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Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: DMO) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that focuses on mortgage-backed securities. The fund’s public description states that its primary objective is current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective, pursued through investments in non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities.
This news page highlights announcements and disclosures related to Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. As reflected in recent communications, the fund reports on outcomes of its annual meetings of stockholders, including the election of Class III Directors and the ratification of the selection of its independent registered public accountants. These items provide insight into the fund’s governance and oversight structure.
Readers can expect coverage of topics such as stockholder voting results, changes or confirmations in the composition of the Board of Directors, and the appointment or ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accountants for specific fiscal years. News may also reference the roles of Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC as investment adviser and administrator, and Western Asset Management Company, LLC and Western Asset Management Company Limited as subadvisers, all of which are described as indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc.
For investors and observers of closed-end funds focused on mortgage-backed securities, this page serves as a centralized view of Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc.’s formal announcements and proxy-related updates. Returning to this page allows users to follow how stockholder decisions and governance matters are communicated over time through press releases and related materials.
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (NYSE: DMO) announced an update to the portfolio management team effective January 27, 2026. The named team responsible for day-to-day oversight of the fund includes Michael Buchanan, Greg Handler, Simon Miller, and Liam Lynch. The release states data and commentary are for informational purposes only and notes Franklin Resources and affiliates do not engage in selling Fund shares.
The Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange; the statement reminds investors that closed-end fund shares can trade at a discount to NAV and that all investments carry risk, including loss of principal. Contact information for Fund Investor Services is provided.
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (NYSE: DMO) reported unaudited financial position as of September 30, 2025. Key figures: Total assets $259.7M, Total net assets $134.6M, NAV $11.82, market price $11.72 and a 0.85% discount to NAV. Quarterly operating results show total net investment income $2.88M and total net realized/unrealized gain $0.30M, producing a $3.18M net increase in assets from operations for the quarter.
Other notable items: reverse repurchase agreements $121.19M and undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income $(16.26M).
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (NYSE: DMO) reported results from its annual meeting held October 17, 2025. Stockholders elected Robert D. Agdern, Eileen A. Kamerick, and Peter Mason as Class III directors to serve until the 2028 annual meeting or until successors are qualified.
Shareholders also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Fund’s independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The Fund is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company managed by Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC and subadvised by Western Asset Management Company.
Contact information and availability of hard-copy audited financial statements were provided; a Fund website and a phone number were listed for more information.
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: DMO) has reported its financial position as of September 30, 2024. The Fund's total assets increased to $262.8 million from $255.6 million in the previous quarter. Net Asset Value (NAV) per share rose to $12.28, up from $12.12 in June 2024. The market price per share stood at $11.97, representing a discount of 2.52%. The Fund reported total net investment income of $3.2 million and a net realized/unrealized gain of $3.1 million for the quarter, resulting in a net increase in assets from operations of $6.3 million.
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: DMO) announced the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on October 18, 2024. Nisha Kumar and Jane Trust were elected as Class II Directors to serve until 2027. Stockholders also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Fund's independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
The Fund is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company managed by Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, and subadvised by Western Asset Management Company, and its foreign-based affiliates. Both management companies are indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Franklin Resources Inc., operating as Franklin Templeton.
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (NYSE: DMO) announced its financial position as of March 31, 2024. The Fund's total assets increased to $254.47 million from $240.60 million in the previous quarter and $235.31 million the prior year. Total net assets rose to $138.63 million compared to $137.17 million last quarter, mirroring the previous year's $138.63 million. NAV per share grew to $12.18, with the market price per share at $11.71. The premium/discount gap narrowed to -3.86% from -7.30% last quarter. The Fund's total net investment income increased to $3.52 million from $2.94 million the previous quarter. The total net realized/unrealized gain also rose to $2.10 million. However, the Fund's undistributed net investment income per share fell further to -$0.90. Reverse repurchase agreements jumped to $109.71 million from $100 million last quarter.
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