Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) — SEC Filings
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) — 11 SEC filings. Latest: DEF 14A (Apr 14, 2025). Includes 7 SC 13G/A, 2 DEF 14A, 2 SC 13G.
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Overview
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a DEF 14A filed on Apr 14, 2025: Western Asset Premier Bond Fund filed a DEF 14A proxy statement on April 14, 2025, for the reporting period ending May 16, 2025. The filing, related to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, concerns the company's governance and shareholder matters. The fund is registered under the name Western Asset
Sentiment Summary
Across 11 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 11 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for Western Asset Premier Bond Fund is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) has filed 2 DEF 14A, 7 SC 13G/A, 2 SC 13G with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Apr 2025.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (11)
| Date | Form | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | DEF 14A | Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Files DEF 14A Proxy Statement | low |
| Nov 14, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Nov 8, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Oct 15, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Oct 7, 2024 | SC 13G | SC 13G Filing | |
| Jun 10, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Apr 17, 2024 | DEF 14A | Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders | low |
| Feb 9, 2024 | SC 13G | Morgan Stanley Discloses Passive Stake in Western Asset Premier Bond Fund | low |
| Feb 9, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SIT Investment Associates Amends WEA Stake Disclosure | low |
| Feb 8, 2024 | SC 13G/A | 1607 Capital Partners Trims Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Stake to 5.0% | low |
| Jan 10, 2024 | SC 13G/A | First Trust Amends 13G/A for Western Asset Premier Bond Fund |
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of WEA's 5 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 0 as medium-risk, and 5 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Key Executives
- Marc A. De Oliveira
Industry Context
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund is a closed-end investment company. This filing is a standard proxy statement for its annual shareholder meeting.
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institutional-ownership (4) · amendment (3) · passive-investing (2) · bond-fund (2) · proxy-statement (1) · regulatory-filing (1) · fund-governance (1) · Proxy Statement (1) · Annual Meeting (1) · Board of Trustees (1)
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Date | 20250414 | The date the DEF 14A was filed with the SEC. |
| Reporting Period End Date | 20250516 | The end date for the period covered by the proxy statement. |
| Annual Meeting Date | May 22, 2024 | Date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders |
| Meeting Time | 10:00 a.m. ET | Time of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders |
| Record Date | April 8, 2024 | Date for determining shareholders entitled to vote |
| Shares Beneficially Owned | 793,609 | This is the total number of Common Shares of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund held by 1607 Capital Partners, LLC as of December 31, 2023. |
| Percentage of Class Owned | 5.0% | This represents the ownership stake of 1607 Capital Partners, LLC in the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund, indicating a significant but passive holding. |
Forward-Looking Statements
- {"claim":"1607 Capital Partners, LLC will maintain a passive investment strategy in Western Asset Premier Bond Fund.","entity":"1607 Capital Partners, LLC","targetDate":"next 12 months","confidence":"high"}
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA)?
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund has 11 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to Apr 2025, including 7 SC 13G/A, 2 DEF 14A, 2 SC 13G. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of WEA filings?
Across 11 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 11 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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What is the investment thesis for WEA?
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Who are the key executives at Western Asset Premier Bond Fund?
Key executives identified across Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's filings include Marc A. De Oliveira.
What are the main risk factors for Western Asset Premier Bond Fund stock?
Of WEA's 5 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 0 medium-risk, and 5 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Western Asset Premier Bond Fund?
Recent forward-looking statements from Western Asset Premier Bond Fund include guidance on {"claim":"1607 Capital Partners, LLC will maintain a passive investment strategy in Western Asset Premier Bond Fund.","e.