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Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.
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SEC Filings
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July 25, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Schedule TO (Form Type) Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Transaction Valuation  Transaction  Valuation Fee  rate   Amount of  Filin

EX-FILING FEES Exhibit (i) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Schedule TO (Form Type) Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

July 25, 2025 EX-99.(A)(5)

WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ANNOUNCES FINAL TENDER OFFER RESULTS AND ELIMINATION OF TERM

Exhibit (a)(5) WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ANNOUNCES FINAL TENDER OFFER RESULTS AND ELIMINATION OF TERM NEW YORK – (BUSINESS WIRE) - July 22, 2025 – Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) (the “Fund”) announced today the expiration and final results for its issuer tender offer for up to 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock (“Shares”)

July 25, 2025 SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 20, 2025 SC TO-I

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 20, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 20, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 20, 2025 EX-99.(A)(1)(II)

PLACE AN ❑ IN ONE BOX ONLY See instruction number 2 and 3 on the reverse side of this form.

Exhibit (a)(1)(ii)     +     WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED  OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

June 20, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Schedule TO (Form Type) Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Transaction Valuation  Transaction  Valuation Fee  rate   Amount of  Filin

Exhibit (i) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Schedule TO (Form Type) Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

June 20, 2025 EX-99.(A)(1)(III)

OFFER BY WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 100% OF THE FUND’S OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AT 100% OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK C

Exhibit (a)(1)(iii) OFFER BY WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

June 20, 2025 EX-99.(A)(1)(V)

WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ONE MADISON AVENUE, 17th FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10010

Exhibit (a)(1)(v) WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ONE MADISON AVENUE, 17th FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10010 DEAR STOCKHOLDER: At a meeting held on February 12, 2025, the Board of Directors of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) approved a tender offer to purchase up to 100% of the Fund’s outstanding shares of common stock. The offer is for cash

June 20, 2025 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

OFFER TO PURCHASE WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (THE “FUND”) DATED JUNE 20, 2025 OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 100% OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.001 PER SHARE (THE “SHARES”), AT 100% O

Exhibit (a)(1)(i) OFFER TO PURCHASE WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

June 20, 2025 EX-99.(A)(1)(IV)

OFFER BY WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 100% OF THE FUND’S OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AT 100% OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK C

Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) OFFER BY WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

June 9, 2025 SC TO-C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 9, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SC TO-C As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 9, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 30, 2025 CORRESP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 May 30, 2025

CORRESP Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 May 30, 2025 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

May 22, 2025 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒       Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for

April 22, 2025 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 31, 2025 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 19, 2025 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

November 20, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 15, 2024 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22444 27-3075810 (State or other jurisdict

November 20, 2024 EX-99.1

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

September 17, 2024 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 13, 2023 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 14, 2022 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

May 2, 2022 CORRESP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 May 2, 2022

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 May 2, 2022 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Jeff Long Re: The Registrants (the “Registrants”) and Fund (the “Funds”) Listed in Annex A Dear Mr. Long: On behalf of the Registrants,1 we are filing this letter to resp

September 15, 2021 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. 2021 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) February 28, 2021 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 90.1% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 16.7% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 5.0% Altice France Holding SA, Senior Secured Notes 10.500 % 5/15/27 3,190,000 $ 3,592,498 (a) Altice France SA, Senior Secured Notes 7.375

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. 2020 Quarterly Report 1

HTML WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) August 31, 2020 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 88.9% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 17.8% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 4.4% Altice France Holding SA, Senior Secured Notes 10.500 % 5/15/27 3,190,000 $ 3,662,519 (a) Altice France SA, Senior Secured Notes 7.3

September 16, 2020 DEF 14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

September 16, 2020 DEF 14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

August 18, 2020 EX-99.1

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office in Maryland. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (the “Corporation”) shall have a principal office at such place as the Board of Directors may designate. SECTION 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may

August 18, 2020 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2020 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22444 27-3075810 (State or other jurisdi

June 26, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS - PROXY STATEMENTS VOTING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 19, 2020 DEFA14A

- CLEARBRIDGE MLP AND MIDSTREAM FUND INC. (CEM)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 18, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 12, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 9, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 8, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

June 8, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [] Definitive Pro

June 8, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

June 8, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

May 27, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [] Definitive Pro

May 26, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [] Definitive Pro

May 22, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

May 22, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

May 22, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

May 20, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

DEFA14A 1 f5758d1.htm LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (a

May 20, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

May 18, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

May 15, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

May 14, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

May 1, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

April 28, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments.

WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) February 29, 2020 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 86.3% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 18.3% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.1% Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Senior Notes 9.750 % 7/15/25 2,000,000 $ 1,767,920 (a) Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Senior Secured Notes

April 21, 2020 DEFA14A

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 20, 2020 DEFA14A

BWG / Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

April 17, 2020 DEFA14A

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - WA HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND (HYI)

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 16, 2020 DEF 14A

BWG / Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. DEF 14A - - LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

DEF 14A 1 d899929ddef14a.htm LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (a

April 9, 2020 PRER14A

BWG / Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. PRER14A - - LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

PRER14A 1 d899929dprer14a.htm LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (

April 9, 2020 CORRESP

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SEC Response Letter Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 April 9, 2020 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

April 2, 2020 EX-99.1

The bylaws of the Fund are hereby amended and restated to include the following as Article II, Section 3(b) immediately following Article II, Section 3 (now Article II, Section 3(a) in the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws):

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 The bylaws of the Fund are hereby amended and restated to include the following as Article II, Section 3(b) immediately following Article II, Section 3 (now Article II, Section 3(a) in the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws): (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Bylaws, the Board or a committee of the Board authorized for such purpose may determine at any time

April 2, 2020 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 1, 2020 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22444 27-3075810 (State or other jurisdict

March 25, 2020 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Legg Mason Closed-End Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 25, 2020 COVER

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110

COVER Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 March 25, 2020 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

November 5, 2019 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2019 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22444 27-3075810 (State or other jurisd

November 5, 2019 EX-99.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office in Maryland. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (the “Corporation”) shall have a principal office at such place as the Board of Directors may designate. SECTION 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may have

October 25, 2019 NPORT-EX

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. NPORT-EX - -

HTML WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) August 31, 2019 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 85.5% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 18.7% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.6% Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Senior Notes 5.500 % 8/1/23 2,000,000 $ 1,830,000 Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Senior Secured Notes 8

October 1, 2019 CORRESP

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. CORRESP - -

LEGG MASON PARTNERS INCOME TRUST Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 October 1, 2019 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

August 29, 2019 CORRESP

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. CORRESP - -

LEGG MASON PARTNERS INCOME TRUST Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 August 29, 2019 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

August 27, 2019 DEF 14A

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. DEF 14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

April 23, 2019 N-Q

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floo

April 23, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circum

January 2, 2019 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND RETIREMENTS

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND RETIREMENTS New York – (Business Wire) – January 2, 2019 ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), BrandywineGLOBAL - Globa

January 2, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 2018 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22444 27-3075810 (State or other juris

October 29, 2018 N-Q

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. WA HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (HYI) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d610980dnq.htm WA HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (HYI) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth A

October 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circum

August 28, 2018 DEF 14A

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

April 23, 2018 EX-99.CERT

/s/ JANE TRUST

EX-99.CERT 2 d510936dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the state

April 23, 2018 N-Q

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floo

January 10, 2018 EX-24

EX-24

ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SCD), Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI), EnTrustPermal

October 27, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opport

WA High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, Ne

October 27, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in lig

August 29, 2017 DEF 14A

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

August 16, 2017 8-K

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 10, 2017 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22444 27-3075810 (State or other jurisdi

August 16, 2017 EX-16.1

(Firm Letterhead)

EX-16.1 Exhibit 16.1 (Firm Letterhead) August 16, 2017 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We were previously principal accountants for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (the ?Fund?) and, under the date of July 20, 2017, we reported on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the period ended May 31, 2017. On August 14, 201

May 17, 2017 EX-24

EX-24

ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SCD), Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI), EnTrustPermal Hedge

February 13, 2017 SC 13G/A

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Form SC 13G - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 95768B107 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2016 (Date of Event which Requir

January 25, 2017 N-Q

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund WA HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

WA High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York

January 25, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statement

November 14, 2016 DEF 14A

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of

July 22, 2016 EX-99.CERT

/s/ RICHARD F. SENNETT

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statement

July 21, 2016 N-Q

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive o

June 14, 2016 CORRESP

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund ESP

SEC Correspondence Letter June 14, 2016 VIA EDGAR Megan Miller and Lauren Hamilton Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

June 1, 2016 CORRESP

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund ESP

SEC Correspondence Letter June 1, 2016 VIA EDGAR Megan Miller and Lauren Hamilton Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

March 31, 2016 EX-24

EX-24

LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. ("SCD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. ("ESD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. ("EMD") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ("GDO") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. ("EHI") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL PARTNERS INCOME FUND INC. ("GDF") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ("HIX") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME O

March 31, 2016 EX-24

EX-24

LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. ("SCD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. ("ESD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. ("EMD") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ("GDO") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. ("EHI") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL PARTNERS INCOME FUND INC. ("GDF") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ("HIX") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME O

March 31, 2016 EX-24

EX-24

LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. ("SCD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. ("ESD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. ("EMD") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ("GDO") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. ("EHI") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL PARTNERS INCOME FUND INC. ("GDF") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ("HIX") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME O

February 11, 2016 SC 13G/A

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Form SC 13G - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 95768B107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015

January 22, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

January 22, 2016 N-Q

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund WA HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d63144dnq.htm WA HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue,

November 17, 2015 DEF 14A

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

DEF 14A 1 d52172ddef14a.htm WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statemen

July 23, 2015 N-Q

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund WA HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

WA High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York

July 23, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were ma

July 22, 2015 8-K

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2015 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22444 27-3075810 (State or other juri

July 22, 2015 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFICER

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFICER New York ? July 22, 2015 ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW

April 24, 2015 EX-24

EX-24

ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SCD), LMP Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI), LMP Real Estate Income Fund I

February 17, 2015 SC 13G/A

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 95768B107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate b

January 23, 2015 N-Q

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. - WA HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

WA High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York

January 23, 2015 EX-99.CERT

/s/ KENNETH D. FULLER

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were ma

December 23, 2014 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR New York – (Business Wire) – December 23, 2014 ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Leg

December 23, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2014 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22444 27-3075810 (State or other

November 10, 2014 DEF 14A

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. DEF 14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of

July 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

/s/ KENNETH D. FULLER

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were mad

July 25, 2014 N-Q

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - WA HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

WA High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York

May 29, 2014 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR New York – (Business Wire) – May 29, 2014 ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA) ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy

May 29, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND

western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

May 12, 2014 SC 13G

HYI / Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 95768B107 (CUSIP Number) May 1, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to des

January 24, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

January 24, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - WA HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

WA High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York

November 8, 2013 DEF 14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of

September 4, 2013 CORRESP

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Correspondence (26 registrants) September 5, 2013 VIA EDGAR Cindy J. Rose Accountant U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management Disclosure Review and Accounting 100 F Street N.E. Washington DC 20549 Re: Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (811-21343) Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc. (811-07686) Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportuni

July 26, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive o

July 26, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were ma

June 14, 2013 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 1, 2013 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22444 27-3075810 (State or other jurisdiction of

June 14, 2013 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFFICER

Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFFICER New York — (Business Wire) — May 21, 2013 ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE:

January 28, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 25, 2013 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-22444 27-3075810 (State or other jurisdictio

January 28, 2013 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR New York – (Business Wire) – January 25, 2013 ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LM

January 25, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive o

January 25, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,

November 14, 2012 DEF 14A

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

July 26, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,

July 26, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive o

January 25, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

January 25, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,

December 2, 2011 EX-24

CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP FUND INC. (?CEM?) CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (?EMO?) LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. (?SCD?) LMP CORPORATE LOAN FUND INC. (?TLI?) LMP REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND INC. (?RIT?) WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT F

CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP FUND INC. (“CEM”) CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (“EMO”) LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. (“SCD”) LMP CORPORATE LOAN FUND INC. (“TLI”) LMP REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND INC. (“RIT”) WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. (“ESD”) WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. (“EMD”) WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (“GDO”) WESTERN

November 4, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

July 25, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,

July 25, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

January 25, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,

January 25, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22444 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip c

October 26, 2010 EX-99.N

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Directors Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

October 26, 2010 N-2MEF

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 26, 2010

WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 26, 2010 1933 Act File No.

October 22, 2010 CORRESP

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WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

October 7, 2010 8-A12B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fu

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 27-3075810 (State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identific

July 23, 2010 N-8A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it registers under and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and in connection wit

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