Form 3 filed for Western Asset HYI — no securities disclosed

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jeffrey Masom submitted an Initial Statement on Form 3 for Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) reporting the event date 04/29/2025. The filing identifies Mr. Masom as a Director - Subadviser and indicates the form was filed by one reporting person. The Form 3 discloses no securities are beneficially owned by the reporting person at the time of the filing.

Positive

• Initial Form 3 filed disclosing status for HYI
• Clear statement that no securities are beneficially owned, reducing immediate disclosure ambiguity

Negative

• None.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Masom Jeffrey

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE

(Street)

BALTIMORE MD 21202

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. [ HYI ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	X	Other (specify below)
			Director- Subadviser

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

No securities are beneficially owned.

	/s/Mitchell O'Brien by Power of Attorney on behalf of Jeffrey Masom	08/28/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did the Form 3 for HYI report about Jeffrey Masom?

The Form 3 states that Jeffrey Masom, identified as a Director - Subadviser, does not beneficially own any securities of Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) as of the reported event date.

What is the event date listed on the Form 3 for HYI?

The Form 3 lists the event date as 04/29/2025.

Was the Form 3 filed jointly or by a single reporting person?

The filing indicates the form was filed by one reporting person.

What is the reporting person's address on the Form 3?

The address shown for the reporting person is 100 International Drive, Baltimore, MD 21202.

Who signed the Form 3 on behalf of Jeffrey Masom?

The form is signed /s/ Mitchell O'Brien by Power of Attorney on behalf of Jeffrey Masom with a signature date of 08/28/2025.