Legg Mason Affiliated MLP Update Is Now Available

Investment professionals from ClearBridge Investments, LLC (“ClearBridge”) provided an update on the impact of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announcement on the energy MLP sector.

Investors can access the commentary by visiting our website www.lmcef.com.

The ClearBridge Energy MLP closed-end funds include the ClearBridge American Energy MLP Fund Inc. (CBA), ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc. (CEM), ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc.(CTR) and ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc. (EMO).

Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC serves as the Funds’ investment manager and ClearBridge serves as the Funds’ subadviser.

Legg Mason is one of the nation's top 10 providers of closed-end funds with over $10 billion in assets under management as of 12/31/17, per Lipper.

All data and commentary provided is for informational purposes only. Legg Mason and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Funds. For more information please call 1.888.777.0102 or consult the Funds’ website at www.lmcef.com. Hard copies of each Fund’s complete audited financial statements are available free of charge upon request.

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NYSE: CBA; CTR; CEM; EMO

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ClearBridge Investments, LLCShareholder:1-888-777-0102orMedia:Madelyn McHugh, [e-mail]