Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund INC

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. has amended and restated its bylaws, effective November 15, 2024, to include updated procedures for stockholder meetings and director nominations.

Anthony Grillo, a Director at Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc., has purchased 1,000 shares of common stock, signaling confidence in the fund.

Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. announced its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to elect three Class II Directors and ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent auditor.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. is urging stockholders to vote on a proposal to convert the fund to a perpetual fund, with the Special Meeting adjourned to June 6, 2025, to allow for further proxy solicitation.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) is asking shareholders to vote on a proposal to convert the fund to a perpetual structure by eliminating its current term, set to end on September 30, 2025.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. is seeking stockholder approval to convert to a perpetual fund by eliminating its term date of September 30, 2025, contingent on maintaining at least $75 million in net assets after a tender offer.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. will hold its annual meeting on October 18, 2024, to elect directors and ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accountants.

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation have jointly filed a Schedule 13G, reporting beneficial ownership of 4.80% of Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. common stock.

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation have jointly filed a Schedule 13G, reporting beneficial ownership of 9.60% of Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. common stock.

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly reported an 11.15% beneficial ownership stake in Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. as of December 31, 2025.

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly reported a 12.78% beneficial ownership stake in Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. as of September 30, 2025.

Sit Investment Associates, Inc. has reported a complete divestment of its beneficial ownership in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation have jointly disclosed a 14.69% beneficial ownership stake in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.