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Franklin Resources, Inc. reports developments for Franklin Templeton, a global investment manager serving individual, institutional and wealth clients across public and private markets. News commonly covers assets under management, net flows, earnings, operating results and asset-class activity across equity, fixed income, alternatives, multi-asset and cash management strategies.
Company updates also include product and platform initiatives such as model portfolios, separately managed account-style solutions and private-market access, as well as developments at subsidiaries including Western Asset Management and Fiduciary Trust International. Other recurring themes include global distribution, wealth management expansion, client group leadership and capital actions tied to the company’s NYSE-listed common stock.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) reported that its preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) reached $1,543.5 billion on May 31, 2021, up from $1,529.3 billion on April 30, 2021. The growth in AUM was driven by favorable market conditions and cash management net inflows, although partially offset by long-term net outflows totaling approximately $300 million from India credit funds in liquidation. As of May 31, the remaining AUM in these funds stood at $1.7 billion.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, payable on July 15, 2021, to stockholders of record by June 30, 2021. This dividend reflects a 4% increase compared to the same quarter last year, aligning with the amount paid in the prior quarter. Franklin Resources operates globally, providing investment management services and managing over $1.5 trillion in assets as of April 30, 2021.
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Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0597 per share, payable on June 30, 2021, to shareholders of record by June 15, 2021. The Fund's Board has authorized a managed distribution plan, ensuring a fixed minimum annual distribution rate of 8.5% based on average monthly net asset value. This plan aims to narrow the market price discount to NAV, though success is not guaranteed. Distributions may include long-term capital gains or return of capital if net ordinary income is not sufficient.
Templeton Global Income Fund (NYSE: GIM) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0368 per share from net investment income, payable on June 30, 2021, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2021. The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan with an annual minimum fixed rate of 7.5% based on the average monthly net asset value. Distributions may include long-term capital gains or return of capital if net ordinary income is insufficient. Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), the Fund's parent company, manages approximately $1.5 trillion in assets globally.
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] has announced a managed distribution plan aiming to reduce the discount between its share price and net asset value (NAV). The plan includes monthly distributions to shareholders at a minimum annual rate of 8.5% based on the Fund's average NAV. The Board of Trustees will periodically review the plan and its effectiveness. If necessary, the Fund may also distribute long-term capital gains or return of capital to meet distribution requirements. Shareholders will receive notifications detailing the source of income for distributions.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has announced a distribution of $0.0425 per share, payable on June 15, 2021, for shareholders of record by May 28, 2021. The Ex-Dividend Date is set for May 27, 2021. Distributions may fluctuate based on the Fund's net investment income, with past distributions not guaranteeing future trends. Shareholders are reminded of the risks associated with investments, particularly in bond prices inversely related to interest rate changes.
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (NYSE American: FTF) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0783 per common share, payable on June 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on May 28, 2021. The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan with a fixed annual rate of 10% based on the average monthly net asset value. Distributions may include capital gains and/or return of capital if investment income is insufficient. The Board retains the right to amend or terminate the plan, potentially impacting share prices. Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) oversees approximately $1.5 trillion in assets under management.
The Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) has declared a dividend of $0.0783 per common share, payable on May 14, 2021, to shareholders of record as of April 30, 2021.
Of this dividend, $0.0516 per share is net investment income and $0.0267 per share is a return of principal. The Fund has adopted a managed distribution plan, committing to a fixed minimum annual distribution of 10% based on its average monthly net asset value. However, the plan's success to reduce market price discount is not guaranteed.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $1,529.3 billion as of April 30, 2021, a rise from $1,498.9 billion at March 31, 2021. This growth was primarily driven by market performance, with approximately flat long-term net flows. However, net outflows included around $400 million from India credit funds undergoing liquidation. The AUM breakdown shows Fixed Income at $651.1 billion, Equity at $531.2 billion, and long-term assets at $1,468.9 billion.