Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund adopts Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws effective Nov 15, 2024

WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC.

Amended bylaws include updated procedures for stockholder-requested special meetings; threshold requires at least majority of voting power.
Advance notice deadline for stockholder proposals at annual meeting: between 150 and 120 days before anniversary of prior proxy statement.
New provisions require detailed disclosures on beneficial ownership, hedging, and derivatives from nominating stockholders.
Special meetings requested by stockholders must be held within 90 days of record date; cost reimbursement required.
Bylaws also clarify remote meeting capabilities and notice by electronic transmission.

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WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC.: Adopted Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws (effective 2024-11-15).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2024-11-15

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The Board of Directors of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) has amended and restated in its entirety the bylaws of the Fund (the “Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws”). The Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws became effective November 15, 2024, are attached hereto as an Exhibit and are incorporated herein by reference.

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