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Franklin Resources, Inc. filings document the regulatory record for Franklin Templeton as a NYSE-listed investment management company. The company’s 8-K reports disclose quarterly and annual operating results, Regulation FD earnings commentary, material agreements, credit-facility obligations, share repurchase authorizations and other capital-structure matters.
Proxy and meeting filings cover board elections, shareholder voting results, executive compensation, employee stock investment plans and universal stock incentive plan authorizations. The filing record also includes leadership and compensation disclosures, governance matters, common stock registration information, and regulatory or risk-related updates involving Western Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary.
Franklin Resources Inc. executive chairman and director reported a routine equity transaction involving company stock. On 12/01/2025, the reporting person had 8,460 shares of common stock withheld at a price of $22.54 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to the vesting of an equity award issued under Rule 16b-3. After this withholding, the reporting person directly owned 2,686,282 shares of Franklin Resources common stock.
The filing also notes additional indirect ownership through various vehicles, including shares held in a 401(k) plan, business and venture limited partnerships under the reporting person’s control, and shares held by the reporting person’s spouse and children, some of which are disclaimed for beneficial ownership. Of the total beneficially owned securities, 54,324 shares are unvested restricted stock unit awards.
Franklin Resources Inc. reported an insider equity transaction by its Co-President, CFO & COO on 12/01/2025. The executive had 50,427 shares of Franklin Resources common stock withheld at $22.54 per share to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of equity awarded under Rule 16b-3. This was recorded as a disposition coded "F," which typically reflects tax withholding rather than an open-market sale.
Following this transaction, the executive beneficially owned 548,947 shares of Franklin Resources common stock, including 221,029 shares in the form of unvested restricted stock units. The filing indicates the holdings are directly owned.
Franklin Resources, Inc. executive vice president and general counsel reported a routine share withholding to cover taxes tied to an equity award. On 12/01/2025, the officer had 8,091 shares of common stock withheld at a price of $22.54 per share, in connection with the vesting of a security issued under Rule 16b-3.
After this transaction, the officer beneficially owns 92,612 shares of Franklin Resources common stock in direct form. This total includes 41,879 shares represented by unvested restricted stock units, which are scheduled to vest over time according to their award terms.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) reported an insider stock purchase by a director who is also a 10% owner. On 11/20/2025, the reporting person bought 50,000 shares of Franklin Resources common stock at a price of $21.20 per share in an open-market transaction coded as a purchase (P). After this transaction, the insider directly owned 90,137,677 shares of common stock.
In addition to the directly held shares, the insider also had 25,108.0143 shares held indirectly through the Franklin Templeton 401(k) Retirement Plan, based on a plan statement as of October 10, 2025, and 4,059,651 shares held indirectly through an IRA. No derivative securities were reported in this filing.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) reported an insider share purchase by a reporting person who is a 10% owner. On 11/18/2025, the reporting person purchased 50,000 shares of Franklin Resources common stock at a weighted average price of $21.4895 per share, with individual trades ranging from $21.43 to $21.57.
After this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 90,087,677 shares directly. They also held 25,108.0143 shares indirectly through the Franklin Templeton 401(k) Retirement Plan, based on a plan statement as of October 10, 2025, and 4,059,651 shares indirectly through an IRA.
Franklin Resources (BEN) reported that a director acquired 108.4599 deferred director’s fee units on 11/12/2025 at $23.05, as disclosed on Form 4. Following the transaction, directly held derivative units totaled 59,090.8761.
The award tracks the performance of Franklin Resources’ common stock and is payable in cash under the company’s 2006 Directors Deferred Compensation Plan. The instrument carries an expiration date of 01/20/2058, with exercisability and payout timing tied to separation from service per plan terms.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) filed a Form 13F Combination Report listing 14,148 holdings with an aggregate reported value of $401,019,857,982.
The filing identifies 21 Other Included Managers and notes structural updates: ClearBridge Investments Ltd and ClearBridge Investment Management Limited are now reported as Other Included Managers by ClearBridge Investments, LLC, while Martin Currie Ltd and Martin Currie Inc are no longer filing. The report was signed by Assistant Secretary Thomas C. Mandia.
Franklin Resources (BEN) filed its Annual Report on Form 10‑K. The company reports $1,661.2 billion in assets under management (AUM) as of September 30, 2025, reflecting a diversified platform across strategies and client types.
AUM mix by asset class: Equity $686.2B (41%), Fixed Income $438.7B (26%), Alternative $263.9B (16%), Multi‑Asset $193.9B (12%), and Cash Management $78.5B (5%). By product type: U.S. Funds $851.4B, Non‑U.S. Funds $317.2B, Institutional Separate Accounts $237.9B, Retail SMAs $164.5B, and Other $90.2B.
The company operates globally under multiple specialist brands, offering equity, fixed income, alternatives, multi‑asset, ETFs, and wealth/administration services. Recent portfolio expansion includes acquiring Putnam in January 2024 and Apera in October 2025. The aggregate market value of voting common equity held by non‑affiliates was $5.9 billion as of March 31, 2025. Shares outstanding were 520,970,580 at October 31, 2025.
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.
Franklin Resources (BEN) reported insider activity by its Chief Executive Officer and Director. On November 4, 2025, the reporting person acquired 306,552 shares of common stock at $22.59 per share. An additional 108,262 shares relate to prior performance‑based restricted stock units, with the Compensation Committee certifying achievement for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025; these are scheduled to vest on December 1, 2025.
Following these transactions, direct beneficial ownership was 3,371,787.0046 shares. The filer also reported indirect holdings, including 2,642.5854 shares via a 401(k) plan and stakes held through family and partnership entities.