Western Asset High Income Fund II

NYSE:HIXUnited States

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (the Fund) is a diversified, closed end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to maximize current income by investing at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in high-yield debt securities. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation to the extent consistent with its objective of seeking to maximize current income. Under normal conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in high-yield debt securities. The Fund invests up to 35% of its total assets in debt securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in common stock, convertible securities, warrants, preferred stock or other equity securities of United States and foreign issuers when consistent with its objectives. The Fund's investment manager is Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC.

Contact Information

Headquarters

620 Eighth Avenue, 47th FloorNEW YORK, NY, United States 10018

Phone

800-451-2010

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Executives

Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer

Jane Trust

Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer

Christopher Berarducci

Senior Vice President

Jeanne Kelly

Senior Vice President

Thomas Mandia

Chief Compliance Officer

Fred Jensen