Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD or “the Fund”; CUSIP: 95766A101) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

Rhea-AI Summary

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD) announced the estimated sources of its monthly distribution to shareholders, set for December 1, 2022. The distribution per share is estimated at $0.0800, with $0.0582 derived from net investment income. The cumulative distributions for the fiscal year-to-date total $0.8500, with a return of capital portion of $0.2313. Investors are cautioned that part of this distribution may be a return of capital, impacting their tax basis.

Positive

• Monthly distribution of $0.0800 per share scheduled for December 1, 2022.
• Cumulative distribution for the fiscal year-to-date amounts to $0.8500 per share.

Negative

• Estimated return of capital of $0.2313 may indicate distributions exceed net income and gains.
• Average annual total return is at -4.78%, suggesting underperformance relative to NAV.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. [NYSE: EMD]

Notification of Sources of Distributions

Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

The Fund’s estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 1, 2022, and for the fiscal year 2022 year-to-date are as follows:

Estimated Allocations for November Monthly Distribution as of October 31, 2022:

Distribution Per Share		Net Investment Income		Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains		Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains		Return of Capital
$0.0800		$0.0582		$0.0000		$0.0000		$0.0218
100.00%		72.79%		0.00%		0.00%		27.21%

Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of October 31, 2022, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022:

Distribution Per Share		Net Investment Income		Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains		Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains		Return of Capital
$0.8500		$0.6187		$0.0000		$0.0000		$0.2313
100.00%		72.78%		0.00%		0.00%		27.22%

Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the Plan. EMD estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the EMD distribution to shareholders may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that a shareholder invested in a Fund is paid back to them. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect EMD’s investment performance and should not be confused with ‘yield’ or ‘income’. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year that will describe how to report the Fund’s distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Average Annual Total Return (in relation to the change in net asset value (NAV) for the 5- year period ended on 10/31/2022)1		Annualized Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 10/31/2022)2		Cumulative Total Return (in relation to the change in NAV for the fiscal period through 10/31/2022)3		Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 10/31/2022)4
-4.78%		10.30%		-26.42%		9.12%

Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:

1. Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ended through October 31, 2022. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
2. The Annualized Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period’s distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of October 31, 2022.
3. Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from December 31, 2021 through October 31, 2022, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
4. The Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal period December 31, 2021 through October 31, 2022, as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of October 31, 2022.

This Fund has a managed distribution policy that seeks to deliver the Fund’s long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. Distributions may be paid in part or in full from net investment income, realized capital gains and by returning capital, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if a Fund’s aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund’s assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder’s capital. A return of capital is not taxable; rather it reduces a shareholder’s tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. The Board of Directors of the Fund may terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund’s shares.

For further information on Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc., please visit our web site at: www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds

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 Funds.

Category: Distribution Related

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc.

Source: Legg Mason Closed End Funds

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005509/en/

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

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

FAQ

What is the distribution amount for EMD on December 1, 2022?

The distribution amount for EMD is estimated at $0.0800 per share.

What are the sources of EMD's distribution for 2022?

The estimated sources include net investment income at $0.0582 and a return of capital.

How much has EMD distributed year-to-date for 2022?

EMD has cumulatively distributed $0.8500 per share for the fiscal year-to-date.

What is the impact of EMD's return of capital?

A portion of EMD's distribution may be a return of capital, which reduces the shareholder's tax basis.

What is the average annual total return for EMD?

The average annual total return for EMD is reported at -4.78% for the five-year period.