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Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), commonly known as Franklin Templeton, is a prominent global investment management organization. With more than 75 years of expertise, Franklin Templeton delivers a suite of investment services aimed at both individual and institutional investors. As of April 2024, the company oversees $1.602 trillion in managed assets, comprising 35% equity, 35% fixed-income, 10% multi-asset/balanced funds, 16% alternatives, and 4% money market funds.
Franklin Templeton is renowned for its diverse portfolio and global reach, with more than a third of its assets under management (AUM) invested in international strategies. Furthermore, approximately 30% of managed assets are sourced from clients outside the United States. The company's client base is balanced between retail investors at 52% and institutional accounts at 46%, with high-net-worth individuals accounting for the remainder.
Recently, the company's subsidiary, ClearBridge Investments, released its seventh annual Stewardship Report, highlighting its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. With $188 billion in assets under management, ClearBridge actively integrates ESG considerations into its investment process, promoting sustainable practices and responsible investing. In 2023, ClearBridge earned top scores in the U.N.-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) reporting assessment and joined the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility's Living Wage Statement, advocating for fair wages in line with international human rights standards.
Franklin Templeton's dedication to ESG is further exemplified through ClearBridge's active ownership and engagement strategies. In 2023, ClearBridge voted on over 15,000 shareholder proposals and engaged with more than 1,000 companies to drive positive change. The firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion is also noteworthy, with strong representation of women and people of color among its staff and investment teams.
Franklin Templeton continues to advance the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through various philanthropic efforts. ClearBridge's partnership with WaterAid since 2013 has improved clean water accessibility in Timor-Leste, directly supporting SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
With a mission to help clients achieve better outcomes through specialized investment management and wealth management solutions, Franklin Templeton operates with a global presence in over 150 countries. The company leverages its extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions to serve a diverse clientele, bolstered by a team of over 1,500 investment professionals stationed in major financial markets worldwide.
Franklin Resources reported a preliminary net loss of $84.7 million ($0.19 per share) for Q4 2024, compared to net income of $174.0 million in the previous quarter and $295.5 million year-over-year. The company recorded a $389.2 million impairment charge related to Western Asset Management mutual fund contracts. Total AUM reached $1.68 trillion, up 22% year-over-year, with long-term net outflows of $32.6 billion. The Putnam Investments acquisition exceeded expectations, growing AUM by 21% to $180 billion since closing. The company returned $946 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Franklin Templeton has appointed George Stephan as Global Chief Operating Officer of Wealth Management Alternatives, a newly created position. Reporting to EVP Adam Spector, Stephan will oversee alternative investments product innovation, investor services, and assist with business development. The firm manages $264 billion in alternative assets, representing 16% of its $1.65 trillion total AUM as of June 30, 2024. Stephan joins from KKR, where he served as Head of Strategy and Business Development for Global Client Solutions. The appointment aims to strengthen Franklin Templeton's position as a leading provider of alternative wealth solutions globally.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund [NYSE: WIW] has announced its distribution details for October 31, 2024. The Fund will distribute $0.0605 per share, sourced entirely from net investment income. The fiscal year-to-date distribution totals $0.6050 per share. The Fund's performance metrics show a 2.22% average annual total return over the five-year period and an 8.28% cumulative total return for the fiscal period through September 30, 2024. The annualized distribution rate stands at 7.18% of NAV. The Fund maintains a managed distribution policy aimed at delivering long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.68 trillion at September 30, 2024, unchanged from August 31, 2024. The company experienced long-term net outflows of $22.4 billion, including $27.9 billion from Western Asset Management, partially offset by positive market impact. For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, AUM benefited from positive markets but was affected by long-term net outflows of $31.3 billion, including $37.0 billion from Western Asset Management.
The AUM breakdown by asset class as of September 30, 2024, was: Equity ($632.1 billion), Fixed Income ($556.4 billion), Alternative ($249.9 billion), Multi-Asset ($176.2 billion), and Cash Management ($64.0 billion). Western Asset Management's AUM decreased from $376.8 billion to $353.3 billion, reflecting significant outflows and market impacts.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 operating results on Monday, November 4, 2024 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A written commentary will be available on the company's investor website simultaneously. At 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, a live teleconference will be held featuring Jenny Johnson (President and CEO), Matthew Nicholls (Executive Vice President, CFO and COO), and Adam Spector (Executive Vice President - Global Advisory Services and Head of Global Distribution) to answer questions.
The teleconference can be accessed via the company's investor website or by dialing specific numbers for North America and other locations. A replay will be available until November 10, 2024. Analysts and investors are advised to review recent SEC filings and contact Investor Relations for any clarifications before the teleconference.
Franklin Templeton has expanded its partnership with Envestnet to deliver its Canvas Custom Indexing platform to Envestnet's extensive client base of advisors. Canvas, a web-based platform, enables advisors to create personalized and tax-managed portfolios for their clients. This integration is part of a previously announced strategic partnership between the firms.
The platform will be available to advisors across banks, wealth management firms, brokerages, and RIAs. It offers tax management capabilities and goes beyond traditional Direct Indexing, providing advisors with more investment solutions and tools to scale their businesses.
Franklin Templeton, a leading SMA provider with approximately $140 billion in SMA assets under management as of June 30, 2024, including $9 billion on the Canvas platform, views this partnership as a milestone in bringing high-net-worth capabilities to mass affluent investors.
Franklin Templeton and Clarion Partners are celebrating the five-year anniversary of the Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund Inc. (CPREX), a closed-end tender offer fund providing individual investors access to institutional-quality private real estate. CPREX focuses on stable, cash flow-producing properties in U.S. markets with favorable growth prospects, with 89% of its portfolio in industrial warehouse, rental housing, and healthcare-related properties.
The fund has experienced continued net inflows during a period of slow real estate fundraising, allowing for new property acquisitions. Clarion Partners, CPREX's sub-adviser, manages over $74 billion in real estate assets as of June 30, 2024. The fund's strategy balances income and long-term capital appreciation, investing in both real estate private equity and private debt.
Franklin Templeton's alternatives business, including Clarion, represents approximately 16% of the firm's $1.65 trillion in assets under management. The alternative investment market has seen significant growth, with U.S. registered funds investing in private equity, private credit, and real estate nearly tripling from $110.6 billion in 2016 to $299.3 billion in 2023.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund [NYSE: WIW] has announced its distribution sources for September 30, 2024, and the fiscal year 2024 to date. The Fund's September monthly distribution is $0.0605 per share, entirely sourced from net investment income. The cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution is $0.5445 per share, also fully derived from net investment income.
Key performance metrics as of August 31, 2024, include:
- Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 1.61%
- Annualized Distribution Rate: 7.29%
- Cumulative Total Return (fiscal period): 6.03%
- Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate: 5.47%
The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy, aiming to deliver long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions. Distributions may come from various sources, including returning capital. Shareholders are advised that a return of capital reduces their tax basis in Fund shares.
Franklin Templeton (NYSE: BEN) has announced the appointment of Todd Bitzer, Emily Cox, and Andre Cuerington as Senior Vice Presidents and Client Advisors for US Institutional. They will focus on building and managing partnerships with institutional clients. Bitzer is based in Atlanta, Cox in Southern California (serving as an Alternative Specialist), and Cuerington in Northern California. This move aligns with the growing institutional interest in private markets, expected to reach $23.7 trillion by 2028. Franklin Templeton has been expanding its private markets capabilities, becoming one of the top 10 largest alternatives managers with over $250 billion in assets under management. The company aims to provide customized offerings across both public and private investment markets to help clients achieve their objectives.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, has announced distributions for certain closed-end funds for September, October, and November 2024. The distributions are part of their managed distribution policy. Key details include:
- Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) will distribute $0.05000 per share each month
- Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) will distribute $0.06050 per share each month
- Distribution dates are set for the last day of each month
- Both funds estimate 100% of distributions to come from income for the fiscal year ending November 30
The company notes that distributions may include long-term capital gains or return of capital if sufficient income is not available. Shareholders are advised not to draw conclusions about fund performance from these distributions.
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