BEN – Franklin Resources Inc

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management company with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. It offers specialization on a global scale, bringing capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. The Company provides its investment management and related services to retail, institutional and high-net-worth investors in jurisdictions worldwide. Its investment products include sponsored funds, as well as institutional and high-net-worth separate accounts, retail separately managed account programs, sub-advised products, and other investment vehicles. Its funds include registered funds (including exchange-traded funds or ETFs) and unregistered funds. The Company offers its services and products under its various brand names, including Alcentra, K2, Benefit Street Partners, ClearBridge Investments, Martin Currie, O’Shaughnessy, and Lexington Partners. It also focuses on the retirement sector.