Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. has released its financial status for the period ending March 31, 2026. The report indicates that the fund's assets decreased during the quarter, influenced by fluctuations in portfolio valuations.

At the end of the reporting period, the fund's total assets were approximately $870.58 million, with net assets around $628.11 million. The net asset value per share was $10.81, while the market price per share stood at $9.82, resulting in a discount rate of 9.16%. This represents a widening from the previous quarter's discount rate of 5.43%.

Regarding operational performance, the fund generated total investment income of about $11.53 million for the quarter. However, net realized and unrealized losses amounted to approximately $20.07 million, leading to a decrease in net assets from operations of about $8.54 million. This translated to a net loss per share of $0.15. Notably, undistributed investment income was in a deficit, at a negative $0.09 per share.

The fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of current income by investing in debt securities issued by sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate issuers in emerging markets. It is managed by Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, with Western Asset Management Company serving as the sub-adviser.

As of March 31, the fund's portfolio consisted of 284 holdings. The top ten holdings accounted for approximately 20.6% of net assets and included securities such as those from Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), Romanian government bonds, and Argentine government bonds. Geographically, Mexico, the United States, and Argentina were the top three country exposures. Additionally, the fund had outstanding borrowings of $215 million and reverse repurchase agreements of approximately $23.55 million.