X0203 3 2009-02-10 0 0001163792 WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND WEA 0001240543 FRENKEL ROBERT I 100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE STAMFORD CT 06902 0 1 0 0 CLO and Secretary Common Stock 0 D Mr. Frenkel was appointed as Secretary of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund, effective February 10, 2009, and as Chief Legal Officer of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund, effective May 19, 2009. No securities are beneficially owned. /s/ William J. Renahan by Power of Attorney for Robert I. Frenkel 2009-08-07