Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. on January 25, 2013. The filing serves to disclose a corporate governance update regarding the appointment of a new Board of Directors member.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a regulatory disclosure of a corporate event and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed is the appointment of Eileen Kamerick as a member of the Board of Directors. This appointment is effective February 1, 2013. This action was taken by the Boards of Directors of certain closed-end funds advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisors, LLC.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document strictly addresses the Regulation FD disclosure of the board appointment.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- New Board Member: Eileen Kamerick has been appointed to the Board of Directors.
- Effective Date: The appointment takes effect on February 1, 2013.
- Advisor Context: The appointment applies to closed-end funds advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisors, LLC.
- Source Document: Details are contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.