UNITED STATES 

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E-mail to Legg Mason and Affiliate Employees with Direct to Fund Positions 

Subject:  IMPORTANT: Please Vote Proxy for Your Direct to Fund Position in Legg Mason Open End Funds 

As you know, the pending acquisition of Legg Mason by Franklin Templeton triggers a requirement to seek shareholder approval of new investment advisory contracts for each of Legg Mason’s U.S. funds. 

It appears you have not yet voted one or more of your Legg Mason open end fund positions that are held directly at the fund.  Every vote is important.  Please call Computershare at 1-866-963-5819 and provide the agent with your name to vote your proxy over the phone. 

Thank you.