Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Announces $0.095 Monthly Dividend

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund has declared a $0.095/share monthly dividend, in line with previous payments. The forward yield is 11.25%. Dividend payments are payable on October 1, November 3, and December 1, for shareholders of record on September 23, October 24, and November 20, respectively.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund (NYSE: EMD) has announced a monthly dividend of $0.095 per share, consistent with previous payments. The forward yield stands at 11.25% [2]. The dividend payments are scheduled for October 1, November 3, and December 1, with record dates for shareholders set on September 23, October 24, and November 20, respectively [2].

The fund's managed distribution policy aims to deliver its long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions. The fund may distribute net investment income, realized capital gains, and return of capital to maintain this policy. A return of capital does not reflect investment performance and reduces the shareholder's tax basis in their shares [1].

For the fiscal year 2025, the fund has declared distributions totaling $0.5400 per share, with net investment income accounting for 68.07% of the distribution [1]. The fund's average annual total return over the past five years is 3.14%, with an annualized distribution rate of 10.65% [1].

Shareholders should note that the amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and may change based on the fund's investment experience and tax regulations. The fund will provide a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for federal income tax purposes [1].

References:

[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/EMD/western-asset-emerging-markets-debt-fund-inc-emd-or-the-fund-cusip-9k0oc12jd8sz.html
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4480058-western-asset-emerging-markets-debt-fund-declares-0_095-dividend