Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (“FTF” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

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Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) has released its estimated sources of distribution for May 31, 2024, and the fiscal year 2024 to date. The Fund's distribution per share for May is estimated at $0.0615, with 67% from net investment income and 33% from return of capital. For the fiscal year through April 30, 2024, the distribution per share is $0.2460, with 58% from net investment income, 7% from short-term capital gains, and 35% from return of capital.

FTF has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, indicating a portion of distributions may be a return of capital. The Fund's average annual total return over five years is 2.25%, with an annualized distribution rate of 10.47%. The cumulative total return for the fiscal period through April 30, 2024, is 1.63%, and the fiscal year-to-date distribution rate is 3.49%.

The Fund's Board has authorized a managed distribution plan aiming for consistent monthly distributions and narrowing the discount between the market price and NAV. However, there is no assurance of success.

Positive

• Distribution per share for May 2024 is $0.0615.
• The Fund's fiscal year-to-date distribution per share is $0.2460.
• Managed distribution plan aims for consistent monthly distributions.
• Plan intends to narrow the discount between market price and NAV.
• Average annual total return over five years is 2.25%.
• Annualized distribution rate is 10.47%.

Negative

• 33% of May 2024 distribution is a return of capital.
• 35% of fiscal year-to-date distribution is a return of capital.
• Cumulative total return for the fiscal period through April 2024 is only 1.63%.
• The Fund has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains.
• Portion of distributions being a return of capital suggests potential financial strain.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF]:

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 May 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows:

Estimated Allocations for May Monthly Distribution as of April 30, 2024:

Distribution Per Share	Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains	Return of Capital
$0.0615	$0.0409 (67%)	$0.00 (0%)	$0.00 (0%)	$0.0206 (33%)

Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of April 30, 2024, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024:

Distribution Per Share	Net Investment Income	Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains	Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains	Return of Capital
$0.2460	$0.1432 (58%)	$0.0170 (7%)	$0.00 (0%)	$0.0858 (35%)

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 Plan. FTF estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the FTF distribution to shareholders may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that a shareholder invested in a Fund is paid back to them. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect FTF’s investment performance and should not be confused with ‘yield’ or ‘income’. 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 the change in net asset value (NAV) for the 5- year period ended on 4/30/2024)1	Annualized Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV for the current fiscal period through 4/30/2024)2	Cumulative Total Return (in relation to the change in NAV for the fiscal period through 4/30/2024)3	Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 4/30/2024)4
2.25%	10.47%	1.63%	3.49%

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 April 30, 2024. 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 April 30, 2024.
3. Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from December 31, 2023 through April 30, 2024, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
4. The Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal period (December 31, 2023 through April 30, 2024), as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of April 30, 2024.

The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to which the Fund makes monthly distributions to shareholders at the fixed rate of $0.0615 per share. The Plan is intended to provide shareholders with consistent distributions each month and is intended to narrow the discount between the market price and the net asset value (“NAV”) of the Fund’s common shares, but there can be no assurance that the Plan will be successful in doing so. The Fund is managed with a goal of generating as much of the distribution as possible from net ordinary income and short-term capital gains, that is consistent with the Fund’s investment strategy and risk profile. To the extent that sufficient distributable income is not available on a monthly basis, the Fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital in order to maintain its managed distribution rate. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that was invested in the Fund is paid back to shareholders. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”. Even though the Fund may realize current year capital gains, such gains may be offset, in whole or in part, by the Fund’s capital loss carryovers from prior years.

The Board may amend the terms of the Plan or terminate the Plan at any time without prior notice to the Fund’s shareholders. The amendment or termination of the Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund’s common shares. The Plan will be subject to the periodic review by the Board, including a yearly review of the fixed rate to determine if an adjustment should be made.

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

Franklin Resources, Inc. 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 assets under management as of April 30, 2024. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.com.

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For more information, please contact Franklin Templeton at 1-800-342-5236.

Source: Franklin Templeton

FAQ

What is the distribution per share for FTF in May 2024?

The distribution per share for FTF in May 2024 is estimated at $0.0615.

What sources contribute to FTF's May 2024 distribution?

FTF's May 2024 distribution sources are 67% net investment income and 33% return of capital.

How much is FTF's fiscal year-to-date distribution per share as of April 30, 2024?

FTF's fiscal year-to-date distribution per share as of April 30, 2024, is $0.2460.

What portion of FTF's fiscal year-to-date distribution is a return of capital?

35% of FTF's fiscal year-to-date distribution is a return of capital.

What is FTF's annualized distribution rate for the current fiscal period through April 30, 2024?

FTF's annualized distribution rate for the current fiscal period through April 30, 2024, is 10.47%.

What is the cumulative total return for FTF through April 30, 2024?

FTF's cumulative total return through April 30, 2024, is 1.63%.

What is FTF's average annual total return over the past five years?

FTF's average annual total return over the past five years is 2.25%.