NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (ESD), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESD, announced today the results of the votes cast at the Funds annual meeting of shareholders held April 27, 2012.

Carol L. Colman, Daniel P. Cronin and Paolo M. Cucchi were elected as Class I Directors of the Fund by owners of its common stock to hold office until the annual meeting of shareholders in the year 2015 or thereafter when respective successors are duly elected and qualified.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc., a non-diversified closed-end investment management company is advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc. and is sub-advised by Western Asset Management Company, an affiliate of the adviser.

Contact the Fund at 1-888-777-0102 for more information, or visit the Funds web site at www.leggmason.com/cef.

Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Legg Mason, Inc. and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc.
Fund Investor Services
888-777-0102
www.leggmason.com/cef

Source: Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc.