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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. and related reporting persons report that a wholly owned subsidiary previously acquired 60 common shares of FRANKLIN BSP REAL ESTATE DEBT BDC for $1,500 using working capital. Certain investment funds affiliated with Franklin sold an aggregate 20,167,415 common shares of the issuer at $26.39 per share, which caused the reporting persons to cease being beneficial owners of more than 5% of the issuer's outstanding shares. This amendment is stated to be the final amendment to the Schedule 13D and an exit filing reflecting that the reporting persons no longer hold a >5% stake. Ownership detail shows the subsidiary retains 60 shares with sole dispositive power.
Franklin Resources announced a leadership reshuffle and an experienced commercial hire to oversee global sales, marketing and product strategy. Daniel Gamba will join as Co-President and Chief Commercial Officer, with responsibility for global sales, marketing and product strategy, and will absorb the Head of Global Distribution role. Two existing executives, Terrence Murphy and Matthew Nicholls, were appointed Co-Presidents while the CEO will relinquish the President title.
The company disclosed Mr. Gamba's fiscal 2026 pay package: a $700,000 base salary, a minimum $5.5 million annual bonus, performance-based restricted stock valued at $1.6 million, an annual restricted stock grant of $700,000, and one-time awards including a $3.362 million bonus and a $9.1 million restricted stock grant for forfeited deferred compensation. Stock awards vest over three years and accelerate on termination without cause.
Franklin Resources and affiliates report majority ownership in Franklin BSP Private Credit Fund. The filing shows Franklin Resources, its subsidiaries BSP Fund HoldCo (Debt Strategy) L.P. and Franklin Advisers, Inc., and related parties collectively beneficially own 7,739,178 Advisor Class Shares, representing 61.2% of the 12,648,519 Advisor Class Shares outstanding as of September 2, 2025. HoldCo holds 4,955,483 shares purchased for an aggregate $49,900,000 and Franklin Global Allocation Fund holds 2,783,694 shares purchased for $28,951,188. The reporting persons state the acquisitions were made for investment purposes and that no current plans exist to effect major corporate actions.
Oshita Lindsey Harumi, Chief Accounting Officer of Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), reported a transaction dated 08/31/2025 in which 2,328 common shares were disposed of at $25.66 per share. The filing states the disposition reflects tax withholding on vested securities rather than an open-market sale. After the transaction the reporting person beneficially owned 21,090.4565 shares, of which 7,408 shares are unvested restricted stock units. The report was submitted under Section 16 requirements and was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of the reporting person.
Franklin Resources insider filing by Terrence Murphy: The report shows that on 08/31/2025 Terrence Murphy, EVP and Head of Public Markets at Franklin Resources, disposed of 19,214 shares of Franklin Resources common stock at $25.66 per share as a result of tax withholding related to the vesting of a security issued under Rule 16b-3. After that disposition, Murphy beneficially owned 139,429 shares, of which 83,801 shares are unvested restricted stock units. The Form 4 was filed as an individual report and is signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/03/2025.
Adam Benjamin Spector, listed as EVP, Head Global Distribution at Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), reported a transaction dated 08/31/2025 on Form 4. The filing discloses the disposition of 29,034 shares of common stock at a reported price of $25.66 per share, identified as withholding of shares to satisfy tax liability upon the vesting of a security issued under Rule 16b-3. After the transaction he beneficially owned 593,282 shares, of which 255,989 are unvested restricted stock units.
Franklin Resources insider sale and withholding related to RSU vesting. Thomas C. Merchant, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Franklin Resources, reported transactions dated 08/31/2025. The filing shows 8,877 shares of common stock were disposed of via code "F" at a price of $25.66, reflecting payment of tax withholding upon vesting. Following the reported transactions, the filing reports beneficial ownership of 61,521 shares, of which 19,191 shares are unvested restricted stock units. The Form 4 is signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/03/2025.
Matthew Nicholls, EVP, CFO & COO of Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), reported a transaction dated 08/31/2025. The Form 4 shows 63,619 shares of Common Stock were disposed of at a price of $25.66. The filing explains these shares were withheld to satisfy a tax liability upon vesting of a security issued under Rule 16b-3. After the transaction the reporting person beneficially owned 397,965 shares, of which 110,803 are unvested restricted stock units.
Alok Sethi, EVP and Head of Global Operations at Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), reported a non‑derivative transaction in the company’s common stock executed on 08/31/2025. The filing shows 8,740 shares were disposed of via code F at a price of $25.66, reflecting withholding of shares to satisfy a tax liability associated with vesting. After the transaction the reporting person beneficially owns 90,509.8286 shares, of which 34,405 shares are unvested restricted stock units.
Jennifer M. Johnson, President and CEO and a director of Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), reported a sale of 120,307 shares of common stock on 08/31/2025 at a price of $25.66 per share, reflected as transaction code F. After the reported transaction, the filing shows total beneficial ownership of 2,956,911.327 shares, which includes 280,647 unvested restricted stock units. The report notes holdings in a 401(k) plan, a business limited partnership, a venture limited partnership, and shares held for or by her children, some of which she disclaims beneficial ownership of. The sale is described as withholding to pay tax liabilities arising on the vesting of equity awards. The form was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/03/2025.