STOCK TITAN

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2023

Rhea-AI Impact
(No impact)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Rhea-AI Summary
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) announced its financial position as of September 30, 2023. Total assets were $830,651,101, with total net assets at $573,435,283. NAV per share of common stock was $9.65, and market price per share was $8.30. The fund reported a net decrease in net assets from operations of $14,815,249.
Positive
  • None.
Negative
  • Net decrease in net assets from operations
  • Negative premium/discount percentages
  • Net decrease in total net assets from the previous quarter

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD) today announced the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2023.

Current Q Previous Q Prior Yr Q
September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
Total Assets (a)

$

830,651,101

 

$

876,996,588

 

$

817,840,111

 

Total Net Assets (a)

$

573,435,283

 

$

609,311,263

 

$

560,717,067

 

NAV Per Share of Common Stock (b)

$

9.65

 

$

10.11

 

$

9.31

 

Market Price Per Share

$

8.30

 

$

8.62

 

$

7.98

 

Premium / (Discount)

 

(13.99

)%

 

(14.74

)%

 

(14.29

)%

Outstanding Shares

 

59,392,688

 

 

60,246,012

 

 

60,246,012

 

 
Total Net Investment Income (c)

$

10,839,240

 

$

10,927,770

 

$

10,977,901

 

Total Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) (c)

$

(25,654,489

)

$

7,169,805

 

$

(33,028,609

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations (c)

$

(14,815,249

)

$

18,097,575

 

$

(22,050,708

)

 
Earnings per Common Share Outstanding
Total Net Investment Income (c)

$

0.18

 

$

0.18

 

$

0.18

 

Total Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) (c)

$

(0.43

)

$

0.12

 

$

(0.55

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations (c)

$

(0.25

)

$

0.30

 

$

(0.37

)

 
Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income (d)

$

(8,046,920

)

$

(5,482,522

)

$

(11,424,272

)

Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income
Per Share (d)

$

(0.14

)

$

(0.09

)

$

(0.19

)

 
Loan Outstanding (d)

$

250,000,000

 

$

250,000,000

 

$

250,000,000

 

Footnotes:

(a) The difference between total assets and total net assets is due primarily to the Fund’s use of borrowings; total net assets do not include borrowings.

(b) NAVs are calculated as of the close of business on the last business day in the periods indicated above.

(c) For the quarter indicated.

(d) As of the period indicated above.

This financial data is unaudited.

The Fund files its semi-annual and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as well as its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These reports are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. To obtain information on Forms N-PORT or a semi-annual or annual report from the Fund, shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc., a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company, is managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources and is sub-advised by Western Asset Management Company, LLC (“Western Asset”), an affiliate of the investment manager.

For more information about the Fund, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Fund’s web site at www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds. Hard copies of the Fund’s complete audited financial statements are available free of charge upon request.

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.

Category: Financials

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc.

Source: Legg Mason Closed End Funds

Investors: Fund Investor Services 1-888-777-0102

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

FAQ

What is the total net assets of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) as of September 30, 2023?

The total net assets of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) as of September 30, 2023 were $573,435,283.

What was the NAV per share of common stock for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) on September 30, 2023?

The NAV per share of common stock for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) on September 30, 2023 was $9.65.

How many outstanding shares does Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) have as of September 30, 2023?

As of September 30, 2023, Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) has 59,392,688 outstanding shares.

What is the total net investment income for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) for the quarter ended September 30, 2023?

The total net investment income for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 was $10,839,240.

Where can shareholders obtain semi-annual and annual reports from Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD)?

Shareholders can obtain semi-annual and annual reports from Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) by calling 1-888-777-0102 or visiting the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc

NYSE:EMD

EMD Rankings

EMD Latest News

EMD Stock Data

577.42M
58.44M
52.82%
0.04%
Asset Management
Financial Services
Link
United States of America
New York