Schedule 13G/A: Sit Investment Shows <0%> Position in HYI

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Sit Investment Associates, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting its position in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. The filing states that Sit Investment Associates has 0 shares and therefore 0% beneficial ownership of the issuer's common stock. The firm explains these securities are held by client accounts for which it provides investment advisory services and, pursuant to Rule 13d-4, disclaims beneficial ownership. No ownership above the 5% reporting threshold is indicated and the filing lists the reporting person as an investment adviser organized in Minnesota.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/03/2025 - 12:38 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What did Sit Investment Associates report for HYI in this Schedule 13G/A?

The filing states Sit Investment Associates beneficially owns 0 shares, representing 0% of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. common stock.

Does Sit Investment claim beneficial ownership of HYI shares?

No. The filing explains the securities are owned by client accounts and, under Rule 13d-4, Sit Investment disclaims beneficial ownership.

Is Sit Investment filing as an investment adviser for HYI?

Yes. The filing identifies Sit Investment Associates, Inc. as an investment adviser organized in Minnesota.

Does the Schedule 13G/A report ownership above 5% for HYI?

No. Item 5 specifically indicates ownership of 5 percent or less of the class; the cover data shows 0%.

Are there any group filings or affiliated entities reported?

No. The filing shows no group members and lists group-related items as Not Applicable.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

95768B107

(CUSIP Number)

07/29/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 95768B107

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Sit Investment Associates, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MINNESOTA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 620 Eighth Avenue, 47th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Sit Investment Associates, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: c/o Sit Investment Associates, Inc. 80 South Eighth Street, Suite 3300 Minneapolis, MN 55402
(c)	Citizenship: Minnesota
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 95768B107
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See response to item 9 on each cover page.
(b)	Percent of class: See response to item 11 on each cover page.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See response to item 5 on each cover page.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See response to item 6 on each cover page.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See response to item 7 on each cover page.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See response to item 8 on each cover page. Sit Investment Associates, Inc. ("SIA") is an investment adviser registered under section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. SIA provides investment management services to client accounts ("Accounts"). In its role as investment adviser SIA possess voting and investment power over securities of the Issuer described in this schedule 13G owned by the Accounts and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares of the Issuer owned by the Accounts. All securities reported in this schedule 13G are owned by the Accounts. Pursuant to Rule 13d-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), SIA disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Sit Investment Associates, Inc.

Signature:	/s/ Paul E. Rasmussen
Name/Title:	Paul Rasmussen / Vice President
Date:	10/03/2025