DEFA14A 1 d829922ddefa14a.htm WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC. (DMO) Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund, Inc. (DMO)

 

 

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URGENT – ACTION REQUESTED

Re: Your investment with Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund, Inc.

Dear Stockholder:

According to our records, you have not voted on an important proposal that would extend the Fund’s life by eliminating the current March 1, 2022 termination date. In order to proceed we are requesting your immediate response.

The Special Meeting of Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund, Inc., has been adjourned to December 13, 2019 to give you additional time to provide your voting instructions. Please help your Fund avoid the unnecessary cost and delay of further adjournments by voting your shares today.

It’s extremely important that you participate in the management of your investment by voting. By eliminating the term, you will have continued access to the Fund’s Portfolio and the income it generates.

THE FUND’S BOARD AND MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL

YOUR VOTE IS CRITICAL. PLEASE VOTE NOW BEFORE TIME RUNS OUT.

Please vote using one of the following options:

 

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VOTE ONLINE

Log on to the website shown on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the on-screen instructions.

 

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VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE

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VOTE BY MAIL

Complete, sign and date the proxy card and then return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope.

The Proxy Statement we sent you contains important information regarding the proposal that you are being asked to consider. A copy of the Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website listed on your proxy card. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposal, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, the funds’ proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-866-875-8614.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

ADJ DMO 2019