0001104659-13-049413.txt : 20130614 0001104659-13-049413.hdr.sgml : 20130614 20130614163136 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-13-049413 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130601 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130614 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130614 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN ASSET MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000830487 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05497 FILM NUMBER: 13914610 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 620 EIGHTH AVENUE STREET 2: 49TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10018 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-777-0102 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 620 EIGHTH AVENUE STREET 2: 49TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10018 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES MUNICIPAL FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19881025 8-K 1 a13-14930_238k.htm 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 1, 2013

 

Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland

 

811-05497

 

04-3035821

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)

 

(Commission
File Number)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY

 

10018

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

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

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc.
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

 

Item 5.02                                           Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On May 21, 2013, Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) issued a press release, the text of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the retirement of R. Jay Gerken as director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of certain closed-end funds advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisors, LLC (“LMPFA”), effective June 1, 2013, and announcing the appointment of Kenneth D. Fuller as a member of the Board of Directors of each respective closed-end fund, effective June 1, 2013. In addition, the Board of Directors of each respective closed-end fund has appointed Mr. Fuller as the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of each closed-end fund.

 

Mr. Fuller is a Managing Director of Legg Mason & Co., LLC (“Legg Mason & Co.”) (since 2013); Officer and/or Director/Trustee of 162 funds associated with LMPFA (since 2013); President and Chief Executive Officer of LM Asset Services, LLC (formerly a registered investment adviser) (since 2013); formerly, Senior Vice President of LMPFA (since 2012); formerly, Director of Legg Mason & Co. (2012 to 2013); formerly, Vice President of Legg Mason & Co. (2009 to 2012); formerly, Vice President of T. Rowe Price Associates (1993 to 2009), as well as Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for certain asset allocation accounts (2004 to 2009). Effective June 1, 2013, Mr. Fuller will become President and Chief Executive Officer of LMPFA.

 

The information disclosed under this Item 5.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under Section 18 and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Fund under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01              Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(c)

Exhibits.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release of the Fund, dated May 21, 2013.

 

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc.

 

(Registrant)

 

 

Date:

June 14, 2013

 

 

 

/s/ George P. Hoyt

 

(Signature)

 

 

 

 

 

Name: George P. Hoyt

 

Title: Assistant Secretary

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

 

 

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press release of the Fund, dated May 21, 2013.

 

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EX-99.1 2 a13-14930_23ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFFICER

 

New York — (Business Wire) — May 21, 2013

 

ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM),

ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO),

ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR),

Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG),

LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SCD),

LMP Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI),

LMP Real Estate Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: RIT).

Permal Hedge Strategies Fund,

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (NYSE: ESD),

Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMD),

Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: GDO),

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: EHI),

Western Asset Global Partners Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: GDF),

Western Asset High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIF),

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE: HIX),

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO),

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI),

Western Asset Inflation Management Fund Inc. (NYSE: IMF),

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. (NYSE: SBI),

Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. (NYSE: IGI),

Western Asset Managed High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: MHY),

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. (NYSE: MMU),

Western Asset Middle Market Debt Fund Inc.,
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: DMO),

Western Asset Municipal Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. (NYSE: MTT),

Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: MHF),

Western Asset Municipal Partners Fund Inc. (NYSE: MNP),

Western Asset Variable Rate Strategic Fund Inc. (NYSE: GFY), and

Western Asset Worldwide Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SBW) (together, the “Funds”).

 

The Funds announced today the retirement of R. Jay Gerken as Chairman and a Director/Trustee of the Funds and as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Funds, effective June 1, 2013. Mr. Gerken served the Funds for over ten years.  The Board of each Fund has appointed Kenneth D. Fuller as a Director/Trustee of the Funds, effective June 1, 2013.

 

Additionally, the Board of each Fund has appointed Mr. Fuller as the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of each Fund.

 

Mr. Fuller is a Managing Director of Legg Mason & Co., LLC (“Legg Mason & Co.”) (since 2013); Officer and/or Director/Trustee of 162 funds associated with Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) (since 2013); President and Chief Executive Officer of LM Asset Services, LLC (formerly a registered investment adviser) (since 2013); formerly, Senior Vice President of LMPFA (since 2012); formerly, Director of Legg Mason & Co. (2012 to 2013); formerly, Vice President of Legg Mason & Co. (2009 to 2012); formerly, Vice President of T. Rowe Price Associates (1993 to 2009), as well as

 



 

Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for certain asset allocation accounts (2004 to 2009). Effective June 1, 2013, Mr. Fuller will become President and Chief Executive Officer of LMPFA.

 

An investment in a fund involves risk, including loss of principal. Investment return and the value of shares will fluctuate. Any data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Legg Mason, Inc. and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the funds (except for Permal Hedge Strategies Fund).

 

For more information, please call Investor Relations: 888-777-0102, or consult the funds’ web site at www.lmcef.com.

 

Media Contact: Maria Rosati-(212)-805-6036, mrosati@leggmason.com

 

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