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Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.
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August 5, 2025 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒       Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

July 22, 2025 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 10, 2025 424B3

Position(s) with Fund

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-261721 WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 10, 2025 TO THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED MARCH 23, 2022 Effective as of the date of this supplement, the following supplements and, to the extent inconsistent with, supersedes the section entitled “Management of the Fund” in the Fund’s Statement of Additiona

November 21, 2024 424B3

2 Name, Address(1) and Birth Year Position(s) Held with Fund Term of Office and Length Time Served Principal Occupations During Past Five Years Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex(2) Overseen by Director Other Directorships Held by Director Eileen A

424B3 1 d896745d424b3.htm 424B3 Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-261721 WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SUPPLEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2024 TO THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED MARCH 23, 2022 Effective as of the date of this supplement, the following supplements and, to the extent inconsistent with, supersedes the section entitled “Management of the Fund”” in

November 20, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 15, 2024 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

November 20, 2024 EX-99.1

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office in Maryland. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (the “Corporation”) shall have a principal office at such place as the Board of Directors may designate. SECTION 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may have offices also at such other places within and w

October 3, 2024 SC 13G/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. / SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 sit24104713ga.htm AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 *) Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) September 25, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of th

September 17, 2024 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

August 6, 2024 CORRESP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 August 6, 2024

Multi-Registrant Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 August 6, 2024 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

August 1, 2024 424B3

Filed pursuant to Rule

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-261721 WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 2024 TO THE PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 23, 2022 The following replaces the Financial Highlights in the prospectus: For a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each year ended April 30: 2024 1 2023 1 2022 1 2021 1 2020 1 Net asset value, beginning of year $ 4.74 $ 5.86

March 8, 2024 424B3

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-261721 WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SUPPLEMENT DATED MARCH 8, 2024 TO THE PROSPECTUS AND STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED MARCH 23, 2022 Effective March 1, 2024, the following changes are made to the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”): Portfolio Management Update I. Effective March 1, 2024, the

January 29, 2024 EX-99.(K)(4)

January 8, 2024

Georgeson LLC 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 9th Floor New York, NY 10104 www.georgeson.com January 8, 2024 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. c/o Franklin Templeton 620 Eighth Avenue, 47th Floor NEW YORK, NY 10018 Re: Information Agent This Letter of Agreement, including the Appendix attached hereto (collectively, this “Agreement”), sets forth the terms and conditions of the engagement of Georg

January 29, 2024 EX-99.(N)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

January 29, 2024 EX-99.(L)(2)

January 29, 2024

January 29, 2024 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue, 47th Floor New York, New York 10018 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-2: 1933 Act File No. 333-261721 1940 Act File No. 811-08709 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have served as Maryland counsel to Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the

January 29, 2024 EX-99.(D)(3)

Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Shares of Common Stock of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Subscribed for Via Primary Subscription and the Over-Subscription Privilege

Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Shares of Common Stock of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

January 29, 2024 424B2

WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. Rights for 22,508,740 Shares of Common Stock Subscription Rights to Acquire Shares of Common Stock

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-261721 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated March 23, 2022) WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. Rights for 22,508,740 Shares of Common Stock Subscription Rights to Acquire Shares of Common Stock Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”, “we”, “us” or “our”), is issuing subscription rights (th

January 29, 2024 EX-99.(D)(2)

+ Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Georgeson LLC Within USA, US territories & Canada

+ Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Georgeson LLC Within USA, US territories & Canada 866-856-2826 MRA SAMPLE DESIGNATION(IF ANY) ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 NNNNNNNNN ADD 6 C NNNNNN 1234567890 J N T Primary Subscription 12345678901234 Rights WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OFFERING THE SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OFFERING EXPIRES AT 5:00 P.M. (EASTERN TIME) ON FEBRUARY 2

January 29, 2024 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2024 Securities Act Registration No.

January 29, 2024 EX-99.(K)(3)

Subscription Agent Agreement Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Computershare Inc.

Subscription Agent Agreement Between Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. And Computershare Trust Company, N.A. And Computershare Inc. Rev. May 2008 This SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of [DATE] (the “Effective Date”), is by and between Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Company”), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., a federally charter

December 28, 2023 CORRESP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 December 28, 2023

Multi-Registrant Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 December 28, 2023 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

October 5, 2023 CORRESP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 October 5, 2023

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 October 5, 2023 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

September 13, 2023 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEF 14A 1 d530452ddef14a.htm WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confi

March 28, 2023 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. 2023 Quarterly Report 1

NPORT-EX 2 LMF3000LM022823.htm WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) January 31, 2023 (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 125.4% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 21.6% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 6.3% Altice Financing SA, Senior Secured Notes 5.000 % 1/15/28 3,950,000 $ 3,363

December 9, 2022 EX-99.(K)(4)

Amendment No. 1 to the Margin Loan and Security Agreement with Bank of America, N.A.*

Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO MARGIN LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This First Amendment to Margin Loan and Security Agreement (this ?Amendment?) is executed as of October 6, 2022, by and between Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

December 9, 2022 EX-99.(L)(1)

Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP*

LETTERHEAD OF VENABLE LLP December 9, 2022 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue, 47th Floor New York, New York 10018 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-2: 1933 Act File No.: 333-261721 1940 Act File No.: 811-08709 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have served as Maryland counsel to Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company A

December 9, 2022 424B5

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Up to $143,970,507 of Shares of Common Stock

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration Statement No. 333-261721 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated March 23, 2022) Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Up to $143,970,507 of Shares of Common Stock The Fund. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., a Maryland corporation (the ?Fund?), is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Investment Objectives

December 9, 2022 EX-99.(K)(3)

The Margin Loan and Security Agreement with Bank of America, N.A.*

Execution Version MARGIN LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT dated as of May 6, 2022 by and between WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

December 9, 2022 EX-99.(H)

Sales Agreement*

Execution Copy WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. COMMON STOCK CAPITAL ON DEMAND? SALES AGREEMENT December 9, 2022 JONESTRADING INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC 211 East 43rd Street, 15th Floor New York, NY 10017 Ladies and Gentlemen: Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., a Maryland corporation (the ?Fund?), Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Manager?

December 9, 2022 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 9, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 9, 2022 Securities Act Registration No.

September 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. 2022 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) July 31, 2022 (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 129.6% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 23.1% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 4.9% Altice Financing SA, Senior Secured Notes 5.000 % 1/15/28 4,150,000 $ 3,664,782 (a) Altice Financing SA, Seni

September 14, 2022 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 8, 2022 EX-99.(K)(14)

Form of Information Agent Agreement between the Fund and Georgeson Inc.*

Georgeson LLC 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 9th Floor New York, NY 10104 www.georgeson.com March 16, 2022 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. c/o Franklin Templeton 620 Eighth Avenue, 47th Floor New York, NY 10018-1618 Re: Information Agent This Letter of Agreement, including the Appendix attached hereto (collectively, this ?Agreement?), sets forth the terms and conditions of the engagement of G

April 8, 2022 EX-99.(K)(13)

Form of Subscription Agent Agreement between the Fund and Computershare Trust Company, N.A.*

Subscription Agent Agreement Between Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. And Computershare Trust Company, N.A. And Computershare Inc. Rev. May 2008 This SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement??), dated as of April 5, 2022 (the ?Effective Date??), is by and between Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., a Maryland corporation (?Company?), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., a federall

April 8, 2022 EX-99.(D)(2)

Form of Subscription Certificate*

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Georgeson Inc. Within USA, US territories & Canada 866-856-2826 [[email protected]] MR A SAMPLE DESIGNATION (IF ANY) ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 ADD 6 C 1234567890 J N T Primary Subscription 12345678901234 Rights WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OFFERING THE SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OFFERING EXPIRES AT 5:00 P.M. (EASTERN TIME) ON MAY

April 8, 2022 EX-99.(K)(15)

Form of Funds of Funds Investment Agreement*

Closed-End (Acquired) Funds Only FORM OF RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of [ ], is made among each entity listed on Schedule A (as amended from time to time), severally and not jointly (each, an ?Acquiring Fund?), and each Acquired Fund listed on Schedule A (as amended from time to time), severally and not jointly (each, an ?Acquired Fund? and together with the Acquiring Funds, the ?Funds?).

April 8, 2022 EX-99.(D)(3)

Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery*

Notice of Guaranteed Delivery For Shares of Common Stock of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

April 8, 2022 EX-99.(L)(2)

Opinion and Consent with respect to legality of Common Shares and Rights*

April 8, 2022 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue, 47th Floor New York, New York 10018 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-2: 1933 Act File No. 333-261721 1940 Act File No. 811-08709 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have served as Maryland counsel to Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the ?In

April 8, 2022 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2022 Securities Act Registration No.

April 8, 2022 424B2

WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. Rights for 19,641,529 Shares of Common Stock Subscription Rights to Acquire Shares of Common Stock

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) (To Prospectus dated March 23, 2022) Registration Statement No.

March 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. 2022 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) January 31, 2022 (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 121.0% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 19.4% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.9% Altice France Holding SA, Senior Notes 6.000 % 2/15/28 4,460,000 $ 4,081,502 (a) Altice France Holding SA,

February 16, 2022 CORRESP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 TELEPHONE: +1-202-636-5500 FACSIMILE: +1-202-636-5502 Direct Dial Number (202) 636-5806 E-mail Address [email protected] February 16, 2022 VIA EDGAR Karen Rossotto U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Western Asset Hi

September 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. 2021 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Percentages shown based on Fund net assets) Schedule of investments (unaudited) July 31, 2021 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 118.5% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 23.5% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 4.3% Altice France Holding SA, Senior Secured Notes 10.500 % 5/15/27 1,240,000 $ 1,365,637 (a)(b) Altice France SA

September 15, 2021 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. 2021 Quarterly Report 1

WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) January 31, 2021 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 122.7% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 26.1% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 7.1% Altice France Holding SA, Senior Secured Notes 10.500 % 5/15/27 1,240,000 $ 1,392,675 (a) Altice France SA, Senior Secured Notes 7.375 % 5/1/26 12,630,

November 23, 2020 SC 13G

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) November 20, 2020 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

November 20, 2020 EX-99.(A)(5)(III)

Press Release issued on November 19, 2020 (filed herewith).

EX-99.(a)(5)(iii) Exhibit (a)(5)(iii) WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF ISSUER TENDER OFFER FOR COMMON STOCK NEW YORK – (BUSINESS WIRE) – November 19, 2020 - Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE: HIX) (the “Fund”) announced today the final results for its issuer tender offer for up to 35% of the outstanding shares of common stock (“Shares”) of the Fund. The

November 20, 2020 EX-99.(A)(5)(II)

Press Release issued on November 17, 2020 (filed herewith).

EX-99.(a)(5)(ii) Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF ISSUER TENDER OFFER FOR COMMON STOCK NEW YORK – (BUSINESS WIRE) – November 17, 2020 - Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE: HIX) (the “Fund”) announced today the expiration and preliminary results for its issuer tender offer for up to 35% of the outstanding shares of common stock (“S

November 20, 2020 SC TO-I/A

- SC TO-I/A

SC TO-I/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2020 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 19, 2020 EX-99.(A)(1)(III)

OFFER BY WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 35% OF THE FUND’S OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AT 99.5% OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 11:59 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON NO

Exhibit (a)(1)(iii) Exhibit (a)(1)(iii) OFFER BY WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

October 19, 2020 EX-99.(A)(1)(II)

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO TENDER SHARES OF WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

EX-99.(A)(1)(II) 3 d85448dex99a1ii.htm EXHIBIT (A)(1)(II) Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO TENDER SHARES OF WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated October 19, 2020 and this Letter of Transmittal (which together with any amendments or supplements to these documents, collectively constitute the “Offer”), Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (the “

October 19, 2020 SC TO-I

- SC TO-I

SC TO-I As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 19, 2020 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 19, 2020 EX-99.(A)(1)(V)

WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. 620 EIGHTH AVENUE, 49th FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018

Exhibit (a)(1)(v) Exhibit (a)(1)(v) WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. 620 EIGHTH AVENUE, 49th FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018 DEAR STOCKHOLDER: At a meetings held on June 18, 2020 and August 12, 2020, the Board of Directors of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (the “Fund”) approved a tender offer to purchase up to 35% of the Fund’s outstanding shares of common stock. The offer is for cash

October 19, 2020 EX-99.(A)(1)(IV)

OFFER BY WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 35% OF THE FUND’S OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AT 99.5% OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 11:59 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON NO

EX-99.(A)(1)(IV) 5 d85448dex99a1iv.htm EXHIBIT (A)(1)(IV) Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) OFFER BY WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 35% OF THE FUND’S OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AT 99.5% OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 11:59 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON NOVEMBER 16, 2020 OR SUCH LATER DATE TO WHICH THE OFFER IS EXTENDED (“TERMI

October 19, 2020 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

OFFER TO PURCHASE WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (THE “FUND”) DATED OCTOBER 19, 2020 OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 35% OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.001 PER SHARE (THE “SHARES”), AT 99.5% OF NET ASSET V

Exhibit (a)(1)(i) Table of Contents Exhibit (a)(1)(i) OFFER TO PURCHASE WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

September 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. 2020 Quarterly Report 1

HTML WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) July 31, 2020 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 113.6% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 23.3% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 4.8% Altice France Holding SA, Senior Secured Notes 10.500 % 5/15/27 2,190,000 $ 2,514,394 (a) Altice France SA, Senior Secured Notes 7.375 % 5/1/26 13,68

September 16, 2020 DEF 14A

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

August 18, 2020 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2020 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

August 18, 2020 EX-99.1

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office in Maryland. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (the “Corporation”) shall have a principal office at such place as the Board of Directors may designate. SECTION 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may have offices also at such other

August 14, 2020 SC TO-C

- WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II

Western Asset High Income Fund II As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2020 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 26, 2020 DEFA14A

- LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS - PROXY STATEMENTS VOTING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

June 23, 2020 SC 13D/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II, INC. Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8)* Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michael D’Angelo

June 23, 2020 SC 13D/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II, INC. Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8)* Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michael D’Angelo

June 22, 2020 DEFA14A

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June 22, 2020 DEFA14A

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June 12, 2020 DEFA14A

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June 4, 2020 DEFA14A

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June 4, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 27, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 26, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 22, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 22, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 22, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 20, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 20, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 18, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 18, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 15, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 14, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 6, 2020 DEFA14A

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May 1, 2020 DEFA14A

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April 30, 2020 DEFA14A

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April 21, 2020 DEFA14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

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April 20, 2020 DEFA14A

BWG / Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. DEFA14A - - LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ]Definitive Pro

April 17, 2020 DEFC14A

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April 16, 2020 DEFA14A

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April 16, 2020 DEF 14A

BWG / Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. DEF 14A - - LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

Legg Mason Closed-End Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 16, 2020 DEFA14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEFA14A - - HIX

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April 9, 2020 CORRESP

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SEC Response Letter Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 April 9, 2020 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

April 9, 2020 PRER14A

BWG / Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. PRER14A - - LEGG MASON CLOSED-END FUNDS

Legg Mason Closed-End Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 7, 2020 PREC14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. PREC14A - -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide

April 2, 2020 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 1, 2020 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

April 2, 2020 EX-99.1

Article II, Section 3(b) of the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws, dated April 1, 2020, of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

EX-99.1 2 d893031dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 The bylaws of the Fund are hereby amended and restated to include the following as Article II, Section 3(b) immediately following Article II, Section 3 (now Article II, Section 3(a) in the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws): (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Bylaws, the Board or a committee of the Board authorized for such purpo

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

See Notes to Schedule of Investments. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. 2020 Quarterly Report 1

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March 25, 2020 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Legg Mason Closed-End Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 25, 2020 COVER

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 March 25, 2020 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

March 20, 2020 SC 13D/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michael D'Angelo

February 18, 2020 SC 13D/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michael D'Angelo

January 21, 2020 SC 13D/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michael D'Angelo

January 10, 2020 SC 13D/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michael D'Angelo

December 27, 2019 SC 13D/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michael D'Angelo

November 5, 2019 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2019 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

November 5, 2019 EX-99.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I

EX-99.1 2 d816942dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office in Maryland. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (the “Corporation”) shall have a principal office at such place as the Board of Directors may designate. SECTION 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may have offi

October 23, 2019 DEFA14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

October 22, 2019 DEFA14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

October 17, 2019 DEFA14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX)

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October 15, 2019 DFAN14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DFAN14A - -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide

October 15, 2019 DFAN14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DFAN14A - - EXHIBIT 1 - LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

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October 15, 2019 DEFA14A

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October 10, 2019 DEFA14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

October 4, 2019 DEFA14A

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SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 2, 2019 DEFA14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

September 27, 2019 NPORT-EX

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. NPORT-EX - -

HTML WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. Schedule of investments (unaudited) July 31, 2019 SECURITY RATE MATURITY DATE FACE AMOUNT† VALUE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES - 107.3% COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 20.3% Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.0% Cogent Communications Group Inc., Senior Secured Notes 5.375 % 3/1/22 1,120,000 $ 1,173,200 (a)(b) Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Senior Notes 5.500 %

September 24, 2019 DEFA14A

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SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 16, 2019 DEFA14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

September 11, 2019 DFAN14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DFAN14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive Proxy Statement x Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

September 9, 2019 DEFA14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEFA14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX)

DEFA14A 1 d797466ddefa14a.htm WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Conf

September 9, 2019 CORRESP

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. CORRESP - -

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 TELEPHONE: +1-202-636-5500 FACSIMILE: +1-202-636-5502 Direct Dial Number (202) 636-5863 E-mail Address [email protected] September 9, 2019 VIA EDGAR David Orlic, Esq. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20

September 6, 2019 DEFC14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEFC14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant þ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) þ Definitive Proxy Statement ¨ Definitive Additional Materials ¨ Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

September 6, 2019 DEF 14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEF 14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commi

September 6, 2019 PRRN14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. PRRN14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 6, 2019 PRER14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)

WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission

September 6, 2019 CORRESP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 TELEPHONE: +1-202-636-5500 FACSIMILE: +1-202-636-5502 Direct Dial Number (202) 636-5863 E-mail Address [email protected]

SEC Response Letter Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 900 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, D.

August 28, 2019 PREC14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. PREC14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

PREC14A 1 p19-1832prec14a.htm WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant þ Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statemen

August 27, 2019 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission

August 27, 2019 COVER

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP 425 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017

SEC Transmittal Letter SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP 425 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017 August 27, 2019 Re: Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

July 29, 2019 SC 13D/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SCHEDULE 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 sched13da-hix.htm SCHEDULE 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor Ne

April 18, 2019 SC 13D/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SCHEDULE 13D/A Activist Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Schedule 13D/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.0001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405

March 28, 2019 N-Q

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address o

March 28, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under wh

March 14, 2019 SC 13D

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13D Activist Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Schedule 13D - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)* Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.0001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexi

February 14, 2019 SC 13G/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Schedule 13G/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.2)* Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event wh

January 2, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 2018 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

January 2, 2019 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND RETIREMENTS

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND RETIREMENTS New York – (Business Wire) – January 2, 2019 ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), BrandywineGLOBAL - Globa

December 27, 2018 SC 13G/A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Form SC 13G/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.1)* Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) December 24, 2018 (Date of Event whi

September 28, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under wh

September 28, 2018 N-Q

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX) (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d585840dnq.htm WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, Ne

August 28, 2018 DEF 14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

DEF 14A 1 d556391ddef14a.htm WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidentia

June 18, 2018 SC 13G

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P. - Schedule 13G - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)* WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 95766J102 (CUSIP Number) June 8, 2018 (Date of Event which Requi

March 23, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d518748dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in l

March 23, 2018 N-Q

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address o

January 10, 2018 EX-24

EX-24

ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SCD), Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI), EnTrustPermal

September 25, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

N-Q 1 d416033dnq.htm WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (HIX) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, Ne

September 25, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d416033dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the state

August 16, 2017 EX-16.1

(Firm Letterhead)

EX-16.1 Exhibit 16.1 (Firm Letterhead) August 16, 2017 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We were previously principal accountants for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (the ?Fund?) and, under the date of June 22, 2017, we reported on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the year ended April 30, 2017. On August 14, 2017 we resigned at

August 16, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 10, 2017 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

August 3, 2017 DEF 14A

Western Asset High Income Fund II WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

May 16, 2017 EX-24

EX-24

ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SCD), Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TLI), EnTrustPermal Hedge

March 27, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d333274dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such stateme

March 27, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address o

September 21, 2016 N-Q

Western Asset High Income Fund II WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address o

September 21, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d229900dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under wh

August 5, 2016 DEF 14A

Western Asset High Income Fund II WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

June 14, 2016 CORRESP

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund ESP

SEC Correspondence Letter June 14, 2016 VIA EDGAR Megan Miller and Lauren Hamilton Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

June 1, 2016 CORRESP

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund ESP

SEC Correspondence Letter June 1, 2016 VIA EDGAR Megan Miller and Lauren Hamilton Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

March 31, 2016 EX-24

EX-24

LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. ("SCD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. ("ESD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. ("EMD") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ("GDO") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. ("EHI") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL PARTNERS INCOME FUND INC. ("GDF") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ("HIX") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME O

March 31, 2016 EX-24

EX-24

LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. ("SCD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. ("ESD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. ("EMD") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ("GDO") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. ("EHI") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL PARTNERS INCOME FUND INC. ("GDF") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ("HIX") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME O

March 31, 2016 EX-24

EX-24

LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. ("SCD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. ("ESD") WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. ("EMD") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. ("GDO") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. ("EHI") WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL PARTNERS INCOME FUND INC. ("GDF") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. ("HIX") WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME O

March 23, 2016 N-Q

Western Asset High Income Fund II WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip cod

March 23, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d104826dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under wh

September 24, 2015 N-Q

Western Asset High Income Fund II WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address o

September 24, 2015 EX-99.CERT

/s/ JANE TRUST

EX-99.CERT 2 d18623dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Jane Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

July 30, 2015 DEF 14A

Western Asset High Income Fund II WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

DEF 14A 1 d73460ddef14a.htm WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential

July 22, 2015 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFICER

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFICER New York – July 22, 2015 ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW

July 22, 2015 8-K

Western Asset High Income Fund II FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2015 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of inco

April 24, 2015 EX-24

EX-24

EX-24 2 attachment1.htm EX-24 DOCUMENT ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: SCD), LMP Corporate Loan Fund Inc. (NY

March 16, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleadi

March 16, 2015 N-Q

Western Asset High Income Fund II WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip cod

December 23, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2014 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of

December 23, 2014 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

EX-99.1 2 d839588dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED-END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR New York – (Business Wire) – December 23, 2014 ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Retur

September 24, 2014 N-Q

Western Asset High Income Fund Ii Inc. - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip cod

September 24, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d768285dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such

July 25, 2014 DEF 14A

HIX / Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. DEF 14A - - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC. SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission

May 29, 2014 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR New York – (Business Wire) – May 29, 2014 ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CBA) ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy

May 29, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Western Asset High income Fund II Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 21, 2014 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State

March 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleadi

March 25, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address o

September 25, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Kenneth D. Fuller, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

September 25, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip cod

September 4, 2013 CORRESP

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Correspondence (26 registrants) September 5, 2013 VIA EDGAR Cindy J. Rose Accountant U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management Disclosure Review and Accounting 100 F Street N.E. Washington DC 20549 Re: Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (811-21343) Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc. (811-07686) Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportuni

July 24, 2013 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 a13-167161def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box:

June 14, 2013 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 1, 2013 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

June 14, 2013 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFFICER

Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND OFFFICER New York — (Business Wire) — May 21, 2013 ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE:

March 27, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

March 27, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip cod

January 28, 2013 EX-99.1

CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

EX-99.1 2 a13-376414ex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTAIN CLOSED END FUNDS ADVISED BY LEGG MASON PARTNERS FUND ADVISOR, LLC ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR New York – (Business Wire) – January 25, 2013 ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), Legg Mason BW Global Income

January 28, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 a13-3764148k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 25, 2013 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other

September 26, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

September 26, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

July 20, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

March 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 620 Eighth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

March 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

December 2, 2011 EX-24

CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP FUND INC. (“CEM”) CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (“EMO”) LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. (“SCD”) LMP CORPORATE LOAN FUND INC. (“TLI”) LMP REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND INC. (“RIT”) WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT F

CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP FUND INC. (“CEM”) CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (“EMO”) LMP CAPITAL AND INCOME FUND INC. (“SCD”) LMP CORPORATE LOAN FUND INC. (“TLI”) LMP REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND INC. (“RIT”) WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. (“ESD”) WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND INC. (“EMD”) WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (“GDO”) WESTERN

September 22, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

September 22, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. Fr

July 20, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

March 28, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. Fr

March 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

September 28, 2010 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

September 28, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. Fr

July 14, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

March 25, 2010 N-Q

SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. Fr

March 25, 2010 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 a10-41371ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under w

September 28, 2009 N-Q

SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. Fr

September 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

July 1, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

March 27, 2009 N-Q

SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811- 8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. F

March 27, 2009 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 a09-57205ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under w

September 29, 2008 N-Q

SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. Fr

September 29, 2008 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 a08-209706ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under

September 23, 2008 N-14 8C/A

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 SECURITIES ACT FILE NO. 333-151537 INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NO. 811-08709 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ¨ Pre-Effective Amendment No. x Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 WESTERN

September 23, 2008 EX-99.12

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP 425 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017

Exhibit (12) SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP 425 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017 September 23, 2008 Western Asset Zenix Income Fund Inc.

August 15, 2008 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Def A-14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] De

July 18, 2008 EX-99.14

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.14 3 dex9914.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Exhibit 14 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Directors Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. We consent to the use of our report dated June 25, 2008, incorporated herein by reference, for the statement of assets and liabilities and statement of operations as of and for the year ended Apr

July 18, 2008 EX-99.12

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP 425 Lexington Avenue New York, NewYork 10017

Exhibit (12) SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP 425 Lexington Avenue New York, NewYork 10017 , 2008 Western Asset Zenix Income Fund Inc.

July 18, 2008 N-14 8C/A

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JULY 18, 2008

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JULY 18, 2008 SECURITIES ACT FILE NO. 333-151537 INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NO. 811-08709 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 x Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. WESTERN ASSET

June 26, 2008 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

June 9, 2008 EX-99.6A

MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC

EX-99.6A 3 dex996a.htm MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Exhibit 6(a) MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC This MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made this 1st day of August, 2006, by and between WESTERN ASSET High Income Fund II Inc. (the “Fund”) and Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”). WHEREAS, the Fund is registered as a manag

June 9, 2008 EX-99.6B

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT

Exhibit 6(b) Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT This SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT (?Agreement?) is made this 1st day of August, 2006, by and between Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Manager?), and Western Asset Management Company, a California corporation (the ?Subadviser?). WHEREAS, the Manager has been retained by WESTERN ASSET

June 9, 2008 EX-99.17B

FORM OF PROXY CARD FOR PREFERRED STOCK SHAREHOLDERS ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF WESTERN ASSET ZENIX INCOME FUND INC. September 5, 2008 Please date, sign and mail your proxy card in the envelope provided as soon as possible. Please detach along

EX-99.17B 10 dex9917b.htm FORM OF PROXY CARD FOR PREFERRED STOCK SHAREHOLDERS Exhibit 17(b) FORM OF PROXY CARD FOR PREFERRED STOCK SHAREHOLDERS ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF WESTERN ASSET ZENIX INCOME FUND INC. September 5, 2008 Please date, sign and mail your proxy card in the envelope provided as soon as possible. Please detach along perforated line and mail in the envelope provided. PLEASE

June 9, 2008 EX-99.17D

TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICES AGREEMENT

TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICES AGREEMENT Exhibit 17(d) TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICES AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of March 20, 2006 by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule A hereto, as amended from time to time (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) and each having its principal place of business at 125 Broad Street, New York, New York 10004 and American Stock Transfer, Inc.

June 9, 2008 EX-99.17C

LEGG MASON & CO., LLC CODE OF ETHICS TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 A. Individuals Covered by the Code 1 B. Standards of Business Conduct 1 C. Duty to Report Violations 2 II. PERSONAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS 2 A. Prohibited Transactions in Indiv

EX-99.17C 11 dex9917c.htm CODE OF ETHICS Exhibit 17(c) LEGG MASON & CO., LLC CODE OF ETHICS TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 A. Individuals Covered by the Code 1 B. Standards of Business Conduct 1 C. Duty to Report Violations 2 II. PERSONAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS 2 A. Prohibited Transactions in Individual Securities 2 B. Prohibited Transactions in Reportable Funds 3 C. Pre-Approval of Investme

June 9, 2008 EX-99.11

June 9, 2008

OPINION OF DLA PIPER US LLP Exhibit 11 DLA Piper US LLP 6225 Smith Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21209-3600 T 410.

June 9, 2008 EX-99.9

CUSTODIAN SERVICES AGREEMENT

EX-99.9 5 dex999.htm CUSTODIAN SERVICE AGREEMENT Exhibit 9 CUSTODIAN SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made as of January 1, 2007 by and among each management investment company registered under the 1940 Act (as defined below) identified on Exhibit A hereto (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) on behalf of each of its series or portfolios identified on Exhibit A (each a “Portfolio” and

June 9, 2008 EX-99.2C

(As of September 2003) AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS SALOMON BROTHERS HIGH INCOME FUND II INC A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I

EX-99.2C 2 dex992c.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED BY LAWS Exhibit 2(c) (As of September 2003) AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF SALOMON BROTHERS HIGH INCOME FUND II INC A Maryland Corporation ARTICLE I OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office in Maryland. Salomon Brothers High Income Fund II Inc (the “Corporation”) shall have a principal office in the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland. SECTION 2. Other Offi

June 9, 2008 EX-99.17A

FORM OF PROXY CARD FOR COMMON STOCK SHAREHOLDERS ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF WESTERN ASSET ZENIX INCOME FUND INC. September 5, 2008 Please date, sign and mail your proxy card in the envelope provided as soon as possible. Please detach along per

FORM OF PROXY CARD FOR COMMON STOCK SHAREHOLDERS Exhibit 17(a) FORM OF PROXY CARD FOR COMMON STOCK SHAREHOLDERS ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF WESTERN ASSET ZENIX INCOME FUND INC.

June 9, 2008 N-14 8C

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 9, 2008

Table of Contents AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 9, 2008 SECURITIES ACT FILE NO.

June 9, 2008 EX-99.16

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Exhibit 16 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby makes, constitutes and appoints each of R.

June 9, 2008 EX-99.14

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.14 7 dex9914.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Exhibit 14 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Directors Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. We consent to the use of our report dated June 26, 2007, incorporated herein by reference, for the statement of assets and liabilities and statement of operations as of and for the year ende

March 28, 2008 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

March 28, 2008 N-Q

SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811- 8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. F

September 26, 2007 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

September 26, 2007 N-Q

SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. F

August 16, 2007 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 16, 2007 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

August 16, 2007 EX-99.1

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Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Changes to Non-Fundamental Investment Policies NEW YORK – (BUSINESS WIRE) – August 16, 2007 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE: HIX) today announced changes to its non-fundamental investment policies relating to the types of securities in which the Fund may invest. These changes will be effective September 17, 2007. Under the Fund’s amende

June 26, 2007 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

May 23, 2007 EX-99.1

Changes to Investment Policies Relating to the Funds’ Definition of “Emerging Market Country” Announced

Changes to Investment Policies Relating to the Funds? Definition of ?Emerging Market Country? Announced NEW YORK ? (BUSINESS WIRE) ? May 23, 2007 Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc.

May 23, 2007 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 23, 2007 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

March 29, 2007 N-Q

SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I. F

March 29, 2007 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

September 28, 2006 EX-99.CERT

September 28, 2006

EX-99.CERT 2 a06-198712ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Salomon Brothers High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances und

September 28, 2006 N-Q

SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Salomon Brothers High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I

June 27, 2006 DEF 14A

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 4, 2006 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, R. Jay Gerken, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Salomon Brothers High Income Fund II Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleadin

April 4, 2006 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Salomon Brothers High Income Fund II Inc

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-8709 Salomon Brothers High Income Fund II Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Robert I

December 1, 2005 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 1, 2005 Salomon Brothers High Income Fund II Inc (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-08709 13-3998455 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

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