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Document
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 25, 2019
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-09318
13-2670991
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Franklin Parkway
,
San Mateo
,
CA
94403
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (
650
)
312-2000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
BEN
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On
October 25, 2019
, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the preliminary financial results for the Company's
fourth
fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended
September 30, 2019
. The Company also posted a preliminary
fourth
quarter earnings commentary on its internet website, as stated in the press release. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the commentary is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, and each is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 2.02, including the exhibits hereto, (x) shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and (y) shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings (unless the Company specifically states that the information or exhibits in this particular report with respect to Item 2.02 are incorporated by reference).
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)    Exhibits.
The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index are incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release dated October 25, 2019 issued by Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
99.2
Franklin Resources, Inc. Executive Earnings Commentary Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results, dated October 25, 2019
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
Date:
October 25, 2019
/s/ Matthew Nicholls
Matthew Nicholls
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date:
October 25, 2019
/s/ Gwen L. Shaneyfelt
Gwen L. Shaneyfelt
Chief Accounting Officer
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