ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:EMO) today announced
a quarterly distribution of $0.3500 per common share payable in August
2014. The Fund had previously paid a quarterly distribution of $0.3450
per share.
The distribution schedule appears below:
Month
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Ex-Date
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Record Date
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Payable Date
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Amount
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August
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08/20/2014
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08/22/2014
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08/29/2014
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$0.3500
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In declaring the new rate, the Fund cited increased distributions
received from the Fund's energy MLP portfolio holdings which are
reflected in the Fund’s increased distribution rate of $0.3500 per
common share.
The distribution may be treated as dividend income, return of capital or
a combination thereof for tax purposes. This press release is not for
tax reporting purposes. In early 2015, after definitive information is
available, the Fund will send stockholders a Form 1099-DIV, if
applicable, specifying how the distributions paid by the Fund during the
prior calendar year should be characterized for purposes of reporting
the distributions on a stockholder’s tax return (e.g., dividend income
or return of capital).
ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. is a non-diversified,
closed-end management investment company which is advised by Legg Mason
Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) and subadvised by ClearBridge
Investments, LLC (“ClearBridge”). LMPFA and ClearBridge are wholly owned
subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc. (“Legg Mason”).
For more information, please contact the Fund at 1-888-777-0102 or visit
the Fund's web site at www.lmcef.com.
Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational
purposes only. Legg Mason and its affiliates do not engage in selling
shares of the Fund.
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