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Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of August 31, 2023

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Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: EHI) announced its financial position as of August 31, 2023. Total assets increased to $244,936,597 from $240,913,912 in the previous quarter. Total net assets also increased to $166,104,680 from $162,068,733. NAV per share of common stock rose to $7.31 from $7.14. Market price per share increased to $7.22 from $6.65. The fund reported a premium of 1.23% and outstanding shares of 22,715,572. Total net investment income decreased to $3,714,273 from $3,855,772. Total net realized/unrealized gain/loss amounted to $4,819,972. Net assets from operations increased to $8,534,245. Earnings per common share outstanding were $0.16 for total net investment income, $0.21 for total net realized/unrealized gain/loss, and $0.37 for net increase in net assets from operations. Undistributed/overdistributed net investment income was -$3,046,646. Loan outstanding remained at $70,000,000 and reverse repurchase agreements at $6,642,895.
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  • Total assets increased to $244,936,597 from $240,913,912 in the previous quarter. Total net assets also increased to $166,104,680 from $162,068,733. NAV per share of common stock rose to $7.31 from $7.14. Market price per share increased to $7.22 from $6.65. The fund reported a premium of 1.23% and outstanding shares of 22,715,572. Net assets from operations increased to $8,534,245.
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  • Total net investment income decreased to $3,714,273 from $3,855,772. Undistributed/overdistributed net investment income was -$3,046,646.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: EHI) today announced the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2023.

Current Q Previous Q Prior Yr Q
August 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022
Total Assets (a)

$

244,936,597

 

$

240,913,912

 

$

281,441,210

 

Total Net Assets (a)

$

166,104,680

 

$

162,068,733

 

$

179,522,416

 

NAV Per Share of Common Stock (b)

$

7.31

 

$

7.14

 

$

7.91

 

Market Price Per Share

$

7.22

 

$

6.65

 

$

7.22

 

Premium / (Discount)

 

(1.23

)%

 

(6.86

)%

 

(8.72

)%

Outstanding Shares

 

22,715,572

 

 

22,706,467

 

 

22,697,297

 

 
Total Net Investment Income (c)

$

3,714,273

 

$

3,855,772

 

$

4,198,666

 

Total Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) (c)

$

4,819,972

 

$

(10,000,807

)

$

(12,989,891

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations (c)

$

8,534,245

 

$

(6,145,035

)

$

(8,791,225

)

 
Earnings per Common Share Outstanding
Total Net Investment Income (c)

$

0.16

 

$

0.17

 

$

0.18

 

Total Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) (c)

$

0.21

 

$

(0.44

)

$

(0.57

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations (c)

$

0.37

 

$

(0.27

)

$

(0.39

)

 
Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income (d)

$

(3,046,646

)

$

(2,195,699

)

$

(2,292,527

)

Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income
Per Share (d)

$

(0.13

)

$

(0.10

)

$

(0.10

)

 
Loan Outstanding (d)

$

70,000,000

 

$

70,000,000

 

$

77,000,000

 

Reverse Repurchase Agreements (d)

$

6,642,895

 

$

6,634,241

 

$

22,921,226

 

Footnotes:
(a) The difference between total assets and total net assets is due primarily to the Fund’s use of borrowings; total net assets do not include borrowings.
(b) NAVs are calculated as of the close of business on the last business day in the periods indicated above.
(c) For the quarter indicated.
(d) As of the date indicated above.

This financial data is unaudited.

The Fund files its semi-annual and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as well as its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These reports are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. To obtain information on Forms N-PORT or a semi-annual or annual report from the Fund, shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102.

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc., a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company, is managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources. and is sub-advised by Western Asset Management Company, an affiliate of the investment manager.

For more information about the Fund, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Fund’s web site at www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds. Hard copies of the Fund’s complete audited financial statements are available free of charge upon request.

Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund.

Category: Financials

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc.

Source: Legg Mason Closed End Funds

Investor Contact: Fund Investor Services 1-888-777-0102

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc. and Legg Mason Closed End Funds

FAQ

What is the total assets of Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. as of August 31, 2023?

The total assets of the fund as of August 31, 2023, were $244,936,597.

What is the NAV per share of common stock for the fund?

The NAV per share of common stock for the fund is $7.31.

How many outstanding shares does the fund have?

The fund has 22,715,572 outstanding shares.

What is the total net investment income for the fund?

The total net investment income for the fund decreased to $3,714,273.

What is the market price per share for the fund?

The market price per share for the fund increased to $7.22.

What is the premium/discount for the fund?

The fund reported a premium of 1.23%.

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