Business Wire·May 21, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Announces Financial Position as of March 31, 2026

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) reported its financial position as of March 31, 2026.
Total assets decreased to $199,669,706 from $202,837,857 in the previous quarter.
Total net assets declined to $133,303,278 from $136,321,223 in the prior quarter.
Net Asset Value (NAV) per share fell to $11.23 from $11.49 in the previous quarter.
The market price per share was $10.58, resulting in a 5.79% discount compared to the NAV.
Outstanding shares remained constant at 11,865,600 across all reported periods.
Total net investment income for the quarter was $2,616,192, up from $2,410,409 in the previous quarter.
Total net realized/unrealized gain/loss for the quarter was $(3,142,361), a decrease from the previous quarter's $(725,889).
Net increase in net assets from operations was a decrease of $(526,169) for the quarter.
Earnings per common share from operations were $(0.04), compared to $0.14 in the prior quarter.
Undistributed net investment income per share was $0.01 for the current quarter.
Loan outstanding remained stable at $59,000,000 for all reported periods.
Reverse repurchase agreements increased slightly to $6,266,128 from $6,243,785 in the previous quarter.
The Fund is a closed-end investment company managed by Western Asset Management Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Franklin Resources.