Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (“TEI” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

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The Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.0420 per share, payable on November 30, 2022. Shareholders of record by November 17, 2022 are eligible to receive this dividend. The fund operates a managed distribution plan to maintain an annual minimum fixed rate of 10% based on average monthly net asset value (NAV). However, there are no guarantees regarding the success of this plan. If sufficient income is not available, the fund may distribute long-term capital gains or return of capital, which does not reflect investment performance.

Positive

• Monthly distribution of $0.0420 per share demonstrates commitment to shareholder returns.
• Managed distribution plan aims for a fixed annual minimum rate of 10%, potentially attracting investors.

Negative

• Distributions may include return of capital, not reflecting true investment performance.
• The fund's reliance on long-term capital gains may raise concerns about sustainability of distributions.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0420 per share, payable on November 30, 2022, to shareholders of record on November 17, 2022 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 16, 2022).

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 net asset value (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.

Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Plan. The amounts and sources of the Fund’s distributions to be reported will be estimates and will not be 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.

For further information on Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund, 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 boutique specialization on a global scale, bringing 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 75 years of investment experience and approximately $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2022. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.com.

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FAQ

What is the recent distribution amount for Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (TEI)?

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0420 per share.

When will the dividend for TEI be paid?

The dividend for Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund will be payable on November 30, 2022.

What is the managed distribution plan for TEI?

The managed distribution plan for TEI ensures a fixed minimum annual distribution of 10% based on the average monthly net asset value.

Is the distribution from TEI guaranteed?

No, the distribution is not guaranteed and depends on the fund's income and capital gains.

What does return of capital mean in the context of TEI's distributions?

Return of capital means that some of the money invested in the fund is being paid back to shareholders, which does not necessarily reflect investment performance.