Franklin Templeton to liquidate infrastructure ETF in January

Franklin Templeton announced plans to liquidate and dissolve the ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (NASDAQ: INFR). The liquidation is scheduled to occur on or about January 29, 2026, following approval by the fund's board of trustees on December 4, 2025.

The fund will stop accepting creation orders after December 31, 2025. Trading on the Nasdaq will halt before market open on January 23, 2026, with the final trading day set for January 22, 2026. The fund will be delisted following the close of trading on that date.

Shareholders can sell their shares on Nasdaq until market close on January 22, 2026, and will incur standard brokerage commissions. Those who retain their shares through the liquidation will receive cash equal to the net asset value of their holdings, including any capital gains and dividends, on or about January 29, 2026.

The fund will begin liquidating its portfolio before January 22, 2026, during which time it may hold cash and securities inconsistent with its investment objectives and strategies. Liquidation proceeds are scheduled to be distributed to shareholders on or about January 29, 2026.

For tax purposes, shareholders with taxable accounts will generally recognize a taxable gain or loss on liquidation proceeds. The fund may also declare taxable distributions of income or capital gains in connection with the liquidation. Franklin Templeton advised shareholders to consult tax advisers regarding individual circumstances.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) operates as Franklin Templeton and serves clients in over 150 countries. The company reported $1.67 trillion in assets under management as of November 30, 2025.

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