Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (TDF) Discloses 4.73% Ownership in Templeton Dragon Fund

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (OPERS) reports beneficial ownership of 1,191,699 shares of Templeton Dragon Fund Inc., representing about 4.73% of the fund’s outstanding shares. OPERS has sole voting and dispositive power over these shares.

The shares were bought and sold in the open market using client assets under management, and OPERS states that its activity is for investment purposes. OPERS may increase or reduce its holdings over time but indicates it has no present plans or intentions related to corporate actions such as mergers, reorganizations, changes in control, or other major strategic transactions. OPERS also notes there are no contracts or special arrangements with other parties regarding these securities.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC

(Name of Issuer)

TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC

(Title of Class of Securities)

88018T101

(CUSIP Number)

Public Employees Retirement
277 East Town Street,
Columbus, OH, 43215
(614) 224-9075

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

01/12/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 88018T101

1

Name of reporting person

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF OHIO

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

OHIO

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 1,191,699.00
8	Shared Voting Power
9	Sole Dispositive Power 1,191,699.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

4.7 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

EP

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC
(b)	Name of Issuer: TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 300 S.E. 2ND STREET, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA , 33301-1923.
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio
(b)	277 East Town Street Columbus, OH 43215
(c)	Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio
(d)	No
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	All shares were purchased or sold in the open market using client assets under management
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	The transactions on the securities referred to herein are for investment purposes. OPERS may make further purchases of shares of stock from time to time and may dispose of any or all of the shares of stock held at any time. OEPRS has no present plans or intentions which relate to or would result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (b)-(j) of item 4 of Schedule 13D
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	1,191,699 4.73%
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	Except as otherwise set forth herein, there is no contract, arrangement, understanding or relationship with any person with respect to the securities of the Company between OPERS and any person or entity.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF OHIO

Signature:	Jennifer Starr
Name/Title:	Chief Financial Officer
Date:	01/12/2026

FAQ

How many Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) shares does OPERS currently own?

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (OPERS) beneficially owns 1,191,699 shares of Templeton Dragon Fund Inc., with sole voting and dispositive power over those shares.

What percentage of Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) does OPERS hold?

OPERS reports beneficial ownership of approximately 4.73% of the outstanding shares of Templeton Dragon Fund Inc..

Why is OPERS holding TDF shares?

OPERS states that its transactions in Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. shares are for investment purposes, using client assets under management.

Does OPERS have plans to influence control or strategy at Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF)?

OPERS states it has no present plans or intentions that relate to, or would result in, any of the major corporate actions listed in item 4(b)-(j), such as changes in control, mergers, or significant restructurings.

Can OPERS change its position in Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) in the future?

Yes. OPERS indicates it may make further purchases of TDF shares from time to time and may dispose of any or all of the shares it holds at any time.

Are there any special agreements between OPERS and other parties regarding TDF shares?

OPERS states that, except as otherwise set forth, there is no contract, arrangement, understanding, or relationship with any person concerning the securities of Templeton Dragon Fund Inc.