Templeton Global Income Fund Announces Update on Investment Adviser Transition to Saba Capital

Rhea-AI Summary

Templeton Global Income Fund (GIM) Announces Adviser Transition Update

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Templeton Global Income Fund (NYSE: GIM) (the “Fund”) today announced an update regarding the upcoming Adviser Transition, whereby Saba Capital Management, L.P. ("Saba") will assume responsibility from Franklin Advisers, Inc. ("Franklin Advisers"), the current manager of the Fund, for providing investment management services to the Fund (the “Adviser Transition”). The Adviser Transition will occur on or about the close of business on December 31, 2023.

In connection with the Adviser Transition and management of the Fund's portfolio subsequent to the completion of the Adviser Transition, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized Franklin Advisers to begin liquidating the Fund's portfolio to cash and cash equivalents prior to the completion of the Adviser Transition. During this transition, the Fund will depart from its stated investment objective and policies to liquidate its holdings.

The Adviser Transition follows the Fund’s previous announcement of the results of its Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) held on October 25, 2023. At the Special Meeting, the Fund’s shareholders voted in favor of: (1) the approval of a new investment management agreement between the Fund and Saba; (2) the approval of making the Fund’s investment objective “non-fundamental” to provide the Fund with greater investment flexibility; and (3) the removal of the Fund’s fundamental policy mandating that at least 65% of the Fund’s total assets be invested in at least three countries and in various types of debt instruments.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231124547442/en/

Longacre Square Partners

Greg Marose / Kate Sylvester, 646-386-0091

gmarose@longacresquare.com / ksylvester@longacresquare.com

Source: Templeton Global Income Fund

FAQ

What is the latest update from Templeton Global Income Fund (GIM)?

The latest update from Templeton Global Income Fund (GIM) is regarding the upcoming Adviser Transition, where Saba Capital Management, L.P. will take over investment management services from Franklin Advisers, Inc.

What is the Adviser Transition announced by Templeton Global Income Fund (GIM)?

The Adviser Transition announced by Templeton Global Income Fund (GIM) is the transfer of responsibility from Franklin Advisers, Inc. to Saba Capital Management, L.P. for providing investment management services to the Fund.

Who will assume responsibility for providing investment management services to Templeton Global Income Fund (GIM)?

Saba Capital Management, L.P. will assume responsibility for providing investment management services to Templeton Global Income Fund (GIM) as part of the Adviser Transition.

What is the ticker symbol for Templeton Global Income Fund?

The ticker symbol for Templeton Global Income Fund is GIM and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).