Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)

UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549 

  

SCHEDULE 14A  

  

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Exchange Act of 1934  

  

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LEGG MASON PARTNERS EQUITY TRUST 

LEGG MASON ETF INVESTMENT TRUST 

LEGG MASON PARTNERS VARIABLE EQUITY TRUST 

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SHAREHOLDERS IN LEGG MASON-SPONSORED FUNDS

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT – PLEASE VOTE NOW!

Dear Shareholder:

We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals to approve new agreements between your Legg Mason"sponsored fund(s) and its investment manager and subadviser(s).

Shareholders are asked to vote to approve the new agreements. They will be identical to the current agreements, except for the dates of execution, effectiveness and termination.

This letter was sent because you held shares in the fund(s) on the record date and we have not received your vote.

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT

YOUR FUND BOARD(S) UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS

VOTING NOW

HELPS MINIMIZE PROXY COSTS

HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS

ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS TO SHAREHOLDERS

Please vote using one of these options:

1. VOTE ONLINE

Log on to the website or scan the QR code shown on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the on"screen instructions.

2. VOTE BY TOUCH"TONE TELEPHONE

Call the toll"free number listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions.

3. VOTE BY MAIL

Complete, sign and date the proxy card and then return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope.

The proxy materials we sent contain important information regarding proposals you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully. If you have questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, please call Computershare Fund Services, the funds' proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-866-963-5819.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

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