Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. on January 2, 2019, covering events occurring on December 31, 2018. The filing primarily addresses changes to the Fund's Board of Directors.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the restructuring of the Board of Directors effective December 31, 2018, and January 1, 2019:
- Appointment: Nisha Kumar was appointed as a director, effective January 1, 2019. She will serve on the Audit, Nominating, Compensation, and Pricing and Valuation Committees.
- Retirements: Dr. Riordan Roett and Leslie H. Gelb retired as directors, effective December 31, 2018.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is limited to the disclosure of officer and director appointments and retirements.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective dates of the director changes: Nisha Kumar (Jan 1, 2019) and the retirees (Dec 31, 2018).
- Confirm Nisha Kumar's committee assignments (Audit, Nominating, Compensation, Pricing and Valuation).
- Note that the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Recognize that this filing does not contain financial results; investors should refer to the Fund's most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial data.