485BXT 1 d485bxt.htm LMP EQUITY TRUST--LEGG MASON CLEARBRIDGE MID CAP GROWTH FUND LMP Equity Trust--Legg Mason ClearBridge Mid Cap Growth Fund

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 2010

Securities Act File No. 33-43446

Investment Company Act File No. 811-06444

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-1A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

x

Pre-Effective Amendment No.

¨

Post-Effective Amendment No. 174

x

and/or

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

x

Amendment No. 174

(Check appropriate box or boxes)

 

 

Legg Mason Partners Equity Trust

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

55 Water Street, New York, New York   10041
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code (800) 451-2010

Robert I. Frenkel

Legg Mason Partners Equity Trust

100 First Stamford Place

Stamford, Connecticut 06902

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

COPY TO:

Burton M. Leibert, Esq.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

787 Seventh Avenue

New York, New York 10019

 

 

Continuous

(Approximate Date of Proposed Offering)

It is proposed that this filing will become effective:

 

  ¨ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

 

  x on September 1, 2010 pursuant to paragraph (b)

 

  ¨ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

 

  ¨ on          pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

 

  ¨ 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)

 

  ¨ on          pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485.

If appropriate, check the following box:

 

  x This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

This filing relates solely to Legg Mason ClearBridge Mid Cap Growth Fund.

 

 

 


Part A - Prospectus of Legg Mason ClearBridge Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 171 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2010 (Accession No. 0001193125-10-132891) (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 171”) and Part B - Statement of Additional Information of the Fund is incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 171).


PART C

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 28. Exhibits

Unless otherwise noted, all references are to the Registrant’s initial registration statement on Form N-1A (the “Registration Statement”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on October 21, 1991 (File Nos. 33-43446 and 811-06444).

(a)(1) The Registrant’s Declaration of Trust dated as of October 2, 2006 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 70 as filed with the SEC on April 16, 2007 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 70”).

(2) Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interests in the Trust effective as of February 8, 2007 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 70.

(3) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interests in the Trust effective as of August 9, 2007 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 72 as filed with the SEC on August 24, 2007 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 72”).

(4) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of August 9, 2007 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 72.

(5) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interests in the Trust and Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of November 8, 2007 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 76 as filed with the SEC on November 30, 2007 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 76”).

(6) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interests in the Trust effective as of February 7, 2008 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 87 as filed with the SEC on February 15, 2008 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 87”).

(7) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of February 7, 2008 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.

(8) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interests in the Trust effective as of May 8, 2008 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 109 as filed with the SEC on June 3, 2008 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 109”).

(9) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of May 8, 2008 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 109.

(10) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interests in the Trust effective as of June 6, 2008 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 110 as filed with the SEC on June 6, 2008 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 110”).

(11) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of June 6, 2008 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 110.

(12) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interests in the Trust effective as of January 28, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 as filed with the SEC on January 28, 2009 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 133”).

(13) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of January 28, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 133.

(14) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of February 26, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 137 as filed with the SEC on February 27, 2009 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 137”).

(15) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of February 26, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 146 as filed with the SEC on June 25, 2009 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 146”).


(16) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interests in the Trust effective as of August 5, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 150 as filed with the SEC on November 6, 2009 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 150”).

(17) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of August 5, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 150.

(18) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest in the Trust effective as of December 7, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 159 as filed with the SEC on February 16, 2010 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 159”).

(19) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of December 7, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 159.

(20) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest in the Trust effective as of February 4, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 162 as filed with the SEC on March 15, 2010 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 162”).

(21) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of February 4, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 162.

(22) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest in the Trust effective as of May 6, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 171 as filed with the SEC on June 4, 2010 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 171”).

(23) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of May 6, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 171.

(24) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interests in the Trust effective as of May 6, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172 as filed with the SEC on June 16, 2010 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 172”).

(25) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of May 6, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172.

(26) Amended and Restated Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest in the Trust effective as of June 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 173 as filed with the SEC on July 28, 2010 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 173”).

(27) Amended and Restated Designation of Classes effective as of June 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 173.

(b) The Registrant’s By-Laws dated October 4, 2006 are incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 70.

(c) Not Applicable.

(d)(1) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Aggressive Growth Fund), and Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78 as filed with the SEC on December 14, 2007 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 78”).

(2) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Diversified Large Cap Growth Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Diversified Large Cap Growth Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(3) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Dividend Strategy Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Dividend Strategy Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(4) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Esemplia Emerging Markets Equity Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(5) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Investment Counsel Financial Services Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Barrett Financial Services Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.


(6) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Fundamental All Cap Value Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason ClearBridge Fundamental Value Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(7) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Global Currents International All Cap Opportunity Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners International All Cap Opportunity Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(8) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Capital Management All Cap Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners All Cap Fund), and Legg Mason Capital Management Inc. (“LMCM”) is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 73 as filed with the SEC on August 27, 2007 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 73”).

(9) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Small Cap Value Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Value Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(10) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Appreciation Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Appreciation Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(11) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Equity Income Builder Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason ClearBridge Capital and Income Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(12) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Capital Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(13) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Equity Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Equity Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(14) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Batterymarch Global Equity Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Global Equity Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 73.

(15) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Large Cap Value Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason ClearBridge Investors Value Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(16) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Large Cap Growth Fund) and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(17) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 100% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 100%), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 73.

(18) Form of Amended Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 100% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 100%), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 95 as filed with the SEC on April 4, 2008 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 95”).

(19) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 30% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 30%), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(20) Form of Amended Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 30% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 30%), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 95.

(21) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 50% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 50%), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.


(22) Form of Amended Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 50% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 50%), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 95.

(23) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 70% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 70%), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(24) Form of Amended Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 70% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 70%), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 95.

(25) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 85% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 85%), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(26) Form of Amended Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 85% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 85%), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 95.

(27) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Income Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Income Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(28) Form of Amended Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Lifestyle Income Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Income Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 95.

(29) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Mid Cap Core Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Mid Cap Core Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(30) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Batterymarch S&P 500 Index Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners S&P 500 Index Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(31) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(32) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Investment Counsel Social Awareness Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Social Awareness Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(33) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Batterymarch U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.

(34) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Target Retirement 2015 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2015), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120 as filed with the SEC on August 28, 2008 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 120”).

(35) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Target Retirement 2020 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2020), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(36) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Target Retirement 2025 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2025), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(37) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Target Retirement 2030 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2030), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.


(38) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Target Retirement 2035 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2035), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(39) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Target Retirement 2040 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2040), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(40) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Target Retirement 2045 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2045), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(41) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Target Retirement 2050 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2050), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(42) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Target Retirement Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement Fund), and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(43) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Permal Tactical Allocation Fund, and LMPFA is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 141 as filed with the SEC on April 9, 2009 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 141”).

(44) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Mid Cap Growth Fund, and LMPFA is to be filed by amendment.

(45) Form of Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Legg Mason Global Currents International Small Cap Opportunity Fund, and LMPFA is to be filed by amendment.

(46) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge Advisors, LLC (“ClearBridge”), with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Aggressive Growth Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(47) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Diversified Large Cap Growth Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Diversified Large Cap Growth Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(48) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Dividend Strategy Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Dividend Strategy Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(49) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and Legg Mason International Equities Limited (“LMIE”), with respect to Legg Mason Esemplia Emerging Markets Equity Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(50) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and Legg Mason Investment Counsel, LLC (“LMIC”), with respect to Legg Mason Investment Counsel Financial Services Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Barrett Financial Services Fund) is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 73.

(51) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Fundamental All Cap Value Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason ClearBridge Fundamental Value Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(52) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Small Cap Value Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Value Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(53) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Appreciation Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Appreciation Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.


(54) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Equity Income Builder Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason ClearBridge Capital and Income Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(55) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Capital Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Capital Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(56) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Equity Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Equity Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(57) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and Batterymarch Financial Management, Inc. (“Batterymarch”), with respect to Legg Mason Batterymarch Global Equity Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Global Equity Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 73.

(58) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Large Cap Value Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason ClearBridge Investors Value Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(59) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Large Cap Growth Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(60) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and Legg Mason Global Asset Allocation, LLC (“LMGAA”), with respect to Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 100% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 100%), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 74 as filed with the SEC on November 1, 2007 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 74”).

(61) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 30% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 30%), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.

(62) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 50% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 50%), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.

(63) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 70% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 70%), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.

(64) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 85% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 85%), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.

(65) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Lifestyle Income Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Income Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.

(66) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Mid Cap Core Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Mid Cap Core Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(67) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and Batterymarch, with respect to Legg Mason Batterymarch S&P 500 Index Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners S&P 500 Index Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(68) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Small Cap Growth Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78.

(69) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMIC, with respect to Legg Mason Investment Counsel Social Awareness Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Social Awareness Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 73.


(70) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and Batterymarch, with respect to Legg Mason Batterymarch U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.

(71) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2015 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2015), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(72) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2020 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2020), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(73) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2025 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2025), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(74) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2030 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2030), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(75) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2035 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2035), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(76) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2040 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2040), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(77) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2045 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2045), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(78) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2050 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2050), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(79) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(80) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and Global Currents Investment Management, LLC (“GCIM”), with respect to Legg Mason Global Currents International All Cap Opportunity Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners International All Cap Opportunity Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 126 as filed with the SEC on November 26, 2008.

(81) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and Permal Asset Management Inc. (“Permal”), with respect to Legg Mason Permal Tactical Allocation Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 141.

(82) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and LMGAA, with respect to Legg Mason Permal Tactical Allocation Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 141.

(83) Form of Sub-Administration Agreement between LMCM and LMPFA, with respect to Legg Mason Capital Management All Cap Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners All Cap Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 76.

(84) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and ClearBridge, with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Mid Cap Growth Fund, is to be filed by amendment.

(85) Form of Subadvisory Agreement between LMPFA and GCIM, with respect to Legg Mason Global Currents International Small Cap Opportunity Fund, is to be filed by amendment.

(e)(1) Form of Distribution Agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGMI”) is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 as filed with the SEC on August 16, 2000 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 30”).


(2) Form of Distribution Agreement with PFS Distributors, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30.

(3) Form of Amendment to the Distribution Agreement with CGMI dated as of December 1, 2005, is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 56 as filed with the SEC on January 27, 2006 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 56”).

(4) Form of Amendment of Distribution Agreement and Assumption of Duties and Responsibilities, among the Registrant, PFS Distributors, Inc. and PFS Investments, Inc. (“PFS”), dated as of December 1, 2005, is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 56.

(5) Letter Agreement amending the Distribution Agreements with CGMI dated April 10, 2007, is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 76.

(6) Letter Agreement amending the Distribution Agreements with PFS dated April 6, 2007, is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 76.

(7) Form of Distribution Agreement with Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC (“LMIS”) is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 128 as filed with the SEC on December 15, 2008.

(8) Form of Distribution Agreement with LMIS with respect to Legg Mason Permal Tactical Allocation Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 141.

(9) Form of Distribution Agreement with LMIS with respect to Legg Mason ClearBridge Mid Cap Growth Fund is to be filed by amendment.

(10) Form of Distribution Agreement with LMIS with respect to Legg Mason Global Currents International Small Cap Opportunity Fund is to be filed by amendment.

(f)(1) Emeritus Retirement Plan relating to certain funds, established effective as of January 1, 2007, is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 as filed with the SEC on December 5, 2006 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 60”).

(2) Amended and Restated Trustee Retirement Plan relating to certain funds dated as of January 1, 2005 (the “General Retirement Plan”), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 as filed with the SEC on January 8, 2007 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 61”).

(3) Legg Mason Investment Series (f/k/a Smith Barney Investment Series) Amended and Restated Trustees Retirement Plan dated as of January 1, 2005, is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 61.

(4) Amendment to the General Retirement Plan and the Legg Mason Partners Investment Series Amended and Restated Trustees Retirement Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 61.

(5) Amended and Restated Emeritus Retirement Plan relating to certain funds, established effective as of January 1, 2007, is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 61.

(g)(1) Custodian Services Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), dated January 1, 2007, is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 76.

(2) Letter Agreement amending the Custodian Services Agreement with State Street, dated April 9, 2007, is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 76.

(h)(1) Transfer Agency and Services Agreement, dated January 1, 2006, between the Registrant and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) (formerly PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc.) is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 56.

(2) Co-Transfer Agency and Services Agreement, dated April 1, 2009, between the Registrant and BNY incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 147 as filed with the SEC on July 29, 2009.

(3) Transfer Agency and Services Agreement, dated April 4, 2009, between each series of the Registrant and Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 141.


(4) Form of License Agreement between the Registrant and Legg Mason Properties, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 58 as filed with the SEC on April 28, 2006 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 58”).

(5) License Agreement between the Registrant and Citigroup Inc. dated December 1, 2005 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.

(6) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 60.

(7) Letter Agreement amending the Transfer Agency and Services Agreement with BNY, dated April 9, 2007, is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 76.

(8) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement with respect to Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 100% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 100%), Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 85% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 85%), Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 70% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 70%), Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 50% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 50%), Legg Mason Lifestyle Allocation 30% (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Allocation 30%) and Legg Mason Lifestyle Income Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Lifestyle Income Fund) is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 95.

(9) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2015 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2015), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(10) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2020 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2020), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(11) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2025 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2025), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(12) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2030 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2030), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(13) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2035 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2035), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(14) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2040 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2040), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(15) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2045 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2045), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(16) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement 2050 (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement 2050), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(17) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement, with respect to Legg Mason Target Retirement Fund (formerly known as Legg Mason Partners Target Retirement Fund), is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(18) Form of Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement Agreement, with respect to Legg Mason Permal Tactical Allocation Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 141.

(i)(1) Opinion of Venable LLP regarding the legality of shares to be registered is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 171.

(j)(1) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm to be filed by amendment.


(2) Power of Attorney dated July 30, 2008 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 116 as filed with the SEC on August 8, 2008.

(3) Power of Attorney dated November 4, 2009 and November 30, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 154 as filed with the SEC on December 21, 2009.

(k) Not Applicable.

(l) Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1.

(m)(1) Amended Shareholder Services and Distribution Plan relating to Class A, B, C, FI, R and I Shares is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.

(2) Amended Shareholder Services and Distribution Plan relating to Class A, B, C, FI, R and I Shares is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 81 as filed with the SEC on January 29, 2008.

(3) Amended Shareholder Services and Distribution Plan relating to Class A, B, C, FI, R, I and IS Shares dated as of February 7, 2008 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 as filed with the SEC on February 15, 2008.

(4) Amended Shareholder Services and Distribution Plan relating to Class A, B, C, FI, R, I and IS Shares dated as of August 7, 2008 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 119 as filed with the SEC on August 28, 2008 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 119”).

(5) Amended Shareholder Services and Distribution Plan relating to Class R1 Shares dated as of February 26, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 137.

(6) Amended Shareholder Services and Distribution Plan relating to Class R1 Shares dated as of February 26, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 146.

(7) Amended Shareholder Services and Distribution Plan dated as of December 7, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 159.

(8) Amended Shareholder Services and Distribution Plan dated as of February 4, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 162.

(n)(1) Rule 18f-3(d) Multiple Class Plan of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 18f-3 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 76.

(o) Not Applicable.

(p)(1) Code of Ethics of Legg Mason & Co., LLC (adopted by LMPFA, LMIS and LMGAA) is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120.

(2) Code of Ethics of LMIE is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 61.

(3) Code of Ethics of Batterymarch dated February 1, 2005 is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 61.

(4) Code of Ethics of LMIC is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 62 as filed with the SEC on January 10, 2007 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 62”).

(5) Code of Ethics of LMCM is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 73.

(6) Code of Ethics of GCIM is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 as filed with the SEC on July 3, 2008.

(7) Code of Ethics of Permal is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 141.

(8) Code of Ethics of ClearBridge is incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 148 as filed with the SEC on August 26, 2009.

 

Item 29. Persons Controlled by or under Common Control with Registrant

Not Applicable.


Item 30. Indemnification

The response to this item is incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1.

The directors and officers of the Registrant and the personnel of the Registrant’s manager are insured under an errors and omissions liability insurance policy. The Registrant and its officers are also insured under the fidelity bond required by Rule 17g-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Reference is hereby made to (a) paragraph 9 of the Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and LMIS, incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 31. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser

Investment Adviser—Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”)

LMPFA was formed in 2006 under the laws of the State of Delaware as a limited liability company. LMPFA is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”).

LMPFA is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). The list required by this Item 31 of officers and directors of LMPFA together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by such officers and directors during the past two years, is incorporated by reference to Schedules A and D of Form ADV filed by LMPFA pursuant to the Advisers Act (SEC File No. 801-66785).

Investment Adviser—Legg Mason Capital Management, Inc. (“LMCM”)

LMCM was formed in 1982 under the laws of the State of Maryland as a corporation. LMCM is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason.

LMCM is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. The list required by this Item 31 of officers and directors of LMCM together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by such officers and directors during the past two years, is incorporated by reference to Schedules A and D of Form ADV filed by LMCM pursuant to the Advisers Act (SEC File No. 801-18115).

Subadviser—ClearBridge Advisors, LLC (formerly known as CAM North America, LLC) (“ClearBridge”)

ClearBridge was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as a limited liability company. ClearBridge is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason.

ClearBridge is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. The list required by this Item 31 of officers and directors of ClearBridge together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by such officers and directors during the past two years, is incorporated by reference to Schedules A and D of Form ADV filed by ClearBridge pursuant to the Advisers Act (SEC File No. 801-64710).

Subadviser—Batterymarch Financial Management, Inc. (“Batterymarch”)

Batterymarch was organized under the laws of the State of Maryland as a corporation. Batterymarch is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason.

Batterymarch is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. The list required by this Item 31 of officers and directors of Batterymarch together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by such officers and directors during the past two years, is incorporated by reference to Schedules A and D of Form ADV filed by Batterymarch pursuant to the Advisers Act (SEC File No. 801- 48035).

Subadviser—Global Currents Investment Management, LLC (“GCIM”)

GCIM was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as a limited liability corporation. GCIM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Legg Mason.


GCIM is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. The list required by this Item 31 of officers and directors of GCIM together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by such officers and directors during the past two years, is incorporated by reference to Schedules A and D of Form ADV filed by GCIM pursuant to the Advisers Act (SEC File No. 801-68663).

Subadviser—Legg Mason International Equities Limited (“LMIE”)

The list required by this Item 31 of officers and directors of LMIE, together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by such officers and directors during the past two years, is incorporated by reference to Schedules A and D of Form ADV filed by LMIE pursuant to the Advisers Act (SEC File No. 801-57655).

Subadviser—Legg Mason Global Asset Allocation, LLC (“LMGAA”).

LMGAA is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as a limited liability company. LMGAA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason.

LMGAA is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. The list required by this Item 31 of officers and directors of LMGAA together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by such officers and directors during the past two years, is incorporated by reference to Schedules A and D of Form ADV filed by LMGAA pursuant to the Advisers Act (SEC File No. 801-67287).

Subadviser—Legg Mason Investment Counsel, LLC (“LMIC”)

LMIC is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland as a limited liability company. LMIC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason.

LMIC is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. The list required by this Item 31 of officers and directors of LMIC together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by such officers and directors during the past two years, is incorporated by reference to Schedules A and D of Form ADV filed by LMIC pursuant to the Advisers Act (SEC File No. 801-63656).

Subadviser—Permal Asset Management Inc. (“Permal”)

Permal was formed in June 2002 under the laws of the State of Delaware as a corporation. Permal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason. Permal is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. The list required by this Item 31 of officers and directors of Permal, together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by such officers and directors during the past two years, is incorporated by reference to Schedules A and D of Form ADV filed by Permal pursuant to the Advisers Act (SEC File No. 801-61864).

 

Item 32. Principal Underwriter

(a) LMIS, the distributor of the Registrant, is the distributor for each series of the registrants listed: Legg Mason Partners Premium Money Market Trust, Legg Mason Partners Institutional Trust, Legg Mason Partners Money Market Trust, Legg Mason Partners Variable Equity Trust, Barrett Opportunity Fund, Inc., Legg Mason Partners Variable Income Trust, Legg Mason Partners Income Trust, Legg Mason Cash Reserve Trust, Inc., Legg Mason Charles Street Trust, Inc., Legg Mason Global Trust, Inc., Legg Mason Growth Trust, Inc., Legg Mason Income Trust, Inc., Legg Mason Investment Trust, Inc., Legg Mason Investors Trust, Inc., Legg Mason Light Street Trust, Inc., Legg Mason Special Investment Trust, Inc., Legg Mason Tax Exempt Trust, Inc., Legg Mason Tax-Free Income Fund, Legg Mason Value Trust, Inc., Western Asset Funds, Inc. and Legg Mason Global Asset Management Trust.

LMIS is the placement agent for Institutional Enhanced Portfolio, Prime Cash Reserves Portfolio, U.S. Treasury Reserves Portfolio, Tax Free Reserves Portfolio and Liquid Reserves Portfolio.


(b) The information required by this Item 32 with respect to each director and officer of LMIS is listed below:

Kimberly Mustin – Co-Managing Director

Matthew Schiffman – Co-Managing Director

George Betzios – Vice President

W. Talbot Daley – Vice President

David J. Eikenberg – Vice President

Mark E. Freemyer – Vice President

Thomas J. Hirschmann – Vice President

Joseph LaRocque – Vice President

Michael P. McAllister – Vice President

Theresa P. McGuire – Vice President

Jeremy O’Shea – Vice President

Joel R. Sauber – Vice President

Robert Shepler – Vice President

Jason Bennett – Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Financial Reporting Officer

Erin L. Clark – Assistant Secretary

Vicki Schmelzer – Assistant Secretary

Ronald A. Holinsky – Deputy General Counsel

Stephen A. Scarpino – Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

All addresses are 100 International Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

(c) Not applicable.

 

Item 33. Location of Accounts and Records

With respect to the Registrant:

(1) Legg Mason Partners Equity Trust

55 Water Street

New York, New York 10041

With respect to the Registrant’s Investment Managers:

(2) Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC

620 Eighth Avenue

New York, NY 10018

(3) Legg Mason Capital Management, Inc.

100 International Drive

Baltimore, MD 21202

With respect to the Registrant’s Subadvisers:

(4) Legg Mason International Equities Limited

620 Eighth Avenue

New York, NY 10018

(5) Batterymarch Financial Management, Inc.

John Hancock Tower

200 Clarendon Street

Boston, MA 02116


(6) ClearBridge Advisors, LLC

620 Eighth Avenue

New York, NY 10018

(7) Legg Mason Global Asset Allocation, LLC

100 First Stamford Place

Stamford, CT 06902

620 Eighth Avenue

New York, NY 10018

(8) Legg Mason Investment Counsel, LLC

100 International Drive

Baltimore, MD 21202

(9) Global Currents Investment Management, LLC

100 International Drive

Baltimore, MD 21202

(10) Permal Asset Management Inc.

900 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10022

With respect to the Registrant’s Custodian:

(11) State Street Bank and Trust Company

One Lincoln Street

Boston, MA 02111

With respect to the Registrant’s Transfer Agent:

 

(12) Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.

2000 Crown Colony Drive

Quincy, Massachusetts 02169

(13) BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

With respect to the Registrant’s Distributor:

(14) Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC

100 International Drive

Baltimore, MD 21202

 

Item 34. Management Services

Not applicable.

 

Item 35. Undertakings

Not applicable.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant, LEGG MASON PARTNERS EQUITY TRUST, hereby certifies that it meets all the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York, State of New York on this 17th day of August, 2010.

LEGG MASON PARTNERS EQUITY TRUST, on behalf of Legg Mason ClearBridge Mid Cap Growth Fund.

 

By:  

/S/    R. JAY GERKEN        

  R. Jay Gerken
  President and Chief Executive Officer

WITNESS our hands on the date set forth below.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated below on August 17, 2010.

 

Signature

      

Title

/S/    R. JAY GERKEN        

    President, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee
R. Jay Gerken     (Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KAPREL OZSOLAK        

    Chief Financial Officer
Kaprel Ozsolak     (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

PAUL R. ADES*

    Trustee
Paul R. Ades    

ANDREW L. BREECH*

    Trustee
Andrew L. Breech    

DWIGHT B. CRANE*

    Trustee
Dwight B. Crane    

FRANK G. HUBBARD*

    Trustee
Frank G. Hubbard    

HOWARD J. JOHNSON*

    Trustee
Howard J. Johnson    

DAVID E. MARYATT*

    Trustee
David E. Maryatt    

JEROME H. MILLER*

    Trustee
Jerome H. Miller    


KEN MILLER*

    Trustee
Ken Miller    

JOHN J. MURPHY*

    Trustee
John J. Murphy    

THOMAS F. SCHLAFLY*

    Trustee
Thomas F. Schlafly    

JERRY A. VISCIONE*

    Trustee
Jerry A. Viscione    

 

*By:  

/S/    R. JAY GERKEN        

  R. Jay Gerken, as Agent