EX-99.(N) 5 d896457dex99n.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated December 18, 2024, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (the “Fund”), appearing in the Annual Report on Form N-CSR of the Fund for the year ended October 31, 2024, and to the references to us under the headings “Financial Highlights” and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Statement of Additional Information, which are part of such Registration Statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 13, 2025