DEFA14A 1 d936623ddefa14a.htm WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc.

 

 

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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

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SHAREHOLDERS IN LEGG MASON-SPONSORED FUNDS

SHAREHOLDER MEETING POSTPONED/ADJOURNED

 

          

URGENT PROXY VOTING REQUEST  

 

          

YOUR VOTE MATTERS!!

Please take a few minutes to vote, today

VOTING NOW CAN ELIMINATE

ADDITIONAL MAILINGS AND PHONE CALLS

Dear Shareholder:

Your shareholder meeting originally scheduled for June 5, 2020 has been postponed or adjourned, as applicable, allowing shareholders more time to submit their voting instructions. The meeting will reconvene on July 6, 2020.

We need your vote!

For fund operations to continue uninterrupted, shareholders are asked to vote to approve the new agreements. They will be identical to the current agreements, except for the dates of execution, effectiveness and termination.

This letter was sent because you held shares in the fund(s) on the record date and we have not received your vote.

YOUR FUND BOARD(S) UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSALS

Your vote counts. Please exercise your shareholder rights and vote today.

Please vote using one of these options:

 

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VOTE ONLINE

Log on to www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR code shown on your vote instruction card. Please have your vote instruction 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

Call the toll-free number listed on your vote instruction card. Please have your vote instruction card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions.

 

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VOTE BY MAIL

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

Please read the proxy materials carefully. If you have questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, please call Computershare Fund Services, the funds’ proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-866-859-8682.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.

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