and conclusions reached by the Contract Review Committee with respect to the agreement. Accordingly, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of the investment 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 to be 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 the abilities and experience of such investment personnel in analyzing factors such as credit risk, tax efficiency, and special considerations relevant to investing in municipal bonds, Treasury securities and other securities backed by the U.S. government or its agencies. The Board considered the Adviser’s tax-advantaged bond strategies (“TABS”) group, which includes portfolio managers and credit specialists who will provide services to the Fund. The Board also took into account the resources dedicated to portfolio management and other services, including the compensation methods of the Adviser 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 in recent years from regulatory authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
 
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, including the ability, in many cases, to exchange an investment among different funds without incurring additional sales charges.

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

 
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-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended September 30, 2009 for the Fund. The Board concluded that the performance of the Fund was satisfactory.
 
Management Fees and Expenses
 
The Board reviewed contractual investment advisory fee rates, including any administrative fee rates, payable by the Fund (referred to collectively as “management fees”). As part of its review, the Board considered the management fees and the Fund’s total expense ratio for the year ended September 30, 2009, as compared to a group of similarly managed funds selected by an independent data provider. The Board also considered factors that had an impact on Fund expense ratios, as identified by management in response to inquiries from the Contract Review Committee, as well as actions being taken to reduce expenses at the Eaton Vance fund complex level. The Board considered 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 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 to third parties in respect of distribution services. The Board also considered other direct or indirect benefits received by the Adviser and its affiliates 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 reviewed data summarizing the increases and decreases in the assets of the Fund and of all Eaton Vance Funds as a group over various time periods, and evaluated the extent to which the total expense ratio of the Fund and the profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates may

 
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Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval — continued

have been affected by such increases or decreases. 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. The Board also concluded that, the structure of the advisory fee, which includes breakpoints at several asset levels, can be expected to cause the Adviser and its affiliates and the Fund to continue to share such benefits equitably.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization

 
Fund Management.  The Trustees of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (the Trust) are responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Trust’s affairs. The Trustees and officers of the Trust are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last five years. Trustees and officers of the Trust hold indefinite terms of office. The “Noninterested Trustees” consist of those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. The business address of each Trustee and officer is Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. As used below, “EVC” refers to Eaton Vance Corporation, “EV” refers to Eaton Vance, Inc., “EVM” refers to Eaton Vance Management, “BMR” refers to Boston Management and Research, and “EVD” refers to Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. EVC and EV are the corporate parent and trustee, respectively, of EVM and BMR. EVD is the Fund’s principal underwriter and a wholly-owned subsidiary of EVC. Each officer affiliated with Eaton Vance may hold a position with other Eaton Vance affiliates that is comparable to his or her position with EVM listed below.
 
                         
        Term of
      Number of Portfolios
     
    Position(s)
  Office and
  Principal Occupation(s)
  in Fund Complex
    Other Directorships
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  During Past Five Years and
  Overseen By
    Held During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   Other Relevant Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
 
Interested Trustee
                         
Thomas E. Faust Jr.
1958
  Trustee   Since 2007   Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVC, Director and President of EV, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVM and BMR, and Director of EVD. Trustee and/or officer of 175 registered investment companies and 1 private investment company managed by EVM or BMR. Mr. Faust is an interested person because of his positions with EVM, BMR, EVD, EVC and EV, which are affiliates of the Trust.     175     Director of EVC.
 
Noninterested Trustees
                         
Benjamin C. Esty
1963
  Trustee   Since 2005   Roy and Elizabeth Simmons Professor of Business Administration and Finance Unit Head, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.     175     None
                         
Allen R. Freedman
1940
  Trustee   Since 2007   Private Investor and Consultant. Former Chairman (2002-2004) and a Director (1983-2004) of Systems & Computer Technology Corp. (provider of software to higher education). Formerly, a Director of Loring Ward International (fund distributor) (2005-2007). Formerly, Chairman and a Director of Indus International, Inc. (provider of enterprise management software to the power generating industry) (2005-2007).     175     Director of Assurant, Inc. (insurance provider) and Stonemor Partners, L.P. (owner and operator of cemeteries).

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization — continued

                         
        Term of
      Number of Portfolios
     
    Position(s)
  Office and
  Principal Occupation(s)
  in Fund Complex
    Other Directorships
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  During Past Five Years and
  Overseen By
    Held During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   Other Relevant Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
Noninterested Trustees (continued)
                         
William H. Park
1947
  Trustee   Since 2003   Chief Financial Officer, Aveon Group L.P. (an investment management firm) (since 2010). Formerly, Vice Chairman, Commercial Industrial Finance Corp. (specialty finance company) (2006-2010). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) (2002-2005). Formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, United Asset Management Corporation (an institutional investment management firm) (1982-2001). Formerly, Senior Manager, Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) (an independent registered public accounting firm) (1972-1981).     175     None
                         
Ronald A. Pearlman
1940
  Trustee   Since 2003   Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center. Formerly, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) and Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy), U.S. Department of the Treasury (1983-1985). Formerly, Chief of Staff, Joint Committee on Taxation, U.S. Congress (1988-1990).     175     None
                         
Helen Frame Peters
1948
  Trustee   Since 2008   Professor of Finance, Carroll School of Management, Boston College. Formerly, Dean, Carroll School of Management, Boston College (2000-2002). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, Scudder Kemper Investments (investment management firm) (1998-1999). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer, Equity and Fixed Income, Colonial Management Associates (investment management firm) (1991-1998).     175     Director of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (wholesale club retailer). Formerly, Trustee of SPDR Index Shares Funds and SPDR Series Trust (exchange traded funds) (2000-2009). Formerly, Director of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (a bank for banks) (2007-2009).
                         
Lynn A. Stout
1957
  Trustee   Since 1998   Paul Hastings Professor of Corporate and Securities Law (since 2006) and Professor of Law (2001-2006), University of California at Los Angeles School of Law. Professor Stout teaches classes in corporate law and securities regulation and is the author of numerous academic and professional papers on these areas.     175     None

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization — continued

                         
        Term of
      Number of Portfolios
     
    Position(s)
  Office and
  Principal Occupation(s)
  in Fund Complex
    Other Directorships
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  During Past Five Years and
  Overseen By
    Held During the Last
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   Other Relevant Experience   Trustee(1)     Five Years(2)
 
 
Noninterested Trustees (continued)
                         
Ralph F. Verni
1943
  Chairman of
the Board
and Trustee
  Chairman of the Board since 2007 and Trustee since 2005   Consultant and private investor. Formerly, Chief Investment Officer (1982-1992), Chief Financial Officer (1988-1990) and Director (1982-1992), New England Life. Formerly, Chairperson, New England Mutual Funds (1982-1992). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, State Street Management & Research (1992-2000). Formerly, Chairperson, State Street Research Mutual Funds (1992-2000). Formerly, Director, W.P. Carey, LLC (1998-2004) and First Pioneer Farm Credit Corp. (2002-2006).     175     None

 
Principal Officers who are not Trustees
 
             
        Term of
   
    Position(s)
  Office and
   
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  Principal Occupation(s)
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   During Past Five Years
 
Cynthia J. Clemson
1963
  President   Since 2005   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 90 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
William H. Ahern, Jr.
1959
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 74 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Brian C. Barney
1979
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2001-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Craig R. Brandon
1966
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 47 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Brian D. Clouser
1983
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2006-2009) and Analytics Consultant and Training Specialist at Bloomberg LP (2005-2006). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Joseph M. Davolio
1979
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, portfolio manager, M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (2005-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
Management and Organization — continued

             
        Term of
   
    Position(s)
  Office and
   
Name and
  with the
  Length of
  Principal Occupation(s)
Year of Birth   Trust   Service   During Past Five Years
 
 
Principal Officers who are not Trustees (continued)
             
James H. Evans
1959
  Vice President   Since 2008   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Formerly, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, Tax-Exempt Fixed Income at M.D. Sass Investors Services, Inc. (1990-2008). Officer of 23 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Christopher J. Harshman
1970
  Vice President   Since 2010   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Previously, Vice President and senior trader in the municipal products group at Wachovia Bank, NA (2004-2009). Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Thomas M. Metzold
1958
  Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 52 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Adam A. Weigold
1975
  Vice President   Since 2007   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 69 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Barbara E. Campbell
1957
  Treasurer   Since 2005   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Maureen A. Gemma
1960
  Secretary and Chief Legal Officer   Secretary since 2007 and Chief Legal Officer since 2008   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.
             
Paul M. O’Neil
1953
  Chief Compliance Officer   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 175 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.

 
(1) Includes both master and feeder funds in a master-feeder structure.
(2) During their respective tenures, the Trustees also served as trustees of one or more of the following Eaton Vance funds (which operated in the years noted): Eaton Vance Credit Opportunities Fund (launched in 2005 and terminated in 2010); Eaton Vance Insured Florida Plus Municipal Bond Fund (launched in 2002 and terminated in 2009); and Eaton Vance National Municipal Income Trust (launched in 1998 and terminated in 2009).
 
The SAI for the Fund includes additional information about the Trustees and officers of the Fund and can be obtained without charge on Eaton Vance’s website at www.eatonvance.com or by calling 1-800-262-1122.

 
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Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
 
January 31, 2011
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICES

 
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 Privacy 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. Our Privacy Policy applies only 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(s) (if applicable) will file a schedule of 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 at 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.

 
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Investment Adviser and Administrator
Eaton Vance Management
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
 
Principal Underwriter*
Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 482-8260
 
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
 
 
 
 
Transfer Agent
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
Attn: Eaton Vance Funds
P.O. Box 9653
Providence, RI 02940-9653
(800) 262-1122
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116-5022
 
Offices of the Fund
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies
Short Term Fund
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
 
 
FINRA BrokerCheck. Investors may check the background of their Investment Professional by contacting the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA BrokerCheck is a free tool to help investors check the professional background of current and former FINRA-registered securities firms and brokers. FINRA BrokerCheck is available by calling 1-800-289-9999 and at www.FINRA.org. The FINRA BrokerCheck brochure describing the program is available to investors at www.FINRA.org.


 

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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, an independent trustee, as its audit committee financial expert. Mr. Park is a certified public accountant who is the Chief Financial Officer of Aveon Group, L.P. (an investment management firm). Previously, he served as the Vice Chairman of Commercial Industrial Finance Corp. (specialty finance company), as President and Chief Executive Officer of Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm), as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Asset Management Corporation (an institutional investment management firm) and as a Senior Manager at Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) (an independent registered public accounting firm).

 


 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund, Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund, Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund, and Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund (the “Fund(s)”) are series of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust, which, including the Funds, contains a total of 5 series (the “Series”). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end management investment company.
The following tables present the aggregate fees billed to each Fund for the Fund’s fiscal years ended January 31, 2010 and January 31, 2011 by the Fund’s principal accountant, Deloitte & Touche LLP (“D&T”), for professional services rendered for the audit of the Fund’s annual financial statements and fees billed for other services rendered by D&T during such periods.
Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund
                 
Fiscal Years Ended   1/31/10     1/31/11  
Audit Fees
  $ 73,020     $ 71,633  
Audit-Related Fees(1)
  $ 0     $ 0  
Tax Fees(2)
  $ 13,524     $ 12,729  
All Other Fees(3)
  $ 0     $ 500  
 
           
Total
  $ 86,544     $ 84,862  
 
           
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Intermediate Term Fund*
         
Fiscal Years Ended   1/31/11  
Audit Fees
  $ 16,550  
Audit-Related Fees(1)
  $ 0  
Tax Fees(2)
  $ 8,000  
All Other Fees(3)
  $ 500  
 
     
Total
  $ 25,050  
 
     
 
  Fund commenced operations on 2/1/2010

 


 

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Long Term Fund*
         
Fiscal Years Ended   1/31/11  
Audit Fees
  $ 16,550  
Audit-Related Fees(1)
  $ 0  
Tax Fees(2)
  $ 8,000  
All Other Fees(3)
  $ 500  
 
     
Total
  $ 25,050  
 
     
 
  Fund commenced operations on 2/1/2010
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond Strategies Short Term Fund
                 
Fiscal Period Ended   1/31/10     1/31/11  
Audit Fees
  $ 31,550     $ 31,550  
Audit-Related Fees(1)
  $ 0     $ 0  
Tax Fees(2)
  $ 8,000     $ 8,000  
All Other Fees(3)
  $ 0     $ 500  
 
           
Total
  $ 39,550       40,050  
 
           
 
(1)     Audit-related fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of financial statements and are not reported under the category of audit fees.
 
(2)     Tax fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant relating to tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning and specifically include fees for tax return preparation.
 
(3)     All other fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by the principal accountant other than audit, audit-related, and tax services.

 


 

The Funds comprised all of the series of the Trust at 1/31/2011, and have the same fiscal year end (January 31). The following table presents the aggregate audit, audit-related, tax, and other fees billed to all of the Series in the Trust by D&T for the last two fiscal years of each Series.
                 
Fiscal Years Ended   1/31/10     1/31/11  
Audit Fees
  $ 155,593     $ 136,283  
Audit-Related Fees(1)
  $ 0     $ 0  
Tax Fees(2)
  $ 38,873     $ 36,729  
All Other Fees(3)
  $ 0     $ 2,000  
 
           
Total
  $ 194,466     $ 175,012  
 
           
 
(1)     Audit-related fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of financial statements and are not reported under the category of audit fees.
 
(2)     Tax fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant relating to tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning and specifically include fees for tax return preparation.
 
(3)     All other fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by the principal accountant other than audit, audit-related, and tax services.
(e)(1) The registrant’s audit committee has adopted policies and procedures relating to the pre-approval of services provided by the registrant’s principal accountant (the “Pre-Approval Policies”). The Pre-Approval Policies establish a framework intended to assist the audit committee in the proper discharge f its pre-approval responsibilities. As a general matter, the Pre-Approval Policies (i) specify certain types of audit, audit-related, tax, and other services determined to be pre-approved by the audit committee; and (ii) delineate specific procedures governing the mechanics of the pre-approval process, including the approval and monitoring of audit and non-audit service fees. Unless a service is specifically pre-approved under the Pre-Approval Policies, it must be separately pre-approved by the audit committee.
The Pre-Approval Policies and the types of audit and non-audit services pre-approved therein must be reviewed and ratified by the registrant’s audit committee at least annually. The registrant’s audit committee maintains full responsibility for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of the registrant’s principal accountant.
(e)(2) No services described in paragraphs (b)-(d) above were approved by the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to the “de minimis exception” set forth in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
(f) Not applicable.

 


 

(g) The following table presents (i) the aggregate non-audit fees (i.e., fees for audit-related, tax, and other services) billed for services rendered to all of the Series in the Trust by D&T for the last two fiscal years of each Series; and (ii) the aggregate non-audit fees (i.e., fees for audit-related, tax, and other services) billed to the Eaton Vance organization by D&T for the last two fiscal years of each Series.
                 
Fiscal Years Ended   1/31/10     1/31/11  
Registrant(1)
  $ 38,873     $ 38,729  
Eaton Vance(2)
  $ 279,795     $ 205,107  
 
(1)   Includes all of the Series of the Trust. 
 
(2)   The investment adviser to the Series, as well as any of its affiliates that provide ongoing services to the Series, are subsidiaries of Eaton Vance Corp.
(h) The registrant’s audit committee has considered whether the provision by the registrant’s principal accountant of non-audit services to the registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrant
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
Not required in this filing.

 


 

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 Municipals Trust II
         
  By:   /s/ Cynthia J. Clemson    
    Cynthia J. Clemson   
    President   
Date: March 17, 2011
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: March 17, 2011
         
  By:   /s/ Cynthia J. Clemson    
    Cynthia J. Clemson   
    President   
Date: March 17, 2011