N-CSRS 1 d305917dncsrs.htm WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. (EHI) Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI)
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-21337

 

 

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

Robert I. Frenkel, Esq.

Legg Mason & Co., LLC

100 First Stamford Place

Stamford, CT 06902

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (888) 777-0102

Date of fiscal year end: May 31

Date of reporting period: November 30, 2016

 

 

 


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ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS.

      The Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders is filed herewith.


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LOGO

 

Semi-Annual Report   November 30, 2016

WESTERN ASSET

GLOBAL HIGH INCOME

FUND INC. (EHI)

 

 

 

LOGO

 

INVESTMENT PRODUCTS: NOT FDIC INSURED • NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE


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What’s inside      
Letter from the chairman     II   
Investment commentary     IV   
Fund at a glance     1   
Spread duration     2   
Effective duration     3   
Schedule of investments     4   
Statement of assets and liabilities     29   
Statement of operations     30   
Statements of changes in net assets     31   
Statement of cash flows     32   
Financial highlights     33   
Notes to financial statements     35   
Board approval of management agreement and subadvisory agreements     50   
Additional shareholder information     57   
Dividend reinvestment plan     58   

 

Fund objectives

The Fund’s primary investment objective is high current income. The Fund’s secondary investment objective is total return.

Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests in a global portfolio of securities consisting of below investment grade fixed-income securities, emerging market fixed-income securities and investment grade fixed-income securities.

 

Letter from the chairman

 

LOGO

 

Dear Shareholder,

We are pleased to provide the semi-annual report of Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. for the six-month reporting period ended November 30, 2016. Please read on for Fund performance information and a detailed look at prevailing economic and market conditions during the Fund’s reporting period.

Special shareholder notice

On August 15, 2016, Western Asset Global Partners Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: GDF) announced the results of the votes cast at GDF’s re-convened Special Shareholder Meeting held on August 12, 2016. GDF stockholders voted to approve the merger of GDF with and into Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:EHI). EHI stockholders previously voted to approve the merger of GDF with and into EHI at EHI’s Special Shareholder Meeting held on July 22, 2016.

On August 29, 2016, EHI announced the completion of the merger of GDF with and into EHI. As of that date, GDF stockholders became EHI stockholders. Each GDF share converted into an equivalent dollar amount (to the nearest $0.001) of full shares of EHI. The conversion price was based on each Fund’s net asset value (NAV) per share calculated at the close of business on August 26, 2016.

The conversion ratio was calculated at 0.910322 common shares of EHI for each GDF common share. EHI did not issue any fractional shares to GDF stockholders. In lieu thereof, EHI purchased all fractional shares at the current NAV and remitted the cash proceeds to former GDF stockholders in proportion to their fractional shares. EHI’s post-merger net assets totaled $505,503,956 and its NAV per common share was $11.17 based on approximately 45,242,240 shares outstanding, as of the close of business on August 26, 2016. For additional information, please contact the Fund at 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Fund’s web site at www.lmcef.com.

 

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As always, we remain committed to providing you with excellent service and a full spectrum of investment choices. We also remain committed to supplementing the support you receive from your financial advisor. One way we accomplish this is through our website, www.lmcef.com. Here you can gain immediate access to market and investment information, including:

 

 

Fund prices and performance,

 

 

Market insights and commentaries from our portfolio managers, and

 

 

A host of educational resources.

We look forward to helping you meet your financial goals.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Jane Trust, CFA

Chairman, President and

Chief Executive Officer

December 30, 2016

 

 

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Investment commentary

 

Economic review

The pace of U.S. economic activity fluctuated during the six months ended November 30, 2016 (the “reporting period”). Looking back, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that first and second quarter 2016 U.S. gross domestic product (“GDP”)i growth was 0.8% and 1.4%, respectively. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s final reading for third quarter 2016 GDP growth — released after the reporting period ended — was 3.5%. The improvement in GDP growth in the third quarter 2016 reflected an increase in private inventory investment, an acceleration in exports, smaller decreases in state and local government spending and an upturn in federal government spending.

Job growth in the U.S. was solid overall and a tailwind for the economy during the reporting period. When the reporting period ended on November 30, 2016, the unemployment rate was 4.6%, as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor. This represented the lowest level since August 2007. The percentage of longer-term unemployed also declined over the period. In November 2016, 24.8% of Americans looking for a job had been out of work for more than six months, versus 25.8% when the period began.

Turning to the global economy, in its October 2016 World Economic Outlook Update, the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”)ii said, “The forces shaping the global outlook — both those operating over the short term and those operating over the long term — point to subdued growth for 2016 and a gradual recovery thereafter, as well as to downside risks.” From a regional perspective, the IMF currently estimates 2016 growth in the Eurozone will be 1.7%, versus 2.0% in 2015. Japan’s economy is expected to expand 0.5% in 2016, the same as in 2015. Elsewhere, the IMF projects that overall growth in emerging market countries will tick up to 4.2% in 2016, versus 4.0% in 2015.

 

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Market review

Q. How did the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”)iii respond to the economic environment?

A. After an extended period of maintaining the federal funds rateiv at a historically low range between zero and 0.25%, the Fed increased the rate at its meeting on December 16, 2015. This marked the first rate hike since 2006. In particular, the U.S. central bank raised the federal funds rate to a range between 0.25% and 0.50%. The Fed then kept rates on hold at every meeting prior to its meeting in mid-December 2016. On December 14, 2016, after the reporting period ended, the Fed raised rates to a range between 0.50% and 0.75%. In the Fed’s statement after the December meeting it said, “The Committee expects that economic conditions will evolve in a manner that will warrant only gradual increases in the federal funds rate; the federal funds rate is likely to remain, for some time, below levels that are expected to prevail in the longer run. However, the actual path of the federal funds rate will depend on the economic outlook as informed by incoming data.”

Q. What actions did international central banks take during the reporting period?

A. Given the economic challenges in the Eurozone, the European Central Bank (“ECB”)v took a number of actions to stimulate growth and ward off deflation. In January 2015, before the reporting period began, the ECB announced that, beginning in March 2015, it would start a 60 billion-per-month bond buying program that was expected to run until September 2016. In December 2015, the ECB extended its monthly bond buying program until at least March 2017. In March 2016, the ECB announced that it would increase its bond purchasing program to 80 billion-per-month. It also lowered its deposit rate to -0.4% and its main interest rate to 0%. Finally, in December 2016 — after the reporting period ended — the ECB again extended its bond buying program until December 2017. From April 2017 through December 2017, the ECB will purchase 60 billion-per-month of bonds. Looking at other developed countries, in the aftermath of the June 2016 U.K. referendum to leave the European Union (“Brexit”), the Bank of England (“BoE”)vi lowered rates in October 2016 from 0.50% to 0.25% — an all-time low. After holding rates steady at 0.10% for more than five years, in January 2016, the Bank of Japanvii announced that it lowered the rate on current accounts that commercial banks hold with it to -0.10%. Elsewhere, the People’s Bank of Chinaviii kept rates steady at 4.35%.

Q. Did Treasury yields trend higher or lower during the six months ended November 30, 2016?

A. Treasury yields moved sharply higher after the November 2016 U.S. elections given expectations for improving growth and higher inflation. All told, short- and long-term Treasury yields moved higher overall during the six months ended November 30, 2016. Two-year Treasury yields began the reporting period at 0.87% and ended the period at 1.11%. Their peak of 1.12% took place on both November 23 and November 25, 2016 and their low of 0.56% occurred on July 5, 2016. Ten-year Treasury yields began the reporting period at 1.84% and ended at their peak for the period at 2.37%. Their low of 1.37% occurred on both July 5 and July 8, 2016.

 

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Investment commentary (cont’d)

 

Q. What factors impacted the spread sectors (non-Treasuries) during the reporting period?

A. The spread sectors posted mixed results during the reporting period. Performance fluctuated with investor sentiment given signs of generally modest global growth, shifting expectations for future Fed monetary policy, Brexit, the aforementioned U.S. elections and several geopolitical issues. The broad U.S. bond market, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Indexix, returned -0.92% during the six months ended November 30, 2016. Lower rated corporate bonds generated the best returns during the reporting period.

Q. How did the high-yield bond market perform over the six months ended November 30, 2016?

A. The U.S. high-yield bond market, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield — 2% Issuer Cap Indexx, gained 6.43% for the six months ended November 30, 2016. The high-yield market posted positive returns during the first five months of the reporting period. This was driven by several factors, including robust demand from investors looking to generate incremental yield in the low interest rate environment and stabilizing oil prices. The U.S. high-yield bond market then experienced a modest setback in November 2016 amid sharply rising interest rates.

Q. How did the emerging markets debt asset class perform over the reporting period?

A. The JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (“EMBI Global”)xi gained 1.61% during the six months ended November 30, 2016. The asset class generated positive returns during the first four months of the reporting period. Supporting the asset class were stabilizing oil prices, accommodative global monetary policy and overall solid investor demand. Much of the asset class’ gains were then erased in October and November 2016, as demand weakened against a backdrop of rising interest rates in the U.S. and a sharp rally by the U.S. dollar.

Performance review

For the six months ended November 30, 2016, Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. returned 8.10% based on its net asset value (“NAV”)xii and 6.08% based on its New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) market price per share. The Fund’s unmanaged benchmarks, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield — 2% Issuer Cap Index and the EMBI Global, returned -0.92%, 6.43% and 1.61%, respectively, over the same time frame. The Lipper High Yield (Leveraged) Closed-End Funds Category Averagexiii returned 8.13% for the same period. Please note that Lipper performance returns are based on each fund’s NAV.

 

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During this six-month period, the Fund made distributions to shareholders totaling $0.58 per share. As of November 30, 2016, the Fund estimates that 78% of the distributions were sourced from net investment income and 22% constituted a return of capital.* The performance table shows the Fund’s six-month total return based on its NAV and market price as of November 30, 2016. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

Performance Snapshot as of November 30, 2016
(unaudited)
 
Price Per Share   6-Month
Total Return**
 
$10.82 (NAV)     8.10 %† 
$9.53 (Market Price)     6.08 %‡ 

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results. Performance figures for periods shorter than one year represent cumulative figures and are not annualized.

** Total returns are based on changes in NAV or market price, respectively. Returns reflect the deduction of all Fund expenses, including management fees, operating expenses, and other Fund expenses. Returns do not reflect the deduction of brokerage commissions or taxes that investors may pay on distributions or the sale of shares.

† Total return assumes the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, at NAV.

‡ Total return assumes the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, in additional shares in accordance with the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Looking for additional information?

The Fund is traded under the symbol “EHI” and its closing market price is available in most newspapers under the NYSE listings. The daily NAV is available on-line under the symbol “XEHIX” on most financial websites. Barron’s and the Wall Street Journal’s Monday edition both carry closed-end fund tables that provide additional information. In addition, the Fund issues a quarterly press release that can be found on most major financial websites as well as www.lmcef.com (click on the name of the Fund).

In a continuing effort to provide information concerning the Fund, shareholders may call 1-888-777-0102 (toll free), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, for the Fund’s current NAV, market price and other information.

Thank you for your investment in Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. As always, we appreciate that you have chosen us to manage your assets and we remain focused on achieving the Fund’s investment goals.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Jane Trust, CFA

Chairman, President and

Chief Executive Officer

December 30, 2016

 

 

* These estimates are not for tax purposes. The Fund will issue a Form 1099 with final composition of the distributions for tax purposes after year-end. A return of capital is not taxable and results in a reduction in the tax basis of a shareholder’s investment. For more information about a distribution’s composition, please refer to the Fund’s distribution press release or, if applicable, the Section 19 notice located in the press release section of our website, www.lmcef.com (click on the name of the Fund).

 

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Investment commentary (cont’d)

 

RISKS: The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company designed primarily as a long-term investment and not as a trading vehicle. The Fund is not intended to be a complete investment program and, due to the uncertainty inherent in all investments, there can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. The Fund’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Similar to stocks, the Fund’s share price will fluctuate with market conditions and, at the time of sale, may be worth more or less than the original investment. Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount to their net asset value. Because the Fund is non-diversified, it may be more susceptible to economic, political or regulatory events than a diversified fund. Fixed-income securities are subject to credit risk, inflation risk, call risk and interest rate risk. An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount that you invest. As interest rates rise, bond prices fall, reducing the value of the Fund’s holdings. The Fund may use derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, swap agreements and credit default swaps, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. Investing in foreign securities is subject to certain risks not associated with domestic investing, such as currency fluctuations, and changes in political, regulatory and economic conditions. These risks are magnified in emerging or developing markets. High yield bonds, also known as “junk bonds”, involve greater credit risk (risk of default) and liquidity risk than investment grade bonds. Leverage may magnify gains and increase losses in the Fund’s portfolio.

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

The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Views expressed may differ from those of the firm as a whole. Forecasts and predictions are inherently limited and should not be relied upon as an indication of actual or future performance.

 

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i 

Gross domestic product (“GDP”) is the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time.

 

ii 

The International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.

 

iii 

The Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) is responsible for the formulation of U.S. policies designed to promote economic growth, full employment, stable prices and a sustainable pattern of international trade and payments.

 

iv 

The federal funds rate is the rate charged by one depository institution on an overnight sale of immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution; the rate may vary from depository institution to depository institution and from day to day.

 

v 

The European Central Bank (“ECB”) is responsible for the monetary system of the European Union and the euro currency.

 

vi 

The Bank of England (“BoE”), formally the Governor and Company of the BoE, is the central bank of the United Kingdom. The BoE’s purpose is to maintain monetary and financial stability.

 

vii 

The Bank of Japan is the central bank of Japan. The bank is responsible for issuing and handling currency and treasury securities, implementing monetary policy, maintaining the stability of the Japanese financial system and the yen currency.

 

viii 

The People’s Bank of China (“PBoC”) is the central bank of the People’s Republic of China with the power to carry out monetary policy and regulate financial institutions in mainland China.

 

ix 

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index is a broad-based bond index comprised of government, corporate, mortgage- and asset-backed issues, rated investment grade or higher, and having at least one year to maturity.

 

x 

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield — 2% Issuer Cap Index is an index of the 2% Issuer Cap component of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index, which covers the U.S. dollar-denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market.

 

xi 

The JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (“EMBI Global”) tracks total returns for U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds and local market instruments.

 

xii 

Net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated by subtracting total liabilities, including liabilities associated with financial leverage (if any) from the closing value of all securities held by the Fund (plus all other assets) and dividing the result (total net assets) by the total number of the common shares outstanding. The NAV fluctuates with changes in the market prices of securities in which the Fund has invested. However, the price at which an investor may buy or sell shares of the Fund is the Fund’s market price as determined by supply of and demand for the Fund’s shares.

 

xiii 

Lipper, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments. Returns are based on the six-month period ended November 30, 2016, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 35 funds in the Fund’s Lipper category.

 

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Fund at a glance (unaudited)

 

Investment breakdown (%) as a percent of total investments

 

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The bar graph above represents the composition of the Fund’s investments as of November 30, 2016 and May 31, 2016 and does not include derivatives such as futures contracts and forward foreign currency contracts. The Fund is actively managed. As a result, the composition of the Fund’s investments is subject to change at any time.
Represents less than 0.1%.
* Effective August 31, 2016, the Financials sector was redefined to exclude real estate and a Real Estate sector was created.

 

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Spread duration (unaudited)

 

Economic exposure — November 30, 2016

 

LOGO

 

Total Spread Duration

EHI   — 4.61 years
Benchmark   — 5.54 years

Spread duration measures the sensitivity to changes in spreads. The spread over Treasuries is the annual risk-premium demanded by investors to hold non-Treasury securities. Spread duration is quantified as the % change in price resulting from a 100 basis points change in spreads. For a security with positive spread duration, an increase in spreads would result in a price decline and a decline in spreads would result in a price increase. This chart highlights the market sector exposure of the Fund’s sectors relative to the selected benchmark sectors as of the end of the reporting period.

 

ABS   — Asset-Backed Securities
Benchmark  

— 1/3 Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, 1/3 JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global and 1/3 Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield — 2% Issuer Cap Index

EHI   — Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.
EM   — Emerging Markets
HY   — High Yield
IG Credit   — Investment Grade Credit
MBS   — Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

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Effective duration (unaudited)

 

Interest rate exposure — November 30, 2016

 

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Total Effective Duration

EHI   — 5.11 years
Benchmark   — 5.57 years

Effective duration measures the sensitivity to changes in relevant interest rates. Effective duration is quantified as the % change in price resulting from a 100 basis points change in interest rates. For a security with positive effective duration, an increase in interest rates would result in a price decline and a decline in interest rates would result in a price increase. This chart highlights the interest rate exposure of the Fund’s sectors relative to the selected benchmark sectors as of the end of the reporting period.

 

ABS   — Asset-Backed Securities
Benchmark  

— 1/3 Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, 1/3 JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global and 1/3 Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield — 2% Issuer Cap Index

EHI   — Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.
EM   — Emerging Markets
HY   — High Yield
IG Credit   — Investment Grade Credit
MBS   — Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

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Schedule of investments (unaudited)

November 30, 2016

 

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.

 

Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 99.2%                                
Consumer Discretionary — 17.2%                                

Auto Components — 1.1%

                               

Adient Global Holdings Ltd., Senior Notes

    4.875     8/15/26        1,660,000      $ 1,597,750  (a) 

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Senior Notes

    5.000     5/31/26        990,000        985,050   

IHO Verwaltungs GmbH, Senior Secured Bonds

    4.125     9/15/21        690,000        698,625  (a)(b) 

IHO Verwaltungs GmbH, Senior Secured Bonds

    4.750     9/15/26        690,000        658,950  (a)(b) 

ZF North America Capital Inc., Senior Notes

    4.750     4/29/25        1,480,000        1,488,325  (a) 

Total Auto Components

                            5,428,700   

Diversified Consumer Services — 1.2%

                               

Cengage Learning Inc., Senior Notes

    9.500     6/15/24        1,400,000        1,228,500  (a) 

Co-operative Group Holdings 2011 Ltd., Senior Notes

    6.875     7/8/20        100,000  GBP      142,243  (c) 

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance Inc., Secured Notes

    9.250     5/15/23        2,510,000        2,704,525  (a) 

Service Corp. International, Senior Notes

    7.625     10/1/18        185,000        206,275   

Service Corp. International, Senior Notes

    7.500     4/1/27        770,000        897,050   

StoneMor Partners LP/Cornerstone Family Services of WV, Senior Notes

    7.875     6/1/21        710,000        663,850   

Total Diversified Consumer Services

                            5,842,443   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 4.3%

                               

Bossier Casino Venture Holdco Inc., Senior Secured Bonds

    14.000     2/9/18        1,075,693        1,075,693  (a)(b)(d) 

Brinker International Inc., Senior Notes

    5.000     10/1/24        2,060,000        2,065,150  (a) 

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., Secured Notes

    8.000     5/1/22        730,000        793,875   

CCM Merger Inc., Senior Notes

    9.125     5/1/19        967,000        1,004,268  (a) 

CEC Entertainment Inc., Senior Notes

    8.000     2/15/22        570,000        574,275   

Downstream Development Authority of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma, Senior Secured Notes

    10.500     7/1/19        900,000        922,500  (a) 

Enterprise Inns PLC, Secured Bonds

    6.500     12/6/18        494,000  GBP      668,200   

Enterprise Inns PLC, Senior Secured Bonds

    6.500     12/6/18        1,095,000  GBP      1,481,132   

GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II Inc., Senior Notes

    5.375     4/15/26        850,000        871,250   

Greektown Holdings LLC/Greektown Mothership Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    8.875     3/15/19        650,000        683,313  (a) 

Jack Ohio Finance LLC/Jack Ohio Finance 1 Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    6.750     11/15/21        2,700,000        2,713,500  (a) 

Landry’s Inc., Senior Notes

    6.750     10/15/24        1,910,000        1,914,775  (a) 

MGM Resorts International, Senior Notes

    4.625     9/1/26        870,000        833,025   

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Senior Notes

    7.875     10/15/24        1,130,000        1,135,650  (a) 

Scientific Games International Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    7.000     1/1/22        780,000        826,800  (a) 

Viking Cruises Ltd., Senior Notes

    8.500     10/15/22        3,670,000        3,752,575  (a) 

Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

                            21,315,981   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Household Durables — 1.1%

                               

Century Intermediate Holding Co. 2, Senior Notes

    9.750     2/15/19        1,430,000      $ 1,456,812  (a)(b) 

Shea Homes LP/Shea Homes Funding Corp., Senior Notes

    6.125     4/1/25        1,200,000        1,170,000  (a) 

William Lyon Homes Inc., Senior Notes

    8.500     11/15/20        1,180,000        1,233,100   

William Lyon Homes Inc., Senior Notes

    7.000     8/15/22        220,000        229,350   

Woodside Homes Co., LLC/Woodside Homes Finance Inc., Senior Notes

    6.750     12/15/21        1,480,000        1,413,400  (a) 

Total Household Durables

                            5,502,662   

Leisure Products — 0.2%

                               

Gibson Brands Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    8.875     8/1/18        940,000        789,600  (a) 

Media — 6.8%

                               

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Senior Notes

    6.625     1/31/22        960,000        994,800   

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Senior Notes

    5.875     4/1/24        1,150,000        1,220,438  (a) 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Senior Notes

    5.750     2/15/26        710,000        731,300  (a) 

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    4.908     7/23/25        1,860,000        1,944,896  (a) 

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    6.484     10/23/45        570,000        642,617  (a) 

DISH DBS Corp., Senior Notes

    5.875     7/15/22        1,090,000        1,130,875   

DISH DBS Corp., Senior Notes

    5.875     11/15/24        690,000        702,075   

DISH DBS Corp., Senior Notes

    7.750     7/1/26        560,000        619,500   

Grupo Televisa SAB, Senior Bonds

    6.625     1/15/40        20,000        20,724   

iHeartCommunications Inc., Senior Notes

    14.000     2/1/21        1,001,213        402,988  (b) 

LG FinanceCo Corp., Senior Notes

    5.875     11/1/24        670,000        670,000  (a) 

MDC Partners Inc., Senior Notes

    6.500     5/1/24        1,990,000        1,718,862  (a) 

SFR Group SA, Senior Secured Bonds

    6.250     5/15/24        2,710,000        2,689,675  (a) 

SFR Group SA, Senior Secured Notes

    7.375     5/1/26        2,760,000        2,763,450  (a) 

Time Warner Cable Inc., Senior Notes

    8.250     4/1/19        491,000        554,463   

Time Warner Cable LLC, Senior Notes

    8.750     2/14/19        1,307,000        1,480,870   

UBM PLC, Notes

    5.750     11/3/20        1,500,000        1,584,170  (a) 

Univision Communications Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    6.750     9/15/22        253,000        263,120  (a) 

Univision Communications Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    5.125     2/15/25        1,220,000        1,160,525  (a) 

UPC Holding BV, Junior Secured Subordinated Notes

    6.375     9/15/22        100,000  EUR      112,487  (a) 

Viacom Inc., Senior Notes

    3.450     10/4/26        2,500,000        2,394,095   

Viacom Inc., Senior Notes

    4.375     3/15/43        3,880,000        3,418,909   

Virgin Media Finance PLC, Senior Notes

    6.375     4/15/23        2,070,000        2,125,621  (a) 

Virgin Media Finance PLC, Senior Notes

    6.000     10/15/24        1,270,000        1,281,113  (a) 

Ziggo Secured Finance BV, Senior Secured Notes

    5.500     1/15/27        2,970,000        2,858,625  (a) 

Total Media

                            33,486,198   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d)

November 30, 2016

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Multiline Retail — 0.3%

                               

Dollar Tree Inc., Senior Notes

    5.750     3/1/23        240,000      $ 257,400   

Neiman Marcus Group LLC, Senior Secured Notes

    7.125     6/1/28        260,000        237,900   

Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC, Senior Notes

    8.000     10/15/21        550,000        434,500  (a) 

Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC, Senior Notes

    8.750     10/15/21        730,000        554,800  (a)(b) 

Total Multiline Retail

                            1,484,600   

Specialty Retail — 2.2%

                               

American Greetings Corp., Senior Notes

    7.375     12/1/21        990,000        1,018,462   

GameStop Corp., Senior Notes

    6.750     3/15/21        1,330,000        1,334,987  (a) 

Guitar Center Inc., Senior Secured Bonds

    6.500     4/15/19        2,430,000        2,156,625  (a) 

Hot Topic Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    9.250     6/15/21        610,000        643,550  (a) 

L Brands Inc., Senior Notes

    6.875     11/1/35        890,000        894,450   

L Brands Inc., Senior Notes

    7.600     7/15/37        1,170,000        1,181,700   

PetSmart Inc., Senior Notes

    7.125     3/15/23        310,000        318,138  (a) 

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital Inc., Senior Notes

    5.625     12/1/25        1,280,000        1,334,400   

ServiceMaster Co., LLC, Senior Notes

    5.125     11/15/24        1,660,000        1,668,300  (a) 

Total Specialty Retail

                            10,550,612   

Total Consumer Discretionary

                            84,400,796   
Consumer Staples — 3.3%                                

Beverages — 0.5%

                               

Carolina Beverage Group LLC/Carolina Beverage Group Finance Inc., Secured Notes

    10.625     8/1/18        990,000        925,650  (a) 

Cott Beverages Inc., Senior Notes

    6.750     1/1/20        830,000        860,606   

DS Services of America Inc., Secured Notes

    10.000     9/1/21        760,000        839,800  (a) 

Total Beverages

                            2,626,056   

Food & Staples — 0.2%

                               

FAGE International SA/FAGE USA Dairy Industry Inc., Senior Notes

    5.625     8/15/26        1,000,000        1,002,500  (a) 

Food & Staples Retailing — 0.3%

                               

Beverages & More Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    10.000     11/15/18        1,290,000        1,217,438  (a) 

Food Products — 1.6%

                               

BRF SA, Senior Notes

    4.750     5/22/24        422,000        414,615  (a) 

JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance Inc., Senior Notes

    5.750     6/15/25        540,000        531,900  (a) 

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., Senior Notes

    4.625     11/1/24        2,200,000        2,195,875  (a) 

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., Senior Notes

    4.875     11/1/26        1,280,000        1,276,800  (a) 

Marfrig Holding Europe BV, Senior Notes

    6.875     6/24/19        410,000        418,200  (a) 

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., Senior Notes

    5.750     3/15/25        1,180,000        1,182,950  (a) 

Simmons Foods Inc., Secured Notes

    7.875     10/1/21        1,920,000        1,948,800  (a) 

Total Food Products

                            7,969,140   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Household Products — 0.3%

                               

Central Garden & Pet Co., Senior Notes

    6.125     11/15/23        510,000      $ 534,225   

Spectrum Brands Inc., Senior Notes

    6.625     11/15/22        350,000        372,750   

Spectrum Brands Inc., Senior Notes

    6.125     12/15/24        380,000        404,700   

Total Household Products

                            1,311,675   

Tobacco — 0.4%

                               

Alliance One International Inc., Secured Notes

    9.875     7/15/21        1,520,000        1,271,100   

Alliance One International Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    8.500     4/15/21        720,000        727,200  (a) 

Total Tobacco

                            1,998,300   

Total Consumer Staples

                            16,125,109   
Energy — 21.1%                                

Energy Equipment & Services — 0.9%

                               

CGG, Senior Notes

    6.500     6/1/21        550,000        231,000   

CGG, Senior Notes

    6.875     1/15/22        620,000        260,400   

Ensco PLC, Senior Notes

    4.700     3/15/21        310,000        278,225   

Ensco PLC, Senior Notes

    5.750     10/1/44        340,000        224,400   

KCA Deutag UK Finance PLC, Senior Secured Notes

    7.250     5/15/21        570,000        483,075  (a) 

Pride International Inc., Senior Notes

    6.875     8/15/20        260,000        265,590   

Pride International Inc., Senior Notes

    7.875     8/15/40        1,610,000        1,381,911   

SESI LLC, Senior Notes

    6.375     5/1/19        1,110,000        1,101,675   

Sierra Hamilton LLC/Sierra Hamilton Finance Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    12.250     12/15/18        1,030,000        438,265  (a)(d) 

Total Energy Equipment & Services

                            4,664,541   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 20.2%

                               

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., Senior Notes

    6.450     9/15/36        50,000        56,459   

Berry Petroleum Co., Senior Notes

    6.750     11/1/20        580,000        327,700  *(e) 

Berry Petroleum Co., Senior Notes

    6.375     9/15/22        1,384,000        775,040  *(e) 

Blue Racer Midstream LLC/Blue Racer Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    6.125     11/15/22        1,600,000        1,568,000  (a) 

Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP/Calumet Finance Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    11.500     1/15/21        1,640,000        1,873,700  (a) 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Senior Notes

    6.875     11/15/20        2,720,000        2,556,800   

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Senior Notes

    5.375     6/15/21        110,000        95,700   

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Senior Notes

    4.875     4/15/22        2,000,000        1,715,000   

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Senior Notes

    5.750     3/15/23        560,000        484,400   

Continental Resources Inc., Senior Notes

    5.000     9/15/22        830,000        831,038   

Continental Resources Inc., Senior Notes

    4.500     4/15/23        1,000,000        977,500   

Continental Resources Inc., Senior Notes

    3.800     6/1/24        130,000        120,900   

Continental Resources Inc., Senior Notes

    4.900     6/1/44        610,000        521,550   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d)

November 30, 2016

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — continued

                               

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP/Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    6.125     3/1/22        800,000      $ 812,000   

Devon Energy Corp., Debentures

    7.950     4/15/32        230,000        278,666   

Dolphin Energy Ltd., Senior Secured Bonds

    5.888     6/15/19        301,040        315,763  (c) 

Ecopetrol SA, Senior Bonds

    4.125     1/16/25        30,000        27,404   

Ecopetrol SA, Senior Notes

    7.625     7/23/19        1,260,000        1,411,200   

Ecopetrol SA, Senior Notes

    5.875     9/18/23        262,000        271,432   

Ecopetrol SA, Senior Notes

    5.875     5/28/45        1,820,000        1,498,770   

El Paso Natural Gas Co., Bonds

    8.375     6/15/32        70,000        85,162   

Energy Transfer Equity LP, Senior Notes

    7.500     10/15/20        130,000        145,925   

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, Senior Bonds

    6.300     9/15/17        550,000        568,416   

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance Inc., Senior Notes

    9.375     5/1/20        640,000        539,392   

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance Inc., Senior Notes

    6.375     6/15/23        510,000        359,550   

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    8.000     11/29/24        660,000        680,625  (a) 

Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC/FCX Oil & Gas Inc., Senior Notes

    6.125     6/15/19        490,000        505,925   

Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC/FCX Oil & Gas Inc., Senior Notes

    6.875     2/15/23        1,840,000        1,978,000   

Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital SA, Loan Participation Notes, Senior Notes

    6.510     3/7/22        1,920,000        2,079,456  (a) 

Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    6.750     8/1/22        610,000        626,775   

Globe Luxembourg SCA, Senior Secured Notes

    9.625     5/1/18        4,320,000        4,144,500  (a) 

Holly Energy Partners LP/Holly Energy Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    6.000     8/1/24        550,000        574,750  (a) 

Kerr-McGee Corp., Notes

    6.950     7/1/24        920,000        1,070,759   

Kinder Morgan Inc., Medium-Term Notes

    7.750     1/15/32        1,390,000        1,650,183   

LUKOIL International Finance BV, Bonds

    6.356     6/7/17        912,000        932,724  (a) 

LUKOIL International Finance BV, Bonds

    6.656     6/7/22        496,000        546,652  (c) 

LUKOIL International Finance BV, Senior Notes

    4.563     4/24/23        740,000        737,787  (a) 

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. Escrow

                  3,390,000        0  *(d)(f) 

MEG Energy Corp., Senior Notes

    6.500     3/15/21        930,000        841,650  (a) 

MEG Energy Corp., Senior Notes

    7.000     3/31/24        240,000        210,600  (a) 

Murray Energy Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    11.250     4/15/21        680,000        486,200  (a) 

NGL Energy Partners LP/NGL Energy Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    7.500     11/1/23        1,500,000        1,503,750  (a) 

NGPL PipeCo LLC, Senior Secured Notes

    7.768     12/15/37        1,430,000        1,501,500  (a) 

Oasis Petroleum Inc., Senior Notes

    7.250     2/1/19        1,350,000        1,377,000   

Oasis Petroleum Inc., Senior Notes

    6.500     11/1/21        1,930,000        1,958,950   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — continued

                               

Oasis Petroleum Inc., Senior Notes

    6.875     1/15/23        790,000      $ 813,700   

ONGC Videsh Ltd., Senior Notes

    4.625     7/15/24        570,000        588,601  (c) 

Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    10.000     11/2/21        1,410,000        1,528,087  (b) 

Petrobras Global Finance BV, Senior Notes

    3.000     1/15/19        970,000        948,175   

Petrobras Global Finance BV, Senior Notes

    4.875     3/17/20        1,400,000        1,372,980   

Petrobras Global Finance BV, Senior Notes

    4.375     5/20/23        1,210,000        1,069,640   

Petrobras Global Finance BV, Senior Notes

    6.875     1/20/40        2,190,000        1,831,387   

Petrobras Global Finance BV, Senior Notes

    6.750     1/27/41        4,610,000        3,796,104   

Petrobras Global Finance BV, Senior Notes

    7.250     3/17/44        900,000        781,605   

Petroleos de Venezuela SA, Senior Bonds

    6.000     5/16/24        8,375,000        3,151,931  (c) 

Petroleos Mexicanos, Senior Notes

    6.875     8/4/26        3,535,000        3,626,203  (a) 

Petroleos Mexicanos, Senior Notes

    6.500     6/2/41        4,097,000        3,627,074   

Petronas Capital Ltd., Senior Notes

    5.250     8/12/19        1,285,000        1,385,436  (a) 

PT Pertamina Persero, Senior Notes

    5.250     5/23/21        1,610,000        1,696,644  (a) 

PT Pertamina Persero, Senior Notes

    4.300     5/20/23        940,000        947,191  (a) 

Rice Energy Inc., Senior Notes

    7.250     5/1/23        2,850,000        3,006,750   

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, Senior Notes

    7.500     7/15/38        1,020,000        1,040,400  (a) 

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, Senior Notes

    6.875     4/15/40        1,070,000        1,091,400  (a) 

Rosneft Finance SA, Senior Notes

    6.625     3/20/17        300,000        303,669  (c) 

Rosneft Finance SA, Senior Notes

    7.875     3/13/18        1,070,000        1,130,409  (a) 

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Senior Secured Notes

    5.750     5/15/24        740,000        784,400   

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Senior Secured Notes

    5.000     3/15/27        290,000        287,100  (a) 

Sanchez Energy Corp., Senior Notes

    7.750     6/15/21        1,710,000        1,633,050   

Sanchez Energy Corp., Senior Notes

    6.125     1/15/23        3,880,000        3,414,400   

Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd., Senior Secured Notes

    8.625     11/1/18        720,000        588,600  (a) 

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    5.125     2/1/25        1,390,000        1,375,238  (a) 

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    5.375     2/1/27        1,480,000        1,465,200  (a) 

Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    6.125     10/15/21        220,000        230,313   

Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    6.375     5/1/24        610,000        660,325   

Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    5.250     1/15/25        1,550,000        1,573,250   

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co., LLC, Senior Notes

    7.850     2/1/26        1,500,000        1,863,213  (a) 

Transportadora de Gas del Peru SA, Senior Notes

    4.250     4/30/28        560,000        558,600  (a) 

Ultrapar International SA, Senior Notes

    5.250     10/6/26        500,000        495,000  (a) 

Whiting Petroleum Corp., Senior Notes

    5.000     3/15/19        670,000        664,975   

Whiting Petroleum Corp., Senior Notes

    6.250     4/1/23        580,000        569,125   

Williams Cos. Inc., Debentures

    7.500     1/15/31        340,000        376,550   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d)

November 30, 2016

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — continued

                               

Williams Cos. Inc., Senior Notes

    3.700     1/15/23        740,000      $ 701,150   

Williams Cos. Inc., Senior Notes

    4.550     6/24/24        680,000        666,400   

Williams Cos. Inc., Senior Notes

    8.750     3/15/32        486,000        571,050   

Williams Cos. Inc., Senior Notes

    5.750     6/24/44        1,510,000        1,434,500   

WPX Energy Inc., Senior Notes

    7.500     8/1/20        430,000        455,800   

WPX Energy Inc., Senior Notes

    8.250     8/1/23        180,000        199,350   

YPF Sociedad Anonima, Senior Notes

    8.500     3/23/21        820,000        867,416  (a) 

YPF Sociedad Anonima, Senior Notes

    8.750     4/4/24        950,000        985,625  (a) 

YPF Sociedad Anonima, Senior Notes

    8.500     7/28/25        920,000        938,124  (a) 

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

                            98,721,393   

Total Energy

                            103,385,934   
Financials — 12.8%                                

Banks — 7.1%

                               

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia SA, Subordinated Notes

    4.875     4/21/25        540,000        535,950  (a) 

Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, Senior Notes

    5.875     4/25/21        450,000        450,900  (a) 

Bank of America Corp., Junior Subordinated Notes

    6.500     10/23/24        1,200,000        1,250,340  (g)(h) 

Bank of America Corp., Notes

    6.875     4/25/18        390,000        416,255   

Bank of America Corp., Senior Notes

    5.650     5/1/18        490,000        514,900   

Bank of America Corp., Senior Notes

    7.625     6/1/19        1,480,000        1,667,418   

Barclays Bank PLC, Subordinated Notes

    10.179     6/12/21        2,520,000        3,118,021  (a) 

Barclays Bank PLC, Subordinated Notes

    7.625     11/21/22        3,430,000        3,771,714   

Barclays PLC, Junior Subordinated Bonds

    8.250     12/15/18        420,000        428,642  (g)(h) 

BBVA Banco Continental SA, Subordinated Notes

    5.250     9/22/29        240,000        246,000  (a)(g) 

BNP Paribas SA, Junior Subordinated Notes

    7.375     8/19/25        1,360,000        1,354,900  (a)(g)(h) 

CIT Group Inc., Senior Notes

    5.000     8/15/22        470,000        490,563   

CIT Group Inc., Senior Notes

    5.000     8/1/23        2,070,000        2,137,275   

Citigroup Inc., Junior Subordinated Bonds

    6.300     5/15/24        660,000        655,050  (g)(h) 

Credit Agricole SA, Junior Subordinated Notes

    8.375     10/13/19        1,260,000        1,395,639  (a)(g)(h) 

Credit Agricole SA, Junior Subordinated Notes

    8.125     12/23/25        2,160,000        2,244,704  (a)(g)(h) 

Export-Import Bank of China, Senior Notes

    2.850     9/16/20        550,000        551,225  (a) 

HSBC Holdings PLC, Senior Notes

    4.300     3/8/26        450,000        462,828   

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Junior Subordinated Bonds

    6.000     8/1/23        2,230,000        2,225,540  (g)(h) 

M&T Bank Corp., Junior Subordinated Bonds

    6.875     12/15/16        2,210,000        2,220,277  (h) 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, Junior Subordinated Bonds

    7.648     9/30/31        660,000        760,650  (g)(h) 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, Junior Subordinated Notes

    8.625     8/15/21        760,000        749,550  (g)(h) 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Banks — continued

                               

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, Subordinated Notes

    5.125     5/28/24        760,000      $ 739,852   

Royal Bank of Scotland NV, Subordinated Bonds

    7.750     5/15/23        490,000        540,115   

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Subordinated Notes

    13.125     3/19/22        1,810,000  AUD      1,375,722  (c)(g) 

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC, Junior Subordinated Bonds

    7.375     6/24/22        1,240,000  GBP      1,526,664  (c)(g)(h) 

Sberbank of Russia Via SB Capital SA, Subordinated Notes

    5.500     2/26/24        2,700,000        2,682,787  (c)(g) 

Shinhan Bank, Subordinated Notes

    3.875     3/24/26        400,000        396,120  (a) 

Total Banks

                            34,909,601   

Capital Markets — 2.1%

                               

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey Ltd., Senior Notes

    4.875     5/15/45        840,000        843,959   

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc., Senior Notes

    8.250     10/15/24        1,580,000        1,611,600  (a) 

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Senior Notes

    6.150     4/1/18        330,000        348,190   

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Senior Notes

    7.500     2/15/19        1,430,000        1,593,175   

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Subordinated Notes

    6.750     10/1/37        2,800,000        3,460,887   

Magyar Export-Import Bank Zrt., Senior Bonds

    4.000     1/30/20        1,830,000        1,882,045  (a) 

Morgan Stanley, Medium-Term Notes

    6.625     4/1/18        470,000        498,922   

Total Capital Markets

                            10,238,778   

Consumer Finance — 1.0%

                               

Ally Financial Inc., Senior Notes

    8.000     3/15/20        129,000        144,157   

American Express Co., Junior Subordinated Notes

    5.200     11/15/19        540,000        526,500  (g)(h) 

American Express Co., Notes

    7.000     3/19/18        260,000        277,281   

HSBC Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    6.676     1/15/21        970,000        1,090,790   

Navient Corp., Medium-Term Notes, Senior Notes

    8.450     6/15/18        840,000        907,200   

Navient Corp., Medium-Term Notes, Senior Notes

    8.000     3/25/20        240,000        264,300   

TMX Finance LLC/TitleMax Finance Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    8.500     9/15/18        1,760,000        1,452,000  (a) 

Total Consumer Finance

                            4,662,228   

Diversified Financial Services — 2.2%

                               

AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Senior Bonds

    4.250     7/1/20        580,000        596,675   

AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Senior Bonds

    4.625     7/1/22        640,000        664,000   

AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Senior Notes

    4.625     10/30/20        180,000        187,875   

Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior SNC, Senior Notes

    4.375     10/14/25        1,340,000        1,316,550  (a) 

International Lease Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    8.750     3/15/17        1,620,000        1,651,425   

International Lease Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    8.875     9/1/17        980,000        1,030,225   

International Lease Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    6.250     5/15/19        230,000        248,124   

International Lease Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    8.250     12/15/20        2,620,000        3,071,950   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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November 30, 2016

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Diversified Financial Services — continued

                               

International Lease Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    5.875     8/15/22        580,000      $ 635,262   

Nationwide Building Society, Junior Subordinated Notes

    6.875     6/20/19        1,080,000  GBP      1,311,770  (c)(g)(h) 

Total Diversified Financial Services

                            10,713,856   

Insurance — 0.4%

                               

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Holdings Inc., Senior Notes

    6.375     4/1/21        650,000        646,750  (a) 

Galaxy Bidco Ltd., Senior Secured Notes

    6.375     11/15/20        410,000  GBP      530,228  (c) 

Genworth Holdings Inc., Senior Notes

    4.900     8/15/23        680,000        564,400   

MetLife Capital Trust IV, Junior Subordinated Notes

    7.875     12/15/37        250,000        305,625  (a) 

Total Insurance

                            2,047,003   

Total Financials

                            62,571,466   
Health Care — 6.2%                                

Biotechnology — 0.1%

                               

AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc., Senior Notes

    7.875     9/1/23        580,000        553,900  (a) 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.4%

                               

ConvaTec Healthcare E SA, Senior Notes

    10.875     12/15/18        2,120,000  EUR      2,263,733  (a) 

DJO Finance LLC/DJO Finance Corp., Secured Notes

    10.750     4/15/20        750,000        620,625   

DJO Finco Inc./DJO Finance LLC/DJO Finance Corp., Secured Notes

    8.125     6/15/21        430,000        377,325  (a) 

Greatbatch Ltd., Senior Notes

    9.125     11/1/23        1,030,000        1,009,400  (a) 

Immucor Inc., Senior Notes

    11.125     8/15/19        1,500,000        1,380,000   

Kinetic Concepts Inc./KCI USA Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    7.875     2/15/21        1,310,000        1,385,325  (a) 

Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies

                            7,036,408   

Health Care Providers & Services — 3.5%

                               

BioScrip Inc., Senior Notes

    8.875     2/15/21        910,000        702,975   

Centene Corp., Senior Notes

    5.625     2/15/21        830,000        856,975   

Centene Corp., Senior Notes

    4.750     5/15/22        920,000        910,800   

Centene Corp., Senior Notes

    6.125     2/15/24        630,000        641,718   

Centene Corp., Senior Notes

    4.750     1/15/25        770,000        739,200   

DaVita Inc., Senior Notes

    5.750     8/15/22        1,150,000        1,197,437   

DaVita Inc., Senior Notes

    5.125     7/15/24        1,210,000        1,197,144   

DaVita Inc., Senior Notes

    5.000     5/1/25        1,690,000        1,651,975   

HCA Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    5.250     6/15/26        820,000        822,936   

Humana Inc., Senior Notes

    7.200     6/15/18        2,000,000        2,165,768   

IASIS Healthcare LLC/IASIS Capital Corp., Senior Notes

    8.375     5/15/19        1,580,000        1,390,400   

Synlab Unsecured Bondco PLC, Senior Bonds

    8.250     7/1/23        640,000  EUR      731,612  (c) 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., Secured Notes

    7.500     1/1/22        890,000        917,256  (a) 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., Senior Notes

    8.125     4/1/22        1,890,000        1,738,800   

Universal Hospital Services Inc., Secured Notes

    7.625     8/15/20        1,600,000        1,531,200   

Total Health Care Providers & Services

                            17,196,196   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Pharmaceuticals — 1.2%

                               

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., Senior Notes

    7.000     10/1/20        1,760,000      $ 1,531,200  (a) 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., Senior Notes

    6.375     10/15/20        510,000        436,050  (a) 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., Senior Notes

    7.500     7/15/21        1,560,000        1,324,050  (a) 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., Senior Notes

    7.250     7/15/22        3,030,000        2,499,750  (a) 

Total Pharmaceuticals

                            5,791,050   

Total Health Care

                            30,577,554   
Industrials — 8.9%                                

Aerospace & Defense — 0.6%

                               

CBC Ammo LLC/CBC FinCo Inc., Senior Notes

    7.250     11/15/21        1,700,000        1,670,250  (a) 

LMI Aerospace Inc., Secured Notes

    7.375     7/15/19        1,060,000        1,062,650   

Total Aerospace & Defense

                            2,732,900   

Air Freight & Logistics — 0.4%

                               

XPO Logistics Inc., Senior Notes

    6.500     6/15/22        400,000        415,500  (a) 

XPO Logistics Inc., Senior Notes

    6.125     9/1/23        1,330,000        1,363,250  (a) 

Total Air Freight & Logistics

                            1,778,750   

Airlines — 0.5%

                               

American Airlines, Pass-Through Trust, Secured Notes

    7.000     1/31/18        359,042        372,057  (a) 

Continental Airlines Inc., Pass-Through Certificates, Secured Notes

    9.250     5/10/17        1,278        1,318   

Delta Air Lines Inc., Pass-Through Certificates, Secured Notes

    8.021     8/10/22        258,847        294,762   

Delta Air Lines Inc., Pass-Through Certificates, Subordinated Secured Notes

    9.750     12/17/16        66,735        67,031   

Heathrow Finance PLC, Senior Secured Notes

    7.125     3/1/17        1,300,000   GBP      1,649,891  (c) 

Total Airlines

                            2,385,059   

Building Products — 0.6%

                               

GTL Trade Finance Inc., Senior Notes

    7.250     4/16/44        1,510,000        1,381,650  (a) 

Standard Industries Inc., Senior Notes

    5.125     2/15/21        660,000        689,700  (a) 

Standard Industries Inc., Senior Notes

    5.500     2/15/23        980,000        1,011,850  (a) 

Total Building Products

                            3,083,200   

Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.7%

                               

Garda World Security Corp., Senior Notes

    7.250     11/15/21        590,000        548,700  (a) 

GFL Environmental Inc., Senior Notes

    9.875     2/1/21        1,730,000        1,885,700  (a) 

Monitronics International Inc., Senior Notes

    9.125     4/1/20        610,000        573,400   

United Rentals North America Inc., Senior Notes

    7.625     4/15/22        490,000        520,625   

United Rentals North America Inc., Senior Notes

    5.750     11/15/24        200,000        208,000   

United Rentals North America Inc., Senior Notes

    5.500     5/15/27        1,310,000        1,311,376   

West Corp., Senior Notes

    5.375     7/15/22        3,550,000        3,421,312  (a) 

Total Commercial Services & Supplies

                            8,469,113   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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November 30, 2016

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Construction & Engineering — 0.7%

                               

Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    10.375     9/1/21        910,000      $ 987,350  (a) 

Michael Baker Holdings LLC/Michael Baker Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    8.875     4/15/19        1,065,320        958,788  (a)(b) 

Michael Baker International LLC/CDL Acquisition Co. Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    8.250     10/15/18        950,000        952,375  (a) 

Modular Space Corp., Secured Notes

    10.250     1/31/19        880,000        470,800  *(a)(e) 

Total Construction & Engineering

                            3,369,313   

Electrical Equipment — 0.5%

                               

International Wire Group Inc., Senior Notes

    10.750     8/1/21        980,000        917,525  (a) 

NES Rentals Holdings Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    7.875     5/1/18        470,000        467,650  (a) 

Trionista TopCo GmbH, Senior Subordinated Notes

    6.875     4/30/21        200,000   EUR      223,936  (a) 

WESCO Distribution Inc., Senior Notes

    5.375     6/15/24        950,000        952,375  (a) 

Total Electrical Equipment

                            2,561,486   

Industrial Conglomerates — 0.2%

                               

Alfa SAB de CV, Senior Notes

    6.875     3/25/44        400,000        371,500  (a) 

Sinochem Overseas Capital Co., Ltd., Senior Notes

    4.500     11/12/20        750,000        790,645  (a) 

Total Industrial Conglomerates

                            1,162,145   

Machinery — 1.3%

                               

Allison Transmission Inc., Senior Bonds

    5.000     10/1/24        3,420,000        3,454,200  (a) 

CTP Transportation Products LLC/CTP Finance Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    8.250     12/15/19        880,000        699,600  (a) 

DH Services Luxembourg Sarl, Senior Notes

    7.750     12/15/20        2,110,000        2,196,615  (a) 

Total Machinery

                            6,350,415   

Marine — 0.3%

                               

Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp./Navios Acquisition Finance U.S. Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    8.125     11/15/21        1,580,000        1,307,450  (a) 

Ultrapetrol Bahamas Ltd., Senior Secured Notes

    8.875     6/15/21        810,000        166,050  *(e) 

Total Marine

                            1,473,500   

Road & Rail — 0.8%

                               

Flexi-Van Leasing Inc., Senior Notes

    7.875     8/15/18        2,162,000        1,989,040  (a) 

Florida East Coast Holdings Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    6.750     5/1/19        1,620,000        1,676,700  (a) 

Total Road & Rail

                            3,665,740   

Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.4%

                               

H&E Equipment Services Inc., Senior Notes

    7.000     9/1/22        2,020,000        2,136,150   

Transportation — 0.5%

                               

Mexico City Airport Trust, Senior Secured Bonds

    5.500     10/31/46        1,440,000        1,274,400  (a) 

Mexico City Airport Trust, Senior Secured Notes

    4.250     10/31/26        250,000        240,000  (a) 

Neovia Logistics Intermediate Holdings LLC/Logistics Intermediate Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    10.000     2/15/18        1,502,774        946,748  (a)(b) 

Total Transportation

                            2,461,148   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Transportation Infrastructure — 0.4%

                               

Mersin Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi AS, Notes

    5.875     8/12/20        480,000      $ 498,288  (a) 

PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II, Senior Bonds

    4.250     5/5/25        1,240,000        1,191,640  (a) 

Total Transportation Infrastructure

                            1,689,928   

Total Industrials

                            43,318,847   
Information Technology — 2.3%                                

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.1%

                               

Interface Security Systems Holdings Inc./Interface Security Systems LLC, Senior Secured Notes

    9.250     1/15/18        440,000        438,350   

Internet Software & Services — 0.2%

                               

Match Group Inc., Senior Notes

    6.375     6/1/24        880,000        932,800   

IT Services — 0.7%

                               

Compiler Finance Subordinated Inc., Senior Notes

    7.000     5/1/21        300,000        141,000  (a) 

First Data Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    6.750     11/1/20        663,000        689,372  (a) 

First Data Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    5.000     1/15/24        2,500,000        2,531,250  (a) 

Total IT Services

                            3,361,622   

Software — 0.3%

                               

Oberthur Technologies Holding SAS, Senior Secured Notes

    9.250     4/30/20        1,290,000  EUR      1,435,703  (a) 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 1.0%

                               

Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    5.875     6/15/21        1,620,000        1,706,868  (a) 

Diamond 1 Finance Corp./Diamond 2 Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    7.125     6/15/24        940,000        1,027,723  (a) 

Seagate HDD Cayman, Senior Bonds

    4.750     6/1/23        410,000        398,469   

Seagate HDD Cayman, Senior Bonds

    4.750     1/1/25        1,330,000        1,241,056   

Seagate HDD Cayman, Senior Bonds

    4.875     6/1/27        630,000        553,405   

Total Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

                            4,927,521   

Total Information Technology

                            11,095,996   
Materials — 11.5%                                

Chemicals — 2.7%

                               

Alpek SAB de CV, Senior Notes

    4.500     11/20/22        617,000        609,288  (a) 

Axalta Coating Systems LLC, Senior Notes

    4.875     8/15/24        1,330,000        1,326,675  (a) 

Braskem America Finance Co., Senior Notes

    7.125     7/22/41        1,060,000        1,038,164  (c) 

Eco Services Operations LLC/Eco Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    8.500     11/1/22        820,000        869,200  (a) 

Equate Petrochemical BV, Senior Notes

    4.250     11/3/26        200,000        189,500  (a) 

HIG BBC Intermediate Holdings LLC/HIG BBC Holdings Corp., Senior Notes

    10.500     9/15/18        613,614        591,370  (a)(b) 

Kissner Holdings LP/Kissner Milling Co., Ltd./BSC Holding Inc./Kissner USA, Senior Secured Notes

    8.375     12/1/22        1,500,000        1,496,250  (a) 

Mexichem SAB de CV, Senior Notes

    4.875     9/19/22        549,000        557,235  (c) 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d)

November 30, 2016

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Chemicals — continued

                               

Mexichem SAB de CV, Senior Notes

    4.875     9/19/22        510,000      $ 517,650  (a) 

OCP SA, Senior Notes

    5.625     4/25/24        1,250,000        1,292,363  (a) 

OCP SA, Senior Notes

    4.500     10/22/25        1,070,000        1,017,035  (a) 

PQ Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    6.750     11/15/22        440,000        466,400  (a) 

Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    8.000     12/1/18        1,670,000        1,661,650  (a) 

Valvoline Inc., Senior Notes

    5.500     7/15/24        1,650,000        1,713,937  (a) 

Total Chemicals

                            13,346,717   

Construction Materials — 0.7%

                               

Cementos Pacasmayo SAA, Senior Notes

    4.500     2/8/23        580,000        580,000  (a) 

Cementos Pacasmayo SAA, Senior Notes

    4.500     2/8/23        240,000        240,000  (c) 

Cemex Finance LLC, Senior Secured Notes

    9.375     10/12/22        870,000        948,300  (a) 

Cimpor Financial Operations BV, Senior Notes

    5.750     7/17/24        1,130,000        916,712  (a) 

Hardwoods Acquisition Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    7.500     8/1/21        810,000        637,875  (a) 

NWH Escrow Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    7.500     8/1/21        330,000        258,225  (a) 

Total Construction Materials

                            3,581,112   

Containers & Packaging — 1.9%

                               

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh MP Holdings USA Inc., Senior Notes

    7.250     5/15/24        800,000        839,000  (a) 

BWAY Holding Co., Senior Notes

    9.125     8/15/21        1,580,000        1,651,100  (a) 

Coveris Holdings SA, Senior Notes

    7.875     11/1/19        1,040,000        1,027,000  (a) 

Pactiv LLC, Senior Bonds

    8.375     4/15/27        510,000        562,275   

Pactiv LLC, Senior Notes

    7.950     12/15/25        2,220,000        2,408,700   

PaperWorks Industries Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    9.500     8/15/19        760,000        627,000  (a) 

Reynolds Group Issuer Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer (Luxembourg) SA, Senior Secured Notes

    5.125     7/15/23        340,000        343,825  (a) 

Suzano Austria GmbH, Senior Notes

    5.750     7/14/26        1,515,000        1,456,294  (a) 

Suzano Trading Ltd., Senior Notes

    5.875     1/23/21        160,000        167,200  (c) 

Total Containers & Packaging

                            9,082,394   

Metals & Mining — 5.7%

                               

Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, Senior Notes

    6.750     9/30/24        890,000        956,750  (a) 

Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, Senior Notes

    7.000     9/30/26        1,870,000        1,986,875  (a) 

Anglo American Capital PLC, Senior Notes

    3.625     5/14/20        1,240,000        1,246,200  (a) 

Anglo American Capital PLC, Senior Notes

    4.125     4/15/21        520,000        523,900  (a) 

Anglo American Capital PLC, Senior Notes

    4.875     5/14/25        1,470,000        1,499,400  (a) 

ArcelorMittal SA, Senior Notes

    8.000     10/15/39        1,140,000        1,211,250   

Barminco Finance Pty Ltd., Senior Notes

    9.000     6/1/18        460,000        464,600  (a) 

Coeur Mining Inc., Senior Notes

    7.875     2/1/21        360,000        375,300   

Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Senior Notes

    4.000     11/14/21        830,000        817,550   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Metals & Mining — continued

                               

Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Senior Notes

    3.875     3/15/23        680,000      $ 642,600   

Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Senior Notes

    5.450     3/15/43        960,000        825,600   

Midwest Vanadium Pty Ltd., Senior Secured Notes

    11.500     2/15/18        1,086,308        43,452  *(a)(e) 

Mirabela Nickel Ltd., Subordinated Notes

    1.000     9/10/44        13,808        0  (d)(f) 

Novelis Corp., Senior Notes

    5.875     9/30/26        1,180,000        1,181,475  (a) 

Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd., Senior Notes

    9.000     5/1/19        260,000        301,932   

Southern Copper Corp., Senior Notes

    6.750     4/16/40        730,000        766,198   

Southern Copper Corp., Senior Notes

    5.250     11/8/42        2,380,000        2,173,218   

Steel Dynamics Inc., Senior Notes

    6.125     8/15/19        520,000        537,706   

Steel Dynamics Inc., Senior Notes

    5.000     12/15/26        713,000        718,348  (a) 

Teck Resources Ltd., Senior Notes

    3.000     3/1/19        420,000        418,950   

Teck Resources Ltd., Senior Notes

    8.000     6/1/21        1,160,000        1,277,044  (a) 

Teck Resources Ltd., Senior Notes

    8.500     6/1/24        1,520,000        1,778,400  (a) 

Vale Overseas Ltd., Senior Notes

    5.875     6/10/21        450,000        472,725   

Vale Overseas Ltd., Senior Notes

    4.375     1/11/22        4,660,000        4,636,700   

Vale SA, Senior Notes

    5.625     9/11/42        3,280,000        2,836,741   

Total Metals & Mining

                            27,692,914   

Paper & Forest Products — 0.5%

                               

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA, Senior Notes

    7.250     7/29/19        264,000        293,130   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA, Senior Notes

    4.750     1/11/22        405,000        417,184   

Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd., Senior Notes

    5.250     5/12/24        200,000        196,740   

Inversiones CMPC SA, Notes

    4.375     5/15/23        460,000        459,400  (a) 

Inversiones CMPC SA, Senior Notes

    4.750     1/19/18        710,000        725,944  (a) 

Inversiones CMPC SA, Senior Notes

    4.500     4/25/22        500,000        507,811  (a) 

Total Paper & Forest Products

                            2,600,209   

Total Materials

                            56,303,346   
Real Estate — 1.5%                                

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.8%

                               

CoreCivic Inc., Senior Notes

    4.125     4/1/20        110,000        109,725   

CoreCivic Inc., Senior Notes

    5.000     10/15/22        570,000        565,725   

CoreCivic Inc., Senior Notes

    4.625     5/1/23        600,000        586,500   

GEO Group Inc., Senior Notes

    6.000     4/15/26        710,000        685,150   

MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP/MGP Finance Co.-Issuer Inc., Senior Notes

    4.500     9/1/26        930,000        895,125  (a) 

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp., Senior Notes

    6.375     3/1/24        780,000        803,400   

Trust F/1401, Senior Notes

    6.950     1/30/44        400,000        362,000  (a) 

Total Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

  

                    4,007,625   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d)

November 30, 2016

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Real Estate Management & Development — 0.7%

                               

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC, Senior Secured Notes

    8.000     10/1/20        1,820,000      $ 1,911,000   

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, Senior Secured Notes

    8.250     12/1/22        1,190,000        1,294,125  (a) 

Total Real Estate Management & Development

                            3,205,125   

Total Real Estate

                            7,212,750   
Telecommunication Services — 12.0%                                

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 6.0%

                               

Bharti Airtel International Netherlands BV, Senior Bonds

    5.350     5/20/24        910,000        953,955  (a) 

Bharti Airtel Ltd., Senior Notes

    4.375     6/10/25        1,140,000        1,122,654  (a) 

British Telecommunications PLC, Bonds

    9.375     12/15/30        240,000        366,320   

CenturyLink Inc., Senior Notes

    6.750     12/1/23        250,000        250,937   

CenturyLink Inc., Senior Notes

    7.650     3/15/42        3,255,000        2,771,632   

Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co., LLC, Senior Debentures

    6.300     12/1/28        50,000        49,000   

Cogent Communications Group Inc., Senior Secured Notes

    5.375     3/1/22        1,410,000        1,432,912  (a) 

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones SA, Senior Notes

    4.875     10/30/24        470,000        471,376  (a) 

Frontier Communications Corp., Senior Notes

    11.000     9/15/25        1,380,000        1,388,625   

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Senior Secured Notes

    8.000     2/15/24        2,740,000        2,774,250  (a) 

Koninklijke KPN NV, Senior Notes

    8.375     10/1/30        190,000        251,773   

Level 3 Financing Inc., Senior Notes

    6.125     1/15/21        90,000        93,263   

Level 3 Financing Inc., Senior Notes

    5.250     3/15/26        2,200,000        2,167,000  (a) 

Oi Brasil Holdings Cooperatief U.A., Senior Notes

    5.750     2/10/22        3,700,000        1,063,750  *(a)(e) 

Oi Brasil Holdings Cooperatief U.A., Senior Notes

    5.750     2/10/22        1,000,000        287,500  *(c)(e) 

Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., Senior Notes

    4.750     2/16/21        620,000        668,127  (a) 

Telecom Italia Capital SA, Senior Notes

    7.200     7/18/36        780,000        783,666   

Telecom Italia SpA, Senior Notes

    5.303     5/30/24        4,740,000        4,686,675  (a) 

Telefonica Emisiones SAU, Senior Notes

    5.134     4/27/20        3,000,000        3,210,999   

Windstream Services LLC, Senior Notes

    7.750     10/15/20        3,930,000        4,018,425   

Windstream Services LLC, Senior Notes

    7.750     10/1/21        330,000        330,000   

Windstream Services LLC, Senior Notes

    6.375     8/1/23        340,000        297,500   

Total Diversified Telecommunication Services

                            29,440,339   

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 6.0%

                               

Altice Financing SA, Senior Secured Bonds

    7.500     5/15/26        3,010,000        3,058,912  (a) 

America Movil SAB de CV, Senior Notes

    5.625     11/15/17        844,000        875,532   

CSC Holdings LLC, Senior Notes

    10.125     1/15/23        380,000        438,900  (a) 

CSC Holdings LLC, Senior Notes

    6.625     10/15/25        1,210,000        1,309,825  (a) 

CSC Holdings LLC, Senior Notes

    10.875     10/15/25        2,400,000        2,802,000  (a) 

Sprint Capital Corp., Senior Notes

    6.875     11/15/28        560,000        540,064   

Sprint Capital Corp., Senior Notes

    8.750     3/15/32        1,160,000        1,220,900   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — continued

                               

Sprint Communications Inc., Senior Notes

    9.000     11/15/18        2,410,000      $ 2,654,013  (a) 

Sprint Communications Inc., Senior Notes

    7.000     8/15/20        1,650,000        1,716,000   

Sprint Communications Inc., Senior Notes

    11.500     11/15/21        3,455,000        4,146,000   

Sprint Corp., Senior Notes

    7.250     9/15/21        1,440,000        1,479,600   

Sprint Corp., Senior Notes

    7.875     9/15/23        2,960,000        3,063,600   

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC/ Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. III LLC, Senior Secured Notes

    3.360     9/20/21        1,940,000        1,949,700  (a) 

T-Mobile USA Inc., Senior Notes

    6.542     4/28/20        120,000        124,013   

T-Mobile USA Inc., Senior Notes

    6.633     4/28/21        20,000        20,925   

T-Mobile USA Inc., Senior Notes

    6.000     3/1/23        1,190,000        1,249,500   

Vimpel Communications Via VIP Finance Ireland Ltd. OJSC, Senior Notes

    7.748     2/2/21        820,000        909,196  (a) 

VimpelCom Holdings BV, Senior Notes

    7.504     3/1/22        1,050,000        1,170,750  (c) 

VimpelCom Holdings BV, Senior Notes

    7.504     3/1/22        450,000        501,750  (a) 

Total Wireless Telecommunication Services

                            29,231,180   

Total Telecommunication Services

                            58,671,519   
Utilities — 2.4%                                

Electric Utilities — 1.2%

                               

Comision Federal de Electricidad, Senior Notes

    4.875     1/15/24        570,000        564,300  (a) 

Comision Federal de Electricidad, Senior Notes

    6.125     6/16/45        600,000        563,250  (a) 

FirstEnergy Corp., Notes

    7.375     11/15/31        330,000        413,514   

Lamar Funding Ltd., Senior Bonds

    3.958     5/7/25        210,000        194,644  (c) 

Majapahit Holding BV, Senior Notes

    7.750     1/20/20        650,000        735,923  (c) 

NRG REMA LLC, Pass-Through Certificates, Senior Secured Bonds

    9.681     7/2/26        1,600,000        1,058,000   

Red Oak Power LLC, Secured Notes

    9.200     11/30/29        1,840,000        1,920,500   

State Grid Overseas Investment 2013 Ltd., Senior Bonds

    3.125     5/22/23        200,000        199,722  (a) 

Total Electric Utilities

                            5,649,853   

Gas Utilities — 0.3%

                               

Gas Natural de Lima y Callao SA, Senior Notes

    4.375     4/1/23        520,000        520,000  (a) 

Southern Natural Gas Co., LLC, Senior Notes

    8.000     3/1/32        70,000        86,531   

Transportadora de Gas Internacional SA ESP, Senior Notes

    5.700     3/20/22        950,000        973,750  (a) 

Total Gas Utilities

                            1,580,281   

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.9%

  

Calpine Corp., Senior Secured Notes

    7.875     1/15/23        1,699,000        1,777,579  (a) 

Mirant Mid Atlantic LLC, Pass-Through Certificates, Secured Bonds

    10.060     12/30/28        3,312,601        2,795,007   

Total Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

  

            4,572,586   

Total Utilities

                            11,802,720   

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost — $466,811,901)

  

    485,466,037   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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November 30, 2016

 

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.

 

Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities — 0.2%                                

Finance America Net Interest Margin Trust, 2004-1 A

    5.250     6/27/34        110,125      $ 1  *(a)(e) 

Greenpoint Manufactured Housing, 1999-3 2A2

    4.066     6/19/29        200,000        183,506  (g) 

Greenpoint Manufactured Housing, 1999-4 A2

    4.066     2/20/30        200,000        180,564  (g) 

Greenpoint Manufactured Housing, 2001-2 IA2

    4.029     2/20/32        250,000        226,128  (g) 

Greenpoint Manufactured Housing, 2001-2 IIA2

    4.035     3/13/32        400,000        362,354  (g) 

Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost — $1,031,428)

  

            952,553   
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.2%                                

Commercial Mortgage Trust, 2015-LC21 E

    3.250     7/10/48        500,000        264,677  (a) 

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, 2015-C31 E

    4.772     8/15/48        400,000        253,724  (a)(g) 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, 2015-C28 E

    3.000     5/15/48        400,000        217,769  (a) 

Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Cost — $863,186)

  

            736,170   
Convertible Bonds & Notes — 0.6%                                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.3%                                

DISH Network Corp., Senior Notes

    3.375     8/15/26        1,300,000        1,459,250  (a) 
Energy — 0.2%                                

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.2%

                               

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Senior Notes

    5.500     9/15/26        680,000        722,500  (a) 
Materials — 0.1%                                

Chemicals — 0.1%

                               

Hercules Inc., Junior Subordinated Bonds

    6.500     6/30/29        310,000        302,250   

Metals & Mining — 0.0%

                               

Mirabela Nickel Ltd., Senior Secured Bonds

    9.500     6/24/19        1,191,934        244,346  (a)(b) 

Total Materials

                            546,596   

Total Convertible Bonds & Notes (Cost — $3,458,694)

                            2,728,346   
Senior Loans — 1.4%                                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.4%                                

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.2%

                               

Equinox Holdings Inc., Second Lien Term Loan

    9.750     7/31/20        710,000        713,217  (i)(j) 

Specialty Retail — 0.1%

                               

Spencer Gifts LLC, Second Lien Term Loan

    9.250     6/29/22        790,000        651,750  (i)(j) 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.1%

                               

TOMS Shoes LLC, Term Loan B

    6.500     10/28/20        600,850        444,629  (i)(j) 

Total Consumer Discretionary

                            1,809,596   
Energy — 0.5%                                

Energy Equipment & Services — 0.2%

                               

Hercules Offshore LLC, Exit Term Loan

    10.500     5/6/20        1,253,127        1,209,017  (d)(i)(j) 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.3%

                               

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Term Loan

    8.500     8/23/21        530,000      $ 563,655  (i)(j) 

Magnum Hunter Resources Inc., Exit Term Loan

    8.000     5/6/19        322,946        322,138  (i)(j) 

Westmoreland Coal Co., Term Loan B

    7.500     12/16/20        603,570        529,256  (i)(j) 

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

                            1,415,049   

Total Energy

                            2,624,066   
Health Care — 0.3%                                

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.1%

                               

Lantheus Medical Imaging Inc., Term Loan

    7.000     6/30/22        578,695        570,979  (i)(j) 

Health Care Providers & Services — 0.2%

                               

Radnet Management Inc., Second Lien Term Loan

    8.000     3/25/21        924,000        917,070  (i)(j) 

Total Health Care

                            1,488,049   
Utilities — 0.2%                                

Electric Utilities — 0.2%

                               

Panda Temple II Power LLC, New Term Loan B

    7.250     4/3/19        396,441        368,690  (i)(j) 

Panda Temple Power LLC, 2015 Term Loan B

    7.250     3/4/22        876,650        780,219  (i)(j) 

Total Utilities

                            1,148,909   

Total Senior Loans (Cost — $7,571,551)

                            7,070,620   
Sovereign Bonds — 21.3%                                

Argentina — 4.8%

                               

City of Buenos Aires Argentina, Senior Notes

    7.500     6/1/27        3,280,000        3,288,200  (a) 

Provincia de Buenos Aires, Senior Notes

    9.950     6/9/21        960,000        1,060,800  (c) 

Provincia de Buenos Aires, Senior Notes

    9.125     3/16/24        3,600,000        3,816,000  (a) 

Provincia de Cordoba, Senior Notes

    7.125     6/10/21        730,000        735,475  (a) 

Republic of Argentina, Bonds

    22.750     3/5/18        21,300,000  ARS      1,363,594   

Republic of Argentina, Senior Notes

    6.875     4/22/21        1,450,000        1,515,250  (a) 

Republic of Argentina, Senior Notes

    7.500     4/22/26        4,760,000        4,819,500  (a) 

Republic of Argentina, Senior Notes

    8.280     12/31/33        4,192,094        4,307,376   

Republic of Argentina, Senior Notes

    7.125     7/6/36        760,000        701,480  (a) 

Republic of Argentina, Senior Notes

    7.625     4/22/46        1,860,000        1,776,300  (a) 

Total Argentina

                            23,383,975   

Armenia — 0.2%

                               

Republic of Armenia, Senior Notes

    6.000     9/30/20        820,000        838,224  (c) 

Brazil — 0.8%

                               

Federative Republic of Brazil, Notes

    10.000     1/1/23        12,440,000  BRL      3,412,934   

Federative Republic of Brazil, Senior Notes

    8.000     1/15/18        604,667        628,612   

Total Brazil

                            4,041,546   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d)

November 30, 2016

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Colombia — 1.4%

                               

Republic of Colombia, Senior Bonds

    11.750     2/25/20        544,000      $ 693,600   

Republic of Colombia, Senior Bonds

    7.375     9/18/37        4,542,000        5,416,335   

Republic of Colombia, Senior Notes

    7.375     3/18/19        753,000        836,583   

Total Colombia

                            6,946,518   

Costa Rica — 0.3%

                               

Republic of Costa Rica, Notes

    7.000     4/4/44        1,480,000        1,367,994  (a) 

Croatia — 0.3%

                               

Republic of Croatia, Senior Notes

    6.625     7/14/20        630,000        685,352  (a) 

Republic of Croatia, Senior Notes

    5.500     4/4/23        450,000        474,424  (c) 

Republic of Croatia, Senior Notes

    5.500     4/4/23        410,000        432,253  (a) 

Total Croatia

                            1,592,029   

Dominican Republic — 0.7%

                               

Dominican Republic, Senior Notes

    5.500     1/27/25        120,000        115,781  (a) 

Dominican Republic, Senior Notes

    6.850     1/27/45        3,630,000        3,466,650  (a) 

Total Dominican Republic

                            3,582,431   

Ecuador — 0.7%

                               

Republic of Ecuador, Senior Bonds

    10.500     3/24/20        1,650,000        1,732,500  (a) 

Republic of Ecuador, Senior Bonds

    10.750     3/28/22        890,000        936,725  (a) 

Republic of Ecuador, Senior Bonds

    7.950     6/20/24        630,000        582,750  (c) 

Total Ecuador

                            3,251,975   

Egypt — 0.1%

                               

Arab Republic of Egypt, Senior Notes

    5.875     6/11/25        570,000        524,400  (a) 

Gabon — 0.2%

                               

Gabonese Republic, Bonds

    6.375     12/12/24        720,000        633,201  (a) 

Gabonese Republic, Senior Bonds

    6.950     6/16/25        520,000        458,689  (a) 

Total Gabon

                            1,091,890   

Ghana — 0.3%

                               

Republic of Ghana, Bonds

    8.125     1/18/26        270,000        250,437  (a) 

Republic of Ghana, Bonds

    10.750     10/14/30        920,000        1,036,242  (a) 

Republic of Ghana, Senior Notes

    9.250     9/15/22        230,000        234,743  (a) 

Total Ghana

                            1,521,422   

Honduras — 0.1%

                               

Republic of Honduras, Senior Notes

    7.500     3/15/24        400,000        418,000  (c) 

Hungary — 0.7%

                               

Republic of Hungary, Senior Notes

    5.750     11/22/23        2,942,000        3,288,494   

Republic of Hungary, Senior Notes

    5.375     3/25/24        300,000        330,188   

Total Hungary

                            3,618,682   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Indonesia — 2.0%

                               

Republic of Indonesia, Senior Bonds

    6.875     1/17/18        265,000      $ 278,909  (c) 

Republic of Indonesia, Senior Bonds

    8.375     3/15/34        209,000,000  IDR      15,391   

Republic of Indonesia, Senior Bonds

    6.625     2/17/37        4,635,000        5,573,541  (c) 

Republic of Indonesia, Senior Notes

    5.875     1/15/24        3,369,000        3,794,858  (a) 

Total Indonesia

                            9,662,699   

Ivory Coast — 0.6%

                               

Republic of Cote D’Ivoire, Senior Bonds

    5.750     12/31/32        3,059,100        2,833,568  (c) 

Jamaica — 0.2%

                               

Government of Jamaica, Senior Notes

    8.000     3/15/39        750,000        819,225   

Jordan — 0.2%

                               

Kingdom of Jordan, Senior Notes

    5.750     1/31/27        850,000        801,652  (a) 

Kenya — 0.1%

                               

Republic of Kenya, Senior Notes

    6.875     6/24/24        530,000        506,018  (a) 

Lithuania — 0.5%

                               

Republic of Lithuania, Senior Notes

    6.125     3/9/21        2,160,000        2,435,400  (a) 

Mexico — 0.2%

                               

United Mexican States, Medium-Term Notes

    6.050     1/11/40        124,000        131,905   

United Mexican States, Senior Notes

    5.125     1/15/20        220,000        237,050   

United Mexican States, Senior Notes

    4.000     10/2/23        164,000        164,000   

United Mexican States, Senior Notes

    4.750     3/8/44        730,000        649,700   

Total Mexico

                            1,182,655   

Pakistan — 0.1%

                               

Republic of Pakistan, Senior Bonds

    7.250     4/15/19        260,000        273,170  (a) 

Panama — 0.1%

                               

Republic of Panama, Senior Bonds

    6.700     1/26/36        460,000        566,950   

Paraguay — 0.1%

                               

Republic of Paraguay, Senior Bonds

    5.000     4/15/26        730,000        731,825  (a) 

Peru — 1.5%

                               

Republic of Peru, Senior Bonds

    7.350     7/21/25        1,250,000        1,617,187   

Republic of Peru, Senior Bonds

    8.750     11/21/33        2,604,000        3,840,900   

Republic of Peru, Senior Bonds

    6.550     3/14/37        1,404,000        1,783,080   

Total Peru

                            7,241,167   

Poland — 1.0%

                               

Republic of Poland, Senior Notes

    6.375     7/15/19        400,000        445,552   

Republic of Poland, Senior Notes

    5.125     4/21/21        1,390,000        1,525,212   

Republic of Poland, Senior Notes

    5.000     3/23/22        2,852,000        3,124,543   

Total Poland

                            5,095,307   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d)

November 30, 2016

 

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Security‡   Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
    Value  

Russia — 2.3%

                               

Russian Federal Bond, Bonds

    7.050     1/19/28        71,630,000  RUB    $ 989,974   

Russian Foreign Bond — Eurobond, Senior Bonds

    4.875     9/16/23        1,200,000        1,264,529  (a) 

Russian Foreign Bond — Eurobond, Senior Bonds

    12.750     6/24/28        42,000        70,853  (c) 

Russian Foreign Bond — Eurobond, Senior Bonds

    7.500     3/31/30        3,259,220        3,929,918  (c) 

Russian Foreign Bond — Eurobond, Senior Bonds

    5.875     9/16/43        4,400,000        4,806,450  (a) 

Total Russia

                            11,061,724   

Senegal — 0.1%

                               

Republic of Senegal, Bonds

    6.250     7/30/24        450,000        448,713  (c) 

Sri Lanka — 0.6%

                               

Republic of Sri Lanka, Senior Bonds

    6.825     7/18/26        1,940,000        1,954,756  (a) 

Republic of Sri Lanka, Senior Notes

    6.250     7/27/21        760,000        783,750  (c) 

Republic of Sri Lanka, Senior Notes

    5.875     7/25/22        200,000        200,517  (c) 

Total Sri Lanka

                            2,939,023   

Tunisia — 0.1%

                               

Banque Centrale de Tunisie SA, Senior Bonds

    5.750     1/30/25        490,000        450,800  (a) 

Turkey — 0.2%

                               

Republic of Turkey, Senior Bonds

    5.750     3/22/24        260,000        262,324   

Republic of Turkey, Senior Bonds

    11.875     1/15/30        575,000        868,949   

Total Turkey

                            1,131,273   

Ukraine — 0.1%

                               

Republic of Ukraine, Senior Notes

    7.750     9/1/20        550,000        524,716  (a) 

United Arab Emirates — 0.4%

                               

Abu Dhabi Government International Bond, Senior Notes

    3.125     5/3/26        1,950,000        1,920,740  (a) 

Venezuela — 0.3%

                               

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Senior Bonds

    8.250     10/13/24        3,000,000        1,300,500  (c) 

Vietnam — 0.0%

                               

Republic of Vietnam, Senior Bonds

    6.750     1/29/20        200,000        219,416  (c) 

Total Sovereign Bonds (Cost — $99,586,399)

                            104,325,627   
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations — 6.0%                                

U.S. Government Obligations — 6.0%

                               

U.S. Treasury Bonds

    2.250     8/15/46        3,000,000        2,538,867   

U.S. Treasury Notes

    1.375     9/30/20        9,700,000        9,596,181   

U.S. Treasury Notes

    1.375     4/30/21        5,000,000        4,912,110   

U.S. Treasury Notes

    1.125     9/30/21        1,000,000        966,368   

U.S. Treasury Notes

    1.500     8/15/26        4,000,000        3,694,532   

U.S. Treasury Notes

    2.000     11/15/26        7,760,000        7,509,313   

Total U.S. Government & Agency Obligations (Cost — $29,701,640)

  

            29,217,371   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Security‡                 Shares     Value  
Common Stocks — 1.3%                                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%                                

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.1%

                               

Bossier Casino Venture Holdco Inc.

                    65,403      $ 607,594  *(d) 
Energy — 1.1%                                

Energy Equipment & Services — 0.1%

                               

Hercules Offshore Inc.

                    37,071        44,485  

KCAD Holdings I Ltd.

                    77,972,021        725,140  *(d) 

Total Energy Equipment & Services

                            769,625   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.0%

  

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp.

                    175,022        2,012,753  

MWO Holdings LLC

                    417        400,791  *(d) 

Pacific Exploration and Production Corp.

                    35,250        1,406,162  *(d) 

Pacific Exploration and Production Corp.

                    24,055        940,108  

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

  

    4,759,814   

Total Energy

  

    5,529,439   
Health Care — 0.0%   

Health Care Providers & Services — 0.0%

  

Physiotherapy Associates Holdings Inc. (Escrow)

                    12,000        142,920  *(d) 
Industrials — 0.1%   

Marine — 0.1%

  

DeepOcean Group Holding AS

                    82,842        236,928  *(d) 

Road & Rail — 0.0%

  

Jack Cooper Enterprises Inc.

                    724        0  *(d)(f) 

Total Industrials

  

    236,928   
Materials — 0.0%   

Metals & Mining — 0.0%

  

Mirabela Nickel Ltd.

                    2,829,266        0  *(d)(f) 

Total Common Stocks (Cost — $12,019,757)

  

    6,516,881   
     Rate                       
Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.6%                                
Health Care — 0.6%                                

Pharmaceuticals — 0.6%

                               

Allergan PLC (Cost — $3,197,718)

    5.500             3,946        2,829,282   
Preferred Stocks — 0.0%                                
Financials — 0.0%                                

Diversified Financial Services — 0.0%

                               

Citigroup Capital XIII (Cost — $155,287)

    7.257             5,950        154,581  (g)  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d)

November 30, 2016

 

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Security‡          Expiration
Date
    Contracts     Value  
Purchased Options — 0.0%                                

U.S. Dollar/Saudi Arabian Riyal, Call @ 3.84 SAR
(Cost — $201,738)

            1/17/17        9,427,000      $ 4,563   
                   Warrants         
Warrants — 0.0%                                

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Oil-linked payment obligations (Cost — $0)

            4/15/20        9,125        23,497   

Total Investments before Short-Term Investments (Cost — $624,599,299)

  

    640,025,528   
     Rate     Maturity
Date
    Face
Amount†
        
Short-Term Investments — 1.4%                                

Repurchase Agreements — 1.0%

                               

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. repurchase agreement dated 11/30/16; Proceeds at maturity — $5,000,035; (Fully collateralized by U.S. government obligations, 0.125% due 4/15/19; Market value — $5,100,000)
(Cost — $5,000,000)

    0.250     12/1/16        5,000,000        5,000,000   
                   Shares         

Money Market Funds — 0.4%

                               

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class (Cost — $2,148,585)

    0.284             2,148,585        2,148,585   

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost — $7,148,585)

                            7,148,585   

Total Investments — 132.2% (Cost — $631,747,884#)

                            647,174,113   

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (32.2)%

                            (157,756,245

Total Net Assets — 100.0%

                          $ 489,417,868   

 

Face amount denominated in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.

 

Securities held by the Fund are subject to a lien, granted to the lender, to the extent of the borrowing outstanding and any additional expenses.

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

(a) 

Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions that are exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. This security has been deemed liquid pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board of Directors, unless otherwise noted.

 

(b) 

Payment-in-kind security for which the issuer has the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in cash or additional debt securities.

 

(c) 

Security is exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. Regulation S applies to securities offerings that are made outside of the United States and do not involve direct selling efforts in the United States. This security has been deemed liquid pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board of Directors, unless otherwise noted.

 

(d) 

Security is valued in good faith in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors (See Note 1).

 

(e) 

The coupon payment on these securities is currently in default as of November 30, 2016.

 

(f) 

Value is less than $1.

 

(g) 

Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is as of the most recent information available.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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(h) 

Security has no maturity date. The date shown represents the next call date.

 

(i) 

Senior loans may be considered restricted in that the Fund ordinarily is contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent bank and/or borrower prior to the disposition of a senior loan.

 

(j) 

Interest rates disclosed represent the effective rates on senior loans. Ranges in interest rates are attributable to multiple contracts under the same loan.

 

# Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is substantially the same.

 

Abbreviations used in this schedule:

ARS   — Argentine Peso
AUD   — Australian Dollar
BRL   — Brazilian Real
EUR   — Euro
GBP   — British Pound
IDR   — Indonesian Rupiah
OJSC   — Open Joint Stock Company
RUB   — Russian Ruble
SAR   — Saudi Arabian Riyal

 

Summary of Investments by Country** (unaudited)  
United States      54.4
United Kingdom      5.2   
Brazil      4.9   
Argentina      4.0   
Russia      3.2   
Mexico      2.6   
Colombia      2.4   
Indonesia      2.2   
Luxembourg      2.1   
France      1.9   
Peru      1.9   
Canada      1.4   
Netherlands      1.1   
Hungary      0.9   
Italy      0.9   
Poland      0.8   
Venezuela      0.7   
Dominican Republic      0.6   
Ecuador      0.5   
Spain      0.5   
Sri Lanka      0.5   
Chile      0.4   
Germany      0.4   
Ivory Coast      0.4   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of investments (unaudited) (cont’d)

November 30, 2016

 

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.

 

Summary of Investments by Country** (unaudited) (cont’d)  
United Arab Emirates      0.4
India      0.4   
Lithuania      0.4   
Morocco      0.4   
Costa Rica      0.3   
Turkey      0.3   
Croatia      0.3   
China      0.2   
Ghana      0.2   
Malaysia      0.2   
Gabon      0.2   
Switzerland      0.1   
Ireland      0.1   
Armenia      0.1   
Jamaica      0.1   
Jordan      0.1   
Australia      0.1   
Paraguay      0.1   
Qatar      0.1   
Panama      0.1   
Ukraine      0.1   
Egypt      0.1   
Kenya      0.1   
Tunisia      0.1   
Senegal      0.1   
Honduras      0.1   
South Korea      0.1   
New Zealand      0.1   
Pakistan      0.0 ‡ 
Norway      0.0 ‡ 
Vietnam      0.0 ‡ 
Oman      0.0 ‡ 
Kuwait      0.0 ‡ 
Bahamas      0.0 ‡ 
Cayman Islands      0.0 ‡ 
Short-Term Investments      1.1   
       100.0

 

** As a percentage of total investments. Please note that the Fund holdings are as of November 30, 2016 and are subject to change.
Represents less than 0.1%

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of assets and liabilities (unaudited)

November 30, 2016

 

Assets:   

Investments, at value (Cost — $631,747,884)

   $ 647,174,113   

Foreign currency, at value (Cost — $672,008)

     662,675   

Cash

     135,038   

Interest and dividends receivable

     10,454,574   

Receivable for securities sold

     6,384,418   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

     1,320,052   

Deposits with brokers for futures contracts

     185,002   

Receivable from broker — variation margin on open futures contracts

     46,463   

Prepaid expenses

     13,325   

Other receivables

     32,430   

Total Assets

     666,408,090   
Liabilities:   

Loan payable (Note 5)

     166,000,000   

Payable for securities purchased

     9,000,443   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

     1,255,419   

Investment management fee payable

     433,465   

Interest payable

     140,042   

Directors’ fees payable

     7,316   

Accrued expenses

     153,537   

Total Liabilities

     176,990,222   
Total Net Assets    $ 489,417,868   
Net Assets:   

Par value ($0.001 par value; 45,242,170 shares issued and outstanding; 100,000,000 shares authorized) (Note 8)

   $ 45,242   

Paid-in capital in excess of par value

     645,369,800   

Overdistributed net investment income

     (6,314,391)   

Accumulated net realized loss on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions

     (165,147,911)   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currencies

     15,465,128   
Total Net Assets    $ 489,417,868   
Shares Outstanding      45,242,170   
Net Asset Value      $10.82   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of operations (unaudited)

For the Six Months Ended November 30, 2016

 

Investment Income:   

Interest

   $ 19,740,101   

Dividends

     97,940   

Less: Foreign taxes withheld

     (29)   

Total Investment Income

     19,838,012   
Expenses:   

Investment management fee (Note 2)

     2,410,557   

Interest expense (Note 5)

     1,154,918   

Reorganization fees (Note 7)

     66,024   

Transfer agent fees

     61,602   

Legal fees

     55,478   

Directors’ fees

     50,023   

Audit and tax fees

     38,629   

Shareholder reports

     21,792   

Custody fees

     19,697   

Stock exchange listing fees

     13,564   

Commitment fees (Note 5)

     10,993   

Insurance

     3,845   

Miscellaneous expenses

     13,434   

Total Expenses

     3,920,556   

Less: Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (Note 2)

     (141,797)   

Net Expenses

     3,778,759   
Net Investment Income      16,059,253   
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures Contracts
and Foreign Currency Transactions (Notes 1, 3 and 4):
   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) From:

  

Investment transactions

     (62,027)   

Futures contracts

     652,242   

Foreign currency transactions

     1,768,419   

Net Realized Gain

     2,358,634   

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) From:

  

Investments

     7,260,081   

Futures contracts

     (17,651)   

Foreign currencies

     (225,499)   

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     7,016,931   
Net Gain on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Transactions      9,375,565   
Increase in Net Assets From Operations    $ 25,434,818   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of changes in net assets

 

 

For the Six Months Ended November 30, 2016 (unaudited)
and the Year Ended May 31, 2016
   November 30      May 31  
Operations:   

Net investment income

   $ 16,059,253       $ 30,057,931   

Net realized gain (loss)

     2,358,634         (42,597,137)   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     7,016,931         (6,858,684)   

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations

     25,434,818         (19,397,890)   
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note 1):   

Net investment income

     (22,030,302)         (35,866,503)   

Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders

     (22,030,302)         (35,866,503)   
Fund Share Transactions:   

Net assets of shares issued in connection with merger (14,188,991 shares issued) (Note 7)

     158,537,307           

Cost of aggregate fractional shares repurchased (71 aggregate fractional shares repurchased) (Note 7)

     (787)           

Increase in Net Assets From Fund Share Transactions

     158,536,520           

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     161,941,036         (55,264,393)   
Net Assets:   

Beginning of period

     327,476,832         382,741,225   

End of period*

   $ 489,417,868       $ 327,476,832   

*Includes overdistributed net investment income of:

     $(6,314,391)         $(177,649)   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of cash flows (unaudited)

For the Six Months Ended November 30, 2016

 

Increase (Decrease) in Cash:   
Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities:   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 25,434,818   

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:

        

Purchases of portfolio securities

     (251,114,572)   

Sales of portfolio securities

     267,478,646   

Net purchases, sales and maturities of short-term investments

     (5,651,952)   

Net amortization of premium (accretion of discount)

     (881,577)   

Increase in receivable for securities sold

     (3,652,576)   

Increase in interest and dividends receivable†

     602,033   

Increase in receivable from broker — variation margin on open futures contracts

     (46,463)   

Decrease in prepaid expenses

     8,548   

Decrease in other receivables†

     4,769   

Increase in deposits with brokers for futures contracts†

     (53,928)   

Decrease in payable for securities purchased†

     (2,032,267)   

Increase in investment management fee payable†

     5,612   

Increase in Directors’ fees payable

     743   

Increase in interest payable

     52,620   

Decrease in accrued expenses†

     (197,231)   

Decrease in payable to broker — variation margin on open futures contracts

     (7,625)   

Net realized loss on investments

     62,027   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and forward foreign currency transactions

     (7,062,600)   

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities*

     22,949,025   
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:   

Distributions paid on Common Stock

     (22,030,302)   

Payment for fractional shares repurchased

     (787)   

Decrease in due to custodian

     (1,100,225)   

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

     (23,131,314)   
Net Increase in Cash      (182,289)   

Cash at Beginning of Period

     404,491   

Cash Acquired in Connection with the Reorganization

     575,511   

Cash at End of Period

   $ 797,713   

 

* Included in operating expenses is cash of $1,108,750 paid for interest and commitment fees on borrowings.

 

Excludes assets and liabilities acquired in reorganization.

 

  See Notes to Financial Statements, Note 7 for more information on the non-cash activities related to the reorganization.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial highlights

 

For a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended May 31, unless otherwise noted:  
     20161,2     20162     20152     20142     20132     2012  
Net asset value, beginning of period     $10.55        $12.33        $13.59        $13.71        $12.80        $13.62   
Income (loss) from operations:   

Net investment income

    0.42        0.97        0.99        1.06        1.11        1.19   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.43        (1.59)        (1.09)        (0.02)        0.96        (0.85)   

Total income (loss) from operations

    0.85        (0.62)        (0.10)        1.04        2.07        0.34   
Less distributions from:   

Net investment income

    (0.58) 3      (1.16)        (1.16)        (1.16)        (1.16)        (1.16)   

Total distributions

    (0.58)        (1.16)        (1.16)        (1.16)        (1.16)        (1.16)   
Net asset value, end of period     $10.82        $10.55        $12.33        $13.59        $13.71        $12.80   
Market price, end of period     $9.53        $9.52        $10.91        $12.91        $13.30        $12.85   

Total return, based on NAV4,5

    8.10     (4.66)     (0.66)     8.12     16.51     2.81

Total return, based on Market Price6

    6.08     (1.08)     (6.76)     6.59     12.77     5.32
Net assets, end of period (000s)     $489,418        $327,477        $382,741        $422,015        $425,790        $395,093   
Ratios to average net assets:   

Gross expenses

    1.85 %7,8      1.79 %8      1.55     1.53     1.53     1.56

Net expenses9

    1.79 7,8      1.72 8      1.48        1.46        1.47        1.50   

Net investment income

    7.59 7      8.99        7.74        7.98        8.08        9.26   
Portfolio turnover rate     44     71     40     40     40     33
Supplemental data:   

Loan Outstanding, End of Period (000s)

    $166,000        $120,000        $125,000        $90,000        $100,000        $100,000   

Asset Coverage, per $1,000 Principal Amount of Loan Outstanding10

    $3,948        $3,729        $4,062        $5,689 11      $5,258 11      $4,951 11 

Asset Coverage Ratio for Loan Outstanding10

    395     373     406     569     526     495

Weighted Average Loan (000s)

    $143,628        $120,027        $102,205        $99,863        $100,000        $100,000   

Weighted Average Interest Rate on Loan

    1.60     1.18     0.97     0.96     1.08     1.10

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial highlights (cont’d)

 

 

1 

For the six months ended November 30, 2016 (unaudited).

 

2 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

 

3 

The actual source of the Fund’s current fiscal year distributions may be from net investment income, return of capital or a combination of both. Shareholders will be informed of the tax characteristics of the distributions after the close of the fiscal year.

 

4 

Performance figures may reflect compensating balance arrangements, fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of compensating balance arrangements, fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

5 

The total return calculation assumes that distributions are reinvested at NAV. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

6 

The total return calculation assumes that distributions are reinvested in accordance with the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

7 

Annualized.

 

8 

Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring reorganization fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would have been 1.76% and 1.69%, respectively, for the year ended May 31, 2016 and 1.82% and 1.75%, respectively, for the six months ended November 30, 2016.

 

9 

Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

 

10 

Represents value of net assets plus the loan outstanding at the end of the period divided by the loan outstanding at the end of the period.

 

11 

Added to conform to current period presentation.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to financial statements (unaudited)

 

1. Organization and significant accounting policies

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) was incorporated in Maryland and is registered as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Board of Directors authorized 100 million shares of $0.001 par value common stock. The Fund’s primary investment objective is high current income. The Fund’s secondary objective is total return. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests in a global portfolio of securities consisting of below investment grade fixed income securities, emerging market fixed income securities and investment grade fixed income securities.

The following are significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund and are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Estimates and assumptions are required to be made regarding assets, liabilities and changes in net assets resulting from operations when financial statements are prepared. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ. Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued.

(a) Investment valuation. The valuations for fixed income securities (which may include, but are not limited to, corporate, government, municipal, mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities) and certain derivative instruments are typically the prices supplied by independent third party pricing services, which may use market prices or broker/dealer quotations or a variety of valuation techniques and methodologies. The independent third party pricing services use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar securities. Short-term fixed income securities that will mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, unless it is determined that using this method would not reflect an investment’s fair value. Investments in open-end funds are valued at the closing net asset value per share of each fund on the day of valuation. Futures contracts are valued daily at the settlement price established by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last reported sales price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. When the Fund holds securities or other assets that are denominated in a foreign currency, the Fund will normally use the currency exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). If independent third party pricing services are unable to supply prices for a portfolio investment, or if the prices supplied are deemed by the manager to be unreliable, the market price may be determined by the manager using quotations from one or more broker/dealers or at the transaction price if the security has recently been purchased and no value has yet been obtained from a pricing service or pricing broker. When reliable prices are not readily available, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the Fund calculates its net asset value, the Fund values these securities as determined in accordance with procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors.

 

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Notes to financial statements (unaudited) (cont’d)

 

The Board of Directors is responsible for the valuation process and has delegated the supervision of the daily valuation process to the Legg Mason North Atlantic Fund Valuation Committee (the “Valuation Committee”). The Valuation Committee, pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board of Directors, is responsible for making fair value determinations, evaluating the effectiveness of the Fund’s pricing policies, and reporting to the Board of Directors. When determining the reliability of third party pricing information for investments owned by the Fund, the Valuation Committee, among other things, conducts due diligence reviews of pricing vendors, monitors the daily change in prices and reviews transactions among market participants.

The Valuation Committee will consider pricing methodologies it deems relevant and appropriate when making fair value determinations. Examples of possible methodologies include, but are not limited to, multiple of earnings; discount from market of a similar freely traded security; discounted cash-flow analysis; book value or a multiple thereof; risk premium/yield analysis; yield to maturity; and/or fundamental investment analysis. The Valuation Committee will also consider factors it deems relevant and appropriate in light of the facts and circumstances. Examples of possible factors include, but are not limited to, the type of security; the issuer’s financial statements; the purchase price of the security; the discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase; analysts’ research and observations from financial institutions; information regarding any transactions or offers with respect to the security; the existence of merger proposals or tender offers affecting the security; the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable companies; and the existence of a shelf registration for restricted securities.

For each portfolio security that has been fair valued pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board of Directors, the fair value price is compared against the last available and next available market quotations. The Valuation Committee reviews the results of such back testing monthly and fair valuation occurrences are reported to the Board of Directors quarterly.

The Fund uses valuation techniques to measure fair value that are consistent with the market approach and/or income approach, depending on the type of security and the particular circumstance. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable securities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to discount estimated future cash flows to present value.

GAAP establishes a disclosure hierarchy that categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value assets and liabilities at measurement date. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

 

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

 

 

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

 

 

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

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The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

ASSETS  
Description   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
    Other Significant
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Total  
Long-term investments†:   

Corporate bonds & notes:

               

Consumer discretionary

         $ 83,325,103      $ 1,075,693      $ 84,400,796   

Energy

           102,947,669        438,265        103,385,934   

Materials

           56,303,346        0     56,303,346   

Other corporate bonds & notes

           241,375,961               241,375,961   

Asset-backed securities

           588,483        364,070        952,553   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

           736,170               736,170   

Convertible bonds & notes

           2,728,346               2,728,346   

Senior loans:

               

Consumer discretionary

           1,157,846        651,750        1,809,596   

Energy

           563,655        2,060,411        2,624,066   

Health care

           1,488,049               1,488,049   

Utilities

                  1,148,909        1,148,909   

Sovereign bonds

           104,325,627               104,325,627   

U.S. government & agency obligations

           29,217,371               29,217,371   

Common stocks:

               

Consumer discretionary

                  607,594        607,594   

Energy

  $ 2,997,346        1,406,162        1,125,931        5,529,439   

Health care

                  142,920        142,920   

Industrials

                  236,928        236,928   

Materials

                  0     0

Convertible preferred stocks

    2,829,282                      2,829,282   

Preferred stocks

    154,581                      154,581   

Purchased options

           4,563               4,563   

Warrants

           23,497               23,497   
Total long-term investments   $ 5,981,209      $ 626,191,848      $ 7,852,471      $ 640,025,528   
Short-term investments†:                

Repurchase agreements

           5,000,000               5,000,000   

Money market funds

    2,148,585                      2,148,585   
Total short-term investments     2,148,585        5,000,000               7,148,585   
Total investments   $ 8,129,794      $ 631,191,848      $ 7,852,471      $ 647,174,113   
Other financial instruments:   

Forward foreign currency contracts

           1,320,052               1,320,052   
Total   $ 8,129,794      $ 632,511,900      $ 7,852,471      $ 648,494,165   

 

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Notes to financial statements (unaudited) (cont’d)

 

 

LIABILITIES  
Description   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
    Other Significant
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Total  
Other financial instruments:   

Forward foreign currency contracts

         $ 1,255,419             $ 1,255,419   

 

See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

* Amount represents less than $1.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels as of the end of the reporting period. At November 30, 2016, securities valued at $2,012,753 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy because of the availability of a quoted price in an active market for an identical instrument.

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

    Corporate Bonds & Notes        
Investments in Securities   Consumer
Discretionary
    Energy     Materials     Asset-Backed
Securities
 
Balance as of May 31, 2016   $ 708,670      $ 0   $ 0       
Accrued premiums/discounts     11,766                        
Realized gain (loss)1                            
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)2     (11,765)               8          
Purchases     62,235                        
Sales                   (8)          
Acquired in connection with merger     304,787        0     0       
Transfers into Level 33            438,265             $ 364,070   
Transfers out of Level 34                            
Balance as of November 30, 2016   $ 1,075,693      $ 438,265      $ 0   $ 364,070   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for investments in securities still held at November 30, 20162   $ (11,765)             $ 8          

 

    Senior Loans  
Investments in Securities (cont’d)   Consumer
Discretionary
    Energy     Utilities  
Balance as of May 31, 2016   $ 719,549      $ 1,238,910      $ 1,016,361   
Accrued premiums/discounts     4,096        4,350        5,597   
Realized gain (loss)1     196        (829)        (8,242)   
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)2     20,992        216,170        (6,226)   
Purchases     164,396        1,831,878          
Sales     (2,600)        (1,782,787)        (293,557)   
Acquired in connection with merger     189,750        552,719        434,976   
Transfers into Level 33                     
Transfers out of Level 34     (444,629)                 
Balance as of November 30, 2016   $ 651,750      $ 2,060,411      $ 1,148,909   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for investments in securities still held at November 30, 20162   $ (193)      $ 216,170      $ (6,226)   

 

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    Common Stocks        
Investments in Securities (cont’d)   Consumer
Discretionary
    Energy     Health Care     Industrials     Materials     Total  
Balance as of May 31, 2016   $ 426,047             $ 99,535      $ 315,507      $ 1      $ 4,524,580   
Accrued premiums/discounts                                        25,809   
Realized gain (loss)1                                        (8,875)   
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)2     7,841      $ 242,099        510        (273,038)        (1)        196,590   
Purchases            416,000                             2,474,509   
Sales                                        (2,078,952)   
Acquired in connection with merger     173,706        467,832        42,875        194,459        0     2,361,104   
Transfers into Level 33                                        802,335   
Transfers out of Level 34                                        (444,629)   
Balance as of November 30, 2016   $ 607,594      $ 1,125,931      $ 142,920      $ 236,928      $ 0   $ 7,852,471   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for investments in securities still held at November 30, 20162   $ 7,841      $ 242,098      $ 510      $ (273,038)      $ (1)      $ 175,404   

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels as of the end of the reporting period.

 

* Amount represents less than $1.

 

1 

This amount is included in net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions in the accompanying Statement of Operations.

 

2 

This amount is included in the change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the accompanying Statement of Operations. Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) includes net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) resulting from changes in investment values during the reporting period and the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation (depreciation) when gains or losses are realized.

 

3 

Transferred into Level 3 as a result of the unavailability of a quoted price in an active market for an identical investment or the unavailability of other significant observable inputs.

 

4 

Transferred out of Level 3 as a result of the availability of a quoted price in an active market for an identical investment or the availability of other significant observable inputs.

(b) Repurchase agreements. The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that its subadviser has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. Under the terms of a typical repurchase agreement, the Fund acquires a debt security subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase, and of the Fund to resell, the security at an agreed-upon price and time, thereby determining the yield during the Fund’s holding period. When entering into repurchase agreements, it is the Fund’s policy that its custodian or a third party custodian, acting on the Fund’s behalf, take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the market value of which, at all times, at least equals the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction maturity exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market and measured against the value of the agreement in an effort to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. If the counterparty defaults, the Fund generally has the right to use the collateral to satisfy the terms of the repurchase transaction. However, if the market value of the collateral declines during the period in which the Fund seeks to assert its rights or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited.

 

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(c) Futures contracts. The Fund uses futures contracts generally to gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in interest rates or gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in certain asset classes. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit cash or cash equivalents with a broker in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This is known as the ‘‘initial margin’’ and subsequent payments (‘‘variation margin’’) are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuation in the value of the contract. For certain futures, including foreign denominated futures, variation margin is not settled daily, but is recorded as a net variation margin payable or receivable. The daily changes in contract value are recorded as unrealized gains or losses in the Statement of Operations and the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed.

Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the amounts reflected in the financial statements. In addition, there is the risk that the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid secondary market.

(d) Forward foreign currency contracts. The Fund enters into a forward foreign currency contract to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risk on its non-U.S. dollar denominated securities or to facilitate settlement of a foreign currency denominated portfolio transaction. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price with delivery and settlement at a future date. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. When a forward foreign currency contract is closed, through either delivery or offset by entering into another forward foreign currency contract, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value of the contract at the time it is closed.

Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign exchange rate underlying the forward foreign currency contract. Risks may also arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

(e) Foreign currency translation. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts based upon prevailing exchange rates on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts based upon prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of such transactions.

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

 

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Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, including gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, on the date of valuation, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.

(f) Purchased options. When the Fund purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium paid by the Fund is recorded as an investment on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the value of which is marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option purchased. If the purchased option expires, the Fund realizes a loss equal to the amount of premium paid. When an instrument is purchased or sold through the exercise of an option, the related premium paid is added to the basis of the instrument acquired or deducted from the proceeds of the instrument sold. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid.

(g) Loan participations. The Fund may invest in loans arranged through private negotiation between one or more financial institutions. The Fund’s investment in any such loan may be in the form of a participation in or an assignment of the loan. In connection with purchasing participations, the Fund generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement related to the loan, or any rights of off-set against the borrower and the Fund may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the loan in which it has purchased the participation.

The Fund assumes the credit risk of the borrower, the lender that is selling the participation and any other persons interpositioned between the Fund and the borrower. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling the participation, the Fund may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may not benefit from any off-set between the lender and the borrower.

(h) Cash flow information. The Fund invests in securities and distributes dividends from net investment income and net realized gains, which are paid in cash and may be reinvested at the discretion of shareholders. These activities are reported in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and additional information on cash receipts and cash payments are presented in the Statement of Cash Flows.

(i) Foreign investment risks. The Fund’s investments in foreign securities may involve risks not present in domestic investments. Since securities may be denominated in foreign currencies, may require settlement in foreign currencies or pay interest or dividends in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar

 

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can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Fund. Foreign investments may also subject the Fund to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, all of which affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments.

(j) Credit and market risk. Investments in securities that are collateralized by real estate mortgages are subject to certain credit and liquidity risks. When market conditions result in an increase in default rates of the underlying mortgages and the foreclosure values of underlying real estate properties are materially below the outstanding amount of these underlying mortgages, collection of the full amount of accrued interest and principal on these investments may be doubtful. Such market conditions may significantly impair the value and liquidity of these investments and may result in a lack of correlation between their credit ratings and values.

The Fund invests in high-yield and emerging market instruments that are subject to certain credit and market risks. The yields of high-yield and emerging market debt obligations reflect, among other things, perceived credit and market risks. The Fund’s investments in securities rated below investment grade typically involve risks not associated with higher rated securities including, among others, greater risk related to timely and ultimate payment of interest and principal, greater market price volatility and less liquid secondary market trading. The consequences of political, social, economic or diplomatic changes may have disruptive effects on the market prices of investments held by the Fund. The Fund’s investments in non-U.S. dollar denominated securities may also result in foreign currency losses caused by devaluations and exchange rate fluctuations.

(k) Counterparty risk and credit-risk-related contingent features of derivative instruments. The Fund may invest in certain securities or engage in other transactions, where the Fund is exposed to counterparty credit risk in addition to broader market risks. The Fund may invest in securities of issuers, which may also be considered counterparties as trading partners in other transactions. This may increase the risk of loss in the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty or if the counterparty otherwise fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Fund’s subadviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. Market events and changes in overall economic conditions may impact the assessment of such counterparty risk by the subadviser. In addition, declines in the values of underlying collateral received may expose the Fund to increased risk of loss.

The Fund has entered into master agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that provide for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral, events of default or termination and credit related contingent features. The credit related contingent features include, but are not limited to, a percentage decrease in the Fund’s net assets or NAV over a specified period of time. If these credit related contingent features were triggered, the

 

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derivatives counterparty could terminate the positions and demand payment or require additional collateral.

Collateral requirements differ by type of derivative. Collateral or margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange traded derivatives while collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter traded derivatives. Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Fund under derivative contracts, if any, will be reported separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities pledged as collateral, if any, for the same purpose are noted in the Schedule of Investments.

Absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the terms of the master agreements do not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the Fund and the applicable counterparty. The enforceability of the right to offset may vary by jurisdiction.

As of November 30, 2016, the Fund held forward foreign currency contracts with credit related contingent features which had a liability position of $1,255,419. If a contingent feature in the master agreements would have been triggered, the Fund would have been required to pay this amount to its derivatives counterparties.

(l) Security transactions and investment income. Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on the accrual basis. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage- and asset-backed securities are recorded as adjustments to interest income. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Foreign dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as practicable after the Fund determines the existence of a dividend declaration after exercising reasonable due diligence. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method. To the extent any issuer defaults or a credit event occurs that impacts the issuer, the Fund may halt any additional interest income accruals and consider the realizability of interest accrued up to the date of default or credit event.

(m) Compensating balance arrangements. The Fund has an arrangement with its custodian bank whereby a portion of the custodian’s fees is paid indirectly by credits earned on the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank.

(n) Distributions to shareholders. Distributions from net investment income of the Fund, if any, are declared quarterly and paid on a monthly basis. The actual source of the Fund’s monthly distributions may be from net investment income, return of capital or a combination of both. Shareholders will be informed of the tax characteristics of the distributions after the close of the fiscal year. Distributions of net realized gains, if any, are declared at least annually. Distributions to shareholders of the Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

 

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(o) Federal and other taxes. It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the federal income and excise tax requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies. Accordingly, the Fund intends to distribute its taxable income and net realized gains, if any, to shareholders in accordance with timing requirements imposed by the Code. Therefore, no federal or state income tax provision is required in the Fund’s financial statements.

Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that as of May 31, 2016, no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund’s federal and state income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax may be imposed on interest, dividends and capital gains at various rates.

(p) Reclassification. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be reclassified to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share.

2. Investment management agreement and other transactions with affiliates

Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) is the Fund’s investment manager. Western Asset Management Company (“Western Asset”), Western Asset Management Company Limited (“Western Asset Limited”) and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. (“Western Singapore”) are the Fund’s subadvisers. LMPFA, Western Asset, Western Asset Limited and Western Singapore are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”).

LMPFA provides administrative and certain oversight services to the Fund. The Fund pays LMPFA an investment management fee, calculated daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.85% of the Fund’s average daily net assets plus the proceeds of any outstanding borrowings. LMPFA implemented a voluntary investment management fee waiver of 0.05% beginning on March 1, 2010 and then continuing through December 31, 2017, which reduced the annual rate of that fee to 0.80%.

LMPFA delegates to Western Asset the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. Western Asset Limited and Western Singapore provide certain subadvisory services to the Fund relating to currency transactions and investment in non-U.S. dollar denominated securities. Western Asset Limited and Western Singapore do not receive any compensation from the Fund and are compensated by Western Asset for its services to the Fund. For its services, LMPFA pays Western Asset monthly 70% of the net management fee it receives from the Fund. In turn, Western Asset pays Western Asset Limited and Western Singapore monthly a subadvisory fee of 0.30% on assets managed by each subadviser.

 

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During the periods in which the Fund utilizes financial leverage, the fee paid to LMPFA will be higher than if the Fund did not utilize leverage because the fees are calculated as a percentage of the Fund’s assets, including those investments purchased with leverage.

During the six months ended November 30, 2016, fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed amounted to $141,797.

All officers and one Director of the Fund are employees of Legg Mason or its affiliates and do not receive compensation from the Fund.

3. Investments

During the six months ended November 30, 2016, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments (excluding short-term investments) and U.S. Government & Agency Obligations were as follows:

 

        Investments        U.S. Government &
Agency Obligations
 
Purchases      $ 147,866,223         $ 103,248,349   
Sales        179,568,631           87,910,015   

At November 30, 2016, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Gross unrealized appreciation      $ 44,067,240   
Gross unrealized depreciation        (28,641,011)   
Net unrealized appreciation      $ 15,426,229   

At November 30, 2016, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Currency
Purchased
    Currency
Sold
    Counterparty   Settlement
Date
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
INR     109,700,000      USD     1,634,342      Citibank N.A.     12/9/16      $ (32,683)   
EUR     16,752,577      USD     18,803,427      Citibank N.A.     1/20/17        (1,001,220)   
EUR     2,400,000      USD     2,669,774      Barclays Bank PLC     2/13/17        (116,503)   
EUR     80,000      USD     86,556      Citibank N.A.     2/13/17        (1,447)   
USD     902,040      EUR     811,465      Citibank N.A.     2/13/17        38,753   
USD     1,383,899      GBP     1,108,078      Citibank N.A.     2/13/17        (5,207)   
USD     446,793      PLN     1,746,895      Citibank N.A.     2/13/17        31,541   
USD     1,530,849      AUD     1,999,275      UBS AG     2/13/17        57,088   
USD     25,646,621      EUR     22,985,993      UBS AG     2/13/17        1,192,670   
USD     5,641,061      GBP     4,567,291      UBS AG     2/13/17        (84,579)   
USD     4,843,480      PLN     20,434,157      Barclays Bank PLC     2/15/17        (13,780)   
Total                              $ 64,633   

 

Abbreviations used in this table:

AUD   — Australian Dollar
EUR   — Euro
GBP   — British Pound
INR   — Indian Rupee
PLN   — Polish Zloty
USD   — United States Dollar

 

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4. Derivative instruments and hedging activities

Below is a table, grouped by derivative type, that provides information about the fair value and the location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at November 30, 2016.

 

ASSET DERIVATIVES1  
      Foreign
Exchange Risk
 
Purchased options2    $ 4,563   
Forward foreign currency contracts      1,320,052   
Total    $ 1,324,615   

 

LIABILITY DERIVATIVES1  
      Foreign
Exchange Risk
 
Forward foreign currency contracts    $ 1,255,419   

 

1 

Generally, the balance sheet location for asset derivatives is receivables/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and for liability derivatives is payables/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

2 

Market value of purchased options is reported in Investments at value in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended November 30, 2016. The first table provides additional detail about the amounts and sources of gains (losses) realized on derivatives during the period. The second table provides additional information about the change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) resulting from the Fund’s derivatives and hedging activities during the period.

 

AMOUNT OF REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES RECOGNIZED  
      Interest
Rate Risk
     Foreign
Exchange Risk
     Total  
Futures contracts    $ 652,242               $ 652,242   
Forward foreign currency contracts1            $ 1,845,791         1,845,791   
Total    $ 652,242       $ 1,845,791       $ 2,498,033   

 

1 

Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency contracts is reported in net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions in the Statement of Operations.

 

CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON DERIVATIVES RECOGNIZED  
      Interest
Rate Risk
     Foreign
Exchange Risk
     Total  
Purchased options1            $ (44,523)       $ (44,523)   
Futures contracts    $ (17,651)                 (17,651)   
Forward foreign currency contracts2              (197,481)         (197,481)   
Total    $ (17,651)       $ (242,004)       $ (259,655)   

 

1 

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from purchased options is reported in the change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments in the Statement of Operations.

 

2 

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from forward foreign currency contracts is reported in the change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from foreign currencies in the Statement of Operations.

 

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During the six months ended November 30, 2016, the volume of derivative activity for the Fund was as follows:

 

        Average Market
Value
 
Purchased options      $ 25,640   
Futures contracts (to sell)†        3,522,643   
Forward foreign currency contracts (to buy)        30,294,628   
Forward foreign currency contracts (to sell)        42,253,995   

 

At November 30, 2016, there were no open positions held in this derivative.

The following table presents by financial instrument, the Fund’s derivative assets net of the related collateral received by the Fund at November 30, 2016:

 

      Gross Amount of Derivative
Assets in the Statement of
Assets and Liabilities1
     Collateral
Received
     Net
Amount
 
Purchased options2    $ 4,563               $ 4,563   
Futures contracts3      46,463                 46,463   
Forward foreign currency contracts      1,320,052                 1,320,052   
Total    $ 1,371,078               $ 1,371,078   

The following table presents by financial instrument, the Fund’s derivative liabilities net of the related collateral pledged by the Fund at November 30, 2016:

 

      Gross Amount of Derivative
Liabilities in the Statement  of
Assets and Liabilities1
     Collateral
Pledged
     Net
Amount
 
Forward foreign currency contracts    $ 1,255,419               $ 1,255,419   

 

1 

Absent an event of default or early termination, derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

2 

Market value of purchased options is reported in Investments at value in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

3 

Amount represents the current day’s variation margin as reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

5. Loan

Effective August 26, 2016 the Fund has a revolving credit agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Co. that allows the Fund to borrow up to an aggregate amount of $180,000,000 ($125,000,000 prior to August 26, 2016) and renews daily for a 270-day term unless notice to the contrary is given to the Fund. The Fund pays a commitment fee on the unutilized portion of the loan commitment amount at an annual rate of 0.25%. Prior to August 26, 2016, the Fund paid a commitment fee on the unutilized portion of the loan commitment amount at an annual rate of 0.25% except that the commitment fee was 0.15% in the event that the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the loan was equal to or greater than 75% of $125,000,000. The interest on the loan is calculated at a variable rate based on the LIBOR, plus any applicable margin. Securities held by the Fund are subject to a lien, granted to the lender, to the extent of the borrowing outstanding and any additional expenses. Prior to August 26, 2016, to the extent of the borrowing outstanding, the Fund was required to maintain collateral in a special custody account at the Fund’s custodian on behalf of State

 

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Street Bank and Trust Co. The Fund’s credit agreement contains customary covenants that, among other things, may limit the Fund’s ability to pay distributions in certain circumstances, incur additional debt, change its fundamental investment policies and engage in certain transactions, including mergers and consolidations, and require asset coverage ratios in addition to those required by the 1940 Act. In addition, the credit agreement may be subject to early termination under certain conditions and may contain other provisions that could limit the Fund’s ability to utilize borrowing under the agreement. Interest expense related to the loan for the six months ended November 30, 2016 was $1,154,918. For the six months ended November 30, 2016, the Fund incurred commitment fees of $10,993. At November 30, 2016, the Fund had $166,000,000 of borrowings outstanding per this credit agreement. For the six months ended November 30, 2016, based on the number of days during the reporting period that the Fund had a loan balance outstanding, the average daily loan balance was $143,628,415 and the weighted average interest rate was 1.60%.

6. Distributions subsequent to November 30, 2016

The following distributions have been declared by the Fund’s Board of Directors and are payable subsequent to the period end of this report:

 

Record Date      Payable Date        Amount  
12/23/2016        12/30/2016         $ 0.08000   
1/20/2017        1/27/2017           0.08000   
2/17/2017        2/24/2017           0.08000   

7. Transfer of net assets

On August 26, 2016, the Fund acquired the assets and certain liabilities of Western Asset Global High Income Inc. (the “Acquired Fund”), pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by shareholders of both the Acquired Fund and the Fund. Total shares issued by the Fund and the total net assets of the Acquired Fund and the Fund on the date of the transfer were as follows:

 

Acquired Fund    Shares
Issued by
the Fund
     Total Net
Assets of the
Acquired
Fund
     Total Net
Assets of the
Fund
 
Western Asset Global Partners Income Fund Inc.      14,188,991       $ 158,537,307       $ 346,966,649   

As part of the reorganization, for each share they held, shareholders of the Acquired Fund received 0.910322 shares of the Fund. The Fund did not issue any fractional shares to shareholders of the Acquired Fund. In lieu thereof, the Fund purchased all fractional shares at the current net asset value of the shares and remitted the cash proceeds to former shareholders of the Acquired Fund in proportion to their fractional shares

The total net assets of the Acquired Fund before acquisition included unrealized appreciation of $8,206,372, accumulated net realized loss of $54,112,578 and overdistributed net investment income of $165,693. Total net assets of the Fund immediately after the transfer were $505,503,956. The transaction was structured to qualify as a tax-free reorganization under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

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Proforma results of operations of the combined entity for the six months ended November 30, 2016, as though the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the year (rather than on the actual acquisition date), are as follows:

 

Net investment income      $ 19,243,200   
Net realized gain        2,164,141   
Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation        16,410,808   
Increase in net assets from operations      $ 37,818,149   

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single portfolio since the acquisition was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the Acquired Fund that have been included in the Fund’s accompanying Statement of Operations since the close of business on August 26, 2016.

8. Stock repurchase program

On November 16, 2015, the Fund announced that the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) had authorized the Fund to repurchase in the open market up to approximately 10% of the Fund’s outstanding common stock when the Fund’s shares are trading at a discount to net asset value. The Board has directed management of the Fund to repurchase shares of common stock at such times and in such amounts as management reasonably believes may enhance stockholder value. The Fund is under no obligation to purchase shares at any specific discount levels or in any specific amounts. During the six months ended November 30, 2016, the Fund did not repurchase any shares.

9. Capital loss carryforward

As of May 31, 2016, the Fund had the following net capital loss carryforward remaining:

 

Year of Expiration    Amount  
5/31/2018    $ (56,068,380)   

This amount will be available to offset any future taxable capital gains, except that under applicable tax rules, deferred capital losses of $54,932,448, which have no expiration date, must be used first to offset any such gains.

10. Recent accounting pronouncement

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and amended existing rules (together, the “final rules”) intended to modernize the reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. In part, the final rules amend Regulation S-X and require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, as well as other amendments. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures.

 

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Board approval of management agreement and subadvisory agreements (unaudited)

 

Background

The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), requires that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (the “Fund”), including a majority of its members who are not considered to be “interested persons” under the 1940 Act (the “Independent Directors”) voting separately, approve on an annual basis the continuation of the investment management contract (the “Management Agreement”) with the Fund’s manager, Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (the “Manager”), and the sub-advisory agreements (individually, a “Sub-Advisory Agreement,” and collectively, the “Sub-Advisory Agreements”) with the Manager’s affiliates, Western Asset Management Company (“Western Asset”), Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. in Singapore (“Western Asset Singapore”) and Western Asset Management Company Limited in London (“Western Asset London”). Western Asset, Western Asset Singapore, and Western Asset London collectively are hereinafter referred to as the “Sub-Advisers,” and Western Asset Singapore and Western Asset London together are hereinafter referred to as the “Non-U.S. Sub-Advisers.” At a meeting (the “Contract Renewal Meeting”) held in-person on November 9 and 10, 2016, the Board, including the Independent Directors, considered and approved the continuation of each of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements for an additional one-year term. To assist in its consideration of the renewals of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board received and considered a variety of information (together with the information provided at the Contract Renewal Meeting, the “Contract Renewal Information”) about the Manager and the Sub-Advisers, as well as the management and sub-advisory arrangements for the Fund and the other closed-end funds in the same complex under the Board’s supervision (the “Legg Mason Closed-end Funds”), certain portions of which are discussed below. A presentation made by the Manager and Western Asset to the Board at the Contract Renewal Meeting in connection with its evaluations of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements encompassed the Fund and other Legg Mason Closed-end Funds. In addition to the Contract Renewal Information, the Board received performance and other information throughout the year related to the respective services rendered by the Manager and the Sub-Advisers to the Fund. The Board’s evaluation took into account the information received throughout the year and also reflected the knowledge and familiarity gained as members of the Boards of the Fund and other Legg Mason Closed-end Funds with respect to the services provided to the Fund by the Manager and the Sub-Advisers.

At a meeting held by conference call on November 2, 2016, the Independent Directors in preparation for the Contract Renewal Meeting met in a private session with their independent counsel to review Contract Renewal Information in respect of the Legg Mason Closed-end Funds, including the Fund, received to that date. No representatives of the Manager or the Sub-Adviser participated in this meeting. The discussion below reflects all of these reviews.

 

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The Manager provides the Fund with investment advisory and administrative services pursuant to the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisers together provide, or in the case of the Non-U.S. Sub-Advisers help to provide, the Fund with certain investment sub-advisory services pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreements. The discussion below covers both the advisory and administrative functions being rendered by the Manager, each such function being encompassed by the Management Agreement, and the investment sub-advisory functions being rendered by the Sub-Advisers.

Board approval of management agreement and sub-advisory agreements

In its deliberations regarding renewal of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board, including the Independent Directors, considered the factors below.

Nature, extent and quality of the services under the management agreement and sub-advisory agreements

The Board received and considered Contract Renewal Information regarding the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Manager and the Sub-Advisers under the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, respectively, during the past year. The Board also reviewed Contract Renewal Information regarding the Fund’s compliance policies and procedures established pursuant to the 1940 Act.

The Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds, and responsibilities of the Fund’s senior personnel and the portfolio management team primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. The Board also considered, based on its knowledge of the Manager and its affiliates, the Contract Renewal Information and the Board’s discussions with the Manager and Western Asset at the Contract Renewal Meeting, the general reputation and investment performance records of the Manager, Western Asset and their affiliates and the financial resources available to the corporate parent of the Manager and the Sub-Advisers, Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”), to support their activities in respect of the Fund and the other Legg Mason Closed-end Funds.

The Board reviewed the responsibilities of the Manager and the Sub-Advisers under the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, respectively, including the Manager’s coordination and oversight of the services provided to the Fund by the Sub-Advisers and others and Western Asset’s coordination and oversight of the services provided to the Fund by the Non-U.S. Sub-Advisers. The Management Agreement permits the Manager to delegate certain of its responsibilities, including its investment advisory duties thereunder, provided that the Manager, in each case, will supervise the activities of the delegee. Pursuant to this provision of the Management Agreement, the Manager does not provide day-to-day portfolio management services to the Fund. Rather, portfolio management services for the Fund are provided by Western Asset pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement (the “Western Asset Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between the Manager and Western Asset. The Western Asset Sub-Advisory Agreement permits Western Asset to delegate certain of its responsibilities, including its investment sub-advisory

 

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duties thereunder, provided that Western Asset, in each case, will supervise the activities of the delegee. Pursuant to this provision of the Western Asset Sub-Advisory Agreement, each Non-U.S. Sub-Adviser helps to provide certain investment sub-advisory services to the Fund pursuant to a separate Sub-Advisory Agreement with Western Asset.

In reaching its determinations regarding continuation of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board took into account that Fund shareholders, in pursuing their investment goals and objectives, likely purchased their shares based upon the reputation and the investment style, philosophy and strategy of the Manager and Western Asset, as well as the resources available to the Manager and the Sub-Advisers.

The Board concluded that, overall, the nature, extent, and quality of the management and other services provided to the Fund under the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements have been satisfactory under the circumstances.

Fund performance

The Board received and considered information regarding Fund performance, including information and analyses (the “Broadridge Performance Information”) for the Fund, as well as for a group of comparable funds (the “Performance Universe”) selected by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology Broadridge used to determine the similarity of the Fund with the funds included in the Performance Universe. The Performance Universe included the Fund and all leveraged high yield closed-end funds, as classified by Broadridge, regardless of asset size. The Performance Universe ranged in size from a low of twenty-one funds, including the Fund, for the 10-year period ended June 30, 2016 to a high of thirty-three funds, including the Fund, for the 1-year period ended such date. The Board noted that it had received and discussed with the Manager and Western Asset information throughout the year at periodic intervals comparing the Fund’s performance against its benchmark and its peer funds as selected by Broadridge.

The Broadridge Performance Information comparing the Fund’s performance to that of the Performance Universe based on net asset value per share showed, among other things, that the Fund’s performance was ranked in the third quintile among the funds in the Performance Universe for each of the 1- and 10-year periods ended June 30, 2016. The Broadridge Performance Information further showed that the Fund’s performance was ranked in the fourth quintile among the funds in the Performance Universe for the 3-year period ended June 30, 2016 and was ranked in the fifth quintile among the funds in the Performance Universe for the 5-year period ended such date. In these performance rankings, the first quintile represents funds with the best performance among the funds in the Performance Universe and the fifth quintile represents funds with poorest performance among the funds in the Performance Universe. The Fund’s performance was better than the Performance Universe median for the 1-year period but was worse than the Performance Universe median for each of 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. In reviewing the Fund’s performance relative

 

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to the Performance Universe, the Manager noted, among other things, that the Fund’s performance was impaired during the 1-year period by its overweight positioning in lower rated debt and its bias toward U.S. credit. The Fund’s performance for the 1-year period also was impaired by its overweight exposure to the energy sector, which struggled for much of the period. In addition to the Fund’s performance relative to the Performance Universe, the Board considered the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark for each of the 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods ended June 30, 2016. On a net asset value basis, the Fund underperformed its benchmark for the 1-year period but outperformed its benchmark for each of the 3-, 5- and 10-year periods.

Based on the reviews and discussions of Fund performance and considering other relevant factors, including those noted above, the Board concluded, under the circumstances, that continuation of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements for an additional one-year period would be consistent with the interests of the Fund and its shareholders particularly in light of the Fund’s longer term performance relative to its benchmark.

Management fees and expense ratios

The Board reviewed and considered the management fee (the “Management Fee”) payable by the Fund to the Manager under the Management Agreement and the sub-advisory fees (the “Sub-Advisory Fees”) payable to the Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Agreements in light of the nature, extent and overall quality of the management, investment advisory and other services provided by the Manager and the Sub-Advisers. The Board noted that a voluntary Management Fee waiver (the “Voluntary Management Fee Waiver”) initially implemented in 2010 would expire December 31, 2017. The Board noted that the Sub-Advisory Fees payable to Western Asset under the Western Asset Sub-Advisory Agreement are paid by the Manager, not the Fund, and, accordingly, that the retention of Western Asset does not increase the fees or expenses otherwise incurred by the Fund’s shareholders. Similarly, the Board noted that the Sub-Advisory Fees payable to each of the Non-U.S. Sub-Advisers under its Sub-Advisory Agreement with Western Asset are paid by Western Asset, not the Fund, and, accordingly, that the retention of such Non-U.S. Sub-Adviser does not increase the fees or expenses otherwise incurred by the Fund’s shareholders.

Additionally, the Board received and considered information and analyses prepared by Broadridge (the “Broadridge Expense Information”) comparing the Management Fee and the Fund’s overall expenses with those of funds in an expense group (the “Expense Group”) selected and provided by Broadridge. The comparison was based upon the constituent funds’ latest fiscal years. The Expense Group consisted of the Fund and fourteen other leveraged high yield closed-end funds, as classified by Broadridge. The fifteen funds in the Expense Group had average net common share assets ranging from $241.2 million to $762.1 million. Six of the other Expense Group funds were larger than the Fund and eight were smaller.

 

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The Broadridge Expense Information, comparing the Management Fee as well as the Fund’s actual total expenses to the Fund’s Expense Group, showed, among other things, that the Management Fee on a contractual basis was ranked eighth among the funds in the Expense Group (first being lowest and, therefore, best in these expense component rankings). The actual Management Fee (i.e., giving effect to any voluntary fee waivers implemented by the Manager with respect to the Fund and by the managers of the other Expense Group funds) was ranked sixth among the funds in the Expense Group whether compared on the basis of common share assets only or on the basis of common share and leveraged assets. The Broadridge Expense Information further showed that the Fund’s actual total expenses ranked fifth among the Expense Group funds compared on the basis of common share assets only and ranked sixth compared on the basis of common share and leveraged assets. Each of the Fund’s foregoing expense components was at or better (i.e., lower) than the Expense Group median for that expense component. The Board noted that the small number of funds in the Expense Group made meaningful expense comparisons difficult. The Board considered that the Fund’s expenses were reduced by the Voluntary Management Fee Waiver that was initially implemented in 2010 and will expire December 31, 2017.

The Board also reviewed Contract Renewal Information regarding fees charged by the Manager to other U.S. clients investing primarily in an asset class similar to that of the Fund, including, where applicable, institutional and separate accounts. The Board was advised that the fees paid by such institutional, separate account and other clients (collectively, “institutional clients”) generally are lower, and may be significantly lower, than the Management Fee. The Contract Renewal Information discussed the significant differences in scope of services provided to the Fund and to institutional clients. Among other things, institutional clients have fewer compliance, administration and other needs than the Fund and the Fund is subject not only to heightened regulatory requirements relative to institutional clients but also to requirements for listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The Contract Renewal Information noted further that the Fund is provided with administrative services, office facilities, Fund officers (including the Fund’s chief executive, chief financial and chief compliance officers), and that the Manager coordinates and oversees the provision of services to the Fund by other fund service providers. The Contract Renewal Information included information regarding management fees paid by open-end mutual funds in the same complex (the “Legg Mason Open-end Funds”) and such information indicated that the management fees paid by the Legg Mason Closed-end Funds generally were higher than those paid by the Legg Mason Open-end Funds. The Manager, in response to an inquiry from the Board as to the reasons for the fee differential, provided information as to differences between the services provided to the Fund and the other Legg Mason Closed-end Funds and the services provided to the Legg Mason Open-end Funds. The Board considered the fee comparisons in light of the different services provided in managing these other types of clients and funds.

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Manager in providing services to the Fund, the Board determined that the Management Fee and the Sub-Advisory Fees reflected the nature, extent and overall quality of the management, investment advisory and other services provided to the Fund under the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements.

Manager profitability

The Board, as part of the Contract Renewal Information, received an analysis of the profitability to the Manager and its affiliates in providing services to the Fund for the Manager’s fiscal years ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015. The Board also received profitability information with respect to the Legg Mason fund complex as a whole. In addition, the Board received Contract Renewal Information with respect to the Manager’s revenue and cost allocation methodologies used in preparing such profitability data. The profitability to each of the Sub-Advisers was not considered to be a material factor in the Board’s considerations since Western Asset’s Sub-Advisory Fee is paid by the Manager, not the Fund, and the Sub-Advisory Fees for the Non-U.S. Sub-Advisers are paid by Western Asset, not the Fund. The profitability analysis presented to the Board as part of the Contract Renewal Information indicated that profitability to the Manager during the period covered by the analysis had declined and remained at a level that the Board did not consider to be excessive in light of judicial guidance and the nature, extent and overall quality of the investment advisory and other services provided to the Fund. However, the Board noted that the Voluntary Management Fee Waiver had reduced the Fund’s profitability level to the Manager and its affiliates during the period covered by the analysis and will expire December 31, 2017. Consequently, the Fund’s profitability level could increase for future periods.

Economies of scale

The Board received and discussed Contract Renewal Information concerning whether the Manager realizes economies of scale if the Fund’s assets grow. The Board noted that because the Fund is a closed-end fund with no current plans to seek additional assets beyond maintaining its dividend reinvestment plan, any significant growth in its assets generally will occur through appreciation in the value of the Fund’s investment portfolio, rather than sales of additional shares in the Fund. The Board determined that the Management Fee structure, which incorporates no breakpoints reducing the Management Fee at specified increased asset levels, was appropriate under present circumstances.

Other benefits to the manager and the sub-advisers

The Board considered other benefits received by the Manager, the Sub-Advisers and their affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund and did not regard such benefits as excessive.

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Agreements would be consistent with the interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously voted to continue each Agreement for a period of one additional year. No single factor reviewed by the Board was identified by the Board as the principal factor in determining whether to approve continuation of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the various factors. On August 26, 2016, Western Asset Global High Income Fund, Inc. (“GDF”) was merged with and into the Fund following approval by the shareholders of each of the Fund and GDF (such merger transaction being hereinafter called the “Merger”). At the time of the Merger, GDF was a Legg Mason Closed-end Fund with assets of approximately $150 million. Although it was, and is, believed by the Board and the Manager that the Merger likely will benefit the Fund over time, the Manager did not identify the Merger or its impact as a factor, positive or negative, for consideration in the Board’s determination whether to approve continuation of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, and the Merger, which occurred only a short time before the Contract Renewal Meeting, did not affect the Board’s determination in this regard given the speculative nature of any such future benefits at the time of the Contract Renewal Meeting. The Independent Directors were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process. Prior to the Contract Renewal Meeting, the Board received a memorandum prepared by the Manager discussing its responsibilities in connection with the proposed continuation of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements as part of the Contract Renewal Information and the Independent Directors separately received a memorandum discussing such responsibilities from their independent counsel. Prior to voting, the Independent Directors also discussed the proposed continuation of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements in private sessions with their independent legal counsel at which no representatives of the Manager or any Sub-Adviser were present.

 

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Additional shareholder information (unaudited)

 

Results of annual meeting of shareholders

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. was held on September 30, 2016, for the purpose of considering and voting upon the election of Directors. The following table provides information concerning the matter voted upon at the Meeting:

Election of directors

 

Nominees    Votes For      Votes
Withheld
 
Robert D. Agdern      26,325,188         515,658   
Eileen A. Kamerick      26,361,216         479,630   
Riordan Roett      26,262,250         578,596   

At November 30, 2016, in addition to Robert D. Agdern, Eileen A. Kamerick and Riordan Roett the other Directors of the Fund were as follows:

Carol L. Colman

Daniel P. Cronin

Paolo M. Cucchi

Leslie H. Gelb

William R. Hutchinson

Jane Trust

Results of joint special meeting of shareholders

The Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders of Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. and Western Asset Global Partners Income Fund Inc. was held on July 22, 2016, for the purpose of considering and voting upon Proposal 1: To approve the merger of Western Asset Global Partners Income Fund Inc. with and into the Registrant in accordance with the Maryland General Corporation Law. The following table provides information concerning the matters voted upon at the Meeting:

Proposal 1: To approve the merger of Western Asset Global Partners Income Fund Inc. with and into the Registrant in accordance with the Maryland General Corporation Law.

 

Votes For      Votes Against      Abstain  
  15,616,520         1,138,888         492,889   

 

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Dividend reinvestment plan (unaudited)

 

Unless you elect to receive distributions in cash, all distributions, on your Common Shares will be automatically reinvested by Computershare, Inc. (“Computershare), as agent for the Common Shareholders (the “Plan Agent”), in additional Common Shares under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”). You may elect not to participate in the Plan by contacting the Plan Agent. If you do not participate, you will receive all cash distributions paid by check mailed directly to you by Computershare as distribution paying agent.

If you participate in the Plan, the number of Common Shares you will receive will be determined as follows:

(1) If the market price of the Common Shares on the record date (or, if the record date is not a New York Stock Exchange trading day, the immediately preceding trading day) for determining shareholders eligible to receive the relevant distribution (the “determination date”) is equal to or exceeds 98% of the net asset value per share of the Common Shares, the Fund will issue new Common Shares at a price equal to the greater of (a) 98% of the net asset value per share at the close of trading on the Exchange on the determination date or (b) 95% of the market price per share of the Common Shares on the determination date.

(2) If 98% of the net asset value per share of the Common Shares exceeds the market price of the Common Shares on the determination date, the Plan Agent will receive the distribution in cash and will buy Common Shares in the open market, on the Exchange or elsewhere, for your account as soon as practicable commencing on the trading day following the determination date and terminating no later than the earlier of (a) 30 days after the distribution payment date, or (b) the record date for the next succeeding distribution to be made to the Common Shareholders; except when necessary to comply with applicable provisions of the federal securities laws. If during this period: (i) the market price rises so that it equals or exceeds 98% of the net asset value per share of the Common Shares at the close of trading on the Exchange on the determination date before the Plan Agent has completed the open market purchases or (ii) if the Plan Agent is unable to invest the full amount eligible to be reinvested in open market purchases, the Plan Agent will cease purchasing Common Shares in the open market and the Fund shall issue the remaining Common Shares at a price per share equal to the greater of (a) 98% of the net asset value per share at the close of trading on the Exchange on the determination date or (b) 95% of the then current market price per share.

The Plan Agent maintains all participants’ accounts in the Plan and gives written confirmation of all transactions in the accounts, including information you may need for tax records. Common Shares in your account will be held by the Plan Agent in non-certificated form. Any proxy you receive will include all Common Shares you have received under the Plan.

You may withdraw from the Plan by notifying the Plan Agent in writing at 211 Quality Circle, Suite 210, College Station, TX 77845-4470 or by telephone at 1-888-888-0151. Such

 

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withdrawal will be effective immediately if notice is received by the Plan Agent not less than ten business days prior to any distribution record date; otherwise such withdrawal will be effective as soon as practicable after the Plan Agent’s investment of the most recently declared distribution on the Common Shares. The Plan may be terminated by the Fund upon notice in writing mailed to Common Shareholders at least 30 days prior to the record date for the payment of any distribution by the Fund for which the termination is to be effective. Upon any termination, you will be sent a certificate or certificates for the full Common Shares held for you under the Plan and cash for any fractional Common Shares. You may elect to notify the Plan Agent in advance of such termination to have the Plan Agent sell part or all of your shares on your behalf. You will be charged $5.00 plus a $0.05 per Common Share service charge and the Plan Agent is authorized to deduct brokerage charges actually incurred for this transaction from the proceeds.

There is no service charge for reinvestment of your distributions in Common Shares. However, all participants will pay a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred by the Plan Agent when it makes open market purchases. Because all distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Common Shares, this allows you to add to your investment through dollar cost averaging, which may lower the average cost of your Common Shares over time.

Automatically reinvesting distributions does not mean that you do not have to pay income taxes due upon receiving distributions.

The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan if, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, the change is warranted. There is no direct service charge to participants in the Plan; however, the Fund reserves the right to amend the Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants. Additional information about the Plan and your account may be obtained from the Plan Agent at 1-888-888-0151.

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On December 15, 2016, the Fund announced that the Board of Directors has authorized changes to the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”) with respect to dividend reinvestment determinations and transaction fees for Plan participants selling their shares. A copy of the revised Plan is included below.

Effective July 1, 2017, the Fund will use the dividend payment date to determine if new shares are issued or shares are purchased in the open market for Plan participants reinvesting their distributions. If on the payment date the closing market price (plus $0.03 per share commission) is at or above the net asset value (“NAV”), the Fund will issue new shares of common stock. Newly issued shares of common stock will be issued at a price equal to the greater of (a) the NAV per share on the date prior to issuance or (b) 95% of the closing market price per share. If the closing market price (plus $0.03 per share commission) is lower than the NAV per share on the payment date, the Plan Agent will receive the distribution in cash and purchase common stock in the open market. Fees paid by Plan participants to sell Fund shares will not change, with Plan participants paying a $5.00 transaction fee plus a $0.05 per share commission upon a sale of shares held pursuant to the Plan.

 

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Dividend reinvestment plan (unaudited) (cont’d)

 

Revised dividend reinvestment plan:

Unless you elect to receive distributions in cash (i.e., opt-out), all dividends, including any capital gain dividends and return of capital distributions, on your Common Stock will be automatically reinvested by Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as agent for the stockholders (the “Plan Agent”), in additional shares of Common Stock under the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”). You may elect not to participate in the Plan by contacting the Plan Agent. If you do not participate, you will receive all cash distributions paid by check mailed directly to you by Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as dividend paying agent.

If you participate in the Plan, the number of shares of Common Stock you will receive will be determined as follows:

(1) If the market price of the Common Stock (plus $0.03 per share commission) on the payment date (or, if the payment date is not a NYSE trading day, the immediately preceding trading day) is equal to or exceeds the net asset value per share of the Common Stock at the close of trading on the NYSE on the payment date, the Fund will issue new Common Stock at a price equal to the greater of (a) the net asset value per share at the close of trading on the NYSE on the payment date or (b) 95% of the market price per share of the Common Stock on the payment date.

(2) If the net asset value per share of the Common Stock exceeds the market price of the Common Stock (plus $0.03 per share commission) at the close of trading on the NYSE on the payment date, the Plan Agent will receive the dividend or distribution in cash and will buy Common Stock in the open market, on the NYSE or elsewhere, for your account as soon as practicable commencing on the trading day following the payment date and terminating no later than the earlier of (a) 30 days after the dividend or distribution payment date, or (b) the payment date for the next succeeding dividend or distribution to be made to the stockholders; except when necessary to comply with applicable provisions of the federal securities laws. If during this period: (i) the market price (plus $0.03 per share commission) rises so that it equals or exceeds the net asset value per share of the Common Stock at the close of trading on the NYSE on the payment date before the Plan Agent has completed the open market purchases or (ii) if the Plan Agent is unable to invest the full amount eligible to be reinvested in open market purchases, the Plan Agent will cease purchasing Common Stock in the open market and the Fund shall issue the remaining Common Stock at a price per share equal to the greater of (a) the net asset value per share at the close of trading on the NYSE on the day prior to the issuance of shares for reinvestment or (b) 95% of the then current market price per share.

Common Stock in your account will be held by the Plan Agent in non-certificated form. Any proxy you receive will include all shares of Common Stock you have received under the Plan. You may withdraw from the Plan (i.e., opt-out) by notifying the Plan Agent in writing at 211 Quality Circle, Suite 210, College Station, TX 77845-4470 or by calling the Plan Agent at 1-888-888-0151. Such withdrawal will be effective immediately if notice is received by the Plan Agent not less than ten business days prior to any dividend or distribution record date;

 

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otherwise such withdrawal will be effective as soon as practicable after the Plan Agent’s investment of the most recently declared dividend or distribution on the Common Stock.

Plan participants who sell their shares will be charged a service charge (currently $5.00 per transaction) and the Plan Agent is authorized to deduct brokerage charges actually incurred from the proceeds (currently $0.05 per share commission). There is no service charge for reinvestment of your dividends or distributions in Common Stock. However, all participants will pay a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred by the Plan Agent when it makes open market purchases. Because all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of Common Stock, this allows you to add to your investment through dollar cost averaging, which may lower the average cost of your Common Stock over time. Dollar cost averaging is a technique for lowering the average cost per share over time if the Fund’s net asset value declines. While dollar cost averaging has definite advantages, it cannot assure profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

Automatically reinvesting dividends and distributions does not mean that you do not have to pay income taxes due upon receiving dividends and distributions. Investors will be subject to income tax on amounts reinvested under the Plan.

The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan if, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, the change is warranted. The Plan may be terminated, amended or supplemented by the Fund upon notice in writing mailed to stockholders at least 30 days prior to the record date for the payment of any dividend or distribution by the Fund for which the termination or amendment is to be effective. Upon any termination, you will be sent cash for any fractional share of Common Stock in your account. You may elect to notify the Plan Agent in advance of such termination to have the Plan Agent sell part or all of your Common Stock on your behalf. Additional information about the Plan and your account may be obtained from the Plan Agent at 211 Quality Circle, Suite 210, College Station, TX 77845-4470 or by calling the Plan Agent at 1-888-888-0151.

 

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Western Asset

Global High Income Fund Inc.

 

Directors

Robert D. Agdern

Carol L. Colman

Daniel P. Cronin

Paolo M. Cucchi

Leslie H. Gelb

William R. Hutchinson

Eileen A. Kamerick

Riordan Roett

Jane Trust

Chairman

Officers

Jane Trust

President and

Chief Executive Officer

Richard F. Sennett

Principal Financial Officer

Ted P. Becker

Chief Compliance Officer

Jenna Bailey

Identity Theft Prevention

Officer

Robert I. Frenkel

Secretary and

Chief Legal Officer

Thomas C. Mandia

Assistant Secretary

Steven Frank

Treasurer

Jeanne M. Kelly

Senior Vice President

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.

620 Eighth Avenue

49th Floor

New York, NY 10018

Investment manager

Legg Mason Partners Fund

Advisor, LLC

Subadvisers

Western Asset Management Company

Western Asset Management Company Limited

Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd.

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

1 Lincoln Street

Boston, MA 02111

Transfer agent

Computershare Inc.

211 Quality Circle, Suite 210

College Station, TX 77845-447

Independent registered public accounting firm

KPMG LLP

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

Legal counsel

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

425 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10017

New York Stock Exchange Symbol

EHI


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Legg Mason Funds Privacy and Security Notice

 

Your Privacy and the Security of Your Personal Information is Very Important to the Legg Mason Funds

This Privacy and Security Notice (the “Privacy Notice”) addresses the Legg Mason Funds’ privacy and data protection practices with respect to nonpublic personal information the Funds receive. The Legg Mason Funds include any funds sold by the Funds’ distributor, Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC, as well as Legg Mason-sponsored closed-end funds and certain closed-end funds managed or sub-advised by Legg Mason or its affiliates. The provisions of this Privacy Notice apply to your information both while you are a shareholder and after you are no longer invested with the Funds.

The Type of Nonpublic Personal Information the Funds Collect About You

The Funds collect and maintain nonpublic personal information about you in connection with your shareholder account. Such information may include, but is not limited to:

 

 

Personal information included on applications or other forms;

 

 

Account balances, transactions, and mutual fund holdings and positions;

 

 

Online account access user IDs, passwords, security challenge question responses; and

 

 

Information received from consumer reporting agencies regarding credit history and creditworthiness (such as the amount of an individual’s total debt, payment history, etc.).

How the Funds Use Nonpublic Personal Information About You

The Funds do not sell or share your nonpublic personal information with third parties or with affiliates for their marketing purposes, or with other financial institutions or affiliates for joint marketing purposes, unless you have authorized the Funds to do so. The Funds do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about you except as may be required to perform transactions or services you have authorized or as permitted or required by law. The Funds may disclose information about you to:

 

 

Employees, agents, and affiliates on a “need to know” basis to enable the Funds to conduct ordinary business or comply with obligations to government regulators;

 

 

Service providers, including the Funds’ affiliates, who assist the Funds as part of the ordinary course of business (such as printing, mailing services, or processing or servicing your account with us) or otherwise perform services on the Funds’ behalf, including companies that may perform marketing services solely for the Funds;

 

 

The Funds’ representatives such as legal counsel, accountants and auditors; and

 

 

Fiduciaries or representatives acting on your behalf, such as an IRA custodian or trustee of a grantor trust.

 

NOT PART OF THE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


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Legg Mason Funds Privacy and Security Notice (cont’d)

 

Except as otherwise permitted by applicable law, companies acting on the Funds’ behalf are contractually obligated to keep nonpublic personal information the Funds provide to them confidential and to use the information the Funds share only to provide the services the Funds ask them to perform.

The Funds may disclose nonpublic personal information about you when necessary to enforce their rights or protect against fraud, or as permitted or required by applicable law, such as in connection with a law enforcement or regulatory request, subpoena, or similar legal process. In the event of a corporate action or in the event a Fund service provider changes, the Funds may be required to disclose your nonpublic personal information to third parties. While it is the Funds’ practice to obtain protections for disclosed information in these types of transactions, the Funds cannot guarantee their privacy policy will remain unchanged.

Keeping You Informed of the Funds’ Privacy and Security Practices

The Funds will notify you annually of their privacy policy as required by federal law. While the Funds reserve the right to modify this policy at any time they will notify you promptly if this privacy policy changes.

The Funds’ Security Practices

The Funds maintain appropriate physical, electronic and procedural safeguards designed to guard your nonpublic personal information. The Funds’ internal data security policies restrict access to your nonpublic personal information to authorized employees, who may use your nonpublic personal information for Fund business purposes only.

Although the Funds strive to protect your nonpublic personal information, they cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you provide or transmit to them, and you do so at your own risk. In the event of a breach of the confidentiality or security of your nonpublic personal information, the Funds will attempt to notify you as necessary so you can take appropriate protective steps. If you have consented to the Funds using electronic communications or electronic delivery of statements, they may notify you under such circumstances using the most current email address you have on record with them.

In order for the Funds to provide effective service to you, keeping your account information accurate is very important. If you believe that your account information is incomplete, not accurate or not current, or if you have questions about the Funds’ privacy practices, write the Funds using the contact information on your account statements, email the Funds by clicking on the Contact Us section of the Funds’ website at www.leggmason.com, or contact the Fund at 1-888-777-0102.

 

NOT PART OF THE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


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Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.

620 Eighth Avenue

49th Floor

New York, NY 10018

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 as amended, that from time to time the Fund may purchase, at market prices, shares of its stock.

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington D.C., and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. To obtain information on Form N-Q from the Fund, shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102.

Information on how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the prior 12-month period ended June 30th of each year and a description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio transactions are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-777-0102, (2) at www.lmcef.com and (3) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

This report is transmitted to the shareholders of Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. for their information. This is not a prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase of shares of the Fund or any securities mentioned in this report.

Computershare, Inc.

211 Quality Circle, Suite 210,

College Station, TX

 

 

WASX010654 1/17 SR16-2973


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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

Included herein under Item 1.

 

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTNG POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8 INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable

 

ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

  (a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a- 3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

  (b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are likely to materially affect the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


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ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

(a) (1) Not applicable.

Exhibit 99.CODE ETH

(a) (2) Certifications pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto.

Exhibit 99.CERT

(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto.

Exhibit 99.906CERT


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.

 

By:  

/s/ Jane Trust

  Jane Trust
  Chief Executive Officer
Date:   January 23, 2017

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:  

/s/ Jane Trust

  Jane Trust
  Chief Executive Officer
Date:   January 23, 2017
By:  

/s/ Richard F. Sennett

  Richard F. Sennett
  Principal Financial Officer
Date:   January 23, 2017