[8-K] FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) reported preliminary financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The company announced the update via a press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The company also posted a fourth quarter and fiscal year earnings commentary on its investor website. The disclosures are furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 and are not deemed filed or incorporated by reference, as noted in the filing.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2025

FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-09318			13-2670991
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share			BEN			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐ 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 7, 2025, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the preliminary financial results for the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also posted a fourth quarter and fiscal year earnings commentary on its internet website, available via investors.franklinresources.com.

The contents of the Company’s website referenced herein and in the exhibit are not incorporated into this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in these Items 2.02 and 7.01, including the exhibits hereto, (x) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and (y) shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings (unless the Company specifically states that the information or exhibits in this particular report with respect to Item 2.02 or Item 7.01, as the case may be, are incorporated by reference).

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index are incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release dated November 7, 2025 issued by Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
Date:			November 7, 2025			/s/ Matthew Nicholls
						Matthew Nicholls
						Co-President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Date:			November 7, 2025			/s/ Lindsey H. Oshita
						Lindsey H. Oshita
						Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

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FAQ

What did Franklin Resources (BEN) announce in this 8-K?

The company furnished preliminary financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, via an attached press release.

Which fiscal periods are covered for BEN’s preliminary results?

The fourth fiscal quarter and the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find BEN’s detailed commentary on the results?

An earnings commentary was posted on the company’s investor website at investors.franklinresources.com.

What exhibit contains BEN’s press release?

Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release dated November 7, 2025.

Are the disclosures in this 8-K considered filed with the SEC?

No. Information under Items 2.02 and 7.01 is furnished, not filed, and is not incorporated by reference unless specifically stated.

What is the significance of Items 2.02 and 7.01 for BEN?

Item 2.02 covers results of operations and financial condition; Item 7.01 covers Regulation FD disclosure of the earnings commentary.