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Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of February 29, 2024

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Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. (NYSE: MMU) reported its financial position as of February 29, 2024, with total assets of $930.42 million and total net assets of $644.17 million. The NAV per share of common stock was $11.76, indicating a premium of 13.44%. The fund's total net investment income was $7.70 million, with a net increase in net assets from operations of $23.33 million. On the negative side, there was an undistributed net investment income of $5.33 million.

Positive
  • Strong total assets of $930.42 million indicate a stable financial position.

  • NAV per share of common stock at $11.76 shows a positive premium of 13.44%.

  • Total net investment income of $7.70 million and a net increase in net assets from operations of $23.33 million highlight financial growth.

Negative
  • Undistributed net investment income of $5.33 million may raise concerns about effective allocation.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. (NYSE: MMU) today announced the financial position of the Fund as of February 29, 2024.

Current Q Previous Q Prior Yr Q
February 29, 2024 November 30, 2023 February 28, 2023
Total Assets (a)

$

930,419,480

 

$

946,308,036

 

$

739,926,297

 

Total Net Assets (a)

$

644,171,461

 

$

627,658,286

 

*

$

494,453,674

 

NAV Per Share of Common Stock (b)

$

11.76

 

$

11.46

 

$

11.40

 

Market Price Per Share

$

10.18

 

$

9.72

 

$

10.18

 

Premium / (Discount)

 

(13.44

)%

 

(15.18

)%

 

(10.70

)%

Outstanding Shares

 

54,767,844

 

 

54,767,844

 

*

 

43,367,851

 

 
Total Net Investment Income (c)(d)

$

7,705,881

 

$

6,910,772

 

$

6,085,363

 

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

$

18,087,903

 

$

14,007,513

 

$

(831,125

)

Preferred Dividends Paid from Net Investment Income (c)

$

(2,462,012

)

$

(2,380,071

)

$

(1,930,570

)

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

$

23,331,772

 

$

18,538,214

 

$

3,323,668

 

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

$

0.14

 

$

0.13

 

$

0.14

 

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

$

0.33

 

$

0.26

 

$

(0.02

)

Preferred Dividends Paid from Net Investment Income (c)

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.04

)

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

$

0.43

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.08

 

 
Undistributed Net Investment Income (e)

$

(5,330,115

)

$

(3,755,387

)

$

(2,931,186

)

Undistributed Net Investment Income
Per Share (e)

$

(0.10

)

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.07

)

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

Auction Rate Preferred Stock (e)

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

25,775,000

 

Variable Rate Demand Preferred Stock (e)

$

284,075,000

 

$

284,075,000

 

$

217,575,000

 

Footnotes:

(a)

The difference between the Fund’s total assets and total net assets is due primarily to its outstanding auction rate preferred stock (“ARPS) and variable rate demand preferred stock (“VRDPS”); total net assets do not include the liquidation value of ARPS and VRDPS.

(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)

Excludes distributions paid to preferred stockholders from net investment income.

(e)

As of the date indicated above.

Amount represents less than $0.005 or greater than $(0.005) per share.

*

On October 31, 2023, the Fund acquired the assets and certain liabilities of Western Asset Municipal Partners Fund Inc.

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 Managed Municipals Fund Inc., a non-diversified, closed-end investment management company, which is advised by Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC (“FTFA”) (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC) and subadvised by Western Asset Management Company, LLC (“Western Asset”). FTFA and Western Asset are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc. (“Franklin Resources”).

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

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

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

FAQ

What is the total assets of Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. as of February 29, 2024?

Total assets of Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. as of February 29, 2024, amounted to $930.42 million.

What is the NAV per share of common stock for Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. on February 29, 2024?

The NAV per share of common stock for Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. on February 29, 2024, was $11.76, indicating a premium of 13.44%.

How much was the total net investment income for Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. as of February 29, 2024?

The total net investment income for Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. as of February 29, 2024, was $7.70 million.

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