WIA Western Asset Inflation Linked Income Fund

Preliminary Proxy Statement

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Definitive Proxy Statement

Definitive Additional Materials

Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

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URGENT – ACTION REQUESTED

WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED INCOME FUND (WIA)

Dear Shareholder:

According to our records, you have not voted on an important proposal at this year’s Annual Meeting.

Unless a sufficient number of shareholders vote by May 22, 2024, at 10:00 am, the Fund will not be able to implement the proposal without adjourning the shareholder meeting to a later date, and possibly incurring additional proxy solicitation costs.

It’s extremely important that you participate in the management of your investment by voting.

THE FUND’S BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL

YOUR VOTE IS CRITICAL. PLEASE VOTE NOW BEFORE TIME RUNS OUT.

Please vote 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 the on-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 Statement we sent you contains important information regarding the proposal that you are being asked to consider. A copy of the Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website listed on your proxy card. Please read the materials carefully

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.