Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results

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Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) reported net income of $124.2 million for Q2 2024, a decrease from the previous quarter. Operating income was $129.3 million. Adjusted net income was $306.6 million. AUM increased to $1,644.7 billion, with positive net flows. The acquisition of Putnam Investments expanded investment capabilities. Despite a decline in operating income, the Company remains focused on growth and innovation.

Positive

• Positive long-term net inflows of $6.9 billion in Q2 2024.

• Acquisition of Putnam Investments strengthened investment capabilities. Putnam ranked #1 in fund performance by Barron's.

• Continued positive net flows in non-US regions with approximately $490 billion in AUM.

Negative

• Decrease in net income by 36% to $124.2 million in Q2 2024.

• Operating income declined by 37% to $129.3 million in Q2 2024.

• Adjusted diluted earnings per share decreased by 14% to $0.56 in Q2 2024.

Insights

Market Research Analyst

Franklin Resources, Inc. reported a notable divergence between GAAP and non-GAAP financial results for Q2 2024. On a GAAP basis, net income decreased, but non-GAAP adjusted net income and adjusted operating income showed resilience. The company highlighted strategic diversification efforts and net inflows across multiple asset classes. The acquisition of Putnam Investments contributed significantly to AUM growth and its integration seems to be progressing smoothly, enhancing Franklin's investment capabilities and presence in key channels. The firm's focus on expense management and strategic investments in innovation are critical for adapting to the evolving asset management industry.

Financial Analyst

Scrutinizing Franklin Resources' financial health, the contraction in GAAP operating income and net income is a red flag for investors. However, a 13% surge in AUM, bolstered by the Putnam acquisition, depicts robust growth potential. The reported long-term inflows hint at solid underlying business performance. Share repurchases often signal management's confidence in the firm's intrinsic value, although the scale of repurchases this quarter was modest. Investors should weigh the stark contrast between reported earnings and adjusted measures to assess the true earnings quality.

Legal Expert

The article mentions supplemental non-GAAP financial measures which are critical for investors seeking to understand the company's economic reality. These measures, excluding certain items, can potentially provide a clearer picture of operational performance. Franklin Resources appears committed to transparency by offering both GAAP and non-GAAP metrics, but investors should be aware of the methodologies used for adjustments, ensuring comparability with other industry players. The legal and regulatory landscape encourages such disclosures, serving the interests of stakeholders who rely on accurate financial reporting to make informed decisions.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: BEN) today announced net income¹ of $124.2 million or $0.23 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $251.3 million or $0.50 per diluted share for the previous quarter, and $194.2 million or $0.38 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Operating income was $129.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $206.5 million for the previous quarter and $255.1 million for the prior year.

As supplemental information, the Company is providing certain adjusted performance measures which are based on methodologies other than generally accepted accounting principles. Adjusted net income² was $306.6 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share² was $0.56 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $328.5 million and $0.65 for the previous quarter, and $316.7 million and $0.61 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Adjusted operating income² was $419.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $417.0 million for the previous quarter and $440.2 million for the prior year.

“Our efforts to deepen client relationships and further diversify our firm are yielding positive results with contributions across asset classes, investment vehicles and geographies,” said Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Resources, Inc. “During our second fiscal quarter, these results included long-term net inflows of $6.9 billion. Fixed income, multi-asset and alternative assets led the way from an asset class perspective, and our three largest alternative managers generated a combined total of $1.4 billion in net inflows in the quarter. Positive net flows continued across our separately managed account, ETF and Canvas® offerings and we once again saw aggregate positive net flows in non-US regions, which have approximately $490 billion in AUM. At quarter end, our institutional pipeline of won-but-unfunded mandates grew to nearly $20 billion.

“The closing of our acquisition of Putnam Investments in January expanded our investment capabilities with strong investment performance. During the quarter, Barron’s ranked Putnam the #1 fund family for one- and five-year performance, and #5 for the 10-year period.³ The transaction also bolsters our relevance in the important insurance and retirement channels, bringing our AUM in this segment to over $650 billion.

“We continue to focus on disciplined expense management while leveraging our net cash and investments position to invest in growth and innovation to stay ahead of client needs to benefit our stakeholders.”

		Quarter Ended								% Change			Quarter Ended				% Change
		31-Mar-24				31-Dec-23				Qtr. vs. Qtr.			31-Mar-23				Year vs. Year
Financial Results
(in millions, except per share data)
Operating revenues		$	2,152.8			$	1,991.1			8	%		$	1,927.2			12	%
Operating income			129.3				206.5			(37	%)			255.1			(49	%)
Operating margin			6.0	%			10.4	%						13.2	%
Net income1		$	124.2			$	251.3			(51	%)		$	194.2			(36	%)
Diluted earnings per share			0.23				0.50			(54	%)			0.38			(39	%)
As adjusted (non-GAAP):2
Adjusted operating income		$	419.6			$	417.0			1	%		$	440.2			(5	%)
Adjusted operating margin			25.2	%			27.3	%						28.9	%
Adjusted net income		$	306.6			$	328.5			(7	%)		$	316.7			(3	%)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share			0.56				0.65			(14	%)			0.61			(8	%)
Assets Under Management
(in billions)
Ending		$	1,644.7			$	1,455.5			13	%		$	1,422.1			16	%
Average4			1,581.1				1,394.2			13	%			1,419.5			11	%
Long-term net flows			6.9				(5.0	)						(3.7	)

Total assets under management (“AUM”) were $1,644.7 billion at March 31, 2024, up $189.2 billion or 13% during the quarter due to $148.3 billion from the acquisition of Putnam Investments, the positive impact of $38.8 billion of net market change, distributions, and other, and $6.9 billion of long-term net inflows, partially offset by $4.8 billion of cash management net outflows.

Cash and cash equivalents and investments were $5.7 billion and, including the Company’s direct investments in consolidated investment products (“CIPs”), were $6.9 billion⁵ at March 31, 2024. Total stockholders’ equity was $13.6 billion and the Company had 526.2 million shares of common stock outstanding at March 31, 2024. The Company repurchased 0.4 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $11.7 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Conference Call Information

A written commentary on the results by Jenny Johnson, President and CEO; Matthew Nicholls, Executive Vice President, CFO and COO; and Adam Spector, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Distribution will be available via investors.franklinresources.com today at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Ms. Johnson and Messrs. Nicholls and Spector will also lead a live teleconference today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to answer questions. Access to the teleconference will be available via investors.franklinresources.com or by dialing (+1) (888) 259-6580 in North America or (+1) (416) 764-8624 in other locations using access code 23304402. A replay of the teleconference can also be accessed by calling (+1) (877) 674-7070 in North America or (+1) (416) 764-8692 in other locations using access code 304402# after 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 29, 2024 through May 6, 2024, or via investors.franklinresources.com.

Analysts and investors are encouraged to review the Company’s recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and to contact Investor Relations at investorrelations@franklintempleton.com before the live teleconference for any clarifications or questions related to the earnings release or written commentary.

FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Unaudited
(in millions, except per share data)		Three Months Ended March 31,								% Change			Six Months Ended March 31,								% Change
			2024				20236							2024				20236
Operating Revenues
Investment management fees		$	1,713.9			$	1,573.3			9	%		$	3,366.1			$	3,205.1			5	%
Sales and distribution fees			358.3				301.4			19	%			654.7				593.3			10	%
Shareholder servicing fees			68.0				43.3			57	%			100.5				76.7			31	%
Other			12.6				9.2			37	%			22.6				19.2			18	%
Total operating revenues			2,152.8				1,927.2			12	%			4,143.9				3,894.3			6	%
Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits			1,028.2				847.3			21	%			1,996.5				1,826.5			9	%
Sales, distribution and marketing			484.3				406.6			19	%			885.1				795.2			11	%
Information systems and technology			155.1				128.0			21	%			286.1				249.4			15	%
Occupancy			76.2				59.7			28	%			142.9				114.2			25	%
Amortization of intangible assets			84.6				86.0			(2	%)			170.4				169.2			1	%
General, administrative and other			195.1				144.5			35	%			327.1				290.7			13	%
Total operating expenses			2,023.5				1,672.1			21	%			3,808.1				3,445.2			11	%
Operating Income			129.3				255.1			(49	%)			335.8				449.1			(25	%)
Other Income (Expenses)
Investment and other income, net			52.5				60.6			(13	%)			225.7				150.5			50	%
Interest expense			(27.7	)			(33.5	)		(17	%)			(46.5	)			(64.4	)		(28	%)
Investment and other losses of consolidated investment products, net			89.9				87.2			3	%			66.1				73.6			(10	%)
Expenses of consolidated investment products			(5.9	)			(3.4	)		74	%			(11.8	)			(14.9	)		(21	%)
Other income, net			108.8				110.9			(2	%)			233.5				144.8			61	%
Income before taxes			238.1				366.0			(35	%)			569.3				593.9			(4	%)
Taxes on income			62.8				92.9			(32	%)			137.7				153.2			(10	%)
Net income			175.3				273.1			(36	%)			431.6				440.7			(2	%)
Less: net income (loss) attributable to
Redeemable noncontrolling interests			42.8				83.2			(49	%)			52.3				81.7			(36	%)
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests			8.3				(4.3	)		NM				3.8				(0.8	)		NM
Net Income Attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc.		$	124.2			$	194.2			(36	%)		$	375.5			$	359.8			4	%
Earnings per Share
Basic		$	0.23			$	0.38			(39	%)		$	0.71			$	0.70			1	%
Diluted			0.23				0.38			(39	%)			0.71				0.70			1	%
Dividends Declared per Share		$	0.31			$	0.30			3	%		$	0.62			$	0.60			3	%
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic			518.4				490.7			6	%			502.6				490.1			3	%
Diluted			519.2				491.4			6	%			503.4				490.8			3	%
Operating Margin			6.0	%			13.2	%						8.1	%			11.5	%

FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Unaudited
(in millions, except per share data)		Three Months Ended								% Change			Three Months Ended6
		31-Mar-24				31-Dec-23							30-Sep-23				30-Jun-23				31-Mar-23
Operating Revenues
Investment management fees		$	1,713.9			$	1,652.2		`	4	%		$	1,634.4			$	1,613.4			$	1,573.3
Sales and distribution fees			358.3				296.4			21	%			306.4				304.0				301.4
Shareholder servicing fees			68.0				32.5			109	%			37.2				38.8				43.3
Other			12.6				10.0			26	%			8.1				12.8				9.2
Total operating revenues			2,152.8				1,991.1			8	%			1,986.1				1,969.0				1,927.2
Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits			1,028.2				968.3			6	%			826.3				841.2				847.3
Sales, distribution and marketing			484.3				400.8			21	%			411.1				406.8				406.6
Information systems and technology			155.1				131.0			18	%			128.3				127.3				128.0
Occupancy			76.2				66.7			14	%			57.8				56.9				59.7
Amortization of intangible assets			84.6				85.8			(1	%)			86.5				85.4				86.0
General, administrative and other			195.1				132.0			48	%			137.8				136.5				144.5
Total operating expenses			2,023.5				1,784.6			13	%			1,647.8				1,654.1				1,672.1
Operating Income			129.3				206.5			(37	%)			338.3				314.9				255.1
Other Income (Expenses)
Investment and other income, net			52.5				173.2			(70	%)			62.0				49.8				60.6
Interest expense			(27.7	)			(18.8	)		47	%			(24.4	)			(34.9	)			(33.5	)
Investment and other income (losses) of consolidated investment products, net			89.9				(23.8	)		NM				40.5				1.7				87.2
Expenses of consolidated investment products			(5.9	)			(5.9	)		0	%			(3.0	)			(0.8	)			(3.4	)
Other income, net			108.8				124.7			(13	%)			75.1				15.8				110.9
Income before taxes			238.1				331.2			(28	%)			413.4				330.7				366.0
Taxes on income			62.8				74.9			(16	%)			75.0				84.1				92.9
Net income			175.3				256.3			(32	%)			338.4				246.6				273.1
Less: net income (loss) attributable to
Redeemable noncontrolling interests			42.8				9.5			351	%			27.0				26.8				83.2
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests			8.3				(4.5	)		NM				15.9				(7.7	)			(4.3	)
Net Income Attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc.		$	124.2			$	251.3			(51	%)		$	295.5			$	227.5			$	194.2
Earnings per Share
Basic		$	0.23			$	0.50			(54	%)		$	0.58			$	0.44			$	0.38
Diluted			0.23				0.50			(54	%)			0.58				0.44				0.38
Dividends Declared per Share		$	0.31			$	0.31			0	%		$	0.30			$	0.30			$	0.30
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic			518.4				487.0			6	%			489.2				490.7				490.7
Diluted			519.2				487.9			6	%			490.0				491.4				491.4
Operating Margin			6.0	%			10.4	%						17.0	%			16.0	%			13.2	%

AUM AND FLOWS
(in billions)		Three Months Ended March 31,								% Change			Six Months Ended March 31,								% Change
			2024				2023							2024				2023
Beginning AUM		$	1,455.5			$	1,387.7			5	%		$	1,374.2			$	1,297.4			6	%
Long-term inflows			84.9				61.8			37	%			153.8				132.3			16	%
Long-term outflows			(78.0	)			(65.5	)		19	%			(151.9	)			(146.9	)		3	%
Long-term net flows			6.9				(3.7	)		NM				1.9				(14.6	)		NM
Cash management net flows			(4.8	)			(4.3	)		12	%			(0.1	)			13.2			NM
Total net flows			2.1				(8.0	)		NM				1.8				(1.4	)		NM
Acquisition			148.3				—			NM				148.3				34.9			325	%
Net market change, distributions and other7			38.8				42.4			(8	%)			120.4				91.2			32	%
Ending AUM		$	1,644.7			$	1,422.1			16	%		$	1,644.7			$	1,422.1			16	%
Average AUM		$	1,581.1			$	1,419.5			11	%		$	1,492.2			$	1,386.4			8	%

AUM BY ASSET CLASS
(in billions)		31-Mar-24				31-Dec-23				% Change			30-Sep-23				30-Jun-23				31-Mar-23
Equity		$	592.7			$	467.5			27	%		$	430.4			$	458.0			$	437.1
Fixed Income			571.4				511.7			12	%			483.1				505.1				510.1
Alternative			255.5				256.2			0	%			254.9				257.2				258.2
Multi-Asset			163.4				154.6			6	%			145.0				148.3				146.1
Cash Management			61.7				65.5			(6	%)			60.8				62.9				70.6
Total AUM		$	1,644.7			$	1,455.5			13	%		$	1,374.2			$	1,431.5			$	1,422.1
Average AUM for the Three-Month Period		$	1,581.1			$	1,394.2			13	%		$	1,419.1			$	1,419.6			$	1,419.5

AUM BY SALES REGION
(in billions)		31-Mar-24				31-Dec-23				% Change			30-Sep-23				30-Jun-23				31-Mar-23
United States		$	1,155.9			$	1,019.4			13	%		$	979.9			$	1,026.0			$	1,017.1
International
Europe, Middle East and Africa8			206.3				180.6			14	%			165.1				170.6				167.6
Asia-Pacific			170.4				150.5			13	%			117.6				121.0				120.0
Americas, excl. U.S.			112.1				105.0			7	%			111.6				113.9				117.4
Total international			488.8				436.1			12	%			394.3				405.5				405.0
Total		$	1,644.7			$	1,455.5			13	%		$	1,374.2			$	1,431.5			$	1,422.1

AUM AND FLOWS BY ASSET CLASS
(in billions)
for the three months ended March 31, 2024		Equity				Fixed Income				Alternative				Multi-Asset				Cash Management				Total
AUM at January 1, 2024		$	467.5			$	511.7			$	256.2			$	154.6			$	65.5			$	1,455.5
Long-term inflows			27.5				43.8				3.4				10.2				—				84.9
Long-term outflows			(32.8	)			(35.5	)			(2.4	)			(7.3	)			—				(78.0	)
Long-term net flows			(5.3	)			8.3				1.0				2.9				—				6.9
Cash management net flows			—				—				—				—				(4.8	)			(4.8	)
Total net flows			(5.3	)			8.3				1.0				2.9				(4.8	)			2.1
Acquisition			81.3				59.3				0.7				5.8				1.2				148.3
Net market change, distributions and other7			49.2				(7.9	)			(2.4	)			0.1				(0.2	)			38.8
AUM at March 31, 2024		$	592.7			$	571.4			$	255.5			$	163.4			$	61.7			$	1,644.7

(in billions)
for the three months ended December 31, 2023		Equity				Fixed Income				Alternative				Multi-Asset				Cash Management				Total
AUM at October 1, 2023		$	430.4			$	483.1			$	254.9			$	145.0			$	60.8			$	1,374.2
Long-term inflows			27.0				28.3				5.9				7.7				—				68.9
Long-term outflows			(26.8	)			(36.7	)			(3.2	)			(7.2	)			—				(73.9	)
Long-term net flows			0.2				(8.4	)			2.7				0.5				—				(5.0	)
Cash management net flows			—				—				—				—				4.7				4.7
Total net flows			0.2				(8.4	)			2.7				0.5				4.7				(0.3	)
Net market change, distributions and other7			36.9				37.0				(1.4	)			9.1				—				81.6
AUM at December 31, 2023		$	467.5			$	511.7			$	256.2			$	154.6			$	65.5			$	1,455.5

(in billions)
for the three months ended March 31, 2023		Equity				Fixed Income				Alternative				Multi-Asset				Cash Management				Total
AUM at January 1, 2023		$	419.1			$	494.8			$	257.4			$	141.4			$	75.0			$	1,387.7
Long-term inflows			17.1				31.5				4.9				8.3				—				61.8
Long-term outflows			(25.4	)			(29.7	)			(3.6	)			(6.8	)			—				(65.5	)
Long-term net flows			(8.3	)			1.8				1.3				1.5				—				(3.7	)
Cash management net flows			—				—				—				—				(4.3	)			(4.3	)
Total net flows			(8.3	)			1.8				1.3				1.5				(4.3	)			(8.0	)
Net market change, distributions and other7			26.3				13.5				(0.5	)			3.2				(0.1	)			42.4
AUM at March 31, 2023		$	437.1			$	510.1			$	258.2			$	146.1			$	70.6			$	1,422.1

Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures

As supplemental information, we are providing performance measures for “adjusted operating income,” “adjusted operating margin,” “adjusted net income” and “adjusted diluted earnings per share,” each of which is based on methodologies other than generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP measures”). Management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful indicators of our financial performance and may be helpful to investors in evaluating our relative performance against industry peers.

“Adjusted operating income,” “adjusted operating margin,” “adjusted net income” and “adjusted diluted earnings per share” are defined below, followed by reconciliations of operating income, operating margin, net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. and diluted earnings per share on a U.S. GAAP basis to these non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as substitutes for, any financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Additional reconciling items may be added in the future to these non-GAAP measures if deemed appropriate.

Adjusted Operating Income

We define adjusted operating income as operating income adjusted to exclude the following:

• Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products.
• Acquisition-related items:
  • Acquisition-related retention compensation.
  • Other acquisition-related expenses including professional fees, technology costs and fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration assets and liabilities.
  • Amortization of intangible assets.
  • Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, if any.
• Special termination benefits related to workforce optimization initiatives related to past acquisitions and certain initiatives undertaken by the Company.
• Impact on compensation and benefits expense from gains and losses on investments related to deferred compensation plans, which is offset in investment and other income (losses), net.
• Impact on compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries, which is offset in net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.

Adjusted Operating Margin

We calculate adjusted operating margin as adjusted operating income divided by adjusted operating revenues. We define adjusted operating revenues as operating revenues adjusted to exclude the following:

• Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products.
• Acquisition-related performance-based investment management fees which are passed through as compensation and benefits expense.
• Sales and distribution fees and a portion of investment management fees allocated to cover sales, distribution and marketing expenses paid to the financial advisers and other intermediaries who sell our funds on our behalf.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

We define adjusted net income as net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. adjusted to exclude the following:

• Activities of CIPs.
• Acquisition-related items:
  • Acquisition-related retention compensation.
  • Other acquisition-related expenses including professional fees, technology costs and fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration assets and liabilities.
  • Amortization of intangible assets.
  • Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, if any.
  • Write off of noncontrolling interests related to the wind down of an acquired business.
  • Interest expense for amortization of Legg Mason debt premium from acquisition-date fair value adjustment.
• Special termination benefits related to workforce optimization initiatives related to past acquisitions and certain initiatives undertaken by the Company.
• Net gains or losses on investments related to deferred compensation plans which are not offset by compensation and benefits expense.
• Net compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries not offset by net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.
• Unrealized investment gains and losses.
• Net income tax expense of the above adjustments based on the respective blended rates applicable to the adjustments.

We define adjusted diluted earnings per share as diluted earnings per share adjusted to exclude the per share impacts of the adjustments applied to net income in calculating adjusted net income.

In calculating our non-GAAP measures, we adjust for the impact of CIPs because it is not considered reflective of our underlying results of operations. Acquisition-related items and special termination benefits are excluded to facilitate comparability to other asset management firms. We adjust for compensation and benefits expense related to funded deferred compensation plans because it is partially offset in other income (expense), net. We adjust for compensation and benefits expense and net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests to reflect the economics of certain profits interest arrangements. Sales and distribution fees and a portion of investment management fees generally cover sales, distribution and marketing expenses and, therefore, are excluded from adjusted operating revenues. In addition, when calculating adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share we exclude unrealized investment gains and losses included in investment and other income (losses) because the related investments are generally expected to be held long term.

The calculations of adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are as follows:

(in millions)		Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
		31-Mar-24				31-Dec-23				31-Mar-23				31-Mar-24				31-Mar-23
Operating income		$	129.3			$	206.5			$	255.1			$	335.8			$	449.1
Add (subtract):
Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products*			11.0				11.4				9.1				22.4				14.2
Acquisition-related retention			104.5				69.1				23.2				173.6				86.8
Compensation and benefits expense from gains on deferred compensation, net			14.0				19.0				10.6				33.0				16.2
Other acquisition-related expenses			25.2				6.8				14.0				32.0				36.6
Amortization of intangible assets			84.6				85.8				86.0				170.4				169.2
Special termination benefits			40.4				6.7				31.8				47.1				42.7
Compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries			10.6				11.7				10.4				22.3				20.5
Adjusted operating income		$	419.6			$	417.0			$	440.2			$	836.6			$	835.3
Total operating revenues		$	2,152.8			$	1,991.1			$	1,927.2			$	4,143.9			$	3,894.3
Add (subtract):
Acquisition-related pass through performance fees			(14.4	)			(72.6	)			(8.0	)			(87.0	)			(152.5	)
Sales and distribution fees			(358.5	)			(296.4	)			(301.4	)			(654.9	)			(593.3	)
Allocation of investment management fees for sales, distribution and marketing expenses			(125.8	)			(104.4	)			(105.2	)			(230.2	)			(201.9	)
Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products*			11.0				11.4				9.1				22.4				14.2
Adjusted operating revenues		$	1,665.1			$	1,529.1			$	1,521.7			$	3,194.2			$	2,960.8
Operating margin			6.0	%			10.4	%			13.2	%			8.1	%			11.5	%
Adjusted operating margin			25.2	%			27.3	%			28.9	%			26.2	%			28.2	%

(in millions, except per share data)		Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
		31-Mar-24				31-Dec-23				31-Mar-23				31-Mar-24				31-Mar-23
Net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc.		$	124.2			$	251.3			$	194.2			$	375.5			$	359.8
Add (subtract):
Net (income) loss of consolidated investment products*			3.5				(2.2	)			8.5				1.3				4.9
Acquisition-related retention			104.5				69.1				23.2				173.6				86.8
Other acquisition-related expenses			29.3				10.8				20.1				40.1				48.8
Amortization of intangible assets			84.6				85.8				86.0				170.4				169.2
Special termination benefits			40.4				6.7				31.8				47.1				42.7
Net gains on deferred compensation plan investments not offset by compensation and benefits expense			(3.9	)			(6.0	)			(6.0	)			(9.9	)			(13.6	)
Unrealized investment gains			(9.6	)			(49.0	)			(1.9	)			(58.6	)			(32.6	)
Interest expense for amortization of debt premium			(6.4	)			(6.4	)			(6.4	)			(12.8	)			(12.7	)
Net compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries not offset by net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests			0.4				(2.0	)			(0.3	)			(1.6	)			0.1
Net income tax expense of adjustments			(60.4	)			(29.6	)			(32.5	)			(90.0	)			(74.3	)
Adjusted net income		$	306.6			$	328.5			$	316.7			$	635.1			$	579.1
Diluted earnings per share		$	0.23			$	0.50			$	0.38			$	0.71			$	0.70
Adjusted diluted earnings per share			0.56				0.65				0.61				1.21				1.13

*The impact of CIPs is summarized as follows:
		(in millions)		Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
				31-Mar-24				31-Dec-23				31-Mar-23				31-Mar-24				31-Mar-23
		Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation		$	(11.0	)		$	(11.4	)		$	(9.1	)		$	(22.4	)		$	(14.2	)
		Other income (expenses), net			38.6				(8.6	)			62.9				30.0				60.1
		Less: income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests			31.1				(22.2	)			62.3				8.9				50.8
		Net income (loss)		$	(3.5	)		$	2.2			$	(8.5	)		$	(1.3	)		$	(4.9	)

Notes

1. Net income represents net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc.
2. “Adjusted net income,” “adjusted diluted earnings per share,” “adjusted operating income” and “adjusted operating margin” are based on methodologies other than generally accepted accounting principles. See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for definitions and reconciliations of these measures.
3. Barron’s, “Barron’s Best Fund Families of 2023,” March 4, 2024. Out of 49 firms (1 year), 47 firms (5 year), 46 firms (10 year).
4. Average AUM represents monthly average AUM.
5. Includes our direct investments in CIPs of $1.3 billion, approximately $350 million of employee-owned and other third-party investments made through partnerships, $353.0 million of investments that are subject to long-term repurchase agreements and other net financing arrangements, and $447.1 million of cash and investments related to deferred compensation plans.
6. During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company identified that it did not eliminate the investment income from certain consolidated limited partnerships for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, resulting in offsetting adjustments to Investment and other income, net and Net income attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interest. For comparability, the Company has revised the comparative prior period amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income. There was no impact to Operating income, Net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. or earnings per share.
7. Net market change, distributions and other includes appreciation (depreciation), distributions to investors that represent return on investments and return of capital, and foreign exchange revaluation.
8. India region is included in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the Company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and over $1.6 trillion in AUM as of March 31, 2024. The Company posts information that may be significant for investors in the Investor Relations and News Center sections of its website, and encourages investors to consult those sections regularly. For more information, please visit investors.franklinresources.com.

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These and other risks, uncertainties and other important factors are described in more detail in our recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, in Risk Factors and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 and our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. If a circumstance occurs after the date of this press release that causes any of our forward-looking statements to be inaccurate, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, we undertake no obligation to announce publicly the change to our expectations, or to make any revision to our forward-looking statements, to reflect any change in assumptions, beliefs or expectations, or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any forward-looking statement is based, unless required by law.

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FAQ

What was Franklin Resources, Inc.'s net income for Q2 2024?

Franklin Resources, Inc. reported net income of $124.2 million for Q2 2024.

What was the positive aspect of Franklin Resources, Inc.'s performance in Q2 2024?

The positive aspect was the long-term net inflows of $6.9 billion and the acquisition of Putnam Investments which strengthened investment capabilities.

What was the negative aspect of Franklin Resources, Inc.'s performance in Q2 2024?

The negative aspects were the decrease in net income by 36% to $124.2 million, operating income declining by 37% to $129.3 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share decreasing by 14% to $0.56.