Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (NYSE: WIW) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

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Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund announces changes in its portfolio management team, effective May 1, 2024. John Bellows is no longer a portfolio manager, while a new team comprising Michael Buchanan, Ken Leech, Chia-Liang Lian, and Frederick Marki takes over. The Fund's share prices fluctuate with market conditions and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, posing risks for investors.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Effective May 1, 2024, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund is as follows:

• Michael Buchanan
• Ken Leech
• Chia- Liang (CL) Lian
• Frederick Marki

Effective May 1, 2024, John Bellows is no longer a portfolio manager of the Fund.

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 $388.9 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 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and over $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of March 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

 

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc. and Legg Mason Closed End Funds

FAQ

Who are the new portfolio managers of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund?

The new portfolio management team of the Fund, effective May 1, 2024, includes Michael Buchanan, Ken Leech, Chia-Liang Lian, and Frederick Marki.

Who is no longer a portfolio manager of the Fund?

John Bellows is no longer a portfolio manager of the Fund, effective May 1, 2024.

Where can I find more information about the Fund?

For more information about the Fund, you can call Fund Investor Services at 1-888-777-0102 or visit the Fund's website at www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds.

Where are the Fund's shares traded?

The Fund's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, similar to stocks, and their prices fluctuate with market conditions.

What risk is associated with investments in the Fund?

All investments, including investments in the Fund, are subject to risk, including the risk of loss. Shares of closed-end funds like the Fund may trade at a discount to their net asset value, increasing the investor's risk of loss.