WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II

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 incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

125 Broad Street, New York, New York   10004
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 291-2556

 


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Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 16, 2007, Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (the “Fund”) issued a press release announcing changes to its non-fundamental investment policies to be effective as of September 17, 2007.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number
    
99.1    Press Release of the Fund dated August 16, 2007.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

   

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: August 16, 2007     /s/ William Renahan
    (Signature)
    Name: William Renahan
    Title: Assistant Secretary


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
    
99.1    Press Release of the Fund dated August 16, 2007.