Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (DMO)
Filed: 8 Nov 19, 1:54pm
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WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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IMPORTANT: ACTION REQUIRED REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT
Dear Stockholder:
We recently sent you materials relating to a special meeting of stockholders of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund, Inc. (DMO) that will be held on November 22, 2019. At the meeting, there will be a vote on an important proposal that would extend the Fund’s life by eliminating the current March 1, 2022 termination date.
You are receiving this letter because we have not yet received your vote.
The Fund’s Board and Management recommend that you vote FOR the proposal.
Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., an independent proxy advisory firm, recently recommended that stockholders vote FOR the proposal.
By eliminating the term, you will have continued access to the Fund’s portfolio and the income it generates. Since inception through September 3, 2019, DMO has paid a total of $27.52 per share in distributions.
Voting now helps minimize proxy costs to the Fund, and you won’t continue to receive reminders about this meeting via mail, email or phone call.
Voting is quick and easy. Vote today using one of the following options:
| 1. | VOTE ONLINE |
Log on to the website shown on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow theon-screen instructions.
| 2. | VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE |
Call the toll-free number listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions.
| 3. | VOTE BY MAIL |
Complete, sign and date the proxy card and then return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope.
Thank you for your prompt response to this important matter.