XWEAX / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund - Pengajuan SECLaporan Tahunan, Pernyataan Proksi

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund
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SEC Filings
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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.

April 14, 2025 DEF 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 (Amendment No. )

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 (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 the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

January 3, 2025 EX-99.A

Joint Filing Agreement

EXHIBIT A Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned agree that the statement on this Schedule 13G with respect to the common stock of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund is, and any amendments thereto (including amendments on Schedule 13D) signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of each of them pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

November 14, 2024 SC 13G/A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 wea-093024a7.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, no par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 957664105 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check th

October 15, 2024 SC 13G/A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 WesternAssetpremierAMD1.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No1. ) WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 957664105 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to des

October 7, 2024 SC 13G

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 WesternAsstPrem20240930.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 957664105 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to design

April 17, 2024 DEF 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 (Amendment No. )

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 (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 the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒

February 8, 2024 SC 13G/A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 wea-123123a6.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, no par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 957664105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the

April 11, 2023 DEF 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 (Amendment No. )

DEF 14A 1 d493947ddef14a.htm WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND 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 (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 t

February 14, 2023 SC 13G/A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

November 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund 2022 Quarterly Report 1

NPORT-EX 2 LMF5800LEGG09302022.htm WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND Schedule of investments (unaudited) September 30, 2022 (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 119.7% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 16.1% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.7% Altice Financing SA, Senior Secured Notes 5.750 % 8/15/29 200,000 $ 153,522

May 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund 2022 Quarterly Report 1

NPORT-EX 2 LMF5800LM033122.htm WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND Schedule of investments (unaudited) March 31, 2022 (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 108.7% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 15.8% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.7% Altice France Holding SA, Senior Notes 6.000 % 2/15/28 1,000,000 $ 864,485 (a) Altic

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

April 5, 2022 DEF 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 (Amendment No. )

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 (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 the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

February 14, 2022 SC 13G/A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 wea-123121a4.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, no par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 957664105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the

November 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund 2021 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND Schedule of investments (unaudited) September 30, 2021 (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 106.

May 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund 2021 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND Schedule of investments (unaudited) March 31, 2021 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 108.

April 6, 2021 DEF 14A

- WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

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 ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confide

February 16, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Western Asset Premier Bond Fund

SC 13G/A 1 wea-123120a3.htm SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, no par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 957664105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requi

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund 2020 Quarterly Report 1

HTML WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND Schedule of investments (unaudited) September 30, 2020 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 108.

November 5, 2020 8-K

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

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 2, 2020 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Massachusetts 811-10603 36-3768815 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 5, 2020 EX-99.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND A Massachusetts Business Trust (Dated as of November 2, 2020) ARTICLE I

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND A Massachusetts Business Trust (Dated as of November 2, 2020) ARTICLE I OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office of the Trust. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Trust”) shall have a principal office at such place as the Board of Trustees may designate. SECTION 2. Other Offices. The Trust may have offices also at suc

June 26, 2020 DEFA14A

- WA INFLAT LINKD INC/OPP & INC/PREMIER BD - VIRTUAL MEETING

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 26, 2020 DEFA14A

- WA INFLAT LINKD INC/OPP & INC/PREMIER BD - VIRTUAL MEETING

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 26, 2020 DEFA14A

- WA INFLAT LINKD INC/OPP & INC/PREMIER BD - PROXY 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 22, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

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

- WESTERN ASSET 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

- WESTERN ASSET 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 11, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

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 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 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund 2020 Quarterly Report 1

HTML WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND Schedule of investments (unaudited) March 31, 2020 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 110.

May 27, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET 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

- WESTERN ASSET 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

- WESTERN ASSET 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 20, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET 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 18, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET 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

- WESTERN ASSET 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

- WESTERN ASSET 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

- WESTERN ASSET 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 27, 2020 DEFA14A

- WESTERN ASSET 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 20, 2020 DEFA14A

PAI / Western Asset Income Fund DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET 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 20, 2020 DEFA14A

PAI / Western Asset Income Fund DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET 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 20, 2020 DEF 14A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund DEF 14A - - WESTERN ASSET FUNDS

Western Asset Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 15, 2020 DEFA14A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA)

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) 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 15, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 14, 2020 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Massachusetts (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 811-10603 36-3768815 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 15, 2020 EX-99.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (Dated as of April 14, 2020) ARTICLE 1 Principal Office, Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Agent for Service of Process

EX-99.1 2 d904087dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS of WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (Dated as of April 14, 2020) ARTICLE 1 Principal Office, Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Agent for Service of Process 1.1 Principal Office of the Trust. A principal office of the Trust shall be located in Pasadena, California. The Trust may have other principal offices within or w

April 9, 2020 SC 13G/A

XWEAX / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

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 3, 2020 DEF 14A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund DEF 14A - - WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

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

Western Asset Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 25, 2020 COVER

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 March 25, 2020

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.

March 10, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) March 6, 2020 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Massachusetts (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 811-10603 36-3768815 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

March 10, 2020 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC ANNOUNCE NEW DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE

EX-99.1 2 d877629dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC ANNOUNCE NEW DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE New York – (Business Wire) – March 10, 2020 Western Asset Investment Grade Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: PAI) and Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) (together, the “Funds”) each announced today the appointment of Michael Larson as a new directo

February 14, 2020 SC 13G/A

XWEAX / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 15, 2020 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC ANNOUNCE NEW

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC ANNOUNCE NEW DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES New York – (Business Wire) – January 15, 2020 Western Asset Investment Grade Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: PAI) and Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) (together, the “Funds”) each announced today the appointments of Jane F. Dasher and Susan B. Kerley as new directors of

January 15, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 10, 2020 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Massachusetts (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 811-10603 36-3768815 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 25, 2019 NPORT-EX

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund NPORT-EX - -

HTML WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND Schedule of investments (unaudited) September 30, 2019 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 105.

October 1, 2019 CORRESP

XWEAX / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund CORRESP - -

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 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.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Ken Ellington Re: The Registrants (the “Registrants”) and Fund (the “Funds”) Listed in Annex A Dear Mr. Ellington: On August 29, on behalf of the Registrants,1 we fil

August 29, 2019 CORRESP

XWEAX / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund 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.

May 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund NPORT-EX - -

EX-WEA WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND Schedule of investments (unaudited) March 31, 2019 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 102.

April 8, 2019 DEF 14A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 1, 2019 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) March 1, 2019 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Massachusetts (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 811-10603 36-3768815 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

March 1, 2019 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC ANNOUNCE NEW DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE

EX-99.1 2 d713111dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC ANNOUNCE NEW DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE New York – (Business Wire) – March 1, 2019 Western Asset Investment Grade Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: PAI) and Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) (together, the “Funds”) The Funds announced today the appointment of Peter J. Taylor as a new di

February 14, 2019 SC 13G

XWEAX / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 wea-123118.htm SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, no par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 957664105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of thi

November 26, 2018 N-Q

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 26, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with respec

May 25, 2018 N-Q

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund - WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA)

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 25, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with respec

April 16, 2018 DEF 14A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 22, 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 Premier Bond Fund; 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 mislea

November 22, 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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 24, 2017 EX-99.CERT

Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.CERT 2 d327513dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 suc

May 24, 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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact

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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robe

April 20, 2017 DEF 14A

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 18, 2016 N-Q

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 18, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT 2 d264766dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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

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

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm June 1, 2016 VIA EDGAR Megan Miller and Lauren Hamilton Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Mailstop 4720, Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Mses. Miller and Hamilton: On behalf of the Registrants listed on Schedule I hereto (each a “Registrant”), we are filing this letter to respond to comments relating to various filings made

May 24, 2016 N-Q

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 24, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Certifications Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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

April 21, 2016 DEF 14A

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

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

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 12, 2016 SC 13G

XWEAX / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 957664105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche

November 20, 2015 N-Q

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 20, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Certifications CERTIFICATION I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with respect

May 22, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with r

May 22, 2015 N-Q

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) (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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robe

April 27, 2015 DEF 14A

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

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 ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confide

February 17, 2015 SC 13G/A

XWEAX / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / RIVERNORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Issuer) Auction Rate Preferred (Title of Class of Securities) 957664105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule purs

November 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with r

November 25, 2014 N-Q

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund - WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA)

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 15, 2014 DEF 14A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund DEF 14A - - WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 10, 2014 EX-99.2

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the "Corporation"), does hereby irrevocably make, constitute, and appoint each of Sun Kyung Bae, Szabina Biro, Christopher Johnston and Eugene Rosati as an attorney-in-fact for the Corporation acting for the Corporation and in the Corporation's name, place and stead, for the Corporation's use and benefit, to bind the Corporation by their execution of those agreements, forms and documents related specifically to Section 13 and Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and other large shareholder and short position regulatory reporting requirements in other jurisdictions.

July 10, 2014 EX-99.3

SCHEDULE I EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF REPORTING PERSONS

SCHEDULE I EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF REPORTING PERSONS The following sets forth the name and present principal occupation of each executive officer and director of Bank of America Corporation.

July 10, 2014 EX-99.1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EX-99.1 2 misc1.htm MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the rules and regulations thereunder, each party hereto hereby agrees to the joint filing, on behalf of each of them, of any filing required by such party under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Exchange Act or any rule or regu

July 10, 2014 SC TO-I/A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund SC TO-I/A - - SC TO-I/A (AMENDMENT NO. 2)

SC TO-I/A (Amendment No. 2) 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 Amendment No. 2 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Filing Person (Issuer)) Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares, Series M and Ser

July 10, 2014 EX-99.4

Schedule II

EX-99.4 5 misc4.htm MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS Schedule II MLPF&S Blue Sheet AWC 6/04/2014 Without admitting or denying the findings, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“MLPF&S”) consented to a fine of $1,000,000, a censure, certain undertakings, and to the entry of findings that it submitted at least 5,323 inaccurate blue sheets to various securities regulators, including the SEC and

July 10, 2014 SC 13D/A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ - NONE Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 01 )* Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Issuer) Auction Rate Preferred (Title of Class of Securities) 957664 (CUSIP Number) Bank of America Corporation BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATE CENTER CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28255 (Name, Address and Telephone Numbe

July 10, 2014 EX-99.(A)(5)(III)

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EX-99.(a)(5)(iii) Exhibit 99(a)(5)(iii) Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Announces Final Results of Tender Offer for Auction Rate Preferred Shares New York, NY (July 10, 2014) — Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) announced the final results for its issuer tender offer for up to 100% of its outstanding auction rate preferred shares (ARPS) at a price equal to 97% of the liquidation preferenc

July 7, 2014 SC TO-I/A

WEA / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund SC TO-I/A - - SC TO-I/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1)

SC TO-I/A (Amendment No. 1) 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 Amendment No. 1 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Filing Person (Issuer)) Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares, Series M and Ser

July 7, 2014 EX-99.(A)(5)(II)

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EX-99.(A)(5)(ii) Exhibit 99(a)(5)(ii) Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer for Auction Rate Preferred Shares New York, NY (July 7, 2014) — Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) announced the expiration and preliminary results for its issuer tender offer for up to 100% of its outstanding auction rate preferred shares (ARPS) at a price equal to 97% of t

June 5, 2014 EX-99.(A).(1).(V)

Offer by Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”) to Purchase for Cash Up to 2,880 of the Preferred Shares of the Fund (Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares Series M and Series W)

EX-99.(a).(1).(v) EX-99(a)(1)(v) Offer by Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”) to Purchase for Cash Up to 2,880 of the Preferred Shares of the Fund (Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares Series M and Series W) June 5, 2014 To Our Clients: Enclosed for your consideration is the offer to purchase dated June 5, 2014 (the “Offer to Purchase”) in connection wit

June 5, 2014 EX-99.(A).(5)

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EX-99.(A).(5) 8 d738463dex99a5.htm EX-99.(A).(5) EX-99.(A)(5) Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Commences Issuer Tender Offers for Auction Rate Preferred Shares New York, NY (June 5, 2014) — Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) announced today that it commenced an issuer tender offer for up to 100% of its outstanding auction rate preferred shares (ARPS) at a price equal to 97% of the liquidat

June 5, 2014 EX-99.(A).(1).(II)

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To Tender Preferred Shares (Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares Series M and Series W) Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated June 5, 2014 THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M.,

EX-99.(a).(1).(ii) EX-99(a)(1)(ii) LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To Tender Preferred Shares (Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares Series M and Series W) of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated June 5, 2014 THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON JULY 3, 2014, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. The Depositary for the Offer is: Deutsche Ba

June 5, 2014 EX-99.(A).(1).(VI)

Instructions for Withdrawal Previously Tendered Preferred Shares Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”)

EX-99.(A).(1).(VI) 7 d738463dex99a1vi.htm EX-99.(A).(1).(VI) EX-99(a)(1)(vi) Instructions for Withdrawal of Previously Tendered Preferred Shares of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”) If you tendered to the Fund, a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, in connection with the offer by the Fund to purchase for cash up to 2,880 of its outstanding p

June 5, 2014 EX-99.(A).(1).(IV)

Offer by Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”) to Purchase for Cash Up to 2,880 of the Preferred Shares of the Fund (Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares Series M and Series W)

EX-99.(a).(1).(iv) EX-99(a)(1)(iv) Offer by Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”) to Purchase for Cash Up to 2,880 of the Preferred Shares of the Fund (Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares Series M and Series W) June 5, 2014 To Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees: We have been appointed to act as Depositary (as defined in

June 5, 2014 EX-99.(A).(1).(III)

NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY To Tender Preferred Shares Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”) Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated June 5, 2014

EX-99.(A).(1).(III) 4 d738463dex99a1iii.htm EX-99.(A).(1).(III) EX-99(a)(1)(iii) NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY To Tender Preferred Shares Of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”) Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated June 5, 2014 This form, or a form substantially equivalent to this form, must be used to accept the Offer (as defined in the Letter of Transmittal), upon the terms and subjec

June 5, 2014 EX-99.(A).(1).(I)

OFFER TO PURCHASE Offer by Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”) To Purchase for Cash Up to 2,880 of its Preferred Shares (Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares (“Preferred Shares”) — Series M and Series W)

EX-99.(a).(1).(i) Table of Contents EX-99(a)(1)(i) OFFER TO PURCHASE Offer by Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”) To Purchase for Cash Up to 2,880 of its Preferred Shares (Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares (“Preferred Shares”) — Series M and Series W) THE FUND’S OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON JULY 3, 2014,

June 5, 2014 EX-99.(B)

FORM OF CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of June , 2014 WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, and the other lending institutions party hereto STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY in its capacity as Agent TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

EX-99.(b) EX—99(b) FORM OF CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of June , 2014 among WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, and the other lending institutions party hereto and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY in its capacity as Agent TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Accounting Terms and Determinations 19 ARTICLE II. TH

June 5, 2014 SC TO-I

- SC TO-I

SC TO-I 1 d738463dsctoi.htm SC TO-I 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 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Filing Person (Issuer)) Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares, Series M and Series W, W

May 23, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with r

May 23, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA)

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND (WEA) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 30, 2014 SC TO-C

- SC TO-C

SC TO-C 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 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Filing Person (Issuer)) Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares, Series M and Series W, Without Par (Title of Class o

April 30, 2014 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Special Shareholder Meeting of Holders of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Auction Rate Preferred Shares (“ARPS”) Held on April 30, 2014 New York, NY – April 30, 2014. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) today announced that, at a special meeting of its holders of ARPS, the proposal to amend the fund’s bylaws to facilitate an issuer tender offer for the fund’s outstandi

April 9, 2014 DEF 14A

- WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 9, 2014 EX-99.1

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares — Series M and Series W To be held on April 30, 2014

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares — Series M and Series W To be held on April 30, 2014 To the Holders of Preferred Shares of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Fund”) A Special Meeting of holders of the Fund’s Series M Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares and S

April 9, 2014 SC TO-C

- SC TO-C

SC TO-C 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 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Filing Person (Issuer)) Taxable Auction Market Preferred Shares, Series M and Series W, Without Par (Title of Class o

April 4, 2014 CORRESP

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April 4, 2014 Adam M. Schlichtmann 617-951-7114 617-235-7346 fax [email protected] VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the “Trust” or “Fund”) Investment Company Act Registration No. 811-10603 Preliminary Proxy Statement Filed on March 21, 2014 Ladie

March 21, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) February 25, 2014 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Massachusetts (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 811-10603 60-0000119 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

March 21, 2014 SC TO-C

- FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) February 25, 2014 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Massachusetts (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 811-10603 60-0000119 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

March 21, 2014 PRE 14A

- WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 21, 2014 EX-99.2

Press Release of the Fund Dated March 21, 2014

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Press Release of the Fund Dated March 21, 2014 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Recommends Shareholders of Auction Rate Preferred Shares (“ARPS”) Approve Amendments to Bylaws to Facilitate Issuer Tender Offer for ARPS New York, NY – March 21, 2014. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) today announced that the Board of Trustees of the fund has authorized and recommended a

March 21, 2014 COVER

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SEC Transmittal Letter March 21, 2014 BY EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

March 21, 2014 EX-99.1

Amendments to Section 10.2 of the By-laws of the Fund

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Amendments to Section 10.2 of the By-laws of the Fund 10.2 Voting Power and Meetings. Except as provided in the next third sentence of this Section 10.2, regular meetings of the Shareholders for the election of Trustees and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting shall be held, so long as Shares are listed for trading on the New York Stoc

March 21, 2014 EX-99.1

Amendments to Section 10.2 of the By-laws of the Fund

EX-99.1 2 d696517dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Amendments to Section 10.2 of the By-laws of the Fund 10.2 Voting Power and Meetings. Except as provided in the next third sentence of this Section 10.2, regular meetings of the Shareholders for the election of Trustees and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting shall be held, so long as Shares are listed for

March 21, 2014 EX-99.2

Press Release of the Fund Dated March 21, 2014

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Press Release of the Fund Dated March 21, 2014 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Recommends Shareholders of Auction Rate Preferred Shares (“ARPS”) Approve Amendments to Bylaws to Facilitate Issuer Tender Offer for ARPS New York, NY – March 21, 2014. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) today announced that the Board of Trustees of the fund has authorized and recommended a

February 14, 2014 SC 13G

XWEAX / Western Asset Premier Bond Fund / RIVERNORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of Issuer) Auction Rate Preferred (Title of Class of Securities) 957664105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursu

November 25, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 25, 2013 EX-99.CERT

/s/ KENNETH D. FULLER

Certifications CERTIFICATION I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with

September 4, 2013 CORRESP

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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 Opportunity Fund Inc. (811-22334) Western

May 30, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with res

May 30, 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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robe

May 28, 2013 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY ANNOUNCE NEW DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES AND OFFFICER

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY ANNOUNCE NEW DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES AND OFFFICER New York – (Business Wire) – May 28, 2013 Western Asset Income Fund (NYSE: PAI), and Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) (together, the “Funds”). The Funds announced today the retirement of R. Jay Gerken as Director/Trustee of the Funds and as Chief Executi

May 28, 2013 8-K

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

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) May 28, 2013 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Massachusetts (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 811-10603 36-3768815 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 18, 2013 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

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

November 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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robe

November 26, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with res

May 29, 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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue ,49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robe

May 29, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with res

April 26, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

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

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 23, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT 2 a11-2915311ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 s

November 23, 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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. Frenkel,

May 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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. Frenkel,

May 25, 2011 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

EX-99.CERT 2 a11-980711ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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,

May 5, 2011 DEFA14A

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

April 15, 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

January 11, 2011 EX-99.2

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

CUSIP No. 957664 Schedule 13D EXHIBIT 99.2 LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the ?Corporation?), does hereby irrevocably make, constitute, and appoint each of Michael Didovic and Geoff Rusnak as an attorney-in-fact for the Corporation acting for the Corporation and in the Corporation?s name, place and stead, for the Corporation?s use and benefit, to bin

January 11, 2011 SC 13D

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED (Title of class of securities) (CUSIP number) David Lavan, Esq. O

Schedule 13D CUSIP No. 957664 SCHEDULE 13D Page 1 of 30 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Name of issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED (Title of class of securities) 957664 (CUSIP number) David Lavan, Esq. O’Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 383-5191 (Name, add

January 11, 2011 EX-99.1

Joint Filing Agreement

CUSIP No. 957664 Schedule 13D EXHIBIT 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible f

November 24, 2010 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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. Frenkel,

November 24, 2010 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

EX-99.CERT 2 a10-1427411ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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

May 27, 2010 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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

May 27, 2010 N-Q

(a) Investment Valuation. Debt securities are valued at the last quoted bid price provided by an independent pricing service that are based on transactions in debt obligations, quotations from bond dealers, market transactions in comparable securitie

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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. Frenkel,

April 16, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 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 Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

November 23, 2009 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

EX-99.CERT 2 a09-318229ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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,

November 23, 2009 N-Q

SIGNATURES

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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 385 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert

May 28, 2009 N-Q

Item 1 – Schedule of Investments

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 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 385 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Charles

May 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

EX-99.CERT 2 a09-94177ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, Frances M. Guggino, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 m

May 4, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 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 Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

November 28, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number: 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exa

Legg Mason Western Asset Premier Bond Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 28, 2008 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

EX-99.CERT 2 dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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

May 29, 2008 N-Q

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

Western Asset Premier Bond UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 29, 2008 EX-99.CERT

Page 1 of 2

Certfications Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 st

March 28, 2008 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION 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 o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the ? Definitive Proxy Statement Commission Only (as permitted o Definitive Additional Materials by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.

November 29, 2007 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

EX-99.CERT 2 dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 circu

November 29, 2007 N-Q

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

Form N-Q for the September 30, 2007 Reporting Period UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 30, 2007 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, R.

May 30, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number: 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exa

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number: 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) Address of Principal Executive Offices: 385 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101 Name and add

May 7, 2007 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 west77b.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Trustees of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the Company) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2006, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight

March 1, 2007 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Illustrative Report of Independent Accountants on Internal Control Required by Form N-SAR (9/05) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Trustees of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (the Company) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2006, in accordanc

November 29, 2006 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number: 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exa

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number: 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) Address of Principal Executive Offices: 385 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101 Registrant?s

November 29, 2006 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, James W.

May 26, 2006 N-Q

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

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 26, 2006 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, James W.

March 1, 2006 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Illustrative Report of Independent Accountants on Internal Control Required by Form N-SAR (9/05) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Trustees of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended Decembe

November 29, 2005 EX-99.CERT

James W. Hirschmann Western Asset Premier Bond Fund

EX-99.CERT 2 dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY Exhibit 99.302 Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, James W. Hirschmann, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material

November 29, 2005 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number: 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exa

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number: 811-10603 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) Address of Principal Executive Offices: 385 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101 Name and add

May 31, 2005 N-Q

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

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number: 811-10603 Name of Fund: Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Fund Address: 385 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101 Name and address of agent for service: Richard M. Wachterman, Esq. Legg Mason W

May 31, 2005 EX-99.CERT

Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q

EX-99.CERT 2 dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES OXLEY Certification Filed as Exhibit 3 to Form N-Q CERTIFICATION I, Marie K. Karpinski, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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

February 28, 2005 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 west77b.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Trustees of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) for the year ended December 31, 2004, we considered its internal control, including control activi

August 27, 2004 EX-99.77C VOTES

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund

9 Western Asset Premier Bond Fund File Number: 811-10603 Shareholder Meeting Results: The Fund’s annual meeting of shareholders was held on May 4, 2004.

February 26, 2004 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Accountants

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 3 west77b.htm Report of Independent Accountants To the Shareholders and Trustees of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) for the year ended December 31, 2003, we considered its internal control, including control activities for safeguarding s

February 27, 2003 EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

Sub-Item 77I

Sub-Item 77I The sections entitled ?Description of AMPS? and ?The Auction? in the Registrant?s prospectus relating to the Registrant?s auction market preferred shares of beneficial interest (the ?Preferred Share Prospectus?) are hereby incorporated by reference.

February 27, 2003 EX-99.77Q3 CERT

I, James W. Hirschmann, certify that:

CERTIFICATIONS I, James W. Hirschmann, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-SAR of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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 misleading with respect to

February 27, 2003 EX-99.77Q3 CERT

I, Marie K. Karpinski, certify that:

EX-99.77Q3 CERT 6 f2wea77q3.htm CERTIFICATIONS I, Marie K. Karpinski, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-SAR of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund; 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,

February 27, 2003 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Accountants

Report of Independent Accountants To the Shareholders and Trustees of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (hereafter referred to as the ?Fund?) for the year ended December 31, 2002, we considered its internal control, including control activities for safeguarding securities, in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements and to comply with the requirements of Form N-SAR, not to provide assurance on internal control.

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