Richard Sennett - Western Asset Principal Financial Officer

Richard Sennett is Fund Manager at Western Asset Variable
Mr. Richard F. Sennett is Principal Financial Officer of the Company. He was Principal Financial Officer of certain mutual funds associated with Legg Mason Co. or its affiliates Managing Director of Legg Mason Co. and Senior Manager of the Treasury Policy group for Legg Mason Co. Global Fiduciary Platform formerly, Chief Accountant within the SEC Division of Investment Management formerly, Assistant Chief Accountant within the SEC Division of Investment Management .
Age 48
Tenure 13 years
Phone212-805-6016
Webhttp://individualinvestor.myleggmason.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=1434&cached=true&mode=2&userID=355661&mktcd=GFY

Western Asset Management Performance (%)

The company has Return on Asset of 2.49 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $2.49 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of (10.38) %, meaning that it generated no profit with money invested by stockholders. Western Asset's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Western Asset manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities.
The company has 20.78 M in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 0.29, which may show that the company is not taking advantage of profits from borrowing. Western Asset Variable has a current ratio of 0.13, suggesting that it has not enough short term capital to pay financial commitments when the payables are due. Debt can assist Western Asset until it has trouble settling it off, either with new capital or with free cash flow. So, Western Asset's shareholders could walk away with nothing if the company can't fulfill its legal obligations to repay debt. However, a more frequent occurrence is when companies like Western Asset Variable sell additional shares at bargain prices, diluting existing shareholders. Debt, in this case, can be an excellent and much better tool for Western to invest in growth at high rates of return. When we think about Western Asset's use of debt, we should always consider it together with cash and equity.

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Western Asset Variable Rate Strategic Fund Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. Western Asset Variable Rate Strategic Fund Inc. was formed on August 3, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States. Western Asset operates under Asset Management classification in the United States and is traded on New York Stock Exchange. The fund is not classified under any group at the present time.

Management Performance

Western Asset Variable Leadership Team

Elected by the shareholders, the Western Asset's board of directors comprises two types of representatives: Western Asset inside directors who are chosen from within the company, and outside directors, selected externally and held independent of Western. The board's role is to monitor Western Asset's management team and ensure that shareholders' interests are well served. Western Asset's inside directors are responsible for reviewing and approving budgets prepared by upper management to implement core corporate initiatives and projects. On the other hand, Western Asset's outside directors are responsible for providing unbiased perspectives on the board's policies.
Steven Frank, Treasurer
Vanessa Williams, Identity Theft Prevention Officer
Daniel Cronin, Independent Director
Kenneth Fuller, Chairman, CEO and Pres
Christopher Berarducci, Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer
Todd Kuehl, Chief Compliance Officer
Jane Trust, Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer
Jeanne Kelly, Senior Vice President
Robert Frenkel, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary
Leslie Gelb, Independent Director
Eileen Kamerick, Independent Director
Nisha Kumar, Independent Director
Paolo Cucchi, Independent Director
Robert Agdern, Independent Director
Ted Becker, Chief Compliance Officer
Richard Sennett, Principal Financial Officer
Carol Colman, Independent Director
William Hutchinson, Lead Independent Director
Thomas Mandia, Assistant Secretary
Jenna Bailey, Identity Theft Prevention Officer
Riordan Roett, Independent Director

Western Fund Performance Indicators

The ability to make a profit is the ultimate goal of any investor. But to identify the right fund is not an easy task. Is Western Asset a good investment? Although profit is still the single most important financial element of any organization, multiple performance indicators can help investors identify the equity that they will appreciate over time.
Some investors attempt to determine whether the market's mood is bullish or bearish by monitoring changes in market sentiment. Unlike more traditional methods such as technical analysis, investor sentiment usually refers to the aggregate attitude towards Western Asset in the overall investment community. So, suppose investors can accurately measure the market's sentiment. In that case, they can use it for their benefit. For example, some tools to gauge market sentiment could be utilized using contrarian indexes, Western Asset's short interest history, or implied volatility extrapolated from Western Asset options trading.

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Other Consideration for investing in Western Fund

If you are still planning to invest in Western Asset Variable check if it may still be traded through OTC markets such as Pink Sheets or OTC Bulletin Board. You may also purchase it directly from the company, but this is not always possible and may require contacting the company directly. Please note that delisted stocks are often considered to be more risky investments, as they are no longer subject to the same regulatory and reporting requirements as listed stocks. Therefore, it is essential to carefully research the Western Asset's history and understand the potential risks before investing.
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