Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
July 07 2020 - 1:14PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION
REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-11(c) or Section 240.14a-12
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WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED
OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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No fee required.
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the
previous filing by the registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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Date Filed:
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July 7, 2020
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Dear
Shareholder,
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u Our records indicate you have not voted your shares
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u Your vote is required to approve new management
contracts1
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Once your vote has been counted, you will no longer receive these mailings from the Fund
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The Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (the “Fund”) Special
Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on July 14, 2020 is quickly approaching. Vote today to enable the Fund to continue to operate and deliver uninterrupted value that you rely on.
Please Vote Today for the Fund that is Delivering Monthly Distributions to You
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Vote “FOR” the new agreements with the Fund’s investment manager and subadvisers that are building on the Fund’s proven
track record of significant value creation, including:
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Delivering a 1-year average distribution2 of 4.21%, up from 3.99% as of the same period in 2019
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Remember, failure to vote has the same effect as voting against the new
agreements.
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Protect the Value of Your Investment —
Vote the Proxy Card Today
We urge you to follow the
unanimous recommendation of the Fund’s Board of Trustees, as well as an external third party recommendation from one of the leading independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services, to vote “FOR” the new
agreements on the proxy card. Please vote today to continue to receive the returns and distribution payouts you rely on!
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Your Vote is Important, No Matter How
Many or How Few Shares You Own
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You can vote by internet, telephone or by signing and dating the
proxy card and mailing it in the envelope provided.
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If you have any questions about how to vote your shares or need additional assistance, please contact:
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Innisfree M&A
Incorporated
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Shareholders Call
Toll Free: (877) 800-5185
Banks and Brokers
Call: (212) 750-5833
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Notes
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The “change of control” resulting from the pending combination of Legg Mason Inc. (“Legg Mason”), the
parent company of the Fund’s investment manager and subadvisers, and Franklin Resources, Inc., a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton, will cause your Fund’s management and subadvisory agreements to
terminate.
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Based on market price for the period ended April 30, 2020.
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Forward Looking Statement
Past performance is no guarantee of future
results. The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice.
All investments are
subject to risk including the possible loss of principal. All benchmark performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in a benchmark.
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