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 |
811-8338 |
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Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate 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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10041 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip code) |
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Robert I. Frenkel, Esq. Legg Mason & Co., LLC 100 First Stamford Place Stamford, CT 06902 |
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(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: |
(888) 777-0102 |
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Date of fiscal year end: |
February 28 |
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Date of reporting period: |
August 31, 2009 |
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ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS.
The Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders is filed herewith.
Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc.
Schedule of investments (unaudited)
August 31, 2009
Face |
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Security |
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Value |
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CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES 58.2% |
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Brazil 5.6% |
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410,000 |
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Globo Communicacoes e Participacoes SA, Bonds, 7.250% due 4/26/22 (a) |
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$ |
422,300 |
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GTL Trade Finance Inc.: |
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150,000 |
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7.250% due 10/20/17 (a) |
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161,700 |
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169,000 |
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Senior Notes, 7.250% due 10/20/17 (a) |
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182,182 |
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250,000 |
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Odebrecht Finance Ltd., 7.500% due 10/18/17 (a) |
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251,875 |
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Vale Overseas Ltd., Notes: |
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361,000 |
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8.250% due 1/17/34 |
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421,103 |
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1,362,000 |
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6.875% due 11/21/36 |
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1,370,451 |
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Total Brazil |
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2,809,611 |
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China 0.3% |
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140,000 |
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Galaxy Entertainment Finance Co., Ltd., Senior Notes, 6.218% due 12/15/10 (a)(b) |
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136,500 |
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Colombia 0.2% |
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100,000 |
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EEB International Ltd., Senior Bonds, 8.750% due 10/31/14 (a) |
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107,000 |
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India 0.2% |
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114,000 |
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ICICI Bank Ltd., Subordinated Bonds, 6.375% due 4/30/22 (a)(b) |
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90,819 |
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Kazakhstan 1.9% |
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970,000 |
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KazMunaiGaz Finance Sub B.V., Senior Notes, 8.375% due 7/2/13 (a) |
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951,543 |
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Luxembourg 1.1% |
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540,000 |
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TNK-BP Finance SA, Senior Notes, 6.875% due 7/18/11 (a) |
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554,850 |
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Malaysia 3.5% |
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1,780,000 |
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Petronas Capital Ltd., 5.250% due 8/12/19 (a) |
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1,778,437 |
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Mexico 23.4% |
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Axtel SAB de CV, Senior Notes: |
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317,000 |
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7.625% due 2/1/17 (a) |
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287,678 |
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280,000 |
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7.625% due 2/1/17 (a) |
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253,400 |
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100,000 |
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Kansas City Southern de Mexico, Senior Notes, 9.375% due 5/1/12 |
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99,000 |
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Pemex Project Funding Master Trust: |
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5,317,000 |
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1.929% due 6/15/10 (a)(b) |
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5,320,456 |
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570,000 |
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1.929% due 6/15/10 (a)(b) |
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568,575 |
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Senior Notes: |
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3,379,000 |
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1.250% due 12/3/12 (a)(b) |
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3,243,840 |
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2,110,000 |
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1.250% due 12/3/12 (a)(b) |
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2,025,600 |
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Total Mexico |
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11,798,549 |
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Russia 12.1% |
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Evraz Group SA, Notes: |
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340,000 |
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8.875% due 4/24/13 (a) |
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312,375 |
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100,000 |
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8.875% due 4/24/13 (a) |
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92,250 |
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120,000 |
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9.500% due 4/24/18 (a) |
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107,550 |
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LUKOIL International Finance BV: |
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150,000 |
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6.656% due 6/7/22 (a) |
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136,500 |
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316,000 |
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Notes, 6.356% due 6/7/17 (a) |
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298,620 |
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RSHB Capital, Loan Participation Notes: |
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940,000 |
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Notes, 9.000% due 6/11/14 (a) |
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1,003,356 |
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950,000 |
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Secured Notes, 7.125% due 1/14/14 (a) |
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954,750 |
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260,000 |
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Senior Secured Notes, 7.175% due 5/16/13 (a) |
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261,508 |
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TNK-BP Finance SA, Senior Notes: |
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280,000 |
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7.500% due 3/13/13 (a) |
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282,100 |
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170,000 |
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7.500% due 7/18/16 (a) |
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160,650 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. 2009 Semi-Annual Report |
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Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc.
Schedule of investments (unaudited) (continued)
August 31, 2009
Face |
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Value |
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Russia 12.1% (continued) |
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140,000 |
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UBS Luxembourg SA for OJSC Vimpel Communications, Loan Participation Notes, 8.250% due 5/23/16 (a) |
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$ |
134,750 |
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270,000 |
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Vimpel Communications, Loan Participation Notes, 8.375% due 4/30/13 (a) |
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270,324 |
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2,070,000 |
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VTB Capital SA, Medium-Term Notes, 2.183% due 11/2/09 (a)(b) |
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2,074,076 |
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Total Russia |
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6,088,809 |
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Thailand 2.5% |
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True Move Co., Ltd.: |
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570,000 |
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10.750% due 12/16/13 (a) |
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537,225 |
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760,000 |
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Notes, 10.750% due 12/16/13 (a) |
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716,300 |
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Total Thailand |
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1,253,525 |
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Trinidad and Tobago 0.5% |
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260,000 |
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Petroleum Co. of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd., Senior Notes, 9.750% due 8/14/19 (a) |
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283,725 |
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United Kingdom 4.1% |
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11,018,000 |
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HSBC Bank PLC, Credit-Linked Notes, (Russian Agricultural Bank), 8.900% due 12/20/10 (a) |
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242,657 |
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Vedanta Resources PLC, Senior Notes: |
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1,000,000 |
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6.625% due 2/22/10 (a) |
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1,005,000 |
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830,000 |
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8.750% due 1/15/14 (a) |
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815,475 |
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Total United Kingdom |
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2,063,132 |
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United States 2.8% |
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120,000 |
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Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA, Senior Notes, 7.250% due 7/29/19 (a) |
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129,572 |
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250,000 |
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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, Senior Notes, 6.875% due 7/30/19 (a) |
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265,000 |
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360,000 |
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Ecopetrol SA, Notes, 7.625% due 7/23/19 (a) |
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385,668 |
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250,000 |
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Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP, Senior Notes, 7.625% due 7/29/19 (a) |
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266,250 |
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370,000 |
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Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co., Ltd. III, Senior Secured Bonds, 5.500% due 9/30/14 (a) |
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384,725 |
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Total United States |
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1,431,215 |
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (Cost $28,988,754) |
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29,347,715 |
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COLLATERALIZED SENIOR LOANS 0.2% |
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United States 0.2% |
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Ashmore Energy International: |
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17,403 |
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Synthetic Revolving Credit Facility, 3.288% due 3/30/14 (b) |
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15,750 |
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121,246 |
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Term Loan, 3.598% due 3/30/14 (b) |
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109,728 |
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TOTAL COLLATERALIZED SENIOR LOANS (Cost $138,421) |
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125,478 |
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SOVEREIGN BONDS 37.9% |
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Argentina 2.8% |
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Republic of Argentina: |
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1,174,000 |
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Bonds, 7.000% due 9/12/13 |
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794,505 |
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1,040,135 |
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Discount Notes, 8.280% due 12/31/33 |
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609,779 |
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Total Argentina |
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1,404,284 |
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Brazil 4.7% |
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4,594,000 |
BRL |
Brazil Nota do Tesouro Nacional, 10.000% due 1/1/12 |
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2,391,790 |
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Colombia 10.9% |
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Republic of Colombia: |
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1,500,000 |
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4.164% due 3/17/13 (a)(b) |
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1,526,250 |
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4,070,000 |
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2.240% due 11/16/15 (b) |
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3,954,005 |
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Total Colombia |
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5,480,255 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. 2009 Semi-Annual Report |
Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc.
Schedule of investments (unaudited) (continued)
August 31, 2009
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Value |
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SOVEREIGN BONDS 37.9% (continued) |
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Gabon 0.6% |
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297,000 |
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Gabonese Republic, 8.200% due 12/12/17 (a) |
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$ |
292,174 |
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Indonesia 2.1% |
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Republic of Indonesia: |
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1,572,000,000 |
IDR |
10.250% due 7/15/22 |
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150,806 |
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3,261,000,000 |
IDR |
11.000% due 9/15/25 |
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319,775 |
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3,057,000,000 |
IDR |
10.250% due 7/15/27 |
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278,226 |
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3,610,000,000 |
IDR |
Bonds, 9.750% due 5/15/37 |
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301,882 |
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Total Indonesia |
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1,050,689 |
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Russia 5.8% |
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Russian Federation: |
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98,908 |
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8.250% due 3/31/10 (a) |
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101,440 |
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2,755,200 |
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7.500% due 3/31/30 (a) |
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2,851,632 |
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Total Russia |
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2,953,072 |
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Turkey 3.0% |
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1,563,000 |
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Republic of Turkey, Notes, 6.875% due 3/17/36 |
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1,506,341 |
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Venezuela 8.0% |
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Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: |
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270,000 |
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5.750% due 2/26/16 (a) |
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186,300 |
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4,300,000 |
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Collective Action Securities, 1.505% due 4/20/11 (a)(b) |
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3,870,000 |
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Total Venezuela |
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4,056,300 |
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TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS (Cost $20,001,785) |
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19,134,905 |
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TOTAL
INVESTMENTS BEFORE SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS |
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48,608,098 |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 3.7% |
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U.S. Government Agency 0.1% |
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32,000 |
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Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA),
Discount Notes, 0.290% due 1/27/10 (c)(d) |
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31,981 |
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Repurchase Agreement 3.6% |
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1,823,000 |
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Morgan Stanley tri-party repurchase agreement dated 8/31/09, 0.170% due 9/1/09; Proceeds at maturity - $1,823,009; (Fully collateralized by various U.S. government agency obligations, 2.000% to 5.375% due 5/7/10 to 1/17/17; Market value - $1,875,778) (Cost - $1,823,000) |
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1,823,000 |
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TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,854,962) |
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1,854,981 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100.0% (Cost $50,983,922#) |
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$ |
50,463,079 |
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Face amount denominated in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted. |
(a) |
Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions that are exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. This security has been deemed liquid pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board of Directors, unless otherwise noted. |
(b) |
Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at August 31, 2009. |
(c) |
On September 7, 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency placed Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC) into conservatorship. |
(d) |
Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity. |
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Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is substantially the same. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. 2009 Semi-Annual Report |
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Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc.
Schedule of investments (unaudited) (continued)
August 31, 2009
Abbreviations used in this schedule: |
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BRL |
Brazilian Real |
IDR |
Indonesian Rupiah |
OJSC |
Open Joint Stock Company |
RUB |
Russian Ruble |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. 2009 Semi-Annual Report |
Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc.
Statement of assets and liabilities (unaudited)
August 31, 2009
ASSETS: |
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Investments, at value (Cost - $50,983,922) |
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$50,463,079 |
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Cash |
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955 |
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Deposits with brokers for open swap contracts |
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1,000,000 |
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Dividends and interest receivable |
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591,743 |
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Deposits with brokers for open futures contracts |
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141,003 |
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Receivable for open swap contracts |
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49,614 |
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Total Assets |
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52,246,394 |
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LIABILITIES: |
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Unrealized depreciation on swaps |
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940,514 |
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Payable for open swap contracts |
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160,970 |
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Investment management fee payable |
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45,585 |
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Payable to broker - variation margin on open futures contracts |
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34,384 |
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Interest payable |
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13,199 |
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Directors fees payable |
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1,114 |
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Accrued expenses |
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53,573 |
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Total Liabilities |
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1,249,339 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS |
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$50,997,055 |
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NET ASSETS: |
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Par value ($0.001 par value; 4,311,135 shares issued and outstanding; 100,000,000 shares authorized) |
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$4,311 |
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Paid-in capital in excess of par value |
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57,227,526 |
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Overdistributed net investment income |
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(208,112 |
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Accumulated net realized loss on investments, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency transactions |
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(4,459,658 |
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Net unrealized depreciation on investments, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currencies |
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(1,567,012 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS |
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$50,997,055 |
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Shares Outstanding |
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4,311,135 |
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Net Asset Value |
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$11.83 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. 2009 Semi-Annual Report |
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Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc.
Statement of operations (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended August 31, 2009
INVESTMENT INCOME: |
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Interest |
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$1,740,579 |
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Less: Foreign taxes withheld |
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(6,631 |
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Total Investment Income |
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1,733,948 |
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EXPENSES: |
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Investment management fee (Note 2) |
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249,472 |
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Commitment fees (Note 5) |
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44,110 |
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Stock exchange listing fees |
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21,620 |
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Legal fees |
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16,002 |
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Transfer agent fees |
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12,920 |
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Shareholder reports |
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9,136 |
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Restructuring and reorganization fees |
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8,655 |
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Directors fees |
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7,883 |
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Audit and tax |
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6,501 |
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Custody fees |
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5,924 |
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Insurance |
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1,035 |
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Miscellaneous expenses |
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1,884 |
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Total Expenses |
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385,142 |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME |
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1,348,806 |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS,
FUTURES CONTRACTS, |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) From: |
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Investment transactions |
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(976,702 |
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Futures contracts |
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55,095 |
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Swap contracts |
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(782,427 |
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Foreign currency transactions |
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(35,487 |
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Net Realized Loss |
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(1,739,521 |
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Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation From: |
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Investments |
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10,185,921 |
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Futures contracts |
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(126,564 |
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Swap contracts |
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590,345 |
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Foreign currencies |
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80,376 |
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Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation |
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10,730,078 |
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NET GAIN ON INVESTMENTS, FUTURES CONTRACTS, SWAP
CONTRACTS AND |
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8,990,557 |
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INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS |
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$10,339,363 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. 2009 Semi-Annual Report |
Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc.
Statements of changes in net assets
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2009 (unaudited) |
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August 31 |
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February 28 |
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OPERATIONS: |
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Net investment income |
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$1,348,806 |
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$2,806,627 |
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Net realized loss |
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(1,739,521 |
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(2,514,954 |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation |
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10,730,078 |
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(9,527,220 |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations |
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10,339,363 |
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(9,235,547 |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTE 1): |
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Net investment income |
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(1,228,673 |
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(3,515,188 |
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Net realized gains |
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(168,552 |
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Decrease in Net Assets From Distributions to Shareholders |
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(1,228,673 |
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(3,683,740 |
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FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS: |
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Reinvestment of distributions (0 and 5,840 shares reissued, respectively) |
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82,206 |
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Increase in Net Assets From Fund Share Transactions |
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82,206 |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS |
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9,110,690 |
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(12,837,081 |
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NET ASSETS: |
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Beginning of period |
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41,886,365 |
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54,723,446 |
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End of period* |
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$50,997,055 |
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$41,886,365 |
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*Includes overdistributed net investment income of: |
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$(208,112 |
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$(328,245 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. 2009 Semi-Annual Report |
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Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc.
Financial highlights
FOR A SHARE OF CAPITAL STOCK OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
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2009(1) |
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2009 |
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2008(2) |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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NET ASSET VALUE, |
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$9.72 |
|
$12.71 |
|
$14.19 |
|
$15.24 |
|
$14.18 |
|
$13.28 |
|
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.31 |
|
0.65 |
|
0.76 |
|
0.82 |
|
0.86 |
|
0.88 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
|
2.09 |
|
(2.78 |
) |
(1.16 |
) |
(0.00) |
(3) |
0.96 |
|
0.90 |
|
Total Income (Loss) From Operations |
|
2.40 |
|
(2.13 |
) |
(0.40 |
) |
0.82 |
|
1.82 |
|
1.78 |
|
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
(0.29 |
) |
(0.82 |
) |
(0.80 |
) |
(0.63 |
) |
(0.70 |
) |
(0.73 |
) |
Net realized gains |
|
|
|
(0.04 |
) |
(0.28 |
) |
(1.24 |
) |
(0.06 |
) |
(0.15 |
) |
Total Distributions |
|
(0.29 |
) |
(0.86 |
) |
(1.08 |
) |
(1.87 |
) |
(0.76 |
) |
(0.88 |
) |
NET ASSET VALUE, |
|
$11.83 |
|
$9.72 |
|
$12.71 |
|
$14.19 |
|
$15.24 |
|
$14.18 |
|
MARKET PRICE, |
|
$10.24 |
|
$7.29 |
|
$11.74 |
|
$13.62 |
|
$13.85 |
|
$14.02 |
|
Total Return, based on NAV(4) (5) |
|
24.93 |
% |
(17.52 |
)% |
(3.09 |
)% |
5.69 |
% |
13.31 |
% |
14.02 |
% |
Total Return, Based on Market Price(5) |
|
45.02 |
% |
(33.13 |
)% |
(6.06 |
)% |
12.61 |
% |
4.77 |
% |
9.50 |
% |
NET ASSETS, |
|
$50,997 |
|
$41,886 |
|
$54,723 |
|
$61,075 |
|
$65,579 |
|
$61,025 |
|
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross expenses |
|
1.62 |
%(6) (7) |
1.71 |
%(7) |
1.43 |
% |
2.52 |
% |
3.05 |
% |
2.40 |
% |
Gross expenses, excluding interest expense |
|
1.62 |
(6) |
1.71 |
|
1.43 |
|
1.68 |
|
1.57 |
|
1.67 |
|
Net expenses |
|
1.62 |
(6) (7) |
1.71 |
(7) (8) |
1.43 |
(9) |
2.52 |
|
3.05 |
(9) |
2.40 |
|
Net expenses, excluding interest expense |
|
1.62 |
(6) |
1.71 |
(8) |
1.43 |
(9) |
1.68 |
|
1.57 |
(9) |
1.67 |
|
Net investment income |
|
5.68 |
(6) |
5.72 |
|
5.56 |
|
5.28 |
|
5.98 |
|
6.57 |
|
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE |
|
20 |
% |
57 |
% |
46 |
% |
95 |
% |
89 |
% |
136 |
% |
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans Outstanding, End of Period (000s) |
|
|
(10) |
|
(10) |
|
(10) |
|
(10) |
$15,000 |
|
$15,000 |
|
Weighted Average Loan (000s) |
|
|
(10) |
|
(10) |
|
(10) |
$14,433 |
(10) |
$15,000 |
|
$15,000 |
|
Weighted Average Interest Rate on Loans |
|
|
(10) |
|
(10) |
|
(10) |
5.15 |
%(10) |
4.85 |
% |
2.83 |
% |
(1) |
For the six months ended August 31, 2009 (unaudited). |
(2) |
For the year ended February 29, 2008. |
(3) |
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
(4) |
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. |
(5) |
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. |
(6) |
Annualized. |
(7) |
Included in the expense ratios are certain non-recurring restructuring (and reorganization, if applicable) fees that were incurred by the Fund during the period. Without these fees, the gross and net expense ratios would both have been 1.58% for the six months ended August 31, 2009 and 1.70% for the year ended February 28, 2009. |
(8) |
The impact to the expense ratio was less than 0.01% as a result of fees paid indirectly. |
(9) |
Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. |
(10) |
At August 31, 2009, February 28, 2009, February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, the Fund did not have an outstanding loan. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. (the Fund) was incorporated in Maryland on January 21, 1994 and is registered as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The Fund seeks to maintain a high level of current income by investing at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in floating rate debt securities of emerging market sovereign and corporate issuers, including fixed rate securities with respect to which the Fund has entered into interest rate swaps to effectively convert the fixed rate interest payments received into floating rate interest payments. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation.
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. Subsequent events have been evaluated through October 26, 2009, the issuance date of the financial statements.
(a) Investment Valuation. Debt 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 debt obligations, quotations from bond dealers, market transactions in comparable securities and various other relationships between securities. Publicly traded foreign government debt securities are typically traded internationally in the over-the-counter market, and are valued at the mean between the last quoted bid and asked prices as of the close of business of that market. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last reported sales price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. Futures contracts are valued daily at the settlement price established by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. When prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the Fund calculates its net asset 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 Fund has 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 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)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund uses valuation techniques to measure fair value that are consistent with the market approach, income approach and/or cost approach, depending on the type of the security and the particular circumstance.
The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Funds assets carried at fair value:
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|
|
Quoted |
|
Other |
|
Significant |
|
|
|
Description |
|
(Level 1) |
|
(Level 2) |
|
(Level 3) |
|
Total |
|
Long-term investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate bonds & notes |
|
|
|
$29,347,715 |
|
|
|
$29,347,715 |
|
Collateralized senior loans |
|
|
|
125,478 |
|
|
|
125,478 |
|
Sovereign bonds |
|
|
|
19,134,905 |
|
|
|
19,134,905 |
|
Total long-term investments |
|
|
|
48,608,098 |
|
|
|
48,608,098 |
|
Short-term investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. government agency obligation |
|
|
|
31,981 |
|
|
|
31,981 |
|
Repurchase agreement |
|
|
|
1,823,000 |
|
|
|
1,823,000 |
|
Total short-term investments |
|
|
|
1,854,981 |
|
|
|
1,854,981 |
|
Total investments |
|
|
|
50,463,079 |
|
|
|
50,463,079 |
|
Other financial instruments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate swaps |
|
|
|
(940,514 |
) |
|
|
(940,514 |
) |
Futures contracts |
|
$(106,959 |
) |
|
|
|
|
(106,959 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other financial instruments |
|
(106,959 |
) |
(940,514 |
) |
|
|
(1,047,473 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$(106,959 |
) |
$49,522,565 |
|
|
|
$49,415,606 |
|
Following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES |
|
CORPORATE |
|
SOVEREIGN |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of February 28, 2009 |
|
$5,111,232 |
|
$3,259,287 |
|
$8,370,519 |
|
Accrued premiums/discounts |
|
57,954 |
|
37,319 |
|
95,273 |
|
Realized gain/(loss)1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)2 |
|
151,270 |
|
1,170,281 |
|
1,321,551 |
|
Net purchases (sales) |
|
|
|
12,892 |
|
12,892 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3 |
|
(5,320,456 |
) |
(4,479,779 |
) |
(9,800,235 |
) |
Balance as of August 31, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for investments in securities still held at August 31, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 This amount is included in net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions in the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
|
2 This amount is included in the change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the accompanying Statement of Operations. Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) includes net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) resulting from changes in investment values during the reporting period and the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation (depreciation) when gains or losses are realized. |
(b) Repurchase Agreements. When entering into repurchase agreements, it is the Funds policy that its custodian or a third party custodian take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the market value of which, at all times, at least equals the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market daily to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. If the seller defaults, and the market value of the collateral declines or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited.
(c) Futures Contracts. The Fund may use futures contracts to gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in the value of equities, interest rates or foreign currencies. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit with a broker cash or cash equivalents in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This is known as the initial margin. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuation in the value of the contract. For certain futures including
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) continued
foreign denominated futures, variation margin is not settled daily, but is recorded as a net variation margin payable or receivable. Futures contracts are valued daily at the settlement price established by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. The daily changes in contract value are recorded as unrealized gains or losses in the Statement of Operations and the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed.
Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the amounts reflected in the financial statements. In addition, there is the risk that the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid secondary market.
(d) Swap agreements. The Fund may invest in swaps for the purpose of managing their exposure to interest rate, credit or market risk, or for other purposes. The use of swaps involves risks that are different from those associated with ordinary portfolio transactions.
Interest rate swaps
The Fund may enter into interest rate swap contracts. Interest rate swaps are agreements between two parties to exchange cash flows based on a notional principal amount. The Fund may elect to pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate, or, receive a fixed rate and pay a floating rate on a notional principal amount. The net periodic payments received or paid on interest rate swap agreements are recognized as realized gains or losses in the Statement of Operations. Interest rate swaps are marked to market daily based upon quotations from the market makers and the change, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recognized as a realized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. The risks of interest rate swaps include changes in market conditions that will affect the value of the contract or changes in the present value of the future cash flow streams and the possible inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the agreement. The Funds maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contracts remaining life, to the extent that that amount is positive. This risk is mitigated by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Fund to cover the Funds exposure to the counterparty.
Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation). Gains or losses are realized upon termination of the swap agreement. Periodic payments and premiums received or made by a Fund are recorded in the Statement of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. Collateral, in the form of restricted cash or securities, may be required to be held in segregated accounts with the Funds custodian in compliance with the terms of the swap contracts. Securities held as collateral for swap contracts are identified in the Portfolio of Investments and restricted cash, if any, is identified in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. These risks include changes in the returns of the underlying instruments, failure of the counterparties to perform under the contracts terms, and the possible lack of liquidity with respect to the swap agreements.
(e) Forward foreign currency contracts. The Fund may enter into a forward foreign currency contract to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risk on its non-U.S. dollar denominated securities or to facilitate settlement of a foreign currency denominated portfolio transaction. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price with delivery and settlement at a future date. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. When a forward foreign currency contract is closed, through either delivery or offset by entering into another forward foreign currency contract, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value of the contract at the time it was closed.
Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign exchange rate underlying the forward foreign currency contract. Risks may also arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.
(f) Foreign currency translation. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts based upon prevailing exchange rates at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts based upon prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of such transactions.
The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) continued
unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, including gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, at the date of valuation, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, the possibility of lower levels of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.
(g) 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. Foreign dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as practicable after the Fund determines the existence of a dividend declaration after exercising reasonable due diligence. 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.
(h) Credit and market risk. The Fund invests in high yield and emerging market instruments that are subject to certain credit and market risks. The yields of high yield and emerging market debt obligations reflect, among other things, perceived credit and market risks. The Funds investment in securities rated below investment grade typically involves risks not associated with higher rated securities including, among others, greater risk related to timely and ultimate payment of interest and principal, greater market price volatility and less liquid secondary market trading. The consequences of political, social, economic or diplomatic changes may have disruptive effects on the market prices of investments held by the Fund. The Funds investment in non-U.S. dollar denominated securities may also result in foreign currency losses caused by devaluations and exchange rate fluctuations.
(i) Distributions to shareholders. Distributions from net investment income for the Fund, if any, are declared and paid on a monthly basis. Distributions of net realized gains, if any, 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.
(j) 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 August 31, 2009, 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 Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.
Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax may be imposed on interest, dividends and capital gains at various rates.
(k) 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 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 1.05% of the Funds average weekly net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) continued
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.
Certain officers and one Director of the Fund are employees of Legg Mason or its affiliates and do not receive compensation from the Fund.
3. Investments
During the six months ended August 31, 2009, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:
Purchases |
|
$8,985,185 |
|
Sales |
|
10,023,138 |
|
At August 31, 2009, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes were substantially as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation |
|
$1,740,276 |
|
Gross unrealized depreciation |
|
(2,261,119 |
) |
Net unrealized depreciation |
|
$(520,843 |
) |
At August 31, 2009, the Fund had the following open futures contracts:
|
|
Number of |
|
Expiration |
|
Basis |
|
Market |
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
Contracts |
|
Date |
|
Value |
|
Value |
|
Loss |
|
Contracts to Sell: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Treasury, 10-Year Notes |
|
69 |
|
12/09 |
|
$7,981,135 |
|
$8,088,094 |
|
$(106,959 |
) |
At August 31, 2009, the Fund had the following open swap contracts:
SWAP COUNTERPARTY |
|
NOTIONAL |
|
TERMINATION |
|
PERIODIC |
|
PERIODIC |
|
UPFRONT |
|
UNREALIZED |
|
Interest Rate Swaps: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JPMorgan Chase Securities Inc. |
|
$7,800,000 |
|
3/30/11 |
|
1.490% |
|
3-Month LIBOR |
|
|
|
$(56,325 |
) |
JPMorgan Chase Securities Inc. |
|
5,000,000 |
|
8/22/12 |
|
5.063% |
|
3-Month LIBOR |
|
|
|
(453,602 |
) |
JPMorgan Chase Securities Inc. |
|
4,120,000 |
|
3/3/15 |
|
4.805% |
|
6-Month LIBOR |
|
|
|
(405,295 |
) |
UBS Warburg LLC |
|
2,400,000 |
|
6/12/11 |
|
1.773% |
|
3-Month LIBOR |
|
|
|
(25,292 |
) |
Net unrealized depreciation on open swap contracts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(940,514 |
) |
Percentage shown is an annual percentage rate.
4. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, requires enhanced disclosure about an entitys derivative and hedging activities.
Below is a table, grouped by derivative type that provides information about the fair value and the location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at August 31, 2009.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) continued
Liability Derivatives1
|
|
Interest Rate |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
Futures Contracts2 |
|
$106,959 |
|
|
|
$106,959 |
|
Swap Contracts3 |
|
940,514 |
|
|
|
940,514 |
|
Total |
|
$1,047.473 |
|
|
|
$1,047,473 |
|
1 Generally, the balance sheet location for asset derivatives is receivable/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and for liability derivatives is payables/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation). |
2 Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the footnotes. Only current days variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
3 Values include premiums paid/(received) on swap contracts which are shown separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Funds Statement of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2009. The first table provides additional detail about the amounts and sources of gains/(losses) realized on derivatives during the period. The second table provides additional information about the changes in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) resulting from the Funds derivatives and hedging activities during the period.
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized
|
|
Interest Rate |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
Futures Contracts |
|
$55,095 |
|
|
|
$55,095 |
|
Swap Contracts |
|
(782,427 |
) |
|
|
(782,427 |
) |
Total |
|
$(727,332 |
) |
|
|
$(727,332 |
) |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on Derivatives Recognized
|
|
Interest Rate |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
Futures Contracts |
|
$(126,564 |
) |
|
|
$(126,564 |
) |
Swap Contracts |
|
590,345 |
|
|
|
590,345 |
|
Total |
|
$463,781 |
|
|
|
$463,781 |
|
The Fund had average market values of $4,544,188 in futures contracts (to sell) and average notional balances in interest rate swap contracts of $17,646,667 during the period ended August 31, 2009.
5. Loan
At August 31, 2009, the Fund had a $7,000,000 credit line available pursuant to an amended and restated revolving credit and security agreement, dated as of November 20, 2006 and amended November 14, 2008, among the Fund, CHARTA, LLC (the Lender), as successor by assignment to Panterra Funding, LLC, and Citibank N.A. (Citibank) as secondary lender, for which Citibank also acts as administrative agent. The loan generally bears interest at a variable rate based on the weighted average interest rates of the commercial paper or LIBOR, plus any applicable margin. In addition, the Fund pays a commitment fee on the total amount of the loan available, whether used or unused. Securities held by the Fund are subject to a lien, granted to the lenders, to the extent of the borrowing outstanding and any additional expenses. For the six months ended August 31, 2009, the Fund incurred a commitment fee in the amount of $44,110. The Fund did not have any borrowings outstanding during the six months ended August 31, 2009.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) continued
6. Capital Loss Carryforward
As of February 28, 2009, the Fund had a net capital loss carryforward of approximately $1,752,928 all of which expires in 2017. This amount will be available to offset any future taxable capital gains.
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
Included herein under Item 1.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLOCIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(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.
(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.
(a) (1) Not applicable.
Exhibit 99.CODE ETH
(a) (2) Certifications pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto.
Exhibit 99.CERT
(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto.
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 Emerging Markets Floating Rate 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 Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. |
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Date: |
October 27, 2009 |
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 Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. |
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Date: |
October 27, 2009 |
By: |
/s/ Kaprel Ozsolak |
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(Kaprel Ozsolak) |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Western Asset Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. |
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Date: |
October 27, 2009 |