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April 29, 2015 8:35 AM EDT


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):  April 29, 2015

FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 Delaware
  001-09318
 13-2670991
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)
 
 
               
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, California 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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

[  ]  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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[  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 29, 2015, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the financial results for the Company’s second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015. The Company also posted a second quarter financial results presentation 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 presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, and each is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this report, 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 are incorporated by reference).

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
99.1
 
Press Release dated April 29, 2015 issued by Franklin Resources, Inc.
 
99.2
 
Franklin Resources, Inc. Second Quarter Results presentation, dated April 29, 2015.

2



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
 
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
 
 
 
Date:
April 29, 2015
/s/ Kenneth A. Lewis
 
 
Name:  Kenneth A. Lewis
Title:    Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

3



Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release dated April 29, 2015 issued by Franklin Resources, Inc.
99.2
 
Franklin Resources, Inc. Second Quarter Results presentation, dated April 29, 2015.




EXHIBIT 99.1
 
Contact:
Franklin Resources, Inc.
 
Investor Relations: Brian Sevilla (650) 312-4091
 
Media Relations: Matt Walsh (650) 312-2245
 
investors.franklinresources.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results

San Mateo, CA, April 29, 2015 - Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE: BEN] today announced net income1 of $606.5 million or $0.98 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, as compared to $566.4 million or $0.91 per diluted share for the previous quarter and $561.0 million or $0.89 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
% Change
 
Quarter Ended
 
% Change
 
 
31-Mar-15
 
31-Dec-14
 
Qtr. vs. Qtr.
31-Mar-14
 
Year vs. Year
Financial Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in millions, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues
 
$
2,009.8

 
$
2,064.3

 
(3
)%
$
2,095.9

 
(4
)%
Operating income
 
757.7

 
782.0

 
(3
)%
786.0

 
(4
)%
Operating margin
 
37.7
%
 
37.9
%
 
 
37.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income1
 
$
606.5

 
$
566.4

 
7
 %
$
561.0

 
8
 %
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.98

 
$
0.91

 
8
 %
$
0.89

 
10
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets Under Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in billions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending
 
$
880.6

 
$
880.1

 
0
 %
$
886.9

 
(1
)%
Average2
 
881.6

 
894.1

 
(1
)%
876.4

 
1
 %
Net new flows
 
(5.6
)
 
(3.5
)
 
60
 %
(7.1
)
 
(21
)%

Total assets under management (“AUM”) were $880.6 billion at March 31, 2015, up $0.5 billion during the quarter. Market appreciation of $14.7 billion was substantially offset by a $7.7 billion decrease due to the impact of foreign exchange revaluation and $5.6 billion of net new outflows. AUM decreased $6.3 billion or 1% year over year, primarily due to a $17.4 billion decrease from foreign exchange revaluation and $6.6 billion of net new outflows, substantially offset by $22.8 billion of market appreciation. The foreign exchange revaluation is related to AUM in products that are not U.S. dollar denominated, which represents approximately 12% of total AUM, and primarily resulted from strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar, Euro and Australian dollar.

Cash and cash equivalents and investments were $10.7 billion at March 31, 2015, as compared to $10.0 billion at September 30, 2014. Total stockholders’ equity was $12.4 billion at March 31, 2015, as compared to $12.2 billion at September 30, 2014. The Company had 619.1 million shares of common stock outstanding at March 31, 2015, as compared to 622.9 million shares outstanding at September 30, 2014. During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 3.6 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $190.0 million.



1



Conference Call Information

Pre-recorded audio commentary on the results from Franklin Resources, Inc.’s Chairman, CEO and President Greg Johnson and CFO and Executive Vice President Ken Lewis will be available today at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. They will also lead a live teleconference today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to answer questions of a material nature. Analysts and investors are encouraged to review the Company’s recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and to contact Investor Relations before the live teleconference for any clarifications or questions related to the earnings release or pre-recorded audio commentary.

Access to the pre-recorded audio commentary and accompanying slides are available at investors.franklinresources.com. The pre-recorded audio commentary can also be accessed by dialing (877) 523-5612 in the U.S. and Canada or (201) 689-8483 internationally using access code 7055790, any time through June 1, 2015.

Access to the live teleconference will be available at investors.franklinresources.com or by dialing (877) 407-8293 in the U.S. and Canada or (201) 689-8349 internationally. A replay of the teleconference can also be accessed by calling (877) 660-6853 in the U.S. and Canada or (201) 612-7415 internationally using access code 13607096, after 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 29, 2015 through June 1, 2015.

Questions regarding the pre-recorded audio commentary or live teleconference should be directed to Franklin Resources, Inc., Investor Relations at (650) 312-4091 or Media Relations at (650) 312-2245.

Performance Rankings of Franklin Templeton’s U.S.-Registered and Cross-Border Long-Term Mutual Funds3,4,5:
 
 
Percentage of Assets in Top Two Peer Group Quartiles
Period ended March 31, 2015
 
1-Year
 
3-Year
 
5-Year
 
10-Year
Equity and Hybrid (AUM: $323 billion)
 
28
%
 
70
%
 
66
%
 
68
%
Fixed-Income (AUM: $269 billion)
 
77
%
 
75
%
 
79
%
 
89
%
Total (AUM: $592 billion)
 
50
%
 
72
%
 
72
%
 
78
%

Performance quoted above represents past performance, which cannot predict or guarantee future results. All investments involve risks, including loss of principal.


2


Franklin Resources, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Unaudited
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in millions, except per share data and AUM)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
% Change
 
Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
% Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment management fees
 
$
1,347.6

 
$
1,368.0

 
(1
)%
 
$
2,730.0

 
$
2,741.8

 
0
 %
Sales and distribution fees
 
580.0

 
638.6

 
(9
)%
 
1,175.0

 
1,275.3

 
(8
)%
Shareholder servicing fees
 
66.1

 
67.7

 
(2
)%
 
131.9

 
143.8

 
(8
)%
Other
 
16.1

 
21.6

 
(25
)%
 
37.2

 
44.5

 
(16
)%
Total operating revenues
 
2,009.8

 
2,095.9

 
(4
)%
 
4,074.1

 
4,205.4

 
(3
)%
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales, distribution and marketing
 
710.5

 
766.3

 
(7
)%
 
1,442.0

 
1,543.0

 
(7
)%
Compensation and benefits
 
377.5

 
372.3

 
1
 %
 
753.0

 
721.3

 
4
 %
Information systems and technology
 
49.9

 
51.0

 
(2
)%
 
101.1

 
101.2

 
0
 %
Occupancy
 
32.1

 
33.8

 
(5
)%
 
66.4

 
66.9

 
(1
)%
General, administrative and other
 
82.1

 
86.5

 
(5
)%
 
171.9

 
173.9

 
(1
)%
Total operating expenses
 
1,252.1

 
1,309.9

 
(4
)%
 
2,534.4

 
2,606.3

 
(3
)%
Operating Income
 
757.7

 
786.0

 
(4
)%
 
1,539.7

 
1,599.1

 
(4
)%
Other Income (Expenses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment and other income, net
 
102.9

 
17.0

 
505
 %
 
154.6

 
65.2

 
137
 %
Interest expense
 
(1.7
)
 
(11.4
)
 
(85
)%
 
(13.0
)
 
(24.0
)
 
(46
)%
Other income, net
 
101.2

 
5.6

 
NM

 
141.6

 
41.2

 
244
 %
Income before taxes
 
858.9

 
791.6

 
9
 %
 
1,681.3

 
1,640.3

 
2
 %
Taxes on income
 
236.0

 
238.8

 
(1
)%
 
492.1

 
491.5

 
0
 %
Net income
 
622.9

 
552.8

 
13
 %
 
1,189.2

 
1,148.8

 
4
 %
Less: net income (loss) attributable to
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests
 
14.1

 
(7.2
)
 
NM

 
20.8

 
(24.4
)
 
NM

Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
2.3

 
(1.0
)
 
NM

 
(4.5
)
 
8.4

 
NM

Net Income Attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc.
 
$
606.5

 
$
561.0

 
8
 %
 
$
1,172.9

 
$
1,164.8

 
1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.98

 
$
0.89

 
10
 %
 
$
1.88

 
$
1.85

 
2
 %
Diluted
 
0.98

 
0.89

 
10
 %
 
1.88

 
1.84

 
2
 %
Dividends per Share
 
$
0.15

 
$
0.12

 
25
 %
 
$
0.80

 
$
0.24

 
233
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
617.6

 
626.1

 
(1
)%
 
618.9

 
627.1

 
(1
)%
Diluted
 
617.7

 
626.5

 
(1
)%
 
619.0

 
627.5

 
(1
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Margin
 
37.7
%
 
37.5
%
 
 
 
37.8
%
 
38.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AUM (in billions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending
 
$
880.6

 
$
886.9

 
(1
)%
 
$
880.6

 
$
886.9

 
(1
)%
Average
 
881.6

 
876.4

 
1
 %
 
889.0

 
870.0

 
2
 %
Net new flows
 
(5.6
)
 
(7.1
)
 
(21
)%
 
(9.1
)
 
(7.1
)
 
28
 %


3


Franklin Resources, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Unaudited
(in millions, except per share data and employees)
 
Three Months Ended
 
% Change
 
Three Months Ended
 
31-Mar-15
 
31-Dec-14
 
 
30-Sep-14
 
30-Jun-14
 
31-Mar-14
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment management fees
 
$
1,347.6

 
$
1,382.4

 
(3
)%
 
$
1,430.7

 
$
1,393.2

 
$
1,368.0

Sales and distribution fees
 
580.0

 
595.0

 
(3
)%
 
627.4

 
643.7

 
638.6

Shareholder servicing fees
 
66.1

 
65.8

 
0
 %
 
68.3

 
69.0

 
67.7

Other
 
16.1

 
21.1

 
(24
)%
 
29.1

 
24.6

 
21.6

Total operating revenues
 
2,009.8

 
2,064.3

 
(3
)%
 
2,155.5

 
2,130.5

 
2,095.9

Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales, distribution and marketing
 
710.5

 
731.5

 
(3
)%
 
755.9

 
789.3

 
766.3

Compensation and benefits
 
377.5

 
375.5

 
1
 %
 
365.9

 
380.7

 
372.3

Information systems and technology
 
49.9

 
51.2

 
(3
)%
 
60.8

 
54.3

 
51.0

Occupancy
 
32.1

 
34.3

 
(6
)%
 
36.7

 
34.1

 
33.8

General, administrative and other
 
82.1

 
89.8

 
(9
)%
 
100.9

 
85.3

 
86.5

Total operating expenses
 
1,252.1

 
1,282.3

 
(2
)%
 
1,320.2

 
1,343.7

 
1,309.9

Operating Income
 
757.7

 
782.0

 
(3
)%
 
835.3

 
786.8

 
786.0

Other Income (Expenses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment and other income, net
 
102.9

 
51.7

 
99
 %
 
63.0

 
107.6

 
17.0

Interest expense
 
(1.7
)
 
(11.3
)
 
(85
)%
 
(12.5
)
 
(10.9
)
 
(11.4
)
Other income, net
 
101.2

 
40.4

 
150
 %
 
50.5

 
96.7

 
5.6

Income before taxes
 
858.9

 
822.4

 
4
 %
 
885.8

 
883.5

 
791.6

Taxes on income
 
236.0

 
256.1

 
(8
)%
 
255.0

 
251.4

 
238.8

Net income
 
622.9

 
566.3

 
10
 %
 
630.8

 
632.1

 
552.8

Less: net income (loss) attributable to
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests
 
14.1

 
6.7

 
110
 %
 
(16.2
)
 
47.4

 
(7.2
)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
2.3

 
(6.8
)
 
NM

 
6.4

 
5.8

 
(1.0
)
Net Income Attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc.
 
$
606.5

 
$
566.4

 
7
 %
 
$
640.6

 
$
578.9

 
$
561.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.98

 
$
0.91

 
8
 %
 
$
1.03

 
$
0.92

 
$
0.89

Diluted
 
0.98

 
0.91

 
8
 %
 
1.02

 
0.92

 
0.89

Dividends per Share
 
$
0.15

 
$
0.65

 
(77
)%
 
$
0.12

 
$
0.12

 
$
0.12

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
617.6

 
620.1

 
0
 %
 
621.6

 
623.2

 
626.1

Diluted
 
617.7

 
620.2

 
0
 %
 
622.1

 
623.6

 
626.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Margin
 
37.7
%
 
37.9
%
 
 
 
38.8
%
 
36.9
%
 
37.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employees
 
9,362

 
9,368

 
0
 %
 
9,266

 
9,299

 
9,041

Billable Shareholder Accounts
24.8

 
24.3

 
2
 %
 
23.9

 
24.8

 
24.4



4


AUM AND FLOWS
(in billions)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
% 
Change
 
Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
% 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
Beginning AUM
 
$
880.1

 
$
879.1

 
0
 %
 
$
898.0

 
$
844.7

 
6
 %
Long-term sales
 
46.5

 
49.8

 
(7
)%
 
93.2

 
99.6

 
(6
)%
Long-term redemptions
 
(51.9
)
 
(56.7
)
 
(8
)%
 
(101.9
)
 
(106.4
)
 
(4
)%
Net cash management
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
 
0
 %
 
(0.4
)
 
(0.3
)
 
33
 %
Net new flows
 
(5.6
)
 
(7.1
)
 
(21
)%
 
(9.1
)
 
(7.1
)
 
28
 %
Reinvested distributions
 
3.3

 
3.3

 
0
 %
 
18.4

 
13.0

 
42
 %
Net flows
 
(2.3
)
 
(3.8
)
 
(39
)%
 
9.3

 
5.9

 
58
 %
Distributions
 
(4.2
)
 
(4.3
)
 
(2
)%
 
(21.6
)
 
(15.6
)
 
38
 %
Appreciation (depreciation) and other6
 
7.0

 
15.9

 
(56
)%
 
(5.1
)
 
51.9

 
NM

Ending AUM
 
$
880.6

 
$
886.9

 
(1
)%
 
$
880.6

 
$
886.9

 
(1
)%

AUM BY INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
(in billions)
 
31-Mar-15
 
31-Dec-14
 
% Change
 
30-Sep-14
 
30-Jun-14
 
31-Mar-14
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global/international
 
$
251.8

 
$
248.5

 
1
 %
 
$
261.5

 
$
273.8

 
$
262.8

United States
 
115.6

 
113.1

 
2
 %
 
109.5

 
114.5

 
110.1

Total equity
 
367.4

 
361.6

 
2
 %
 
371.0

 
388.3

 
372.9

Hybrid
 
158.2

 
157.1

 
1
 %
 
159.0

 
162.5

 
154.0

Fixed-Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax-free
 
74.2

 
73.2

 
1
 %
 
72.1

 
71.6

 
70.1

Taxable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global/international
 
211.1

 
219.1

 
(4
)%
 
225.1

 
230.6

 
223.5

United States
 
63.1

 
62.2

 
1
 %
 
63.8

 
61.1

 
60.1

Total fixed-income
 
348.4

 
354.5

 
(2
)%
 
361.0

 
363.3

 
353.7

Cash Management
 
6.6

 
6.9

 
(4
)%
 
7.0

 
6.4

 
6.3

Total AUM
 
$
880.6

 
$
880.1

 
0
 %
 
$
898.0

 
$
920.5

 
$
886.9

Average AUM for the Three-Month Period
 
$
881.6

 
$
894.1

 
(1
)%
 
$
912.1

 
$
902.8

 
$
876.4


AUM AND FLOWS - UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL7 
 
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended
(in billions)
 
31-Mar-15
 
% of Total
 
31-Dec-14
 
% of Total
 
31-Mar-14
 
% of Total
Long-Term Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
$
23.6

 
51
%
 
$
22.2

 
48
%
 
$
25.5

 
51
%
International
 
22.9

 
49
%
 
24.5

 
52
%
 
24.3

 
49
%
Total long-term sales
 
$
46.5

 
100
%
 
$
46.7

 
100
%
 
$
49.8

 
100
%
Long-Term Redemptions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
$
(25.3
)
 
49
%
 
$
(26.7
)
 
53
%
 
$
(26.2
)
 
46
%
International
 
(26.6
)
 
51
%
 
(23.3
)
 
47
%
 
(30.5
)
 
54
%
Total long-term redemptions
 
$
(51.9
)
 
100
%
 
$
(50.0
)
 
100
%
 
$
(56.7
)
 
100
%
AUM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
$
587.4

 
67
%
 
$
580.6

 
66
%
 
$
580.5

 
65
%
International
 
293.2

 
33
%
 
299.5

 
34
%
 
306.4

 
35
%
Total AUM
 
$
880.6

 
100
%
 
$
880.1

 
100
%
 
$
886.9

 
100
%

5


AUM AND FLOWS BY INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
(in billions)
 
Equity
 
 
 
Fixed-Income
 
 
 
 
for the three months ended
March 31, 2015
 
Global/
International
 
United
States
 
Hybrid
 
Tax-Free
 
Taxable
Global/
International
 
Taxable
United
States
 
Cash
Management
 
Total
AUM at January 1, 2015
 
$
248.5

 
$
113.1

 
$
157.1

 
$
73.2

 
$
219.1

 
$
62.2

 
$
6.9

 
$
880.1

Long-term sales
 
11.6

 
5.5

 
6.7

 
2.4

 
15.9

 
4.4

 
—

 
46.5

Long-term redemptions
 
(13.3
)
 
(6.6
)
 
(6.4
)
 
(2.2
)
 
(19.5
)
 
(3.9
)
 
—

 
(51.9
)
Net exchanges
 
0.1

 
0.5

 
—

 
—

 
(0.4
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
—

Net cash management
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
Net new flows
 
(1.6
)
 
(0.6
)
 
0.3

 
0.2

 
(4.0
)
 
0.4

 
(0.3
)
 
(5.6
)
Reinvested distributions
 
0.2

 
0.1

 
1.2

 
0.5

 
1.0

 
0.3

 
—

 
3.3

Net flows
 
(1.4
)
 
(0.5
)
 
1.5

 
0.7

 
(3.0
)
 
0.7

 
(0.3
)
 
(2.3
)
Distributions
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(1.4
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(1.3
)
 
(0.5
)
 
—

 
(4.2
)
Appreciation (depreciation) and other6
 
5.0

 
3.1

 
1.0

 
0.9

 
(3.7
)
 
0.7

 
—

 
7.0

AUM at March 31, 2015
$
251.8

 
$
115.6

 
$
158.2

 
$
74.2

 
$
211.1

 
$
63.1

 
$
6.6

 
$
880.6


(in billions)
 
Equity
 
 
 
Fixed-Income
 
 
 
 
for the three months ended
December 31, 2014
 
Global/
International
 
United
States
 
Hybrid
 
Tax-Free
 
Taxable
Global/
International
 
Taxable
United
States
 
Cash
Management
 
Total
AUM at October 1, 2014
 
$
261.5

 
$
109.5

 
$
159.0

 
$
72.1

 
$
225.1

 
$
63.8

 
$
7.0

 
$
898.0

Long-term sales
 
10.8

 
5.2

 
7.5

 
2.0

 
17.6

 
3.6

 
—

 
46.7

Long-term redemptions
 
(14.2
)
 
(6.5
)
 
(6.5
)
 
(2.1
)
 
(16.5
)
 
(4.2
)
 
—

 
(50.0
)
Net exchanges
 
(0.1
)
 
0.4

 
—

 
0.1

 
(0.3
)
 
(0.2
)
 
0.1

 
—

Net cash management
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
Net new flows
 
(3.5
)
 
(0.9
)
 
1.0

 
—

 
0.8

 
(0.8
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(3.5
)
Reinvested distributions
 
4.3

 
3.9

 
1.9

 
0.5

 
3.9

 
0.6

 
—

 
15.1

Net flows
 
0.8

 
3.0

 
2.9

 
0.5

 
4.7

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
11.6

Distributions
 
(4.9
)
 
(4.2
)
 
(2.1
)
 
(0.7
)
 
(4.8
)
 
(0.7
)
 
—

 
(17.4
)
Appreciation (depreciation) and other6
 
(8.9
)
 
4.8

 
(2.7
)
 
1.3

 
(5.9
)
 
(0.7
)
 
—

 
(12.1
)
AUM at December 31, 2014
$
248.5

 
$
113.1

 
$
157.1

 
$
73.2

 
$
219.1

 
$
62.2

 
$
6.9

 
$
880.1


(in billions)
 
Equity
 
 
 
Fixed-Income
 
 
 
 
for the three months ended
March 31, 2014
 
Global/
International
 
United
States
 
Hybrid
 
Tax-Free
 
Taxable
Global/
International
 
Taxable
United
States
 
Cash
Management
 
Total
AUM at January 1, 2014
 
$
260.4

 
$
105.3

 
$
147.8

 
$
69.0

 
$
231.3

 
$
58.7

 
$
6.6

 
$
879.1

Long-term sales
 
13.2

 
8.2

 
8.1

 
2.3

 
14.3

 
3.7

 
—

 
49.8

Long-term redemptions
 
(14.4
)
 
(6.2
)
 
(7.2
)
 
(3.6
)
 
(22.0
)
 
(3.3
)
 
—

 
(56.7
)
Net exchanges
 
—

 
0.6

 
0.5

 
(0.2
)
 
(1.1
)
 
0.3

 
(0.1
)
 
—

Net cash management
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
Net new flows
 
(1.2
)
 
2.6

 
1.4

 
(1.5
)
 
(8.8
)
 
0.7

 
(0.3
)
 
(7.1
)
Reinvested distributions
 
0.1

 
0.1

 
1.1

 
0.6

 
1.1

 
0.3

 
—

 
3.3

Net flows
 
(1.1
)
 
2.7

 
2.5

 
(0.9
)
 
(7.7
)
 
1.0

 
(0.3
)
 
(3.8
)
Distributions
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(1.3
)
 
(0.7
)
 
(1.5
)
 
(0.5
)
 
—

 
(4.3
)
Appreciation and other6
 
3.7

 
2.2

 
5.0

 
2.7

 
1.4

 
0.9

 
—

 
15.9

AUM at March 31, 2014
$
262.8

 
$
110.1

 
$
154.0

 
$
70.1

 
$
223.5

 
$
60.1

 
$
6.3

 
$
886.9


6


Notes
1.
Net income represents net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc.
2.
Average AUM represents simple monthly average AUM.
3.
Nothing in this section shall be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security to any person in any jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
4.
Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc., is the principal distributor of Franklin Templeton Investments’ U.S. registered funds, which are available only in jurisdictions where an offer or solicitation of such products is permitted under applicable legislation. Products, services and information may not be available in all jurisdictions and are offered outside the U.S. by other Franklin Templeton Investments affiliates and/or their distributors as local legislation permits.
5.
The peer group rankings are sourced from either Lipper, a Thomson Reuters Company, or Morningstar, as the case may be, and are based on an absolute ranking of returns as of March 31, 2015. Lipper rankings for Franklin Templeton U.S.-registered long-term mutual funds are based on Class A shares and do not include sales charges. Franklin Templeton U.S.-registered long-term funds are compared against a universe of all share classes. Performance rankings for other share classes may differ. Morningstar rankings for Franklin Templeton cross-border long-term mutual funds are based on primary share classes and do not include sales charges. Performance rankings for other share classes may differ. Results may have been different if these or other factors had been considered. The figures in the table are based on data available from Lipper as of April 6, 2015 and Morningstar as of April 13, 2015 and are subject to revision. © 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
6.
Appreciation (depreciation) and other includes the impact of foreign exchange revaluation.
7.
International includes North America-based advisors serving non-resident clients.

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management to retail, institutional and sovereign wealth clients in over 150 countries. Through specialized teams, the Company has expertise across all asset classes - including equity, fixed income, alternative and custom solutions. The Company’s more than 600 investment professionals are supported by its integrated, worldwide team of risk management professionals and global trading desk network. With offices in 35 countries, the California-based company has more than 65 years of investment experience and $880.6 billion in AUM as of March 31, 2015. The Company posts information that may be significant for investors in the Investor Relations and News Center sections of its website, and encourages investors to consult those sections regularly. For more information, please visit investors.franklinresources.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release regarding Franklin Resources, Inc. (“Franklin”) and its subsidiaries, which are not historical facts, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, words or phrases generally written in the future tense and/or preceded by words such as “will,” “may,” “could,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “estimate” or other similar words are forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, some of which are listed below, that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. While forward-looking statements are our best prediction at the time that they are made, you should not rely on them, and you are hereby cautioned against doing so. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance.

These and other risks, uncertainties and other important factors are described in more detail in Franklin’s recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, in Risk Factors and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Franklin’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 and Franklin’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q:
•
Volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets, and adverse changes in the global economy, may significantly affect our results of operations and may put pressure on our financial results.
•
The amount and mix of our AUM are subject to significant fluctuations.

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•
We are subject to extensive, complex, overlapping and frequently changing rules, regulations and legal interpretations.
•
U.S. and international regulatory and legislative actions and reforms have made the regulatory environment in which we operate more costly and future actions and reforms could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.
•
Failure to comply with the laws, rules or regulations in any of the non-U.S. jurisdictions in which we operate could result in substantial harm to our reputation and results of operations.
•
Changes in tax laws or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
•
Any significant limitation, failure or security breach of our information and cyber security infrastructure, software applications, technology or other systems that are critical to our operations could harm our operations and reputation.
•
Our business operations are complex and a failure to properly perform operational tasks or the misrepresentation of our products and services, or the termination of investment management agreements representing a significant portion of our AUM, could have an adverse effect on our revenues and income.
•
We face risks, and corresponding potential costs and expenses, associated with conducting operations and growing our business in numerous countries.
•
We depend on key personnel and our financial performance could be negatively affected by the loss of their services.
•
Strong competition from numerous and sometimes larger companies with competing offerings and products could limit or reduce sales of our products, potentially resulting in a decline in our market share, revenues and income.
•
Changes in the third-party distribution and sales channels on which we depend could reduce our income and hinder our growth.
•
Our increasing focus on international markets as a source of investments and sales of investment products subjects us to increased exchange rate and market-specific political, economic or other risks that may adversely impact our revenues and income generated overseas.
•
Harm to our reputation or poor investment performance of our products could reduce the level of our AUM or affect our sales, potentially negatively impacting our revenues and income.
•
Our future results are dependent upon maintaining an appropriate level of expenses, which is subject to fluctuation.
•
Our ability to successfully manage and grow our business can be impeded by systems and other technological limitations.
•
Our inability to successfully recover should we experience a disaster or other business continuity problem could cause material financial loss, loss of human capital, regulatory actions, reputational harm, or legal liability.
•
Regulatory and governmental examinations and/or investigations, litigation and the legal risks associated with our business, could adversely impact our AUM, increase costs and negatively impact our profitability and/or our future financial results.
•
Our ability to meet cash needs depends upon certain factors, including the market value of our assets, operating cash flows and our perceived creditworthiness.
•
We are dependent on the earnings of our subsidiaries.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

# # #


8
Franklin Resources, Inc. Second Quarter Results Greg Johnson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ken Lewis Chief Financial Officer April 29, 2015 Exhibit 99.2

 
Statements in this presentation regarding Franklin Resources, Inc. (“Franklin”) and its subsidiaries, which are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this presentation, words or phrases generally written in the future tense and/or preceded by words such as “will,” “may,” “could,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “estimate” or other similar words are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, some of which are listed below, that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. While forward-looking statements are our best prediction at the time that they are made, you should not rely on them, and you are hereby cautioned against doing so. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. These and other risks, uncertainties and other important factors are described in more detail in Franklin’s recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, in Risk Factors and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Franklin’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 and Franklin’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q: (1) volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets, and adverse changes in the global economy, may significantly affect our results of operations and may put pressure on our financial results; (2) the amount and mix of our assets under management (“AUM”) are subject to significant fluctuations; (3) we are subject to extensive, complex, overlapping and frequently changing rules, regulations and legal interpretations; (4) U.S. and international regulatory and legislative actions and reforms have made the regulatory environment in which we operate more costly and future actions and reforms could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations; (5) failure to comply with the laws, rules or regulations in any of the non-U.S. jurisdictions in which we operate could result in substantial harm to our reputation and results of operations; (6) changes in tax laws or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity; (7) any significant limitation, failure or security breach of our information and cyber security infrastructure, software applications, technology or other systems that are critical to our operations could harm our operations and reputation; (8) our business operations are complex and a failure to properly perform operational tasks or the misrepresentation of our products and services, or the termination of investment management agreements representing a significant portion of our AUM, could have an adverse effect on our revenues and income; (9) we face risks, and corresponding potential costs and expenses, associated with conducting operations and growing our business in numerous countries; (10) we depend on key personnel and our financial performance could be negatively affected by the loss of their services; (11) strong competition from numerous and sometimes larger companies with competing offerings and products could limit or reduce sales of our products, potentially resulting in a decline in our market share, revenues and income; (12) changes in the third-party distribution and sales channels on which we depend could reduce our income and hinder our growth; (13) our increasing focus on international markets as a source of investments and sales of investment products subjects us to increased exchange rate and market-specific political, economic or other risks that may adversely impact our revenues and income generated overseas; (14) harm to our reputation or poor investment performance of our products could reduce the level of our AUM or affect our sales, potentially negatively impacting our revenues and income; (15) our future results are dependent upon maintaining an appropriate level of expenses, which is subject to fluctuation; (16) our ability to successfully manage and grow our business can be impeded by systems and other technological limitations; (17) our inability to successfully recover should we experience a disaster or other business continuity problem could cause material financial loss, loss of human capital, regulatory actions, reputational harm, or legal liability; (18) regulatory and governmental examinations and/or investigations, litigation and the legal risks associated with our business, could adversely impact our AUM, increase costs and negatively impact our profitability and/or our future financial results; (19) our ability to meet cash needs depends upon certain factors, including the market value of our assets, operating cash flows and our perceived creditworthiness; (20) we are dependent on the earnings of our subsidiaries. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this presentation speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. The information in this presentation is provided solely in connection with this presentation, and is not directed toward existing or potential investment advisory clients or fund shareholders. Forward-Looking Statements 2

 
Audio Commentary and Conference Call Details Pre-recorded audio commentary on the results from Franklin Resources, Inc.’s Chairman, CEO and President Greg Johnson and CFO and Executive Vice President Ken Lewis will be available today at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. They will also lead a live teleconference today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to answer questions of a material nature. Analysts and investors are encouraged to review the Company’s recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and to contact Investor Relations before the live teleconference for any clarifications or questions related to the earnings release, this presentation or the pre-recorded audio commentary. Access to the pre-recorded audio commentary and accompanying slides are available at investors.franklinresources.com. The pre-recorded audio commentary can also be accessed by dialing (877) 523-5612 in the U.S. and Canada or (201) 689-8483 internationally using access code 7055790, any time through June 1, 2015. Access to the live teleconference will be available at investors.franklinresources.com or by dialing (877) 407-8293 in the U.S. and Canada or (201) 689-8349 internationally. A replay of the teleconference can also be accessed by calling (877) 660-6853 in the U.S. and Canada or (201) 612-7415 internationally using access code 13607096, after 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 29, 2015 through June 1, 2015. Questions regarding the pre-recorded audio commentary or live teleconference should be directed to Franklin Resources, Inc., Investor Relations at (650) 312-4091 or Media Relations at (650) 312-2245. 3

 
Highlights 4 Flows • Net new flows to U.S. and global equity as well as U.S. taxable and tax-free fixed-income improved • The institutional business exhibited continued strength with its fourth consecutive quarterly increase in long-term sales, setting a new all-time high • The High Net Worth business achieved a 2nd consecutive quarter of record net new flows • Operating income of $758 million generated on $2 billion of revenue • Continued to demonstrate expense discipline as the change in expenses kept pace with the change in revenues • Repurchased 3.6 million shares and adopted a stock trading plan under Rule 10b5-1, to facilitate ongoing repurchases under the existing stock repurchase program • Issued $400 million of 10-year notes, with net proceeds to be used to repay $250 million of outstanding 3.125% notes due May 2015 and for general corporate purposes Investment Performance • The majority of U.S.-registered and cross-border assets continue to outperform their respective peer group medians with 72%, 72% and 78% of assets in the top two quartiles on a 3-, 5-, and 10-year basis Financial Results Capital Management Business Update • Established the Templeton Global Macro investment group, to better leverage the global macro expertise embedded in the Templeton Global Bond team and to enhance investment team collaboration across Franklin Templeton

 
Investment Performance

 
Equity & Hybrid ($323 billion) Total ($592 billion) Fixed-Income ($269 billion) 78% 68% 89% Investment Performance 6 The peer group rankings are sourced from either Lipper, a Thomson Reuters Company or Morningstar, as the case may be, and are based on an absolute ranking of returns as of March 31, 2015. Lipper rankings for Franklin Templeton U.S.-registered long-term mutual funds are based on Class A shares and do not include sales charges. Franklin Templeton U.S.-registered long-term funds are compared against a universe of all share classes. Performance rankings for other share classes may differ. Morningstar rankings for Franklin Templeton cross-border long-term mutual funds are based on primary share classes and do not include sales charges. Performance rankings for other share classes may differ. Results may have been different if these or other factors had been considered. The figures in the table are based on data available from Lipper as of April 6, 2015 and Morningstar as of April 13, 2015 and are subject to revision. © 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Performance quoted above represents past performance, which cannot predict or guarantee future results. All investments involve risks, including loss of principal. U.S.-Registered and Cross-Border Mutual Funds Percentage of Long-Term Assets in the Top Two Peer Group Quartiles (10-Year Period ended March. 31, 2015) 77% 75% 79% 89% 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year 28% 70% 66% 68% 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year 50% 72% 72% 78% 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year

 
Assets Under Management and Flows

 
Simple Monthly Average vs. End of Period 8 (in US$ billions, for the three months ended)  Average AUM  Ending AUM Assets Under Management Growth 876.4 902.8 912.1 894.1 881.6 886.9 920.5 898.0 880.1 880.6 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15

 
Assets Under Management Diversification 9 Investment Objective As of March 31, 2015 (in US$ billions, for the three months ended) 67% 16% 10% 4% 3% 41% 18% 40% 1% Sales Region Mar-15 Dec-14 % Change Equity $ 367.4 $ 361.6 2% Hybrid 158.2 157.1 1% Fixed-Income 348.4 354.5 (2%) Cash Management 6.6 6.9 (4%) Total $ 880.6 $ 880.1 0% Mar-15 Dec-14 % Change United States $ 587.4 $ 580.6 1% Europe, the Middle East and Africa 137.8 142.8 (4%) Asia-Pacific 90.9 90.9 0% Canada 36.1 36.8 (2%) Latin America 28.4 29.0 (2%) Total $ 880.6 $ 880.1 0%

 
Long-Term Flows Long-Term Flows and Market Return Summary 10 1. Long-term net new flows are defined as long-term sales less long-term redemptions plus long-term net exchanges.  Long-Term Net New Flows1  Long-Term Sales  Long-Term Redemptions (in US$ billions, for the three months ended) Appreciation (Depreciation) & Other 15.9 31.9 (21.4) (12.1) 7.0 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15 49.8 47.6 45.4 46.7 46.5 (56.7) (45.1) (46.0) (50.0) (51.9) (6.8) 2.5 (0.8) (3.4) (5.3) 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15

 
United States and International, Retail and Institutional Flows 11 (in US$ billions, for the three months ended) United States International  Retail Long-Term Sales  Retail Long-Term Redemptions  Institutional Long-Term Sales  Institutional Long-Term Redemptions Graphs do not include high net worth client flows. 19.8 19.6 17.3 17.2 17.5 5.4 4.6 4.0 4.0 5.0 (20.1) (17.6) (17.4) (22.4) (20.3) (5.8) (4.6) (4.8) (4.0) (4.7) 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15 18.8 16.0 15.3 14.4 13.7 5.5 6.9 8.4 10.1 9.2 (23.6) (17.1) (16.8) (17.0) (19.0) (6.9) (5.4) (5.8) (6.2) (7.6) 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15

 
Flows by Investment Objective: Global / International Equity and Fixed-Income 12 1. Sales and redemptions as a percentage of beginning assets under management are annualized. % of Beg. AUM1 Prior 4 Quarters Avg. Current Quarter Sales 18% 19% Redemptions 21% 21% % of Beg. AUM1 Prior 4 Quarters Avg. Current Quarter Sales 27% 29% Redemptions 28% 36% (in US$ billions, for the three months ended) Global / International Equity Global / International Fixed-Income  Long-Term Net New Flows  Long-Term Sales  Long-Term Redemptions 13.2 11.8 11.4 10.8 11.6 (14.4) (13.1) (14.3) (14.2) (13.3) (1.2) (1.2) (2.8) (3.5) (1.6) 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15 14.3 15.6 15.0 17.6 15.9 (22.0) (14.0) (12.3) (16.5) (19.5) (8.8) 1.4 2.5 0.8 (4.0) 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15

 
Flows by Investment Objective: U.S. Equity and Hybrid 13 1. Sales and redemptions as a percentage of beginning assets under management are annualized. % of Beg. AUM1 Prior 4 Quarters Avg. Current Quarter Sales 21% 19% Redemptions 23% 23% % of Beg. AUM1 Prior 4 Quarters Avg. Current Quarter Sales 21% 17% Redemptions 17% 16% (in US$ billions, for the three months ended) U.S. Equity Hybrid  Long-Term Net New Flows  Long-Term Sales  Long-Term Redemptions 8.2 5.6 4.4 5.2 5.5 (6.2) (6.0) (6.4) (6.5) (6.6) 2.6 (0.6) (2.2) (0.9) (0.6) 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15 8.1 8.8 8.1 7.5 6.7 (7.2) (6.0) (6.1) (6.5) (6.4) 1.4 3.1 2.2 1.0 0.3 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15

 
Flows by Investment Objective: Tax-Free and Taxable U.S. Fixed-Income 14 1. Sales and redemptions as a percentage of beginning assets under management are annualized. % of Beg. AUM1 Prior 4 Quarters Avg. Current Quarter Sales 12% 13% Redemptions 15% 12% % of Beg. AUM1 Prior 4 Quarters Avg. Current Quarter Sales 26% 28% Redemptions 25% 25% (in US$ billions, for the three months ended) Tax-Free Fixed-Income Taxable U.S. Fixed-Income  Long-Term Net New Flows  Long-Term Sales  Long-Term Redemptions 2.3 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.4 (3.6) (2.4) (2.7) (2.1) (2.2) (1.5) (0.4) (0.7) 0.0 0.2 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15 3.7 3.8 4.5 3.6 4.4 (3.3) (3.6) (4.2) (4.2) (3.9) 0.7 0.2 0.2 (0.8) 0.4 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15

 
High Level View of Selected 2015 Strategic Initiatives 15 Optimize Global Growth Prospects • Enhanced focus on global institutional business has resulted in positive net sales of $9.6 billion over the past four quarter from international clients. • Continued to build investment solutions strategies and process, including portfolio review and global investment committee teams, and are working on solutions to address opportunities in benchmark- agnostic equity, dynamic multi-asset class and next generation fixed income. • Franklin K2 Alternative Strategy Fund now has more than $650 million in assets in a little more than a year since inception, and its cross-border equivalent has $175 million in assets in six months. Planned launch of a long/short credit fund in FY15. Launching multi asset and diversified growth funds in both Europe and Asia. • Segmented our DCIO marketing teams to focus on Advisory and Institutional DCIO. Focus on Investment Excellence • Maintain or enhance investment performance such that the majority of assets are in the top half of their respective peer group. • Further enhanced strong collaborative relationships across investment teams via the Global Sector Collaboration Initiative and the establishment of six sector teams: Energy, Financials, Healthcare, Industrials, Materials and Technology. • Established the Global Macro team which is publishing regular topic papers externally – Global Macro Shifts – and sharing views internally across investment teams. • Reinforcing the case for active management, positioning Franklin Templeton as a thought leader among retail and institutional clients. Published a number of thought pieces, brochures and blogs focusing on outcomes and more complex topics such as the importance of “active share.”

 
Financial Results

 
Quarterly Financial Highlights 17 1. Net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc.  Operating Income  Net Income1 (in US$ millions, except per share data, for the three months ended) Unaudited Operating and Net Income1 Diluted Earnings Per Share 786 787 835 782 758 561 579 641 566 607 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15 $0.89 $0.92 $1.02 $0.91 $0.98 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15

 
Operating Revenues 18 Unaudited (in US$ millions, for the three months ended) Mar-15 Dec-14 Mar-15 vs. Dec-14 Sep-14 Jun-14 Mar-14 Mar-15 vs. Mar-14 Investment management fees $ 1,347.6 $ 1,382.4 (3%) $ 1,430.7 $ 1,393.2 $ 1,368.0 (1%) Sales and distribution fees 580.0 595.0 (3%) 627.4 643.7 638.6 (9%) Shareholder servicing fees 66.1 65.8 0% 68.3 69.0 67.7 (2%) Other 16.1 21.1 (24%) 29.1 24.6 21.6 (25%) Total Operating Revenues $ 2,009.8 $ 2,064.3 (3%) $ 2,155.5 $ 2,130.5 $ 2,095.9 (4%)

 
Operating Expenses 19 Unaudited (in US$ millions, for the three months ended) Mar-15 Dec-14 Mar-15 vs. Dec-14 Sep-14 Jun-14 Mar-14 Mar-15 vs. Mar-14 Sales, distribution and marketing $ 710.5 $ 731.5 (3%) $ 755.9 $ 789.3 $ 766.3 (7%) Compensation and benefits 377.5 375.5 1% 365.9 380.7 372.3 1% Information systems and technology 49.9 51.2 (3%) 60.8 54.3 51.0 (2%) Occupancy 32.1 34.3 (6%) 36.7 34.1 33.8 (5%) General, administrative and other 82.1 89.8 (9%) 100.9 85.3 86.5 (5%) Total Operating Expenses $ 1,252.1 $ 1,282.3 (2%) $ 1,320.2 $ 1,343.7 $ 1,309.9 (4%)

 
Operating Leverage Growing Operating Income Faster than AUM 20 Unaudited 1. Fiscal year-to date operating income is annualized for CAGR calculation. CAGR is the compound average annual growth rate over the trailing 10-year period. 1,288 1,633 2,068 2,099 1,203 1,959 2,660 2,515 2,921 3,221 1,540 Operating Income (in US$ millions) Average AUM: 8.0% CAGR Operating Income1: 9.1% CAGR Operating Margin (%) vs. Average AUM (in US$ billions)  Operating Margin  Average AUM 411 482 582 605 442 571 694 706 808 888 889 29.9% 32.3% 33.3% 34.8% 28.7% 33.5% 37.3% 35.4% 36.6% 37.9% 37.8% 9/05 9/06 9/07 9/08 9/09 9/10 9/11 9/12 9/13 9/14 3/15

 
Associated Financial Statement Components $80.7 Million2 $20.5 Million Cash and cash equivalents, investment securities, available-for- sale and investment securities, trading Investments in equity method investees Investment securities, available-for- sale Investment securities, trading Debt and deferred taxes Foreign exchange revaluations of cash and cash equivalents held by subsidiaries with a non-USD functional currency and other miscellaneous non-operating income Investments of consolidated SIPs Investments of consolidated VIEs Related noncontrolling interests attributable to third-party investors 21 1. Reflects the portion of noncontrolling interests related to consolidated SIPs and VIEs included in Other income. 2. Net of the impact of consolidating SIPs and VIEs as summarized in the appendix. Dividend and interest income Equity method investments Available-for- sale investments Trading investments Interest expense Foreign exchange and other Consolidated sponsored investment products (SIPs) Consolidated variable interest entities (VIEs) Total other income Noncontrolling interests1 Other income, net of noncontrolling interests Unaudited (in US$ millions, for the three months ended March 31, 2015) Other Income – U.S. GAAP 5.3 1.2 1.1 6.0 (1.7) 68.8 20.7 (0.2) 101.2 (14.5) 86.7

 
Capital Management

 
U.S. Asset Managers (ex-BEN)1: 2.2% Compound Annual Dilution Share Repurchases Accretive to Earnings per Share 23 1. U.S. asset managers include AB, AMG, APAM, APO, BLK, BX, CG, CLMS, CNS, EV, FIG, FII, GBL, IVZ, JNS, KKR, LM, MN, OAK, OMAM, OZM, PZN, TROW, WDR and WETF. Source: Thomson Reuters and company reports.  BEN  U.S. Asset Managers Average (ex-BEN)1 Unaudited Change in Ending Shares Outstanding Share Repurchases (US$ millions) vs. Average BEN Price BEN: 1.9% Compound Annual Accretion  Share Repurchase Amount  BEN Average Price for the Period 190 151 178 129 179 137 265 105 23 98 99 282 126 291 337 204 215 199 172 212 117 $0 $20 $40 $60 3/159/143/149/133/139/123/129/113/119/103/10 -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 3/10 9/10 3/11 9/11 3/12 9/12 3/13 9/13 3/14 9/14 3/15 Special Cash Dividend Declared Recent Special Cash Dividends per Share Declared: Dec-14: $0.50 Nov-12: $1.00 Dec-11: $0.67 Dec-09: $1.00

 
Return of Capital Distributing U.S. Free Cash Flow Unaudited Trailing 12 Months Share Repurchases and Dividends1 (US$ millions and percentage of net income)  Dividends  Share Repurchases 24 1. The chart above illustrates the amount of share repurchases and dividends over the trailing 12 months, for the period ended. Dividend payout is calculated as dividend amount declared divided by net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. for the trailing 12-month period. Repurchase payout is calculated as stock repurchase amount divided by net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. for the trailing 12-month period. 12% 13% 13% 27% 27% 31% 31% 26% 27% 27% 962 999 923 1,267 1,296 3/14 6/14 9/14 12/14 3/15

 
Appendix

 
Strong Balance Sheet Unaudited Net Cash and Investments1 (US$ billions) 26 1. Net cash and investments consists of Franklin Resources, Inc. cash and investments (including only direct investments in consolidated SIPs and VIEs), net of debt and deposits.  U.S. Net Cash and Investments  Non-U.S. Net Cash and Investments 1.1 0.9 0.8 1.8 9.4 4.8 5.6 6.5 7.4 5.9 6.5 7.3 9.2 9.4 FYE-9/11 FYE-9/12 FYE-9/13 FYE-9/14 3/15

 
Sales and Distribution Summary This table summarizes the asset- and sales- based distribution fees, net of expense. • Asset-based expenses are generally not directly correlated with asset-based revenue due to international fee structures which provide for recovery of certain distribution costs through investment management fees. • Sales-based expenses are determined as a percentage of sales and are incurred from the same commissionable sales transactions that generate sales fee revenues. • Deferred sales commissions, which are related to up-front commissions on shares sold without a front-end sales charge, are amortized over the periods in which commissions are generally recovered from distribution fee revenues (and to a lesser extent, from contingent deferred sales charges received from shareholders of the funds upon redemption of their shares). 27 Unaudited (in US$ millions, for the three months ended) • The change in sales and distribution fees, net was primarily attributable to lower cross-border assets under management. Mar-15 Dec-14 Change % Change Asset-based fees $ 428.3 $ 447.8 Asset-based expenses (541.6) (567.6) Asset-based fees, net $ (113.3) $ (119.8) $ 6.5 (5%) Sales-based fees 148.9 144.7 Contingent sales charges 2.8 2.5 Sales-based expenses (139.7) (133.7) Sales-based fees, net $ 12.0 $ 13.5 $ (1.5) (11%) Amortization of deferred sales commissions (29.2) (30.2) 1.0 (3%) Sales and Distribution Fees, Net $ (130.5) $ (136.5) $ 6.0 (4%)

 
Consolidated SIPs and VIEs Related Adjustments 28 Unaudited (in US$ millions, for the three months ended) This table summarizes the impact of consolidating SIPs and VIEs on the Company’s reported U.S. GAAP operating results. FYTD Mar-15 Mar-15 Operating Revenues $ 3.4 $ 0.9 Operating Expenses 4.1 7.1 Operating Income (0.7) (6.2) Investment Income (1.7) (6.6) Interest Expense (1.2) (2.4) Consolidated SIPs 20.7 23.6 Consolidated VIEs (0.2) 5.1 Other Income 17.6 19.7 Net Income 16.9 13.5 Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 15.3 10.9 Net Income Attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. $ 1.6 $ 2.6

 

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