Franklin Solana ETF sets monthly staking cash payouts

Franklin Solana Trust (SOEZ), on behalf of the Franklin Solana ETF, reports a change in how it handles staking-related income.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Franklin Solana Trust (SOEZ), on behalf of the Franklin Solana ETF, reports a change in how it handles staking-related income. The Sponsor intends to liquidate Staking Rewards for cash and distribute them to shareholders on a monthly basis.

Distributions will generally follow an approximately two‑month lagged schedule: for example, Staking Rewards received in January will first be re‑staked to earn additional Staking Rewards, then the January Staking Rewards will be liquidated for cash and distributed to shareholders in March. The Trust directs investors to the Fund’s website for further details about the ETF and its distribution practices.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

Staking Rewards distribution frequency: Monthly Distribution lag: approximately two-month lagged basis Illustrative timing: January Staking Rewards distributed in March

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Staking Rewards distribution frequency Monthly Frequency of cash distributions from liquidated Staking Rewards to shareholders

Distribution lag approximately two-month lagged basis Time between receipt of Staking Rewards and related cash distribution

Illustrative timing January Staking Rewards distributed in March Example provided for how the two-month lag applies in practice

Key Terms

Staking Rewards, emerging growth company, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, sponsor

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Staking Rewards financial

"The Sponsor, on behalf of the Fund, intends to liquidate Staking Rewards for cash"

Staking rewards are incentives given to individuals who commit their cryptocurrency holdings to support a blockchain network's operations, such as confirming transactions and maintaining security. Think of it like earning interest or dividends for locking up your savings or investments, encouraging people to keep their assets engaged in keeping the system running smoothly. For investors, staking rewards provide a way to earn passive income while helping to secure the network.

emerging growth company regulatory

"Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

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

sponsor financial

"The Sponsor, on behalf of the Fund, intends to liquidate Staking Rewards"

FAQ

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What distribution change did Franklin Solana Trust (SOEZ) announce?

The Franklin Solana ETF will have its Staking Rewards liquidated for cash and distributed to shareholders monthly. Rewards are first re‑staked to earn additional Staking Rewards, then converted to cash and paid out on a lagged basis.

How often will SOEZ distribute liquidated Staking Rewards to shareholders?

The Franklin Solana ETF will distribute liquidated Staking Rewards monthly. Staking Rewards are accumulated, re‑staked to earn additional Staking Rewards, then periodically liquidated and paid in cash to shareholders.

What is the timing lag for SOEZ Staking Rewards distributions?

Distributions are generally made on an approximately two‑month lagged basis. For example, Staking Rewards received in January are re‑staked, then those January Staking Rewards are liquidated and distributed as cash to shareholders in March.

Does SOEZ re-stake Staking Rewards before distributing cash?

Yes. The Franklin Solana ETF’s Sponsor intends that Staking Rewards will be re‑staked to earn additional Staking Rewards before the original Staking Rewards amounts are liquidated and distributed as cash to shareholders.

Where can investors find more information about SOEZ distributions?

Additional information about the Franklin Solana ETF and its distribution practices is available on the Fund’s website at the Franklin Templeton domain page specifically for the Franklin Solana ETF (ticker SOEZ).

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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): August 26, 2026

FRANKLIN SOLANA ETF

A SERIES OF FRANKLIN SOLANA TRUST

SPONSORED BY FRANKLIN HOLDINGS, LLC

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-42979		39-6814889
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Franklin Parkway,

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

(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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class		Trading symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Shares of Franklin Solana ETF		SOEZ		NYSE Arca, Inc.

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 8.01 Other Events.

The Sponsor, on behalf of the Fund, intends to liquidate Staking Rewards for cash to be distributed to shareholders monthly, with such distributions generally calculated on approximately a two-month lagged basis (e.g., Staking Rewards received in January would be re-staked to earn additional Staking Rewards, with the January Staking Rewards then liquidated for cash and distributed to shareholders in March). Additional information about the Fund and its distributions can be obtained from the Fund’s website at https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/exchange-traded-funds/products/47315/SINGLCLASS/franklin-solana-etf/SOEZ.

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SIGNATURE

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 HOLDINGS LLC, in its capacity as sponsor of Franklin Solana Trust (registrant)
By:		/s/ David Mann*
		David Mann
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 26, 2026

* The registrant is a trust and the person is signing in his capacity as an officer of Franklin Holdings, LLC, the Sponsor of the registrant.

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