Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI) DEFA14A, filed Mar 28, 2022
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI) (WDI)
SCHEDULE 14A
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
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URGENT – ACTION REQUESTED
Re: Your investment with Western Asset Diversified Income Fund
Dear Shareholder:
According to our records, you have not voted on important proposals at this year’s Annual Meeting.
Unless a sufficient number of shareholders vote by April 8, 2022, at 10:30 am, the date for the Annual Meeting of Western Asset Diversified Income Fund, the fund will not be able to implement the proposals without adjourning the shareholder meeting to a later date, and possibly incurring additional proxy solicitation costs.
It’s extremely important that you participate in the management of your investment by voting.
THE FUND’S BOARD AND MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSALS
YOUR VOTE IS CRITICAL. PLEASE VOTE NOW BEFORE TIME RUNS OUT.
Please vote using one of the following options:
| 1) | VOTE ONLINE |
Log on to the website shown on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the on-screen instructions.
| 2) | VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE |
Call the toll free number listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions.
| 3) | VOTE BY MAIL |
Complete, sign and date the proxy card and then return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope.
The Proxy Statement we sent you contains important information regarding the proposal that you are being asked to consider. A copy of the Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website listed on your proxy card. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposal, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, the funds’ proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-866-963-5745.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
WDI - 32541/P65687