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Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced its estimated sources of distribution for the monthly payment on October 31, 2022. Each share will receive $0.0425, derived entirely from net investment income. Year-to-date cumulative distributions remain at $0.0425 per share. The Fund aims to provide high current income with capital preservation, while the average annual total return over the past five years was 3.06%. Shareholders are advised that distribution amounts are estimates and subject to change.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share, payable on October 31, 2022, for shareholders on record as of October 17, 2022. The Fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital, with potential for growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Shareholders should not infer investment performance from the distribution amount, as actual distributions will depend on the Fund’s fiscal year investment performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) released information regarding its estimated sources of monthly distributions for September 30, 2022. The total distribution per share is estimated at $0.0425. This includes net investment income of $0.0405 (95%) and a return of capital of $0.0020 (5%). Year-to-date cumulative allocations show a distribution of $0.5492 per share, with a significant portion derived from net investment income (74%). The fund emphasizes that past distributions do not predict future results, and a portion may represent a return of capital.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on September 30, 2022. Shareholders of record on September 19, 2022 will receive this payment, with an Ex-Dividend Date of September 16, 2022. The Fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital, and its distribution amounts may vary based on net investment income. The Fund's performance should not be inferred from current distribution amounts.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced the estimated sources of distributions for the month ending August 31, 2022. The August monthly distribution is $0.0425 per share, with net investment income contributing $0.0310 (73%) and a return of capital of $0.0115 (27%). For the fiscal year-to-date, the cumulative distribution is $0.5067 per share, primarily from net investment income (74%). Shareholders are advised that a portion of the distribution may consist of a return of capital, which does not reflect the fund’s investment performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share, payable on August 31, 2022, to shareholders of record on August 15, 2022 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 12, 2022). The Fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital, alongside growth through income and capital appreciation. Distributions may fluctuate based on net investment income, and past distributions do not predict future performance. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced the estimated sources of distributions for the fiscal year 2022, specifically for the distribution payable on July 29, 2022. The estimated allocation per share includes a distribution of $0.0425, which is entirely from net investment income. Year-to-date, cumulative distributions per share total $0.4642, with significant contributions from net investment income and a return of capital. Shareholders are cautioned not to interpret these distributions as indicators of the Fund's investment performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share, scheduled for July 29, 2022. Shareholders of record by July 18, 2022 will be eligible, with an ex-dividend date of July 15, 2022. The primary goal of the Fund is to provide high income while preserving capital, with a focus on growth through dividend increases. Distributions may change based on net investment income, and past distributions do not predict future performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has notified that its estimated sources of distributions for the fiscal year 2022, up to May 31, include a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share, with 98% attributed to net investment income. The cumulative distribution for the fiscal year-to-date is $0.4217 per share, with 69% from net investment income. It is emphasized that a portion may be a return of capital, not reflecting investment performance. The Fund aims for high current income and capital preservation. Investors should expect variability in future distributions.