Eaton Vance Profits Climb 18% in Third Quarter

Buoyed by increased revenue in its money management business, profits climbed 18% in the fiscal third quarter at the Boston investment management firm Eaton Vance.

Net income rose to $41.2 million, or 29 cents per share, from $35 million, or 25 cents per share, a year ago. Revenue totaled $190.8 million, up 15 percent from $165.9 million a year ago, according to a report from the Associated Press.

Eaton Vance officials said investment adviser and administration fees were up 21% to $127.8 million. Distribution and underwriting fees slipped 1.0% to $35.2 million, while service fees rose 15% to $26.6 million.

As of July 31, assets under management at Eaton Vance totaled $106 billion, 18% greater than the $89.4 billion at the end of last year's quarter.

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