0001193125-20-205525.txt : 20200731 0001193125-20-205525.hdr.sgml : 20200731 20200731103829 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-20-205525 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20200731 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20200731 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20200731 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001254370 IRS NUMBER: 260066992 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21403 FILM NUMBER: 201064262 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 385 EAST COLORADO BLVD CITY: PASADENA STATE: CA ZIP: 91101 BUSINESS PHONE: 6268449400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 385 EAST COLORADO BLVD CITY: PASADENA STATE: CA ZIP: 91101 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN ASSET/CLAYMORE INFLATION-LINKED SECURITIES & INCOME FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20090701 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN ASSET CLAYMORE INFLATION-LINKED SECURITIES & INCOME FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070810 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN ASSET CLAYMORE US TREASURY INFLATION PRO SECU FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030903 DEFA14A 1 d912017ddefa14a.htm WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED INCOME FUND (WIA) Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA)

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

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Important Actions Needed Regarding Your Investment

in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund

 

Dear Shareholders,

As previously announced, the Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (the “Fund”) Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) is now scheduled to be held on August 28, 2020. Ahead of the Special Meeting, there are important actions that need to be taken with regard to your investment in the Fund in order to support its continuing operations.

 

   

 

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using the information below as soon as possible so that this matter can be resolved:

           
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Shareholders Call Toll Free: (877) 800-5185

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Forward Looking Statement

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice.

All investments are subject to risk including the possible loss of principal. All benchmark performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in a benchmark.

 

                
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