Franklin Resources, Inc.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (www.franklinresources.com) is a holding company with subsidiaries operating under its Franklin Templeton and/or subsidiary brand names. The Company through its investment products, provides investment management and related services to retail, institutional and high-net-worth investors. Its investment products include its sponsored funds, as well as institutional and high-net-worth separate accounts, retail separately managed account programs, sub-advised products, and other investment vehicles. Its sponsored funds include registered funds (including exchange-traded funds) and unregistered funds. It provides a product mix of fixed income, equity, multi-asset, alternative and cash management asset classes and solutions that meet a variety of investment needs for investors. In addition to investment management, the Company's services include fund administration, sales and distribution, and shareholder servicing.

• Franklin Resources, Inc.