Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

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Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced its distribution notification for payments scheduled on October 15, 2021. The distribution per share is estimated at $0.0425, sourced entirely from net investment income (100%). Year-to-date cumulative distributions through August 31, 2021 total $0.4262, with 99% being net investment income. The Fund focuses on providing high current income while preserving capital. Actual distribution sources may vary, and shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting.

Positive

• Distribution per share of $0.0425 primarily from net investment income.
• Cumulative YTD distribution of $0.4262 with 99% from net investment income.
• Average annual total return of 8.11% for the five years ended August 31, 2021.

Negative

• None.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT):

Notification Of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

The Fund’s estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on October 15, 2021 and for the 2021 year-to-date are as follows:

Estimated Allocations for Monthly Distribution as of September 30, 2021:

Distribution Per Share	Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains	Return of Capital
$0.0425	$0.0425 (100%)	$0.0000 (0%)	$0.0000 (0%)	$0.0000 (0%)

Cumulative Estimated Allocations for 2021 through August 31, 2021:

Distribution Per Share	Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains	Return of Capital
$0.4262	$0.4229 (99%)	$0.0031 (1%)	$0.0000 (0%)	$0.0000 (0%)

Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Distribution Policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year that will describe how to report the Fund’s distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Average Annual Total Return (in relation to net asset value (NAV) for the 5-year period ended on 8/31/2021)1	Annualized Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV for the current fiscal period through 8/31/2021)2	Cumulative Total Return (in relation to NAV for the fiscal period through 8/31/2021)3	Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 8/31/2021)4
8.11%	5.88%	7.89%	4.91%

Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:

1			Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ended through August 31, 2021. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
2			The Annualized Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period’s distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV through August 31, 2021.
3			Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from August 31, 2020 through August 31, 2021, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
4			The Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal period (August 31, 2020 through August 31, 2021), as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of August 31, 2021.

The Fund’s primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund’s net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends.

For further information on Franklin Universal Trust, please visit our web site at: www.franklintempleton.com

Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 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 brings extensive capabilities in equity, fixed income, multi-asset solutions and alternatives. With offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has over 70 years of investment experience and over $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2021. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.com.

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FAQ

What is the distribution per share for Franklin Universal Trust (FT) on October 15, 2021?

The estimated distribution per share for Franklin Universal Trust (FT) on October 15, 2021, is $0.0425.

What percentage of the cumulative distribution for 2021 is from net investment income for FT?

99% of the cumulative distribution for Franklin Universal Trust (FT) for the year 2021 is from net investment income.

What is the average annual total return for FT over the last five years?

The average annual total return for Franklin Universal Trust (FT) over the last five years is 8.11%.

How much is the cumulative distribution for FT through August 31, 2021?

The cumulative distribution for Franklin Universal Trust (FT) through August 31, 2021, is $0.4262.