Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW)

0001193125-20-173448.txt : 20200619 0001193125-20-173448.hdr.sgml : 20200619 20200619101334 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-20-173448 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20200619 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20200619 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20200619 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001267902 IRS NUMBER: 421607118 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21477 FILM NUMBER: 20974490 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 385 EAST COLORADO BLVD. CITY: PASADENA STATE: CA ZIP: 91101 BUSINESS PHONE: (626) 844-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 385 EAST COLORADO BLVD. CITY: PASADENA STATE: CA ZIP: 91101 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN ASSET/CLAYMORE INFLATION-LINKED OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20090701 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN ASSET CLAYMORE INFLATION-LINKED OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070810 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN ASSET CLAYMORE US TREASURY INFLATION PRO SEC FUND 2 DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20031022 DEFA14A 1 d907013ddefa14a.htm WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND (WIW) Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW)

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Your Vote Is Important No Matter How Many or How Few Shares You Own June 19, 2020 Vote Today for the Fund that is Delivering Monthly Distributions to You Ahead of the Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (the “Fund”) Special Meeting of Shareholders on July 14, 2020, you are being asked to vote to approve new agreements1 between the Fund and its investment manager and subadvisers that will enable the Fund to continue to operate and deliver the returns you rely on. Why Should I Vote to Approve the Agreements with the Funds Investment Manager and Subadvisers? Approving these agreements will enable the Fund to continue to operate uninterrupted and deliver the strong total returns and distribution payouts you have come to expect The investment manager and subadvisers have developed and implemented the Fund’s strategy that has enhanced shareholder value Importantly, the new management and subadvisory agreements will be identical to the current agreements, except for the dates of execution, effectiveness and termination Protect the Value of Your Investment — Vote Your Proxy Card Today The Fund’s Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” the approval of the new management agreement for the Fund’s manager and the new subadvisory agreements for the Fund’s subadvisers to ensure shareholders receive uninterrupted value.

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Your Vote is Important, No Matter How Many or How Few Shares You Own You can vote by internet, telephone or by signing and dating the proxy card and mailing it in the envelope provided. If you have any questions about how to vote your shares or need additional assistance, please contact: Shareholders Call Toll Free: (877) 800-5185 Banks and Brokers Call: (212) 750-5833 Innisfree M&A Incorporated Notes 1 The “change of control” resulting from the pending combination of Legg Mason Inc. (“Legg Mason”), the parent company of the Fund’s investment manager and subadvisers, and Franklin Resources, Inc., a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton, will cause your Fund’s management and subadvisory agreements to terminate. 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.