WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND

# Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund

WIW is a closed-end fixed income fund incorporated in Massachusetts and headquartered in Chicago. Launched in February 2004, the fund is managed by Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC, with day-to-day management conducted by Western Asset Management Company and its affiliated entities across multiple jurisdictions.

The fund's primary investment focus is inflation-linked securities in global fixed income markets. Its portfolio concentrates on investment-grade inflation-linked bonds with an effective duration target between zero and 15 years. Performance is benchmarked against the Barclays U.S. Government Inflation-Linked indices, encompassing both 1-10 year and all-maturity segments. The fund generates revenue through management fees and aims to provide shareholders with both current income and inflation protection through its portfolio composition.

As a closed-end fund vehicle, WIW operates on a fixed capitalization structure, trading publicly on the NYSE. The fund's assets are managed through Western Asset Management Company Limited and its subsidiary entities, which provide portfolio management and administrative services. The organization maintains a presence across major financial centers through its affiliate offices.