UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
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BrandywineGLOBAL– Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. | Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. |
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. | Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. |
ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. | Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. |
ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. | Western Asset Middle Market Debt Fund Inc. |
LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. | Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc. |
Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. | Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. |
Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. | Western Asset Municipal Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. |
Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. | Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. |
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. | Western Asset Municipal Partners Fund Inc. |
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. | Western Asset Variable Rate Strategic Fund Inc. |
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT SCRIPT (closed end funds):
Hi. I’m Joe Sullivan, CEO of Legg Mason. You or someone in your household owns an investment in one or more Legg Mason funds, including Western Asset Management, ClearBridge Investments, and Legg Mason products.
We ask for your help, please.
You received proxy materials requesting your vote on important matters relating to your fund. Time is running out. By voting today, you can help ensure that your fund’s proposals can be acted upon.
You may cast your vote over the phone RIGHT NOW by calling 866-859-8682. That’s 866-859-8682. The process is simple, does not require any confidential information and will only take a few moments of your time.
We hope you will help us.
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT SCRIPT:
Hi. I’m Joe Sullivan, CEO of Legg Mason. You or someone in your household owns an investment in one or more Legg Mason funds, including Western Asset Management, ClearBridge Investments, Brandywine Global, QS Investors, Martin Currie and Legg Mason products.
We ask for your help, please.
You received proxy materials requesting your vote on important matters relating to your fund. Time is running out. By voting today, you can help ensure that your fund’s proposals can be acted upon.
You may cast your vote over the phone RIGHT NOW by calling 866-963-5819. That’s 866-963-5819. The process is simple, does not require any confidential information and will only take a few moments of your time.
We hope you will help us.
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT SCRIPT (PFS version):
Hi. I’m Joe Sullivan, CEO of Legg Mason. You or someone in your household owns an investment in one or more Legg Mason funds, including ClearBridge Investments, QS Investors, Western Asset Management and Legg Mason products owned through your Primerica Financial Services brokerage account.
We ask for your help, please.
You received proxy materials requesting your vote on important matters relating to your fund. Time is running out. By voting today, you can help ensure that your fund’s proposals can be acted upon.
You may cast your vote over the phone RIGHT NOW by calling 866-963-5819. That’s 866-963-5819. The process is simple, does not require any confidential information and will only take a few moments of your time.
We hope you will help us.
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PROPOSED Level One:
Hi. I’m Joe Sullivan, CEO of Legg Mason. We are trying to reach you regarding your investment in one or more funds, including Western Asset Management, ClearBridge Investments, Brandywine Global, QS Investors, Martin Currie and Legg Mason products.
You should have received proxy materials requesting your vote on important matters – but we have not received your vote. By voting today, you can help us ensure that your fund’s proposals can be acted upon.
To vote, please call 866-963-5819. That’s 866-963-5819. A proxy specialist will be happy to take your vote.
Thank you as always for investing with Legg Mason.
PROPOSED Level One: PFS Version
Hi. I’m Joe Sullivan, CEO of Legg Mason. We are trying to reach you regarding your investment in one or more funds, including ClearBridge Investments, QS, Western Asset and Legg Mason products owned through your Primerica Financial Services brokerage account.
You should have received proxy materials requesting your vote on important matters – but we have not received your vote. By voting today, you can help us ensure that your fund’s proposals can be acted upon.
To vote, please call 866-963-5819. That’s 866-963-5819. A proxy specialist will be happy to take your vote.
Thank you as always for investing with Legg Mason through PFS Investments.
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PROPOSED Level 2:
Hi. I’m Joe Sullivan, CEO of Legg Mason.We are trying to reach you regarding your investment in one or more Legg Mason funds, including Western Asset Management, ClearBridge Investments, Brandywine Global, QS Investors, Martin Currie and Legg Mason products.
Franklin Templeton has agreed to acquire Legg Mason, creating one of the largest asset managers.
You should have received proxy materials requesting your vote on this transaction.
To vote, please call 866-963-5819. That’s 866-963-5819. A proxy specialist will be happy to take your vote.
Thank you as always for investing with Legg Mason.
PROPOSED LEVEL 2: PFS Version
Hi. I’m Joe Sullivan, CEO of Legg Mason. We are trying to reach you regarding your investment in one or more funds, including ClearBridge Investments, QS Investors, Western Asset Management and Legg Mason products owned through your Primerica Financial Services brokerage account.
Franklin Templeton has agreed to acquire Legg Mason, creating one of the largest asset managers.
You should have received proxy materials requesting your vote on this transaction.
To vote, please call 866-963-5819. That’s 866-963-5819. A proxy specialist will be happy to take your vote.
Thank you as always for investing with Legg Mason through PFS Investments.