Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
March 04 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Effective March 1, 2024, the named portfolio management team
responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund is as
follows:
- Michael Buchanan
- Ryan Brist
- Blanton Keh
- Christopher Kilpatrick
Data and commentary provided in this press release are for
informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates
do not engage in selling shares of the Fund.
For more information about the Fund, please call Fund Investor
Services: 1-888-777-0102, or consult the Fund’s web site at
www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds. The
information contained on the Fund’s web site is not part of this
press release. Hard copies of the Fund’s complete audited financial
statements are available free of charge upon request.
The Fund’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Similar to stocks, Fund share prices will fluctuate with market
conditions and, at the time of sale, may be worth more or less than
the original investment. Shares of closed-end funds often trade at
a discount to their net asset value, and can increase an investor’s
risk of loss. All investments are subject to risk, including the
risk of loss.
About Western Asset
Western Asset is one of the world’s leading fixed-income
managers with 50 years of experience and $384.5 billion in assets
under management (AUM) as of December 31, 2023. With a focus on
long-term fundamental value investing that employs a top-down and
bottom-up approach, the firm has nine offices around the globe and
deep experience across the range of fixed income sectors. Founded
in 1971, Western Asset has been recognized for delivering superior
levels of client service alongside its approach emphasizing team
management and intensive proprietary research, supported by robust
risk management. To learn more about Western Asset, please visit
www.westernasset.com. Western Asset is an independent specialist
investment manager of Franklin Templeton.
About Franklin Templeton
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management
organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and
serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission
is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment
management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions.
Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers
specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities
in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions.
With more than 1,400 investment professionals, and offices in major
financial markets around the world, the California-based company
has over 75 years of investment experience and approximately $1.6
trillion in assets under management as of January 31, 2024. For
more information, please visit franklintempleton.com.
Category: Fund Announcement Source: Franklin Resources, Inc.
Source: Legg Mason Closed End Funds
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Investor Contact: Fund Investor Services-1-888-777-0102
Media Contact: Lisa Tibbitts +1 (904) 942-4451
Lisa.Tibbitts@franklintempleton.com
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