Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Month of November 2018

Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC announced today that certain closed end funds have declared their distributions for the month November 2018.

The following dates apply to the distribution schedule below:

ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (CBA) is currently scheduled to merge into the ClearBridge Energy Opportunity Fund Inc. (EMO) after the close of business on November 16, 2018. After the merger, CBA investors will become holders of EMO and will receive distributions based on their shares of EMO.

1 Prior to October 22, 2018, Clearbridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. was known as Clearbridge Energy MLP Fund Inc.

2 After the close of business on November 16, 2018, ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. will change its name to Clearbridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc.

3 Prior to October 22, 2018, Clearbridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. was known as Clearbridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc.

The distributions may be treated as dividend income, return of capital or a combination thereof for tax purposes. This press release is not for tax reporting purposes. In early 2019, after definitive information is available, the Funds will send stockholders a Form 1099-DIV, if applicable, specifying how the distributions paid by the Funds during the prior calendar year should be characterized for purposes of reporting the distributions on a stockholder’s tax return (e.g., dividend income or return of capital).

For more information about the Funds, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Funds’ website at www.lmcef.com. Hard copies of the Funds’ complete audited financial statements are available free of charge upon request.

Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Legg Mason and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Funds.

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