UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED
SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number |
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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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55 Water Street, New York, NY |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Robert I. Frenkel, Esq. |
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(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: |
(800) 451-2010 |
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Date of fiscal year end: |
December 31 |
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Date of reporting period: |
June 30, 2008 |
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ITEM 1. |
REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS. |
The Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders is filed herewith.
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT / JUNE 30, 2008 |
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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. (SBI) |
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Managed by WESTERN ASSET |
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INVESTMENT PRODUCTS: NOT FDIC INSURED · NO BANK GUARANTEE · MAY LOSE VALUE |
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Fund objective
The Funds investment objective is to provide common shareholders a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income taxes* consistent with prudent investing.
* Certain investors may be subject to the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax, and state and local taxes will apply. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable. Please consult your personal tax adviser.
Whats inside
Letter from the chairman |
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Fund at a glance |
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Schedule of investments |
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Statement of assets and liabilities |
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Statement of operations |
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Statements of changes in net assets |
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Financial highlights |
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Notes to financial statements |
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Additional shareholder information |
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Dividend reinvestment plan |
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Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (LMPFA) is the Funds investment manager and Western Asset Management Company (Western Asset) is the Funds subadviser. LMPFA and Western Asset are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc.
Letter from the chairman
Dear Shareholder,
The U.S. economy was lackluster during the six-month reporting period ended June 30, 2008. Looking back, third quarter 2007 U.S. gross domestic product (GDP)i growth was 4.8%, its strongest showing in four years. However, continued weakness in the housing market, an ongoing credit crunch and soaring oil and food prices then took their toll on the economy. During the fourth quarter of 2007, GDP growth was -0.2%. First quarter 2008 GDP growth was a modest 0.9%. The advance estimate for second quarter 2008 GDP growth was 1.9%.
The debate continues as to whether or not the U.S. will fall into a recession. However, it is a moot point for many people, as the job market continues to weaken and soaring energy and food prices are tempering consumer spending. In terms of the employment picture, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that payroll employment declined in each of the first six months of 2008, and the unemployment rate rose to 5.5% in May, its highest level since October 2004. Oil prices surpassed $140 a barrel in June 2008, with the average price for a gallon of gas exceeding $4 for the first time ever.ii These factors, coupled with a sputtering housing market, contributed to the Consumer Confidence Index falling for the sixth consecutive month in June 2008, reaching its lowest level since 1992.iii
Ongoing issues related to the housing and subprime mortgage markets and seizing credit markets prompted the Federal Reserve Board (Fed)iv to take aggressive and, in some cases, unprecedented actions. Beginning in September 2007, the Fed reduced the federal funds ratev from 5.25% to 4.75%. This marked the first such reduction since June 2003. The Fed then reduced the federal funds rate on six additional occasions through April 2008, bringing the federal funds rate to 2.00%. However, the Fed then shifted gears in the face of mounting inflationary prices and a weakening U.S. dollar. At its meeting in June, the Fed held rates steady and stated: Recent information indicates that overall economic activity continues to expand, partly reflecting some firming in household spending. However, labor markets have softened further and financial markets remain under considerable stress. Tight credit conditions, the ongoing housing
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contraction, and the rise in energy prices are likely to weigh on economic growth over the next few quarters.
In addition to the interest rate cuts, the Fed took several actions to improve liquidity in the credit markets. In March 2008, the Fed established a new lending program allowing certain brokerage firms, known as primary dealers, to also borrow from its discount window. The Fed also increased the maximum term for discount window loans from 30 to 90 days. Then, in mid-March, the Fed played a major role in facilitating the purchase of Bear Stearns by JPMorgan Chase.
During the six-month reporting period ended June 30, 2008, both short- and long-term Treasury yields experienced periods of volatility. Investors were initially focused on the subprime segment of the mortgage-backed market. These concerns broadened, however, to include a wide range of financial institutions and markets. As a result, other fixed-income instruments also experienced increased price volatility. This turmoil triggered a flight to quality during the first quarter of 2008, causing Treasury yields to move lower (and their prices higher), while riskier segments of the market saw their yields move higher (and their prices lower). Treasury yields then moved higher in April, May and early June, as oil prices hit record levels. However, an additional credit crunch in mid-June resulted in another flight to quality, with Treasury yields again moving lower. Overall, during the six months ended June 30, 2008, two-year Treasury yields fell from 3.05% to 2.63%. Over the same time frame, 10-year Treasury yields moved from 4.04% to 3.99%.
The municipal bond market underperformed its taxable bond counterpart over the six months ended June 30, 2008. Over that period, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Indexvi and the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index vii returned 0.02% and 1.13%, respectively. Earlier in the reporting period, the municipal market was adversely affected by increased investor risk aversion and fears that an economic recession would negatively impact municipalities, as they would generate less tax revenues. In addition, several large bond insurers experienced rating downgrades due to concerns that they no longer had enough capital to guarantee billions of dollars in debt due to the fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis. The municipal market then rallied in April and May as investors were drawn to their attractive yields. However, municipal bond prices fell again in June as investors flocked to the relative safety of Treasuries.
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Performance review
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. returned 0.33% based on its net asset value (NAV)viii and 0.80% based on its American Stock Exchange (AMEX) market price per share. The Funds unmanaged benchmark, the Lehman Brothers 1-15 Year Municipal Bond Indexix, and its former unmanaged benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index, returned 0.85% and 0.02%, respectively, over the same time frame. The Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Closed-End Funds Category Averagex returned -1.06% for the same period. Please note that Lipper performance returns are based on each funds NAV.
During this six-month period, the Fund made distributions to shareholders totaling $0.204 per share, which may have included a return of capital. The performance table shows the Funds six-month total return based on its NAV and market price as of June 30, 2008. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Certain investors may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax, and state and local taxes will apply. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable. Please consult your personal tax or legal adviser.
PERFORMANCE SNAPSHOT as of June 30, 2008 (unaudited)
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$9.49 (NAV) |
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0.33% |
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$8.53 (Market Price) |
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0.80% |
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All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results.
* Total returns are based on changes in NAV or market price, respectively. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, in additional shares in accordance with the Funds Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
Special shareholder notice
On April 28, 2008, stockholders of the Fund approved a proposal, which was previously approved by the Funds Board of Directors, to amend one of the Funds fundamental investment policies, eliminating the requirement that the Fund invest in municipal obligations with remaining effective maturities of less than 15 years. Effective April 29, 2008, the Funds amended fundamental investment policy permits it to invest, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its total assets in municipal obligations. Previously, the policy required that the Fund, under normal market conditions, invest at least 80% of its total assets in municipal obligations with remaining effective maturities of less than 15 years. The Fund continues to retain the non-fundamental investment policy requiring it to maintain a dollar-weighted average effective maturity of between 3 and 10 years. The intent of this policy change is to provide the investment manager with greater flexibility to invest in municipal securities of all maturities, while also maintaining the intermediate character of the Fund.
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Information about your fund
Important information with regard to recent regulatory developments that may affect the Fund is contained in the Notes to financial statements included in this report.
Looking for additional information?
The Fund is traded under the symbol SBI and its closing market price is available in most newspapers under the AMEX listings. The daily NAV is available on-line under the symbol XSBIX on most financial websites. Barrons and The Wall Street Journals Monday edition both carry closed-end fund tables that provide additional information. In addition, the Fund issues a quarterly press release that can be found on most major financial websites, as well as www.leggmason.com/cef.
In a continuing effort to provide information concerning the Fund, shareholders may call 1-888-777-0102 (toll free), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, for the Funds current NAV, market price and other information.
As always, thank you for your confidence in our stewardship of your assets. We look forward to helping you meet your financial goals.
Sincerely,
R. Jay Gerken, CFA
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
July 31, 2008
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The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Views expressed may differ from those of the firm as a whole.
RISKS: Keep in mind, the Funds investments are subject to interest rate and credit risks. As interest rates rise, bond prices fall, reducing the value of the fixed-income securities held by the Fund. Lower-rated, higher-yielding bonds, known as junk bonds, are subject to greater credit risk, including the risk of default, than higher-rated obligations. The Fund may use derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. Certain investors may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax, and state and local taxes will apply. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable.
All index performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) is the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time. |
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Source: Bloomberg, 7/08. |
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Source: The Conference Board, 7/08. |
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The Federal Reserve Board (Fed) is responsible for the formulation of policies designed to promote economic growth, full employment, stable prices, and a sustainable pattern of international trade and payments. |
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The federal funds rate is the rate charged by one depository institution on an overnight sale of immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution; the rate may vary from depository institution to depository institution and from day to day. |
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The Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index is a market value weighted index of investment grade municipal bonds with maturities of one year or more. |
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The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index is a broad-based bond index comprised of government, corporate, mortgage- and asset-backed issues, rated investment grade or higher, and having at least one year to maturity. |
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Net asset value (NAV) is calculated by subtracting total liabilities and outstanding preferred stock (if any) from the closing value of all securities held by the Fund (plus all other assets) and dividing the result (total net assets) by the total number of the common shares outstanding. The NAV fluctuates with changes in the market prices of securities in which the Fund has invested. However, the price at which an investor may buy or sell shares of the Fund is at the Funds market price as determined by supply of and demand for the Funds shares. |
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The Lehman Brothers 1-15 Year Municipal Bond Index is a market value weighted index of investment grade (Baa3/BBB- or higher) fixed-rate municipal bonds with maturities of 1-15 years. |
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Lipper, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments. Returns are based on the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, including the reinvestment of all distributions, including returns of capital, if any, calculated among the 7 funds in the Funds Lipper category. |
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Fund at a glance (unaudited)
INVESTMENT BREAKDOWN (%) As a percent of total investments June 30, 2008
* A refunded bond is a bond in which the original security has been replaced by an escrow, usually consisting of treasurys or agencies, which has been structured to pay principal, interest and any call premium, either to a call date (in the case of a pre-refunded bond), or to maturity (in the case of an escrowed to maturity bond). This is accomplished with the proceeds of a refunding issue. Once refunded, a bond takes on the credit quality of the securities held in the escrow. Bonds are commonly refunded to achieve savings when interest rates decline, though sometimes issuers refund a bond to relieve themselves of legal covenants in the refunded issue which they feel have become too restrictive.
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Schedule of investments (unaudited)
June 30, 2008
WESTERN ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC.
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MUNICIPAL BONDS 100.0% |
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Alabama 3.0% |
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$3,000,000 |
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Alabama State Public School & College Authority, FSA, 5.125% due 11/1/15(a) |
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1,225,000 |
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County, AL, Board of Education, Capital Outlay School Warrants, AMBAC, |
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1,259,631 |
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94,127 |
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Birmingham, AL, Medical Clinic Board Revenue, Baptist Medical Center, 8.300% due 7/1/08(a)(b) |
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94,127 |
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Saraland, AL, GO, MBIA, 5.250% due 1/1/15 |
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1,046,710 |
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5,462,568 |
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Alaska 1.6% |
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Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority Revenue, Williams Lynxs Alaska Cargo Port LLC, 8.000% due 5/1/23(c) |
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1,054,820 |
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Anchorage, AK, GO, Refunding, FGIC, 6.000% due 10/1/14 |
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560,605 |
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North Slope Boro, AK, Refunding, MBIA, 5.000% due 6/30/15 |
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1,341,337 |
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Total Alaska |
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2,956,762 |
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Arizona 0.2% |
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308,000 |
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Maricopa County, AZ, Hospital Revenue, St. Lukes Medical Center, 8.750% due 2/1/10(b) |
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327,099 |
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Arkansas 1.5% |
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Arkansas State Development Finance Authority Hospital Revenue, Washington Regional Medical Center, 7.000% due 2/1/15(d) |
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1,597,005 |
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Warren County, AR, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Potlatch Corp. Project, 7.000% due 4/1/12(c) |
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1,036,010 |
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Total Arkansas |
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2,633,015 |
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California 4.4% |
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Barona, CA, Band of Mission Indians, GO, 8.250% due 1/1/20 |
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1,512,885 |
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California State Economic Recovery, GO, 5.000% due 7/1/17(a) |
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3,113,040 |
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California Statewide CDA Revenue, Lodi Memorial Hospital, 5.000% due 12/1/22 |
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2,010,360 |
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Loma Linda, CA, Community Hospital Corp. Revenue, First Mortgage, 8.000% due 12/1/08(b) |
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5,127 |
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785,000 |
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Los Angeles, CA, COP, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, INDLC, 9.625% due 7/1/13(a)(b) |
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903,590 |
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250,000 |
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Francisco, CA, Airport Improvement Corp. Lease Revenue, United Airlines Inc., |
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277,783 |
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70,000 |
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San Leandro, CA, Hospital Revenue, Vesper Memorial Hospital, 11.500% due 5/1/11(b) |
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80,706 |
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Total California |
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7,903,491 |
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Colorado 6.3% |
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1,860,000 |
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Broomfield, CO, COP, Open Space Park & Recreation Facilities, AMBAC, 5.500% due 12/1/20 |
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1,900,269 |
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Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority Revenue Charter School: |
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$1,000,000 |
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Bromley East Project, 7.000% due 9/15/20(d) |
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1,113,360 |
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1,155,000 |
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Bromley School Project, XLCA, 5.125% due 9/15/20 |
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1,184,614 |
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1,350,000 |
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Refunding & Improvement, University Lab School, XLCA, 5.250% due 6/1/24 |
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1,334,165 |
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500,000 |
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University Lab School Project, 6.125% due 6/1/21(d) |
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539,750 |
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710,000 |
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Denver, CO, Health & Hospital Authority, 6.250% due 12/1/16(d) |
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778,465 |
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2,000,000 |
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Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue, 6.125% due 11/15/23 |
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1,954,140 |
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1,765,000 |
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Pueblo, CO, Bridge Waterworks Water Revenue, Improvement, FSA, 6.000% due 11/1/14(d) |
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1,896,298 |
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750,000 |
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SBC Metropolitan District, CO, GO, ACA, 5.000% due 12/1/25 |
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701,910 |
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Total Colorado |
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11,402,971 |
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Connecticut 2.2% |
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2,000,000 |
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Connecticut State HEFA Revenue, Bristol Hospital, 5.500% due 7/1/21 |
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2,025,420 |
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1,855,000 |
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Connecticut State Special Obligation Parking Revenue, Bradley International Airport, ACA, 6.375% due 7/1/12(c) |
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1,884,624 |
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Total Connecticut |
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3,910,044 |
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Florida 1.9% |
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105,000 |
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Lee County, FL, Southwest Florida Regional Airport Revenue, MBIA, 8.625% due 10/1/09(b) |
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109,796 |
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1,155,000 |
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Old Palm Community Development District, FL, Palm Beach Gardens, 5.375% due 5/1/14 |
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1,029,660 |
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Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Revenue: |
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395,000 |
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First Mortgage Healthcare Facilities, 8.750% due 7/1/11(a) |
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406,775 |
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1,500,000 |
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Hospital Adventist Health Systems, 6.250% due 11/15/24(d) |
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1,668,825 |
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250,000 |
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Southern Adventist Hospital, Adventist Health Systems, 8.750% due 10/1/09(b) |
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261,655 |
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Total Florida |
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3,476,711 |
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Georgia 8.3% |
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970,000 |
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Athens, GA, Housing Authority Student Housing Lease Revenue, University of Georgia East Campus, AMBAC, 5.250% due 12/1/23 |
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1,006,239 |
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650,000 |
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Chatham County, GA, Hospital Authority Revenue, Hospital Memorial Health Medical Center, 6.000% due 1/1/17 |
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653,887 |
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1,000,000 |
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Gainesville, GA, Water & Sewer Revenue, FSA, 5.375% due 11/15/20(d) |
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1,072,490 |
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Georgia Municipal Electric Authority: |
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3,000,000 |
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Power Revenue, Refunding, FSA, 5.000% due 1/1/18 |
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3,124,800 |
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410,000 |
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Power System Revenue, 6.500% due 1/1/12 |
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436,790 |
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1,000,000 |
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GA, Combined Public Utilities Revenue, Refunding & Improvement,
AMBAC, |
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1,022,230 |
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WESTERN ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC.
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Georgia 8.3% continued |
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$6,000,000 |
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Main Street Natural Gas Inc., GA, Gas Project Revenue, 5.500% due 9/15/24(a) |
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5,503,620 |
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2,015,000 |
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Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Georgia Sales Tax Revenue, 7.000% due 7/1/11(a)(b) |
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2,184,159 |
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Total Georgia |
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15,004,215 |
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Illinois 3.1% |
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535,000 |
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Bourbonnais,
IL, Industrial Development Revenue, Refunding Kmart Corp. Project, |
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10,700 |
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1,500,000 |
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Chicago,
IL, OHare International Airport, Revenue, Refunding Bonds, Lien A-2, FSA, |
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1,536,825 |
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1,000,000 |
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Cicero, IL, Tax Increment, XLCA, 5.250% due 1/1/21 |
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1,028,780 |
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905,000 |
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Glendale
Heights, IL, Hospital Revenue, Refunding Glendale Heights Project, |
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1,030,533 |
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365,000 |
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Illinois
Development Finance Authority, Chicago Charter School Foundation Project A, |
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379,082 |
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265,000 |
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Illinois Health Facilities Authority Revenue, Methodist Medical Center of Illinois Project, 9.000% due 10/1/10(b) |
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284,318 |
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1,310,000 |
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Kane County, IL, GO, FGIC, 5.500% due 1/1/14(d) |
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1,397,364 |
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Total Illinois |
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5,667,602 |
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Indiana 2.8% |
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800,000 |
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Ball State University, Indiana University Revenue, Student Fee, FGIC, 5.750% due 7/1/20(d) |
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864,192 |
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4,000,000 |
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Indianapolis, IN, Thermal Energy System, Multi-Mode, 5.000% due 10/1/23(a)(f) |
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4,031,600 |
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130,000 |
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Madison County, IN, Hospital Authority Facilities Revenue, Community Hospital of Anderson Project, 9.250% due 1/1/10(b) |
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138,169 |
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Total Indiana |
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5,033,961 |
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Iowa 1.0% |
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1,000,000 |
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Iowa
Finance Authority, Health Care Facilities Revenue, Genesis Medical Center, |
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1,032,450 |
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720,000 |
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Muscatine, IA, Electric Revenue, 9.700% due 1/1/13(b) |
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832,486 |
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Total Iowa |
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1,864,936 |
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Louisiana 1.1% |
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200,000 |
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Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue, Southern Baptist Hospital Inc. Project, Aetna, 8.000% due 5/15/12(b) |
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222,492 |
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1,690,000 |
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Monroe, LA, Sales & Use Tax Revenue, FGIC, 5.625% due 7/1/25(d) |
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1,855,552 |
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Total Louisiana |
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2,078,044 |
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Maryland 1.7% |
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860,000 |
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Maryland State Health & Higher EFA Revenue, Refunding Mercy Medical Center, FSA, 6.500% due 7/1/13(a) |
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923,984 |
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2,000,000 |
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Montgomery County, MD, GO, 5.250% due 10/1/14 |
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2,128,040 |
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Total Maryland |
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3,052,024 |
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WESTERN ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC.
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Massachusetts 4.7% |
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$ 255,000 |
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Boston, MA, Water & Sewer Commission Revenue, 10.875% due 1/1/09(b) |
|
$ |
266,314 |
|
1,130,000 |
|
Lancaster, MA, GO, AMBAC, 5.375% due 4/15/17 |
|
1,205,608 |
|
|
|
|
Massachusetts State DFA Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
Curry College, ACA, 6.000% due 3/1/20 |
|
507,490 |
|
|
370,000 |
|
VOA Concord, GNMA-Collateralized, 6.700% due 10/20/21(d) |
|
428,908 |
|
|
|
|
Massachusetts State HEFA Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Caritas Christi Obligation: |
|
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
6.500% due 7/1/12 |
|
2,087,860 |
|
|
835,000 |
|
6.750% due 7/1/16 |
|
891,989 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Milford-Whitinsville Regional Hospital, 6.500% due 7/15/23(d) |
|
1,122,620 |
|
|
960,000 |
|
Winchester Hospital, 6.750% due 7/1/30(a)(d) |
|
1,033,449 |
|
|
920,000 |
|
Massachusetts State Industrial Finance Agency Assisted Living Facility Revenue, Arbors at Amherst Project, GNMA-Collateralized, 5.750% due 6/20/17(c) |
|
935,438 |
|
|
|
|
Total Massachusetts |
|
8,479,676 |
|
|
|
|
Michigan 2.7% |
|
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Jenison, MI, Public Schools GO, Building and Site, FGIC, 5.500% due 5/1/20 |
|
1,045,820 |
|
|
|
|
Michigan State, Hospital Finance Authority Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Oakwood Obligated Group, 5.500% due 11/1/18 |
|
1,017,910 |
|
|
|
|
Refunding, Hospital Sparrow Obligated: |
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
5.000% due 11/15/12 |
|
521,660 |
|
|
1,190,000 |
|
5.000% due 11/15/14 |
|
1,246,025 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Walled Lake, MI, Consolidated School District, MBIA, 5.000% due 5/1/22 |
|
1,026,680 |
|
|
|
|
Total Michigan |
|
4,858,095 |
|
|
|
|
Missouri 2.9% |
|
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Hazelwood, MO, School District, Missouri Direct Deposit Program, FGIC, 5.000% due 3/1/23 |
|
1,008,950 |
|
|
405,000 |
|
Lees Summit, MO, IDA Health Facilities Revenue, John Knox Village, 5.750% due 8/15/11(b) |
|
435,513 |
|
|
|
|
Missouri State Environmental Improvement & Energy Resource Authority: |
|
|
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
KC Power & Light Co. Project, 4.900% due 5/1/38(c) |
|
2,479,275 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Water Pollution Control, State Revolving Funds Program, 5.250% due 7/1/18 |
|
1,107,360 |
|
|
10,000 |
|
Missouri State Housing Development Community Mortgage Revenue, GNMA/FNMA-Collateralized, 7.450% due 9/1/27(c) |
|
10,054 |
|
|
225,000 |
|
Nevada, MO, Waterworks Systems Revenue, AMBAC, 10.000% due 10/1/10(b) |
|
247,212 |
|
|
|
|
Total Missouri |
|
5,288,364 |
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of investments (unaudited) continued
June 30, 2008
WESTERN ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC.
FACE AMOUNT |
|
SECURITY |
|
VALUE |
|
|
|
|
Nebraska 1.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
NebHELP Inc. Nebraska Revenue, MBIA: |
|
|
|
|
$1,000,000 |
|
6.200% due 6/1/13(c) |
|
$ |
1,004,710 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
6.450% due 6/1/18(c) |
|
1,005,380 |
|
|
|
|
Total Nebraska |
|
2,010,090 |
|
|
|
|
Nevada 0.2% |
|
|
|
|
275,000 |
|
Henderson, NV, Health Care Facilities Revenue, Unrefunded Balance, Catholic West, 6.200% due 7/1/09(a)(b) |
|
280,008 |
|
|
|
|
New Hampshire 3.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
New Hampshire HEFA Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Covenant Health: |
|
|
|
|
445,000 |
|
6.500% due 7/1/17(d) |
|
494,048 |
|
|
265,000 |
|
6.500% due 7/1/17(a) |
|
282,371 |
|
|
6,680,000 |
|
Healthcare Systems Covenant Health, 5.000% due 7/1/28(a) |
|
6,164,103 |
|
|
|
|
Total New Hampshire |
|
6,940,522 |
|
|
|
|
New Jersey 1.7% |
|
|
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
New Jersey EDA Revenue, Cigarette Tax, 5.625% due 6/15/17 |
|
3,001,740 |
|
|
110,000 |
|
Ringwood Borough, NJ, Sewer Authority Special Obligation, 9.875% due 7/1/13(a)(b) |
|
126,140 |
|
|
|
|
Total New Jersey |
|
3,127,880 |
|
|
|
|
New Mexico 1.5% |
|
|
|
|
1,100,000 |
|
Bernalillo County, NM, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue, AMBAC, 5.250% due 10/1/18 |
|
1,197,196 |
|
|
1,415,000 |
|
New Mexico Finance Authority Revenue, Subordinated Lien, Public Project Revolving Fund, MBIA, 5.000% due 6/15/19 |
|
1,480,104 |
|
|
|
|
Total New Mexico |
|
2,677,300 |
|
|
|
|
New York 3.2% |
|
|
|
|
585,000 |
|
New
York City, NY, IDA, Civic Facilities Revenue, Community Hospital Brooklyn, |
|
590,347 |
|
|
3,025,000 |
|
New
York State Dormitory Authority, New York & Presbyterian Hospital,
FSA, |
|
3,146,635 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway & Bridge, Trust Fund Revenue, AMBAC, 5.000% due 4/1/21 |
|
2,088,760 |
|
|
|
|
Total New York |
|
5,825,742 |
|
|
|
|
North Carolina 1.0% |
|
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power System Revenue, 6.450% due 1/1/14 |
|
1,039,300 |
|
|
645,000 |
|
North
Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1, Catawba Electricity Revenue, |
|
693,549 |
|
|
|
|
Total North Carolina |
|
1,732,849 |
|
|
|
|
Ohio 5.3% |
|
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
American Municipal Power-Ohio Inc., Electricity Purchase Revenue, 5.000% due 2/1/13 |
|
2,008,040 |
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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WESTERN ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC.
FACE AMOUNT |
|
SECURITY |
|
VALUE |
|
|
|
|
Ohio 5.3% continued |
|
|
|
|
$1,370,000 |
|
Cleveland, OH, Waterworks Revenue, 5.250% due 1/1/21(d) |
|
$ |
1,459,817 |
|
665,000 |
|
Cuyahoga County, OH, Hospital Facilities Revenue, Canton Inc. Project, 6.750% due 1/1/10 |
|
682,031 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Kettering, OH, City School District, School Improvement, FSA, 5.000% due 12/1/19 |
|
1,049,680 |
|
|
|
|
Lake County, OH, Hospital Improvement Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
115,000 |
|
Lake County Memorial Hospital Project, 8.625% due 11/1/09(b) |
|
120,436 |
|
|
65,000 |
|
Ridgecliff Hospital Project, 8.000% due 10/1/09(b) |
|
67,655 |
|
|
|
|
Ohio State: |
|
|
|
|
3,010,000 |
|
GO, Conservation Project, 5.250% due 9/1/13 |
|
3,153,517 |
|
|
|
|
Water Development Authority Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
860,000 |
|
Refunding, Safe Water Service, 9.375% due 12/1/10(b)(g) |
|
916,768 |
|
|
110,000 |
|
Safe Water, 9.000% due 12/1/10(b) |
|
112,711 |
|
|
|
|
Total Ohio |
|
9,570,655 |
|
|
|
|
Oklahoma 0.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tulsa, OK, Municipal Airport Trust Revenue, Refunding American Airlines: |
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
5.650% due 12/1/08(c)(f)(h) |
|
493,635 |
|
|
500,000 |
|
6.000% due 12/1/08(c)(f)(h) |
|
497,190 |
|
|
|
|
Total Oklahoma |
|
990,825 |
|
|
|
|
Oregon 0.7% |
|
|
|
|
335,000 |
|
Klamath Falls, OR, International Community Hospital Authority Revenue, Merle West Medical Center Project, 8.000% due 9/1/08(b) |
|
338,283 |
|
|
855,000 |
|
Wasco
County, OR, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Waste Connections Inc. Project, |
|
866,397 |
|
|
|
|
Total Oregon |
|
1,204,680 |
|
|
|
|
Pennsylvania 5.4% |
|
|
|
|
495,000 |
|
Conneaut, PA, School District GO, AMBAC, 9.500% due 5/1/12(b) |
|
552,860 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Harrisburg, PA, Parking Authority Parking Revenue, FSA, 5.500% due 5/15/20(d) |
|
1,081,100 |
|
|
1,365,000 |
|
Northampton County, PA, IDA Revenue, Mortgage Moravian Hall Square Project, Radian, 5.500% due 7/1/19 |
|
1,407,056 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Pennsylvania State IDA Revenue, Economic Development, AMBAC, 5.500% due 7/1/21 |
|
1,042,920 |
|
|
|
|
Philadelphia, PA: |
|
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Gas Works Revenue, 7th General Ordinance, AMBAC, 5.000% due 10/1/17 |
|
1,066,230 |
|
|
30,000 |
|
Hospital Authority Revenue, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 7.000% due 7/1/08(b) |
|
30,000 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
School District, FSA, 5.500% due 2/1/23(d) |
|
1,075,390 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
Water & Wastewater, FGIC, 5.250% due 11/1/14 |
|
2,100,760 |
|
|
1,350,000 |
|
Pittsburgh, PA, School District GO, FSA, 5.375% due 9/1/16 |
|
1,496,934 |
|
|
|
|
Total Pennsylvania |
|
9,853,250 |
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of investments (unaudited) continued
June 30, 2008
WESTERN ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC.
FACE AMOUNT |
|
SECURITY |
|
VALUE |
|
|
|
|
Rhode Island 0.6% |
|
|
|
|
$1,000,000 |
|
Central Falls, RI, GO, Radian, 5.875% due 5/15/15 |
|
$ |
1,032,130 |
|
|
|
South Carolina 6.1% |
|
|
|
|
1,445,000 |
|
Charleston, SC, Waterworks & Sewer Revenue, 5.250% due 1/1/16 |
|
1,511,788 |
|
|
|
|
Greenville County, SC, School District Installment Purchase, Revenue, Refunding: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Building Equity: |
|
|
|
|
1,100,000 |
|
6.000% due 12/1/21(d) |
|
1,223,288 |
|
|
900,000 |
|
6.000% due 12/1/21(d) |
|
1,002,825 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
Building Equity Sooner Tomorrow, 5.875% due 12/1/19(a)(d) |
|
2,214,020 |
|
|
5,030,000 |
|
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank Revenue, AMBAC, 5.000% due 10/1/29(a) |
|
5,075,521 |
|
|
|
|
Total South Carolina |
|
11,027,442 |
|
|
|
|
South Dakota 1.4% |
|
|
|
|
2,400,000 |
|
Minnehana County, SD, GO, Limited Tax Certificates, 5.625% due 12/1/20(d) |
|
2,512,320 |
|
|
|
|
Tennessee 4.2% |
|
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
Jackson, TN, Water & Sewer Revenue, 7.200% due 7/1/12(a)(b) |
|
320,442 |
|
|
160,000 |
|
McMinnville, TN, Housing Authority Revenue, Refunding First Mortgage Beersheba Heights, 6.000% due 10/1/09 |
|
162,202 |
|
|
|
|
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
5.250% due 9/1/20 |
|
2,438,425 |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
5.250% due 9/1/23(a) |
|
4,761,900 |
|
|
|
|
Total Tennessee |
|
7,682,969 |
|
|
|
|
Texas 10.7% |
|
|
|
|
5,140,000 |
|
Austin Texas Electric Utility System Revenue, Refunding, AMBAC, 5.000% due 11/15/19(a) |
|
5,328,124 |
|
|
1,600,000 |
|
Brazos River, TX, Harbor Navigation District, BASF Corp. Project, 6.750% due 2/1/10 |
|
1,686,912 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, International Airport Revenue, Refunding, FSA, 5.500% due 11/1/20(c) |
|
1,011,090 |
|
|
|
|
El Paso County, TX, Housing Finance Corp.: |
|
|
|
|
260,000 |
|
La Plaza Apartments, Subordinated, 8.000% due 7/1/30(a) |
|
259,464 |
|
|
360,000 |
|
MFH Revenue, American Village Communities, 6.250% due 12/1/24 |
|
365,378 |
|
|
|
|
El Paso, TX, Water & Sewer Revenue, Refunding & Improvement, FSA: |
|
|
|
|
955,000 |
|
6.000% due 3/1/15(d) |
|
1,043,185 |
|
|
45,000 |
|
6.000% due 3/1/15 |
|
48,897 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
Fort Worth, TX, Water & Sewer Revenue, 5.625% due 2/15/17(d) |
|
2,153,680 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Harris County, TX, Hospital District Revenue, MBIA, 6.000% due 2/15/15(d) |
|
1,062,530 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
North Texas Tollway Authority Revenue, MBIA, 5.125% due 1/1/28 |
|
2,021,720 |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
Sabine
River Authority, Texas PCR, Southwestern Electric Power Co., MBIA, |
|
3,027,330 |
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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WESTERN ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC.
FACE AMOUNT |
|
SECURITY |
|
VALUE |
|
|
|
|
Texas 10.7% continued |
|
|
|
|
$1,000,000 |
|
Southwest Higher Education Authority Inc., Southern Methodist University Project, AMBAC, 5.500% due 10/1/19(d) |
|
$ |
1,084,350 |
|
180,000 |
|
Tarrant County, TX, Hospital Authority Revenue, Adventist Health System-Sunbelt, 10.250% due 10/1/10(b) |
|
196,747 |
|
|
175,000 |
|
Texas State Department Housing Community Affairs Home Mortgage Revenue, RIBS, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC-Collateralized, 10.357% due 7/3/08(c)(f)(i) |
|
180,212 |
|
|
|
|
Total Texas |
|
19,469,619 |
|
|
|
|
Utah 0.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spanish Fork City, UT, Water Revenue, FSA: |
|
|
|
|
1,135,000 |
|
5.500% due 6/1/16 |
|
1,209,570 |
|
|
350,000 |
|
5.500% due 6/1/16(d) |
|
378,694 |
|
|
|
|
Total Utah |
|
1,588,264 |
|
|
|
|
Washington 1.2% |
|
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
Energy Northwest Washington Electric Revenue, Project No. 3, FSA, 5.500% due 7/1/18 |
|
2,112,660 |
|
|
|
|
West Virginia 0.0% |
|
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
Cabell Putnam & Wayne Counties, WV, Single - Family Residence Mortgage Revenue, FGIC, 7.375% due 4/1/10(b) |
|
47,110 |
|
|
|
|
Wisconsin 1.1% |
|
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
La Crosse, WI, Resource Recovery Revenue, Refunding Bonds, Northern States Power Co. Project, 6.000% due 11/1/21(c) |
|
2,060,960 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100.0% (Cost $179,998,684#) |
|
181,146,853 |
|
|
(a) |
All or a portion of this security is segregated for open futures contracts and extended settlements. |
(b) |
Bonds are escrowed to maturity by government securities and/or U.S. government agency securities and are considered by the manager to be triple-A rated even if issuer has not applied for new ratings. |
(c) |
Income from this issue is considered a preference item for purposes of calculating the alternative minimum tax (AMT). |
(d) |
Pre-Refunded bonds are escrowed with U.S. government obligations and/or U.S. government agency securities and are considered by the manager to be triple-A rated even if issuer has not applied for new ratings. |
(e) |
Security is currently in default. |
(f) |
Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at June 30, 2008. |
(g) |
All or a portion of this security is held at the broker as collateral for open futures contracts. |
(h) |
Maturity date shown represents the mandatory tender date. |
(i) |
Residual interest bondscoupon varies inversely with level of short-term tax-exempt interest rates. |
# |
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is substantially the same. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. 2008 Semi-Annual Report |
|
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Schedule of investments (unaudited) continued
June 30, 2008
WESTERN ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC.
Abbreviations used in this schedule:
ACA |
|
American Capital Assurance Insured Bonds |
AMBAC |
|
Ambac Assurance Corporation Insured Bonds |
CDA |
|
Community Development Authority |
COP |
|
Certificate of Participation |
DFA |
|
Development Finance Agency |
EDA |
|
Economic Development Authority |
EFA |
|
Educational Facilities Authority |
FGIC |
|
Financial Guaranty Insurance Company Insured Bonds |
FHLMC |
|
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA |
|
Federal National Mortgage Association |
FSA |
|
Financial Security Assurance Insured Bonds |
GNMA |
|
Government National Mortgage Association |
GO |
|
General Obligation |
HEFA |
|
Health & Educational Facilities Authority |
IDA |
|
Industrial Development Authority |
INDLC |
|
Industrial Indemnity Company Insured Bonds |
MBIA |
|
Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation Insured Bonds |
MFH |
|
Multi-Family Housing |
PCR |
|
Pollution Control Revenue |
RIBS |
|
Residual Interest Bonds |
Radian |
|
Radian Asset Assurance |
XLCA |
|
XL Capital Assurance Inc. Insured Bonds |
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS BY SECTOR** |
|
|
|
|
|
Pre-refunded/escrowed to maturity |
24.3 |
% |
Hospitals |
14.4 |
|
Industrial development |
13.0 |
|
Electric |
11.2 |
|
Local general obligation |
10.1 |
|
Transportation |
7.5 |
|
Other revenue |
3.8 |
|
Education |
3.8 |
|
Water & sewer |
3.3 |
|
Leasing |
3.0 |
|
Resource recovery |
2.4 |
|
State general obligation |
1.7 |
|
Special tax |
1.1 |
|
Housing |
0.4 |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
**As a percentage of total investments. Please note that Fund holdings are as of June 30, 2008 and are subject to change.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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|
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WESTERN ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC.
RATINGS TABLE
S&P/Moodys/Fitch |
|
|
|
AAA/Aaa |
|
24.4 |
% |
AA/ Aa |
|
36.6 |
|
A |
|
20.9 |
|
BBB/Baa |
|
11.7 |
|
BB/Ba |
|
1.6 |
|
B/B |
|
0.6 |
|
C/C |
|
0.0 |
|
NR |
|
4.2 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
As a percentage of total investments.
S&P primary rating; Moodys secondary; then Fitch
See pages 12 and 13 for definitions of ratings.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. 2008 Semi-Annual Report |
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Bond Ratings (unaudited)
The definitions of the applicable rating symbols are set forth below:
Standard & Poors Ratings Service (Standard & Poors) Ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus () sign to show relative standings within the major rating categories.
AAA |
|
Bonds rated AAA have the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poors. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong. |
|
|
|
AA |
|
Bonds rated AA have a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differ from the highest rated issues only in a small degree. |
|
|
|
A |
|
Bonds rated A have a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal although they are somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher rated categories. |
|
|
|
BBB |
|
Bonds rated BBB are regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Whereas they normally exhibit adequate protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for bonds in this category than in higher rated categories. |
|
|
|
BB, B, CCC, CC and C |
|
Bonds rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C are regarded, on balance, as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. BB represents the lowest degree of speculation and C the highest degree of speculation. While such bonds will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions. |
|
|
|
D |
|
Bonds rated D are in default and payment of interest and/or repayment of principal is in arrears. |
|
|
|
Moodys Investors Service (Moodys) Numerical modifiers 1, 2 and 3 may be applied to each generic rating from Aa to Caa, where 1 is the highest and 3 the lowest ranking within its generic category. |
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|
||
Aaa |
|
Bonds rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as gilt edge. Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely to change, such changes can be visualized as most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues. |
|
|
|
Aa |
|
Bonds rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards. Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally known as high grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities. |
|
|
|
A |
|
Bonds rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are to be considered as upper medium grade obligations. Factors giving security to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment some time in the future. |
|
|
|
Baa |
|
Bonds rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations, i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well. |
|
|
|
Ba |
|
Bonds rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest and principal payments may be very moderate and therefore not well safeguarded during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in this class. |
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B |
|
Bonds rated B generally lack characteristics of desirable investments. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small. |
|
|
|
Caa |
|
Bonds rated Caa are of poor standing. These may be in default, or present elements of danger may exist with respect to principal or interest. |
|
|
|
Ca |
|
Bonds rated Ca represent obligations which are speculative in a high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked short-comings. |
|
|
|
C |
|
Bonds rated C are the lowest class of bonds and issues so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any real investment standing. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fitch Ratings Service (Fitch) Ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standings within the major rating categories. |
|
|
|
AAA |
|
Bonds rated AAA have the highest rating assigned by Fitch. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong. |
|
|
|
AA |
|
Bonds rated AA have a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differ from the highest rated issues only in a small degree. |
|
|
|
A |
|
Bonds rated A have a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal although they are somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher rated categories. |
|
|
|
BBB |
|
Bonds rated BBB are regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Whereas they normally exhibit adequate protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for bonds in this category than in higher rated categories. |
|
|
|
BB, B, CCC and CC |
|
Bonds rated BB, B, CCC and CC are regarded, on balance, as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. BB represents a lower degree of speculation than B, and CC the highest degree of speculation. While such bonds will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions. |
Short-Term Security Ratings (unaudited)
NR |
|
Indicates that the bond is not rated by Standard & Poors, Moodys or Fitch. |
|
|
|
SP-1 |
|
Standard & Poors highest rating indicating very strong or strong capacity to pay principal and interest; those issues determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics are denoted with a plus (+) sign. |
|
|
|
A-1 |
|
Standard & Poors highest commercial paper and variable-rate demand obligation (VRDO) rating indicating that the degree of safety regarding timely payment is either overwhelming or very strong; those issues determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics are denoted with a plus (+) sign. |
|
|
|
VMIG 1 |
|
Moodys highest rating for issues having a demand feature VRDO. |
|
|
|
MIG1 |
|
Moodys highest rating for short-term municipal obligations. |
|
|
|
P-1 |
|
Moodys highest rating for commercial paper and for VRDO prior to the advent of the VMIG 1 rating. |
|
|
|
F1 |
|
Fitchs highest rating indicating the strongest capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; those issues determined to possess overwhelming strong credit feature are denoted with a plus (+) sign. |
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Statement of assets and liabilities (unaudited)
June 30, 2008
ASSETS: |
|
|
|
|
Investments, at value (Cost $179,998,684) |
|
$181,146,853 |
|
|
Interest receivable |
|
|
2,971,393 |
|
Receivable for securities sold |
|
|
970,000 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
37,748 |
|
Total Assets |
|
|
185,125,994 |
|
LIABILITIES: |
|
|
|
|
Due to custodian |
|
|
1,760,803 |
|
Investment management fee payable |
|
|
83,273 |
|
Payable to broker variation margin on open futures contracts |
|
|
32,344 |
|
Distributions payable to auction rate cumulative preferred stockholders |
|
|
26,035 |
|
Directors fees payable |
|
|
15,696 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
86,083 |
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
2,004,234 |
|
Series M
Municipal Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock |
|
|
50,000,000 |
|
TOTAL NET ASSETS |
|
$133,121,760 |
|
|
NET ASSETS: |
|
|
|
|
Par value ($0.001 par value; 14,032,784 shares issued and outstanding; 100,000,000 shares authorized) |
|
$ 14,033 |
|
|
Paid-in capital in excess of par value |
|
|
141,521,690 |
|
Undistributed net investment income |
|
|
150,286 |
|
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and futures contracts |
|
|
(9,552,758 |
) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and futures contracts |
|
|
988,509 |
|
TOTAL NET ASSETS |
|
$133,121,760 |
|
|
Shares Outstanding |
|
14,032,784 |
|
|
Net Asset Value |
|
|
$9.49 |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of operations (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
INVESTMENT INCOME: |
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
$ |
4,555,505 |
|
EXPENSES: |
|
|
|
|
Investment management fee (Note 3) |
|
507,547 |
|
|
Auction participation fees (Note 5) |
|
61,695 |
|
|
Legal fees |
|
27,959 |
|
|
Shareholder reports |
|
23,352 |
|
|
Audit and tax |
|
21,755 |
|
|
Directors fees |
|
17,901 |
|
|
Stock exchange listing fees |
|
15,589 |
|
|
Transfer agent fees |
|
7,240 |
|
|
Custody fees |
|
4,367 |
|
|
Insurance |
|
2,392 |
|
|
Miscellaneous expenses |
|
5,043 |
|
|
Total Expenses |
|
694,840 |
|
|
NET INVESTMENT INCOME |
|
3,860,665 |
|
|
REALIZED AND
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FUTURES CONTRACTS |
|
|
|
|
Net Realized Gain From: |
|
|
|
|
Investment transactions |
|
140,124 |
|
|
Futures contracts |
|
566,493 |
|
|
Net Realized Gain |
|
706,617 |
|
|
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation From: |
|
|
|
|
Investments |
|
(3,404,474 |
) |
|
Futures contracts |
|
(159,660 |
) |
|
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation |
|
(3,564,134 |
) |
|
Net Loss on Investments and Futures Contracts |
|
(2,857,517 |
) |
|
Distributions
Paid to Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stockholders From Net Investment
Income |
|
(842,569 |
) |
|
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS |
|
$ |
160,579 |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of changes in net assets
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 (unaudited) AND THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
OPERATIONS: |
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
$ 3,860,665 |
|
$ 7,702,790 |
|
Net realized gain |
|
706,617 |
|
869,584 |
|
Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
|
(3,564,134 |
) |
(1,896,922 |
) |
Distributions paid to auction rate cumulative preferred stockholders from net investment income |
|
(842,569 |
) |
(1,898,597 |
) |
Increase in Net Assets From Operations |
|
160,579 |
|
4,776,855 |
|
DISTRIBUTIONS PAID TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTE 1): |
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
(2,862,688 |
) |
(5,879,737 |
) |
Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions Paid to Common Stock Shareholders |
|
(2,862,688 |
) |
(5,879,737 |
) |
DECREASE IN NET ASSETS |
|
(2,702,109 |
) |
(1,102,882 |
) |
NET ASSETS: |
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
135,823,869 |
|
136,926,751 |
|
End of period* |
|
$133,121,760 |
|
$135,823,869 |
|
* Includes undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income of: |
|
$150,286 |
|
$(5,122 |
) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial highlights
FOR A SHARE OF CAPITAL STOCK OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
|
|
20081 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2003 |
|
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
|
$9.68 |
|
$9.76 |
|
$9.66 |
|
$10.02 |
|
$10.26 |
|
$10.27 |
|
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.28 |
|
0.55 |
|
0.56 |
|
0.56 |
|
0.64 |
|
0.68 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
|
(0.21 |
) |
(0.07 |
) |
0.10 |
|
(0.27 |
) |
(0.23 |
) |
(0.03 |
) |
Distributions paid to auction rate cumulative preferred stockholders from net investment income |
|
(0.06 |
) |
(0.14 |
) |
(0.12 |
) |
(0.09 |
) |
(0.04 |
) |
(0.05 |
) |
Total income from operations |
|
0.01 |
|
0.34 |
|
0.54 |
|
0.20 |
|
0.37 |
|
0.60 |
|
DISTRIBUTIONS PAID TO COMMON STOCK SHAREHOLDERS FROM: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
(0.20 |
) |
(0.42 |
) |
(0.44 |
) |
(0.56 |
) |
(0.61 |
) |
(0.61 |
) |
Total distributions |
|
(0.20 |
) |
(0.42 |
) |
(0.44 |
) |
(0.56 |
) |
(0.61 |
) |
(0.61 |
) |
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD |
|
$9.49 |
|
$9.68 |
|
$9.76 |
|
$9.66 |
|
$10.02 |
|
$10.26 |
|
MARKET PRICE, END OF PERIOD |
|
$8.53 |
|
$8.66 |
|
$9.00 |
|
$8.60 |
|
$9.36 |
|
$10.19 |
|
Total return, based on NAV2,3 |
|
0.33 |
% |
3.89 |
% |
6.17 |
% |
2.41 |
% |
3.99 |
% |
6.22 |
% |
Total return, based on Market Price3 |
|
0.80 |
% |
0.79 |
% |
9.97 |
% |
(2.40 |
)% |
(2.19 |
)% |
13.33 |
% |
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (millions) |
|
$133 |
|
$136 |
|
$137 |
|
$136 |
|
$141 |
|
$144 |
|
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net expenses |
|
1.03 |
5 |
1.02 |
|
1.14 |
6 |
1.23 |
7 |
1.14 |
7 |
1.13 |
7 |
Net expenses, excluding interest expense |
|
1.03 |
5 |
1.02 |
|
1.03 |
6 |
1.12 |
|
1.07 |
|
1.07 |
|
Net investment income |
|
5.73 |
5 |
5.67 |
|
5.82 |
|
5.89 |
|
6.34 |
|
6.55 |
|
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE |
|
10 |
% |
26 |
% |
7 |
% |
18 |
% |
32 |
% |
21 |
% |
AUCTION RATE CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK:8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Amount Outstanding (000s) |
|
$50,000 |
|
$50,000 |
|
$50,000 |
|
$50,000 |
|
$50,000 |
|
$50,000 |
|
Asset Coverage Per Share |
|
91,561 |
|
92,912 |
|
93,463 |
|
92,776 |
|
95,272 |
|
96,840 |
|
Involuntary Liquidating Preference Per Share9 |
|
25,000 |
|
25,000 |
|
25,000 |
|
25,000 |
|
25,000 |
|
25,000 |
|
1 For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited).
2 Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
3 The total return calculation assumes that distributions are reinvested in accordance with the Funds dividend reinvestment plan. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
4 Calculated on the basis of average net assets of common stock shareholders. Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to preferred stockholders.
5 Annualized.
6 Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Without these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements the ratio for gross expenses and net expenses, excluding interest would have been 1.15% and 1.03%, respectively.
7 Ratios for 2003 through 2005 were changed to reflect a correction of an immaterial amount.
8 On January 28, 2002, the Fund issued 2,000 shares of Series M Municipal Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock at $25,000 per share.
9 Excludes accumulated and unpaid distributions.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to financial statements (unaudited)
1. Organization and significant accounting policies
Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. (the Fund) was incorporated in Maryland on December 19, 1991 and is registered as a diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The Board of Directors authorized 100 million shares of $0.001 par value common stock. The Funds investment objective is to provide common shareholders a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income taxes consistent with prudent investing.
The following are significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund and are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Estimates and assumptions are required to be made regarding assets, liabilities and changes in net assets resulting from operations when financial statements are prepared. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ.
(a) Financial futures contracts. The Fund may enter into financial futures contracts typically to hedge a portion of the portfolio. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit cash or securities as initial margin, equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount (initial margin deposit). Additional securities are also segregated up to the current market value of the financial futures contracts. Subsequent payments, known as variation margin, are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying financial instruments. For foreign currency denominated futures contracts, variation margins are not settled daily. When the financial futures contracts are closed, a realized gain or loss is recognized equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transactions and the Funds basis in the contracts.
The risks associated with entering into financial futures contracts include the possibility that a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying financial instruments. In addition, investing in financial futures contracts involves the risk that the Fund could lose more than the initial margin deposit and subsequent payments required for a futures transaction. Risks may also arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.
(b) Security transactions and investment income. Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method. To the extent any issuer defaults on an expected interest payment, the Funds policy is to generally halt any additional interest income accruals and consider the realizability of interest accrued up to the date of default.
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(c) Distributions to shareholders. Distributions from net investment income for the Fund, if any, are declared quarterly and paid on a monthly basis. The Fund intends to satisfy conditions that will enable interest from municipal securities, which is exempt from federal and certain state income taxes, to retain such tax-exempt status when distributed to the shareholders of the Fund. Distributions of net realized gains, if any, are taxable and are declared at least annually. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
In addition, the holders of the Municipal Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock (Preferred Stock) shall be entitled to receive dividends in accordance with an auction that will normally be held weekly and out of the funds legally available to shareholders.
(d) Net Asset Value. The net asset value (NAV) of the Funds common stock is determined no less frequently than the close of business on the last business day of each week (generally Friday) and on the last business day of the month. It is determined by dividing the value of the net assets available to common stock by the total number of shares of common stock outstanding. For the purpose of determining the NAV per share of the common stock, the value of the Funds net assets shall be deemed to equal the value of the Funds total assets less (1) the Funds liabilities, and (2) the aggregate liquidation value (i.e., $25,000 per outstanding share) of the Preferred Stock.
(e) Federal and other taxes. It is the Funds policy to comply with the federal income and excise tax requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies. Accordingly, the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains, if any, to shareholders each year. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required in the Funds financial statements.
Management has analyzed the Funds tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that as of June 30, 2008, no provision for income tax would be required in the Funds financial statements. The Funds federal and state income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.
(f) Reclassification. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share.
2. Investment valuation
Effective January 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (FAS 157). FAS 157 establishes a single definition of fair value, creates a three-tier hierarchy as a framework for measuring fair value
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19 |
Notes to financial statements (unaudited) continued
based on inputs used to value the Funds investments, and requires additional disclosure about fair value. The hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
· |
Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical investments |
|
|
· |
Level 2 other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
|
|
· |
Level 3 significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
|
|
Securities are valued at the mean between the last quoted bid and asked prices provided by an independent pricing service that are based on transactions in municipal obligations, quotations from municipal bond dealers, market transactions in comparable securities and various other relationships between securities. When prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect fair value, the Fund may value these securities at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Funds Board of Directors. Short-term obligations with maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Funds assets carried at fair value:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Significant |
|
Unobservable |
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices |
|
Observable Inputs |
|
Inputs |
|
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
(Level 1) |
|
(Level 2) |
|
(Level 3) |
|
Investments in Securities |
|
$181,146,853 |
|
|
|
$181,146,853 |
|
|
|
Other Financial Instruments* |
|
(159,660) |
|
$(159,660) |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$180,987,193 |
|
$(159,660) |
|
$181,146,853 |
|
|
|
* Other financial instruments include futures contracts.
3. Investment management agreement and other transactions with affiliates
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (LMPFA) is the Funds investment manager and Western Asset Management Company (Western Asset) is the Funds subadviser. LMPFA and Western Asset are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc. (Legg Mason).
LMPFA provides administrative and certain oversight services to the Fund. The Fund pays LMPFA an investment management fee, calculated daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.55% of the Funds average daily net assets. For the purposes of calculating the investment management fee, the aggregate liquidation value of the Preferred Stock is not deducted in determining the Funds average daily net assets.
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LMPFA has delegated to Western Asset the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. For its services, LMPFA pays Western Asset 70% of the net management fee it receives from the Fund.
The Fund had adopted an unfunded, non-qualified deferred compensation plan (the Plan) which allowed non-interested directors (Independent Directors) to defer the receipt of all or a portion of the directors fees earned until a later date specified by the Independent Directors. The deferred balances are reported in the Statement of Operations under Directors fees and are considered a general obligation of the Fund and any payments made pursuant to the Plan will be made from the Funds general assets. The Plan was terminated effective January 1, 2007. This change will have no effect on fees previously deferred. As of June 30, 2008, the Fund had accrued $12,718 as deferred compensation payable.
Certain officers and one Director of the Fund are employees of Legg Mason or its affiliates and do not receive compensation from the Fund.
4. Investments
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:
Purchases |
|
$23,706,250 |
|
Sales |
|
18,596,908 |
|
At June 30, 2008, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation |
|
$ |
4,244,910 |
|
Gross unrealized depreciation |
|
(3,096,741 |
) |
|
Net unrealized appreciation |
|
$ |
1,148,169 |
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At June 30, 2008, the Fund had the following open futures contracts:
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Number of |
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Expiration |
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Basis |
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Market |
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Unrealized |
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Contracts to Sell: |
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|
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|
|
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U.S. 10 Year Treasury Notes |
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345 |
|
9/08 |
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$39,143,387 |
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$39,303,047 |
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$(159,660) |
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5. Municipal auction rate cumulative preferred stock
On January 28, 2002, the Fund issued 2,000 shares of Series M Municipal Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock (ARCPS). The underwriting discount of $500,000 and offering expenses of $278,731 associated with the ARCPS offering were recorded as a reduction of the capital paid in excess of par value of common stock for the year ended December 31, 2002. The ARCPS dividends are
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cumulative at a rate determined at an auction and the dividend period is typically 7 days. The dividend rate cannot exceed a certain maximum rate, including in the event of a failed auction, unless the Board of Directors of the Fund authorizes an increased maximum rate. Due to failed auctions experienced by the Funds ARCPS starting on February 14, 2008, the Fund paid the applicable maximum rate, which was calculated as 110% of the prevailing, 30-day AA Financial Composite Commercial Paper Rate. The Fund may pay higher maximum rates if the rating of the Funds ARCPS were to be lowered by the rating agencies. The dividend rates ranged from 2.448% to 4.356% during the six months ended June 30, 2008. At June 30, 2008, the dividend rate was 2.657%.
The ARCPS are redeemable under certain conditions by the Fund, or subject to mandatory redemption (if the Fund is in default of certain coverage requirements) at a redemption price equal to the liquidation preference, which is the sum of $25,000 per share plus accumulated and unpaid dividends. The ARCPS are otherwise not redeemable by holders of shares.
The Fund is required to maintain certain asset coverages with respect to the ARCPS. If the Fund fails to maintain these coverages and does not cure any such failure within the required time period, the Fund is required to redeem a requisite number of the ARCPS in order to meet the applicable requirement. Additionally, failure to meet the foregoing asset coverage requirements would restrict the Funds ability to pay dividends to common shareholders.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CGM) currently acts as a broker-dealer in connection with the auction of ARCPS. After each auction, the auction agent will pay to each broker-dealer, from monies the Fund provides, a participation fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the purchase price of the ARCPS that the broker/dealer places at the auction. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, CGM earned $61,695 as a participating broker/dealer.
6. Distributions subsequent to June 30, 2008
On May 27, 2008, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Fund declared dividend distributions in the amount of $0.034 per share payable on July 25, 2008 and August 29, 2008 to shareholders of record on July 18, 2008 and August 22, 2008 respectively.
7. Capital loss carryforward
On December 31, 2007, the Fund had for federal income tax purposes, a net capital loss carryforward of approximately $10,128,908, of which $3,867,889 expires in 2010, $569,469 expires in 2011, $3,529,445 expires in 2012 and $2,162,105 expires in 2013. These amounts will be available to offset any future taxable capital gains.
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8. Recent accounting pronouncements
In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (FAS 161). FAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. FAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Funds derivative and hedging activities, including how such activities are accounted for and their effect on the Funds financial position, performance and cash flows. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FAS 161 will have on the Funds financial statements and related disclosures.
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Additional shareholder information (unaudited)
Result of annual meeting of shareholders
The
Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund was held on April 28, 2008, for
the purpose of considering and voting upon
Proposal 1: to amend the Funds fundamental investment policies and Proposal 2:
the election of Directors. The following table provides information concerning
the matter voted upon at the meeting:
Proposal 1: Amend the Funds fundamental investment policies to allow for greater flexibility to invest in municipal obligations of all remaining effective maturities.
|
|
COMMON |
|
COMMON |
|
COMMON |
|
BROKER |
|
|
|
6,251,860 |
|
358,397 |
|
159,441 |
|
1,526,766 |
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Proposal 2: Election of directors
NOMINEES |
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COMMON |
|
COMMON |
|
PREFERRED |
|
PREFERRED |
|
||
Daniel P. Cronin |
|
7,857,101 |
|
|
439,364 |
|
|
1,913 |
|
23 |
|
Leslie H. Gelb |
|
7,856,097 |
|
|
440,368 |
|
|
1,913 |
|
23 |
|
William R. Hutchinson |
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
1,913 |
|
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Mr. Hutchinson has been designated as a Preferred Stock Director.
At June 30, 2008, in addition to Daniel P. Cronin, Leslie H. Gelb and William R. Hutchinson, the other Directors of the Fund were as follows:
Carol
L. Colman
Paolo M. Cucchi
R. Jay Gerken
Riordan Roett
Jeswald Salacuse
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Dividend reinvestment plan (unaudited)
Under the Funds Dividend Reinvestment Plan (Plan), a shareholder whose shares of common stock are registered in his own name will have all distributions from the Fund reinvested automatically by American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST), as purchasing agent under the Plan, unless the shareholder elects to receive cash. Distributions with respect to shares registered in the name of a broker-dealer or other nominee (that is, in street name) will be reinvested by the broker or nominee in additional shares under the Plan, unless the service is not provided by the broker-dealer or nominee or the shareholder elects to receive distributions in cash. Investors who own common stock registered in street name should consult their broker-dealers for details regarding reinvestment. All distributions to shareholders who do not participate in the Plan will be paid by check mailed directly to the record holder by or under the direction of AST as dividend paying agent.
The number of shares of common stock distributed to participants in the Plan in lieu of a cash dividend is determined in the following manner. When the market price of the common stock is equal to or exceeds the net asset value (NAV) per share of the common stock on the determination date (generally, the record date for the distribution), Plan participants will be issued shares of common stock by the Fund at a price equal to the greater of NAV determined or 95% of the market price of the common stock.
If the market price of the common stock is less than the NAV of the common stock at the time of valuation (which is the close of business on the determination date), AST will buy common stock in the open market, on the AMEX or elsewhere, for the participants accounts. If following the commencement of the purchases and before AST has completed its purchases, the market price exceeds the NAV of the common stock as of the valuation time, AST will attempt to terminate purchases in the open market and cause the Fund to issue the remaining portion of the dividend or distribution in shares at a price equal to the greater of (a) NAV as of the valuation time or (b) 95% of the then current market price. In this case, the number of shares received by a Plan participant will be based on the weighted average of prices paid for shares purchased in the open market and the price at which the Fund issues the remaining shares. To the extent AST is unable to stop open market purchases and cause the Fund to issue the remaining shares, the average per share purchase price paid by AST may exceed the NAV of the common stock as of the valuation time, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the distribution had been paid in common stock issued by the Fund at such NAV. AST will begin to purchase common stock on the open market as soon as practicable after the determination date for distributions, but in no event shall such purchases continue later than 30 days after the payment date for such distribution, or the record date for a succeeding distribution, except when necessary to comply with applicable provisions of the federal securities laws.
AST maintains all shareholder accounts in the Plan and furnishes written confirmations of all transactions in each account, including information needed
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by a shareholder for personal and tax records. The automatic reinvestment of distributions will not relieve plan participants of any income tax that may be payable on the distributions. Common stock in the account of each Plan participant will be held by AST in uncertificated form in the name of the Plan participant.
Plan participants are subject to no charge for reinvesting distributions under the Plan. ASTs fees for handling the reinvestment of distributions will be paid by the Fund. No brokerage charges apply with respect to shares of common stock issued directly by the Fund under the Plan. Each Plan participant will, however, bear a proportionate share of any brokerage commissions actually incurred with respect to any open market purchases made under the Plan.
Experience under the Plan may indicate that changes to it are desirable. The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan as applied to any distribution paid subsequent to written notice of the change sent to participants at least 30 days before the record date for the distribution. The Plan also may be amended or terminated by AST, with the Funds prior written consent, on at least 30 days written notice to Plan participants. All correspondence concerning the Plan should be directed by mail to American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, 59 Maiden Lane, New York, New York 10038 or by telephone at 1-877-366-6441.
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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc.
Directors |
Investment manager |
Carol L. Colman |
Legg Mason Partners Fund |
Daniel P. Cronin |
Advisor, LLC |
Paolo M. Cucchi |
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Leslie H. Gelb |
Subadviser |
R. Jay Gerken, CFA |
Western Asset Management |
Chairman |
Company |
William R. Hutchinson |
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Riordan Roett |
Custodian |
Jeswald Salacuse |
State Street Bank and Trust |
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Company |
Officers |
225 Franklin Street |
R. Jay Gerken, CFA |
Boston, Massachusetts 02110 |
President and Chief |
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Executive Officer |
Transfer agent |
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American Stock Transfer & Trust |
Kaprel Ozsolak |
Company |
Chief Financial Officer |
59 Maiden Lane |
and Treasurer |
New York, New York 10038 |
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Ted P. Becker |
Auction agent |
Chief Compliance Officer |
Deutsche Bank |
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60 Wall Street |
Robert I. Frenkel |
New York, New York 10005 |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer |
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Independent registered public |
Thomas C. Mandia |
accounting firm |
Assistant Secretary |
KPMG LLP |
|
345 Park Avenue |
Albert Laskaj |
New York, New York 10154 |
Controller |
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Legal counsel |
Steven Frank |
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP |
Controller |
425 Lexington Avenue |
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New York, New York 10017 |
Western Asset Intermediate Muni |
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Fund Inc. |
American Stock Exchange Symbol |
55 Water Street |
SBI |
New York, New York 10041 |
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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. |
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WESTERN
ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC. |
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Notice is hereby given in accordance with section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that from time to time the Fund may purchase, at market price, shares of its common stock in the open market. |
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The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds Forms N-Q are available on the SECs website at www.sec.gov. The Funds Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C., and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. To obtain information on Form N-Q from the Fund, shareholders can call Legg Mason Partners Shareholder Services at 1-800-451-2010. |
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Information on how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the prior 12-month period ended June 30th of each year and a description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio transactions are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-451-2010, (2) on the Funds website at www.leggmason.com/cef and (3) on the SECs website at www.sec.gov. |
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This report is intended only for the shareholders of Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. It is not a prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase or sale of shares of the Fund or of any securities mentioned in the report. |
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American
Stock
Transfer & Trust Company
59 Maiden Lane
New York, New York 10038
WASX010074 8/08 SR08-624
ITEM 2. |
CODE OF ETHICS. |
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Not applicable. |
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ITEM 3. |
AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT. |
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Not applicable. |
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ITEM 4. |
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. |
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Not applicable. |
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ITEM 5. |
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS. |
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Not applicable. |
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ITEM 6. |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS. |
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Included herein under Item 1. |
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ITEM 7. |
DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLOCIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
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Not Applicable. |
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ITEM 8. |
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
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Not applicable. |
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ITEM 9. |
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS. |
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Not applicable. |
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ITEM 10. |
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. |
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Not applicable. |
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ITEM 11. |
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
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(a) |
The registrants principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrants disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a- 3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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(b) |
There were no changes in the registrants internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the registrants last fiscal half-year (the registrants second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that have materially affected, or are likely to materially affect the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
ITEM 12. |
EXHIBITS. |
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(a) (1) Not applicable. |
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Exhibit 99.CODE ETH |
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(a) (2) Certifications pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto. |
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Exhibit 99.CERT |
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(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto. |
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Exhibit 99.906CERT |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.
Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc.
By: |
/s/ R. Jay Gerken |
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R. Jay Gerken |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. |
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Date: |
September 2, 2008 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: |
/s/ R. Jay Gerken |
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(R. Jay Gerken) |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. |
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Date: |
September 2, 2008 |
By: |
/s/ Kaprel Ozsolak |
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(Kaprel Ozsolak) |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. |
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Date: |
September 2, 2008 |