Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for Certain Closed End Funds Pursuant to their Managed Distribution Policy for the Months of June, July, and August 2022

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Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor announces distributions for closed-end funds SCD, BWG, and EMD for June, July, and August 2022. The monthly distribution amounts are set at $0.26000 for SCD and $0.09000 for BWG in June, July, and August, while EMD announces $0.08000 for each month. The funds' managed distribution policy aims to maintain consistent distribution levels; however, payouts may include return of capital if income falls short. The Board reserves the right to modify the policy, which could impact share prices.

Positive

• Consistent distribution levels maintained for SCD and BWG.
• Stable monthly payouts for EMD.

Negative

• Potential return of capital for distributions if income is insufficient.
• Board may modify, terminate, or suspend the distribution policy, impacting share prices.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC announced today that certain closed end funds have declared distributions pursuant to their managed distribution policy for the months of June, July, and August 2022.

The following dates apply to the distribution schedule below:

Month	Record Date	Ex-Dividend Date	Payable Date
June	6/23/2022	6/22/2022	7/1/2022
July	7/22/2022	7/21/2022	8/1/2022
August	8/24/2022	8/23/2022	9/1/2022

Ticker	Fund Name	Month	Amount		Change from Previous Distribution
SCD	LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc.a	June	$0.26000	b	-
BWG	BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Income Opportunities	June	$0.09000		-
	Fund Inc. a	July	$0.09000
		August	$0.09000
EMD	Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. a	June	$0.08000		(0.01000)
		July	$0.08000
		August	$0.08000
a Please see table below for each Fund’s estimated source of distributions. b Quarterly paying distribution.

Under the terms of each Fund’s managed distribution policy, each Fund seeks to maintain a consistent distribution level derived from the income and capital gains generated from the Fund’s investment portfolio. Shareholders should note that if the Fund’s aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distributions paid, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's net assets and may constitute a return of the shareholder’s capital. The Board of Directors may modify, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time. Any such modification, termination or suspension could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund’s shares.

Each Fund’s distributions have been set based on the current level of income generated from the Fund’s investment portfolio and accumulated capital gains, if any. Based on the Funds’ tax accounting records, which also factor in currency fluctuations, each Fund’s estimated source of cumulative fiscal year-to-date distributions is presented in the table below:

Fund	Fiscal Year End		Income		Short-Term Capital Gains		Long-Term Capital Gains		Return of Capital
SCD	Nov 30		24.61%		-		-		75.39%	(a)
BWG	Oct 31		56.18%		-		-		43.82%	(b)
EMD	Dec 31		75.22%		-		-		24.78%	(b)
Sources of cumulative fiscal year-to-date distributions are estimated through June 30, 2022. Sources of cumulative fiscal year-to-date distributions are estimated through August 31, 2022.

The updated estimated components of the distributions announced today will be provided to shareholders of record in a separate notice when the distributions are paid.

This press release is not for tax reporting purposes but is being provided to announce the amount of each Fund’s distributions that have been declared by the Board of Directors. In early 2023, after definitive information is available, each Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV, if applicable, specifying how the distributions paid by each Fund during the prior calendar year should be characterized for purposes of reporting the distributions on a shareholder’s tax return (e.g., ordinary income, long-term capital gain or return of capital).

The Funds’ common 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.

Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (“Franklin Resources”).

For more information about the Funds, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Funds’ website at www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds. Hard copies of the Funds’ 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 Funds.

Category: Distribution Related

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc.

Source: Legg Mason Closed End Funds

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

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

FAQ

What is the distribution amount for SCD in June 2022?

The distribution amount for SCD in June 2022 is $0.26000.

When is the ex-dividend date for BWG in August 2022?

The ex-dividend date for BWG in August 2022 is August 23, 2022.

What are the distribution amounts for EMD for July 2022?

The distribution amount for EMD in July 2022 is $0.08000.

What risks are associated with the managed distribution policy for these funds?

The managed distribution policy may involve return of capital if income falls short, and changes could affect share prices.