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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 announced its December 2024 distribution of $0.0615 per share, with 66% coming from net investment income and 34% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date through November 30, 2024, the Fund has distributed $0.6765 per share, comprising 66% net investment income, 3% short-term capital gains, and 31% return of capital.

The Fund's performance metrics show a 3.20% average annual total return over the past 5 years, a 10.53% annualized distribution rate, and a 7.37% cumulative total return for the current fiscal period. The Fund maintains a managed distribution plan with fixed monthly payments of $0.0615 per share, aiming to narrow the discount between market price and NAV.

Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) ha annunciato una distribuzione per dicembre 2024 di $0.0615 per azione, con il 66% proveniente da reddito da investimento netto e il 34% da rimborso di capitale. Fino al 30 novembre 2024, l'anno fiscale in corso, il Fondo ha distribuito $0.6765 per azione, composto da 66% di reddito da investimento netto, 3% di guadagni in conto capitale a breve termine e 31% di rimborso di capitale.

I parametri di performance del Fondo mostrano un rendimento totale medio annuale del 3.20% negli ultimi 5 anni, un tasso di distribuzione annualizzato del 10.53% e un rendimento totale cumulato del 7.37% per l'attuale periodo fiscale. Il Fondo mantiene un piano di distribuzione gestita con pagamenti mensili fissi di $0.0615 per azione, mirando a ridurre il divario tra il prezzo di mercato e il NAV.

Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) ha anunciado su distribución de diciembre de 2024 de $0.0615 por acción, con el 66% proveniente de ingresos netos de inversión y el 34% de reembolso de capital. Hasta el 30 de noviembre de 2024, el Fondo ha distribuido $0.6765 por acción, que comprende 66% de ingresos netos de inversión, 3% de ganancias de capital a corto plazo y 31% de reembolso de capital.

Los indicadores de rendimiento del Fondo muestran un retorno total anual promedio del 3.20% en los últimos 5 años, una tasa de distribución anualizada del 10.53% y un retorno total acumulado del 7.37% para el período fiscal actual. El Fondo mantiene un plan de distribución gestionada con pagos mensuales fijos de $0.0615 por acción, con el objetivo de reducir la diferencia entre el precio del mercado y el NAV.

프랭클린 듀레이션 인컴 트러스트(FTF)는 2024년 12월 주당 $0.0615의 배당금을 발표하였으며, 66%는 순 투자 수익에서, 34%는 자본 환급에서 발생합니다. 2024년 11월 30일까지의 회계 연도 동안 이 펀드는 주당 $0.6765를 배포하였으며, 그 구성은 66% 순 투자 수익, 3% 단기 자본 이득, 31% 자본 환급입니다.

펀드의 성과 지표는 지난 5년 동안 평균 연간 총 수익률 3.20%, 연환산 배당률 10.53%, 현재 회계 기간 동안 누적 총 수익률 7.37%을 보여줍니다. 펀드는 시장 가격과 NAV 간의 할인 폭을 좁히기 위해 주당 $0.0615의 고정 월 지급으로 관리된 배급 계획을 유지합니다.

Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) a annoncé une distribution de décembre 2024 de 0,0615 $ par action, avec 66 % provenant des revenus d'investissement nets et 34 % provenant du remboursement de capital. Pour l'exercice fiscal en cours jusqu'au 30 novembre 2024, le Fonds a distribué 0,6765 $ par action, comprenant 66 % de revenus d'investissement nets, 3 % de gains en capital à court terme et 31 % de remboursement de capital.

Les indicateurs de performance du Fonds montrent un rendement total annuel moyen de 3,20 % au cours des 5 dernières années, un taux de distribution annualisé de 10,53 % et un rendement total cumulé de 7,37 % pour la période fiscale actuelle. Le Fonds maintient un plan de distribution géré avec des paiements mensuels fixes de 0,0615 $ par action, visant à réduire l'écart entre le prix du marché et le NAV.

Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) hat die Ausschüttung für Dezember 2024 von 0,0615 $ pro Aktie bekannt gegeben, wobei 66 % aus Nettoanlageerträgen und 34 % aus Kapitalrückzahlungen stammen. Für das laufende Geschäftsjahr bis zum 30. November 2024 hat der Fonds 0,6765 $ pro Aktie verteilt, bestehend aus 66 % Nettoanlageerträgen, 3 % kurzfristigen Kapitalgewinnen und 31 % Rückzahlung von Kapital.

Die Leistungskennzahlen des Fonds zeigen eine durchschnittliche jährliche Gesamtrendite von 3,20 % über die letzten 5 Jahre, eine annualisierte Ausschüttungsquote von 10,53 % und eine kumulative Gesamtrendite von 7,37 % für den aktuellen Geschäftsjahrzeitraum. Der Fonds unterhält einen verwalteten Ausschüttungsplan mit festen monatlichen Zahlungen von 0,0615 $ pro Aktie, um den Unterschied zwischen dem Marktpreis und dem NAV zu verringern.

Positive
  • Consistent monthly distribution of $0.0615 per share
  • 66% of distribution comes from net investment income
  • 7.37% cumulative total return for the fiscal period
  • 10.53% annualized distribution rate
Negative
  • 34% of monthly distribution represents return of capital
  • 31% of year-to-date distributions represent return of capital
  • Relatively modest 3.20% five-year average annual total return

Insights

The fund's distribution details reveal important insights for income-focused investors. The monthly distribution of $0.0615 per share consists of 66% from net investment income and 34% from return of capital, indicating the fund is partially returning shareholders' principal to maintain its distribution rate. Year-to-date distributions of $0.6765 follow a similar pattern, with 66% from investment income, 3% from short-term gains and 31% from return of capital.

The fund's 10.53% annualized distribution rate appears attractive, but investors should note that the 3.20% 5-year average annual total return suggests the high payout may not be fully supported by underlying performance. The significant return of capital component could erode the fund's asset base over time if investment performance doesn't improve. The 7.37% cumulative total return for the current period indicates some positive momentum but still trails the distribution rate.

The managed distribution plan's fixed monthly payout of $0.0615 creates predictable income but masks underlying portfolio challenges. The high proportion of return of capital in distributions signals potential strain on the fund's ability to generate sufficient income from its duration fixed-income holdings in the current market environment. The Board's flexibility to amend the plan suggests they may need to adjust the distribution rate if performance doesn't strengthen.

The 3.20% 5-year return reflects the inherent yield limitations of shorter-duration debt instruments, which typically offer lower yields in exchange for reduced interest rate risk. In today's market, maintaining the nearly 10.53% distribution rate without eroding capital will be challenging unless the fund can enhance its income generation or realize more capital gains.

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

Estimated Allocations for December Monthly Distribution as of November 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

$0.0407 (66%)

$0.00 (0%)

$0.00 (0%)

$0.0208 (34%)

Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of November 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

$0.6765

$0.4470 (66%)

$0.0233 (3%)

$0.00 (0%)

$0.2062 (31%)

 

 

 

 

 

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 11/30/2024)1

Annualized Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV for the current fiscal period through 11/30/2024)2

Cumulative Total Return (in relation to the change in NAV for the fiscal period through 11/30/2024)3

Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 11/30/2024)4

3.20%

10.53%

7.37%

9.65%

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 November 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 November 30, 2024.
  3. Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from December 31, 2023 through November 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 November 30, 2024), as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of November 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 November 30, 2024. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.com.

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

Source: Franklin Templeton

FAQ

What is FTF's current monthly distribution amount per share?

FTF's current monthly distribution is $0.0615 per share.

How much of FTF's December 2024 distribution comes from net investment income?

66% of FTF's December 2024 distribution ($0.0407 per share) comes from net investment income.

What is FTF's year-to-date distribution total for fiscal year 2024?

FTF's year-to-date distribution total is $0.6765 per share for fiscal year 2024.

What is FTF's 5-year average annual total return as of November 2024?

FTF's 5-year average annual total return is 3.20% as of November 30, 2024.

What percentage of FTF's fiscal year-to-date distributions represents return of capital?

31% of FTF's fiscal year-to-date distributions represents return of capital.

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