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Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) offers investors strategic exposure to high-quality, investment-grade bonds across key economic sectors. This news hub provides essential updates about the Fund's portfolio adjustments, performance metrics, and management strategies under Franklin Templeton's oversight.
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Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) reported unaudited financial position as of September 30, 2025. Key figures: Total assets $204.72M, Total net assets $137.13M, NAV $11.56, Market price $11.23 and a discount near 2.85% for the quarter. Quarterly operating results show Net investment income $2.20M and Net realized/unrealized gain $3.34M, producing a $5.53M net increase from operations. Borrowings included a $59.0M loan and $4.85M reverse repurchase agreements.
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) declared monthly distributions of $0.07000 per share for December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026.
Record and ex-dividend dates are 12/23/2025, 01/23/2026, and 02/20/2026, with payable dates of 12/31/2025, 01/30/2026, and 02/27/2026. The announcement notes the change from the previous distribution as -.
Tax characterization will be provided to shareholders via notices if the distribution source includes amounts other than net investment income, and Form 1099-DIV (if applicable) will be sent after definitive annual information is available.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser has declared distributions for two closed-end funds for September, October, and November 2025. The Western Asset Investment Grade Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:PAI) will distribute $0.05250 per share monthly, while the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) will distribute $0.07000 per share monthly.
The distributions will be payable on October 1, November 3, and December 1, 2025, for their respective months. Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV in early 2026 for tax reporting purposes, specifying the characterization of these distributions.
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) has announced changes to its portfolio management team effective August 19, 2025. The new team responsible for the Fund's day-to-day management consists of Michael Buchanan, Chris Kilpatrick, Ryan Brist, and Walter Kilcullen.
The Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange and, like other closed-end funds, its shares may trade at a discount to net asset value and are subject to market fluctuations and risk of loss.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser has declared monthly distributions for its closed-end funds for June, July, and August 2025. The Western Asset Investment Grade Income Fund Inc. (PAI) will distribute $0.05250 per share for each month, with no changes from previous distributions. The distributions will be payable on July 1, August 1, and September 2, 2025, respectively.
The announcement also includes similar declarations for the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA). The company notes that shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV in early 2026 for tax reporting purposes, detailing the characterization of these distributions.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser has announced distribution schedules for March, April, and May 2025 for certain closed-end funds. The Western Asset Investment Grade Income Fund (PAI) will distribute $0.05250 per share monthly, showing a $0.00100 increase from previous distributions. The Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) will maintain its monthly distribution of $0.07000.
Key distribution dates include:
- March: Record & Ex-Dividend Date 3/24/2025, Payable 4/1/2025
- April: Record & Ex-Dividend Date 4/23/2025, Payable 5/1/2025
- May: Record & Ex-Dividend Date 5/22/2025, Payable 6/2/2025
Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV in early 2026 for tax reporting purposes. The funds' shares trade on the NYSE, and like stocks, their prices fluctuate with market conditions.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser has announced distribution schedules for certain closed-end funds covering December 2024, January and February 2025. The Western Asset Investment Grade Income Fund (PAI) will distribute $0.05150 per share monthly, while the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) will distribute $0.07000 per share monthly. The distributions remain unchanged from previous amounts.
Distribution dates are set for December 31, 2024, February 3, 2025, and March 3, 2025, with corresponding record and ex-dividend dates. Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV in early 2025 and 2026 for tax reporting purposes.
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) has reported its financial position as of September 30, 2024. The Fund's total assets increased to $205.1 million, up from $200.3 million in the previous quarter and $179.6 million year-over-year. The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share rose to $11.57, compared to $11.15 in June 2024 and $10.85 in September 2023.
The Fund posted total net investment income of $1.95 million for the quarter, with a net realized/unrealized gain of $5.58 million. The market price per share stood at $11.28, representing a discount of 2.51% to NAV, an improvement from the 5.92% discount in the previous quarter.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, has announced distributions for certain closed-end funds for September, October, and November 2024. The Western Asset Investment Grade Income Fund Inc. (PAI) will distribute $0.05150 per share each month, while the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) will distribute $0.07000 per share monthly. These distributions are categorized as income and remain unchanged from previous distributions.
Key dates for these distributions are:
- September: Record & Ex-Dividend Date - 9/23/2024, Payable Date - 10/1/2024
- October: Record & Ex-Dividend Date - 10/24/2024, Payable Date - 11/1/2024
- November: Record & Ex-Dividend Date - 11/21/2024, Payable Date - 12/2/2024
Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV in early 2025 for tax reporting purposes. The funds' shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and are subject to market fluctuations.
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