HYI
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.11.02
-0.01-0.09%
Dec 16, 3:59:54 PM EST
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Key Stats
Market Cap
249.79MP/E (TTM)
11.48Basic EPS (TTM)
0.96Dividend Yield
0%Recent Filings
8-K
Bylaws fully restated
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. amended and restated its bylaws in full, effective November 15, 2024, tightening stockholder special meeting rules to require a majority vote threshold while expanding remote participation options. These changes, under Item 5.03, aim to streamline governance amid regulatory demands on closed-end funds, yet raise the bar for activist interventions. Bylaws now demand majority support. No financial impacts disclosed.
8-K
Bylaws fully restated
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund amended and restated its bylaws in full, effective August 14, 2020, tightening stockholder procedures for calling special meetings to a majority vote threshold while easing remote participation. These changes strengthen board control over nominations and proposals, potentially curbing activist disruptions in this closed-end fund. Governance tightened.
8-K
Bylaws enable virtual meetings
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund amended its bylaws on April 1, 2020, to allow stockholder meetings via remote communication, enabling virtual participation amid potential disruptions. This update clarifies verification, voting, and access procedures for remote attendees. Flexibility now matches modern needs. No financial impacts disclosed.
8-K
Bylaws fully restated for governance
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund amended and restated its bylaws in full on October 31, 2019, tightening stockholder procedures for calling special meetings and nominating directors. These changes demand majority stockholder support for special meetings, detailed disclosures for proposals, and stricter director qualifications under the 1940 Act. Governance just got tougher. No financial impacts disclosed.
8-K
New director appointed
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. appointed Nisha Kumar as a director effective January 1, 2019, bringing her expertise as CFO and Chief Compliance Officer at Greenbriar Equity Group, plus prior roles at Rent the Runway and AOL. This follows the retirement of Dr. Riordan Roett and Leslie H. Gelb on December 31, 2018. Kumar joins key committees. Board refresh signals steady governance.
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