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Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) is a closed-end fixed-income fund listed on the NYSE American. News related to FTF often centers on its distribution activity, managed distribution policy, and communications from Franklin Templeton as the fund’s sponsor and investment manager. Because the fund focuses on high current income and uses a defined distribution framework, announcements about monthly dividends and their sources are a recurring theme in its public updates.
On this news page, readers can follow press releases detailing FTF’s declared monthly dividends, including the per-share amounts and the record, ex-dividend, and payable dates. The fund also regularly reports estimates of how each distribution is sourced among net investment income, realized capital gains, and return of principal, in line with regulatory requirements. These updates help shareholders understand the composition of their cash flows from the fund.
In addition to distribution notices, news for Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust can include explanations of its managed distribution plan or policy, reminders about shareholder reports, and information about how the Board of Trustees may review, amend, or terminate the plan. Broader communications from Franklin Templeton may also provide context about the fund’s role within the Franklin Templeton closed-end fund lineup and refer investors to annual or semiannual reports for more detail on investment strategies and portfolio management discussions.
Investors and observers who follow FTF’s news can use this page as a centralized source for official announcements related to dividends, distribution policies, and shareholder information. Regularly reviewing these items can help users track how the fund applies its income-focused strategy and how its managed distribution approach is implemented over time.
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) announced the results of its transferable rights offering, issuing approximately 10,250,000 common shares at a subscription price of $7.61, 90% of its net asset value as of February 17, 2022. The offering was over-subscribed, generating gross proceeds of approximately $78 million. Common shares are expected to be issued around February 24, 2022. Investors are advised to consider associated risks, including interest rate movements and bond price fluctuations, before investing.
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FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST (FTF) announced the preliminary results of its transferable rights offering, expected to issue approximately 10,250,000 common shares. The final subscription price was set at $7.61, reflecting 90% of the Fund's net asset value. The offering was over-subscribed, anticipating gross proceeds of around $78 million. Common shares are expected to be issued on February 24, 2022, after completing pro rata allocation and receipt of shareholder payments.
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) announced its estimated sources of distributions for the fiscal year 2021. A distribution of $0.0750 per share is scheduled for February 14, 2022. The net investment income accounts for 51% of this distribution while 49% is categorized as a return of capital. The fund's average annual total return over the previous five years is reported at 2.67%, with an annualized distribution rate of 10.03%. Investors are reminded that the distribution does not directly reflect the fund's investment performance. For tax reporting, actual distribution amounts may vary.
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Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) announced its estimated sources of distribution for January 14, 2022, detailing a total distribution of $0.0756 per share. This includes 53% from net investment income and 39% as a return of capital. The Fund's Board authorized a managed distribution plan aiming for a minimum annual rate of 10% based on the average monthly NAV. As of November 30, 2021, FTF's average annual total return was 2.69%, while its annualized distribution rate was 10.16%. Shareholders are cautioned that the distribution does not reflect the Fund's investment performance.
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) announced a transferable rights offering for shareholders to acquire additional common shares. Each shareholder will receive one transferable right for every common share held as of the record date on January 19, 2022. The pricing structure will depend on a formula related to the average sales price of the shares around the expiration date, which is set for February 17, 2022. Additionally, shareholders who fully exercise their rights can subscribe for excess shares. The Fund believes this offering will enhance its asset base and expense efficiency.
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Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) has announced the estimated sources of its upcoming distribution set for December 15, 2021. The monthly distribution is $0.0763 per share, comprising $0.0428 (56%) from net investment income, $0.0010 (1%) from short-term capital gains, and $0.0325 (43%) as a return of capital. Cumulative allocations for fiscal year-to-date, ending October 31, 2021, amount to $0.7808 per share. Shareholders should note that a portion of these distributions may represent a return of capital.
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