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) May 23, 2007
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Maryland | 811-07920 | 13-3735236 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 125 Broad Street, New York, New York | 10004 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 291-2556
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Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 23, 2007, Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) issued a press release announcing changes, to be effective as of June 1, 2007, in its non-fundamental investment policies relating to the Fund’s ability to invest in derivative instruments.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number |
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| 99.1 | Press Release of the Fund dated May 23, 2007. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (Registrant) | ||
| Date: May 23, 2007 | /s/ William Renahan (Signature) | |
| Name: William Renahan Title: Assistant Secretary | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number |
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| 99.1 | Press Release of the Fund dated May 23, 2007. |
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