Legg Mason Partners Variable Portfolios Ii DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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Legg Mason Partners Institutional Trust

Legg Mason Partners Income Trust

Legg Mason Partners Money Market Trust

Legg Mason Partners Premium Money Market Trust

Legg Mason Partners Variable Income Trust

Master Portfolio Trust

Western Asset Funds, Inc.

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WESTERN ASSET FUNDS

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please exercise your right to vote as soon as possible!

Dear Shareholder:

We recently sent you proxy materials concerning an important proposal affecting your fund, which will be considered at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of your mutual fund(s) on December 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, at 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, New York. This letter was sent because you held shares in the fund on the record date andwe have not received your vote.

YOUR FUNDS’ BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT

VOTING NOW HELPS MINIMIZE PROXY COSTS, AVOIDS UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS AND ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS TO SHAREHOLDERS

Please vote using one of the following options:

1. VOTE ONLINE

Log on to the website or scan the QR code 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.

The proxy materials we sent you contain important information regarding the proposal that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposal, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, the funds’ proxy solicitor, toll free at1-866-300-0742.

View or download the Proxy Statement:

https://www.proxy-direct.com/lmf-30870

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.