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Director John Y. Kim adds deferred stock-linked units at Franklin (NYSE: BEN)

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Kim John Y reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Franklin Resources director John Y. Kim received a grant of 983.5585 units of Deferred Director's Fees (FRI), based on a reference price of $34.06 per unit. These units track the performance of Franklin Resources stock, including reinvested dividends, in a hypothetical investment account under the 2006 Director Deferred Compensation Plan.

The deferred amount is payable in a single payment after his separation from service with Franklin Resources and its subsidiaries. Following this award, Kim holds a total of 78,892.7327 deferred fee units linked to the company’s common stock, with exercisable and expiration dates currently set to April 20, 2036, assuming separation timing described in the plan.

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Insider Kim John Y
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) 983.559 $34.06 $34K
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) — 78,892.733 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Not applicable. Exercisable and expiration dates assume the director's separation from service from Franklin Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries occurs in the February following the director's 75th birthday. See footnote below. Represents a hypothetical investment account calculation of deferred Franklin Resources Inc.'s director's fees, under the 2006 Director Deferred Compensation Plan, based upon the performance of Franklin Resources Inc.'s stock (including reinvested dividends) payable in one payment following the director's separation from service from Franklin Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Reporting Person may transfer the hypothetical investment account amount into an alternative investment account(s) not based on the performance of Franklin Resources, Inc. stock effective as of the first day of any calendar quarter.
Deferred units granted 983.5585 units Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) awarded on 2026-07-01
Reference price per unit $34.0600 per unit Basis for hypothetical investment account
Total deferred units after award 78,892.7327 units Deferred Director's Fees balance following transaction
Conversion price $0.0000 Conversion or exercise price for deferred fee units
Exercise date assumption April 20, 2036 Exercise date assuming separation timing under plan
Expiration date assumption April 20, 2036 Expiration date assuming separation timing under plan
Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) financial
"Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) represent a hypothetical investment account calculation of deferred fees."
2006 Director Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Deferred fees are calculated under the 2006 Director Deferred Compensation Plan."
hypothetical investment account financial
"Represents a hypothetical investment account calculation of deferred director's fees."
separation from service financial
"Payable in one payment following the director's separation from service from Franklin Resources, Inc."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Kim John Y
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
(Street)
SAN MATEO CALIFORNIA 94403
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC [ BEN ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Deferred Director's Fees (FRI)(1)07/01/2026A983.558504/20/2036(2)04/20/2036(2)Common Stock, par value $.10983.5585$34.0678,892.7327D(3)
Explanation of Responses:
1. Not applicable.
2. Exercisable and expiration dates assume the director's separation from service from Franklin Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries occurs in the February following the director's 75th birthday. See footnote below.
3. Represents a hypothetical investment account calculation of deferred Franklin Resources Inc.'s director's fees, under the 2006 Director Deferred Compensation Plan, based upon the performance of Franklin Resources Inc.'s stock (including reinvested dividends) payable in one payment following the director's separation from service from Franklin Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Reporting Person may transfer the hypothetical investment account amount into an alternative investment account(s) not based on the performance of Franklin Resources, Inc. stock effective as of the first day of any calendar quarter.
/s/ Virginia Rosas, Attorney-in-Fact07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Franklin Resources (BEN) director John Y. Kim report in this Form 4?

Director John Y. Kim reported receiving 983.5585 units of Deferred Director's Fees (FRI). These units are a compensation award tied to Franklin Resources’ stock performance rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

How are the Deferred Director's Fees (FRI) for Franklin Resources (BEN) calculated?

The Deferred Director's Fees represent a hypothetical investment account based on Franklin Resources' stock performance, including reinvested dividends. The account tracks how the stock would have performed, rather than granting actual shares immediately.

When will John Y. Kim’s deferred compensation tied to Franklin Resources (BEN) be paid?

The deferred compensation is payable in one lump-sum payment after John Y. Kim’s separation from service with Franklin Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries, according to the company’s 2006 Director Deferred Compensation Plan.

How many deferred fee units linked to Franklin Resources (BEN) does John Y. Kim now hold?

After this award, John Y. Kim holds 78,892.7327 units of Deferred Director's Fees. Each unit’s value is tied to the performance of Franklin Resources’ common stock, including the effect of reinvested dividends over time.

What is the reference price for the new Deferred Director's Fees units at Franklin Resources (BEN)?

The 983.5585 new Deferred Director's Fees units use a reference price of $34.06 per unit. This price helps determine the initial value of the hypothetical investment account that tracks Franklin Resources’ stock performance.