Franklin Resources, Inc. - BEN STOCK NEWS

Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1,420.7 billion at April 30, 2023, compared to $1,422.1 billion at March 31, 2023.

Franklin Resources, Inc. reports net income of $194.2 million for Q1 2023

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund [NYSE: WIW] has announced the estimated sources of its distribution to be paid on April 28, 2023, and for the fiscal year 2023 year-to-date. The estimated allocations for the April monthly distribution are $0.1185 per share, with 100% being net investment income. The cumulative estimated allocations for the fiscal year-to-date are $0.4800 per share, with 100% being net investment income. Shareholders should not draw conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the distribution amount. WIW estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, which may result in a return of capital to shareholders. The amounts and sources of distributions reported are only estimates and are subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund's average annual total return for the 5-year period ended on March 31, 2023, is 1.97%. The annualized distribution rate as of March 31, 2023, is 6.75%. The cumulative total return for the fiscal period through March 31, 2023, is 2.46%. The cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate as of March 31, 2023, is 4.46%.