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Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has announced the estimated sources of its monthly distribution set to be paid on March 31, 2023. The distribution per share is estimated at $0.0425, comprising $0.0265 (62%) from net investment income and $0.0160 (38%) from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date as of February 28, 2023, the cumulative distribution per share is $0.3162, including $0.1437 (45%) from net investment income and $0.1280 (41%) from return of capital. FT cautions that returns of capital do not reflect performance and warns shareholders not to draw conclusions from current distributions.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on March 31, 2023. Shareholders of record by March 17, 2023 will receive this payment, with an ex-dividend date of March 16, 2023. The Fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital and seeks income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation.

Distributions are subject to variation based on the Fund’s net investment income, and past distributions do not predict future results. Tax reporting may differ based on investment experience and regulatory changes.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced the estimated allocation of its distribution to be paid on February 28, 2023. The distribution per share is expected to be $0.0425, comprised of various components including $0.0151 from net investment income (36%) and $0.0274 from return of capital (64%). Cumulatively for the fiscal year 2023, the total distribution per share reaches $0.2737 with $0.1172 from net investment income (43%). Shareholders are advised that a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital, which does not necessarily reflect the fund's investment performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share, scheduled for payment on February 28, 2023. Shareholders on record as of February 17, 2023 will receive this distribution, with an ex-dividend date of February 16, 2023. The Fund focuses on providing high current income while preserving capital, with hopes for income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. However, past distribution amounts do not indicate future income trends, and actual distribution amounts for tax purposes will vary based on the Fund's performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced estimated sources of its January 2023 distribution under Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act. The distribution of $0.0425 per share comprises net investment income ($0.0252, 59%) and a return of capital ($0.0173, 41%). For the fiscal year-to-date through December 31, 2022, the total distribution stands at $0.2312 per share, with net investment income at $0.1021 (44%) and a return of capital at $0.0846 (37%). The trust emphasizes that distributions may exceed income and gains, indicating potential returns of capital. It aims to balance high current income with capital preservation.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on January 31, 2023. Record shareholders as of January 19, 2023 will receive this distribution, which is reflective of the Fund's objective to provide high income while preserving capital and promoting growth through dividends and capital appreciation. Shareholders are reminded that past distributions do not predict future trends, and actual amounts for tax purposes may vary based on the Fund's performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced the estimated sources of its upcoming distribution scheduled for December 30, 2022. The distribution per share is estimated at $0.1037, with allocations including $0.0319 from net investment income, $0.0378 from realized short-term capital gains, and $0.0340 categorized as a return of capital. The cumulative distribution year-to-date is $0.1275. Shareholders are cautioned that distributions may include a return of capital and do not necessarily reflect investment performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced a total distribution of $0.1037 per share, effective December 30, 2022. This distribution includes $0.0425 from net investment income and $0.0612 from long-term capital gains. Shareholders of record by December 19, 2022 will receive this payment, with the ex-dividend date set for December 16, 2022. The fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital, and past distributions are not predictive of future performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced its distribution sources for the monthly payment scheduled on November 30, 2022. The estimated distribution per share is $0.0425, with allocations including $0.0025 (6%) from net investment income, $0.0067 (16%) from short-term capital gains, and $0.0333 (78%) from return of capital. For fiscal year-to-date, total distributions reached $0.0850, with a cumulative total return of -5.86% related to NAV as of October 31, 2022.