WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. current report, 14 August 2020

SEC Filing Summary: Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund Inc.

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (the "Fund") on August 18, 2020, reporting events occurring on August 14, 2020. The Fund is a Maryland corporation incorporated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with its principal executive offices located in New York, NY. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GDO".

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current report regarding corporate governance changes and does not contain financial statements or performance data.

Material Changes

The primary material change reported is the amendment and restatement of the Fund's bylaws in their entirety. The "Third Amended and Restated Bylaws" became effective on August 14, 2020.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document strictly addresses the procedural update to the Fund's governing bylaws.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • The Fund's bylaws were fully amended and restated effective August 14, 2020.
  • The Third Amended and Restated Bylaws are attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing.
  • The Fund is not an emerging growth company.
  • No financial performance data is included in this specific filing.