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Franklin Templeton (NYSE: BEN) announced monthly distributions for certain closed-end funds under their managed distribution policy for March–May 2026. WIA will pay $0.05200 monthly; WIW will pay $0.06250 monthly. Record, ex-dividend and payable dates for March, April and May 2026 are listed.
The notice explains distributions may include long-term capital gains and/or return of capital, that amounts are estimates for reporting, and that the Board may modify or suspend the policy.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE: WIA) announced an update to the portfolio management team effective January 27, 2026. The named team responsible for day-to-day oversight comprises Michael Buchanan, Amit Chopra, Frederick Marki, and Nicholas Mastroianni.
The release notes that data and commentary are informational, Franklin Resources and affiliates do not sell Fund shares, and hard copies of audited financial statements are available free upon request. The Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange and share prices may fluctuate; closed-end shares often trade at a discount to NAV and are subject to investment risk, including loss of principal.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE: WIA) announced estimated distribution sources for the December 31, 2025 monthly distribution and fiscal year-to-date through November 30, 2025.
December distribution: $0.0520 per share, funded 100% by net investment income. Fiscal YTD distribution: $0.6180 per share, of which $0.3695 (59.79%) is net investment income and $0.2485 (40.21%) is estimated return of capital.
Key rates as of 11/30/2025: Average annual total return 0.61%, Annualized distribution rate 6.78%, Cumulative total return 7.58%, FYTD distribution rate 6.71%.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE: WIA) announced estimated distribution sources for the November 28, 2025 monthly payout and fiscal year-to-date through October 31, 2025.
The November distribution is $0.0520 per share: 66.54% net investment income and 33.39% return of capital. Fiscal YTD distributions total $0.5660 per share: 56.02% net investment income and 43.98% return of capital. Key rates: 5-year annualized NAV return 1.30%, annualized distribution rate 6.76%, and YTD distribution rate 6.13%.
Franklin Templeton (NYSE:BEN) announced monthly distributions for certain closed-end funds under their managed distribution policy for December 2025, January 2026 and February 2026.
Key dates: Record/Ex-dividend dates of 12/23/2025, 1/23/2026 and 2/20/2026 with payable dates 12/31/2025, 1/30/2026 and 2/27/2026. Announced cash amounts: WIA $0.05200 per month; WIW $0.06250 per month.
Estimated fiscal year-to-date distribution sources through 2/28/2026: WIA 79.42% income / 20.58% return of capital; WIW 37.28% income / 62.72% return of capital.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE: WIA) announced estimated sources for its October 31, 2025 monthly distribution and fiscal year-to-date allocations through September 30, 2025.
For the October distribution of $0.0520 per share, 50.11% was estimated as net investment income and 49.89% as return of capital. Fiscal YTD distributions total $0.5140 per share with 54.96% net investment income and 45.04% return of capital. The Fund reported a 5-year average annual NAV return of 1.05%, an annualized distribution rate of 6.75%, cumulative NAV return YTD of 6.72%, and a fiscal YTD distribution rate of 5.56%.
The amounts are estimates, not tax reporting, and a Form 1099-DIV will be provided for tax purposes.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE: WIA) has announced its distribution details for September 30, 2025. The Fund declared a monthly distribution of $0.0520 per share, comprising 54% from net investment income and 46% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the Fund has distributed $0.4620 per share, with 58.98% from net investment income and 41.02% from return of capital.
The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 0.66% over the five-year period, with a 6.75% annualized distribution rate and 6.12% cumulative total return for the fiscal period through August 31, 2025. The Fund maintains a managed distribution policy aimed at delivering long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser (NYSE:BEN) has declared monthly distributions for two closed-end funds - Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) and Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) - for September, October, and November 2025.
WIA will distribute $0.0520 per share monthly, while WIW will distribute $0.0625 per share monthly. The distributions are part of the funds' managed distribution policy, which aims to maintain consistent distribution levels from income and capital gains. For the fiscal year-to-date, WIA's distributions comprise 54.03% income and 45.97% return of capital, while WIW's comprise 45.90% income and 54.10% return of capital.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE: WIA) has announced its distribution details for August 29, 2025. The Fund declared a monthly distribution of $0.0520 per share, with approximately 49.98% sourced from net investment income and 50.02% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the Fund has distributed $0.4100 per share, with 56.07% from net investment income and 43.93% from return of capital.
The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 0.76% for the 5-year period ended July 31, 2025, with a cumulative total return of 4.27% for the current fiscal period. The Fund maintains a managed distribution policy aimed at delivering long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE: WIA) has announced its July 2025 distribution details and sources. The Fund declared a monthly distribution of $0.0520 per share, with approximately 49.80% coming from net investment income and 50.20% from return of capital.
For the fiscal year-to-date ending June 30, 2025, WIA has distributed $0.3580 per share, with 56.82% from net investment income and 43.18% from return of capital. The Fund's performance metrics show a 1.59% average annual total return over the five-year period, with a current annualized distribution rate of 6.80% of NAV.