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

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The Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) announced its estimated sources of distribution for March 31, 2023, indicating a distribution per share of $0.0601. The distribution is comprised of $0.0370 (62%) from net investment income, and $0.0231 (38%) classified as a return of capital. Year-to-date distributions total $0.1195 per share, with $0.0717 (60%) from net investment income, and $0.0478 (40%) as a return of capital. The Fund maintains a managed distribution plan aiming for a minimum fixed annual rate of 10% based on the average NAV. Investors are cautioned that returns of capital can occur, which may not reflect the Fund’s investment performance.

Positive

• Monthly distribution rate of $0.0601 per share indicates regular income for shareholders.
• Managed distribution plan aims to provide shareholders with a constant minimum distribution rate of 10%.

Negative

• A portion of the distribution is classified as return of capital, which may indicate reliance on shareholder funds rather than investment gains.
• Cumulative average annual total return is negative at -0.29%, raising concerns about the Fund's performance.

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 March 31, 2023 and for the fiscal year 2023 year-to-date are as follows:

Estimated Allocations for March Monthly Distribution as of February 28, 2023:

Distribution Per Share		Net Investment Income		Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains		Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains		Return of Capital
$0.0601		$0.0370 (62%)		$0.00 (0%)		$0.00 (0%)		$0.0231 (38%)

Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of February 28, 2023, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023:

Distribution Per Share		Net Investment Income		Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains		Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains		Return of Capital
$0.1195		$0.0717 (60%)		$0.00 (0%)		$0.00 (0%)		$0.0478 (40%)

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 2/28/2023)1	Annualized Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV for the current fiscal period through 2/28/2023)2	Cumulative Total Return (in relation to the change in NAV for the fiscal period through 2/28/2023)3	Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 2/28/2023)4
-0.29%	10.09%	2.96%	1.67%

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 February 28, 2023. 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 February 28, 2023.
3. Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from December 31, 2022 through February 28, 2023, 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, 2022 through February 28, 2023), as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of February 28, 2023.

The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized a managed distribution plan pursuant to which the Fund makes monthly distributions to shareholders at an annual minimum fixed rate of 10%, based on the average monthly NAV of the Fund’s common shares (the “Plan”). The Fund calculates the average NAV from the previous month based on the number of business days in the month on which the NAV is calculated. The Plan is intended to provide shareholders with a constant, but not guaranteed, fixed minimum rate of distribution each month and is intended to narrow the discount between the market price and the 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 annual minimum 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 155 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 offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of February 28, 2023. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.com.

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FAQ

What is the distribution amount for Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) in March 2023?

The distribution amount for March 2023 is $0.0601 per share.

How much of FTF's distribution is from net investment income?

62% of the March 2023 distribution, or $0.0370 per share, is from net investment income.

What percentage of FTF's year-to-date distributions is classified as a return of capital?

40% of FTF's year-to-date distributions, or $0.0478 per share, is classified as a return of capital.

What is the purpose of FTF's managed distribution plan?

The managed distribution plan aims to provide shareholders with a constant minimum distribution rate of 10% based on the average NAV.

What are the risks associated with FTF's return of capital?

Returns of capital may indicate reliance on shareholder investments rather than income generated from investments, which could be a risk for investors.