Western Asset Investment Grade Opportunity Trust Inc. (NYSE: IGI) or (the “Fund”) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
Portfolio Management Team Announcement: Effective January 3, 2025, the Fund will have a new portfolio management team consisting of Michael Buchanan, Dan Alexander, Ryan Brist, Blanton Keh, and Molly Schwartz.
About Franklin Templeton and Western Asset: Franklin Templeton is a global investment management organization with over $1.6 trillion in assets under management, while Western Asset specializes in fixed-income management with $324.1 billion in AUM as of November 30, 2024.
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Portfolio Management Team Announcement: Effective January 3, 2025, the Fund will have a new portfolio management team consisting of Michael Buchanan, Dan Alexander, Ryan Brist, Blanton Keh, and Molly Schwartz.
About Franklin Templeton and Western Asset: Franklin Templeton is a global investment management organization with over $1.6 trillion in assets under management, while Western Asset specializes in fixed-income management with $324.1 billion in AUM as of November 30, 2024.

Portfolio Management Team Announcement: Effective January 3, 2025, the Fund will be overseen by a new portfolio management team consisting of Michael Buchanan, Dan Alexander, Ryan Brist, Blanton Keh, and Molly Schwartz.
About Franklin Templeton and Western Asset: Franklin Templeton is a global investment management organization with over $1.6 trillion in assets under management, while Western Asset specializes in fixed-income management with $324.1 billion in AUM, emphasizing long-term value investing and robust risk management.

Board Changes Announced: The Boards of various funds managed by Franklin Templeton announced the retirements of Directors Daniel J. Cronin and Paolo M. Cucchi, reducing the number of Directors from ten to eight effective December 31, 2024. Hillary A. Sale and Peter Mason will take over as Chairs of the Nominating and Compensation Committees, respectively, starting January 1, 2025.
Investment Risk Disclaimer: The press release emphasizes that investments in the Funds are subject to risks, including potential loss of value, and shares may trade at a discount to their net asset value on the New York Stock Exchange.




