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[Form 4] Franklin Resources, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Matthew Nicholls, EVP, CFO & COO of Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), reported a transaction dated 08/31/2025. The Form 4 shows 63,619 shares of Common Stock were disposed of at a price of $25.66. The filing explains these shares were withheld to satisfy a tax liability upon vesting of a security issued under Rule 16b-3. After the transaction the reporting person beneficially owned 397,965 shares, of which 110,803 are unvested restricted stock units.

Matthew Nicholls, EVP, CFO & COO di Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), ha comunicato una transazione datata 31/08/2025. Il Modulo 4 indica la cessione di 63.619 azioni ordinarie a un prezzo di 25,66 USD. La dichiarazione spiega che queste azioni sono state trattenute per coprire un obbligo fiscale derivante dalla maturazione di titoli emessi ai sensi della Rule 16b-3. Dopo la transazione, la persona che ha presentato la comunicazione deteneva beneficiariamente 397.965 azioni, di cui 110.803 sono unità azionarie vincolate non ancora maturate.

Matthew Nicholls, EVP, CFO & COO de Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), informó una transacción fechada el 31/08/2025. El Formulario 4 muestra la disposición de 63.619 acciones ordinarias a un precio de 25,66 USD. La presentación explica que estas acciones se retuvieron para satisfacer una obligación tributaria al consolidarse valores emitidos según la Regla 16b-3. Tras la transacción, la persona informante poseía de manera beneficiaria 397.965 acciones, de las cuales 110.803 son unidades restringidas de acciones que aún no han vencido.

Franklin Resources, Inc.(BEN)� EVP, CFO � COO� Matthew Nicholls� 2025� 8� 31일자 거래� 보고했습니다. Form 4에는 보통� 63,619주가 주당 25.66달러� 처분� 것으� 나와 있습니다. 신고서에� 이러� 주식들이 Rule 16b-3� 따라 발행� 증권� 베스� � 발생� 세금 부담을 충당하기 위해 원천징수되었다고 설명되어 있습니다. 해당 거래 � 보고인은 이익귀� 방식으로 397,965주를 보유하고 있으�, � � 110,803주는 아직 베스트되지 않은 제한주식 단위입니�.

Matthew Nicholls, EVP, CFO & COO de Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), a déclaré une transaction datée du 31/08/2025. Le formulaire 4 indique la cession de 63 619 actions ordinaires à un prix de 25,66 USD. le dépôt précise que ces actions ont été retenues pour s’acquitter d’une obligation fiscale lors de la levée de droits d’un titre émis en vertu de la Rule 16b-3. Après la transaction, la personne déclarante détenait de façon bénéficiaire 397 965 actions, dont 110 803 sont des unités d’actions restreintes non acquises.

Matthew Nicholls, EVP, CFO & COO von Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), meldete eine Transaktion datiert auf den 31.08.2025. Im Formular 4 ist verzeichnet, dass 63.619 Stammaktien zu einem Preis von 25,66 USD veräußert wurden. Die Einreichung erklärt, dass diese Aktien einbehalten wurden, um eine Steuerverbindlichkeit beim Vesting eines nach Rule 16b-3 ausgegebenen Wertpapiers zu erfüllen. Nach der Transaktion besaß die meldende Person wirtschaftlich 397.965 Aktien, davon sind 110.803 unverfallbare Restricted Stock Units.

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TL;DR: Reported disposal of 63,619 shares via tax-withholding; remaining beneficial ownership disclosed, including unvested RSUs.

The Form 4 documents a routine transaction where 63,619 shares were disposed of at $25.66 on 08/31/2025, and the filing states the disposal resulted from withholding to satisfy a tax liability arising on vesting. The reporting person retains beneficial ownership of 397,965 shares in total, with 110,803 shares identified as unvested restricted stock units. This filing provides transparency on insider holdings and clarifies the nature of the disposal as tax-related rather than an open-market sale.

TL;DR: Disclosure is complete for the reported transaction and specifies the tax-withholding nature of the share disposition.

The submission includes the reporting persons role (EVP, CFO & COO), the transaction date, price per share, and the post-transaction beneficial ownership split between vested and unvested holdings. The explanation ties the share disposition to tax withholding upon vesting, which is a common and permissible practice under Rule 16b-3. The filing is signed by an attorney-in-fact and provides the limited ownership detail available in a Form 4.

Matthew Nicholls, EVP, CFO & COO di Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), ha comunicato una transazione datata 31/08/2025. Il Modulo 4 indica la cessione di 63.619 azioni ordinarie a un prezzo di 25,66 USD. La dichiarazione spiega che queste azioni sono state trattenute per coprire un obbligo fiscale derivante dalla maturazione di titoli emessi ai sensi della Rule 16b-3. Dopo la transazione, la persona che ha presentato la comunicazione deteneva beneficiariamente 397.965 azioni, di cui 110.803 sono unità azionarie vincolate non ancora maturate.

Matthew Nicholls, EVP, CFO & COO de Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), informó una transacción fechada el 31/08/2025. El Formulario 4 muestra la disposición de 63.619 acciones ordinarias a un precio de 25,66 USD. La presentación explica que estas acciones se retuvieron para satisfacer una obligación tributaria al consolidarse valores emitidos según la Regla 16b-3. Tras la transacción, la persona informante poseía de manera beneficiaria 397.965 acciones, de las cuales 110.803 son unidades restringidas de acciones que aún no han vencido.

Franklin Resources, Inc.(BEN)� EVP, CFO � COO� Matthew Nicholls� 2025� 8� 31일자 거래� 보고했습니다. Form 4에는 보통� 63,619주가 주당 25.66달러� 처분� 것으� 나와 있습니다. 신고서에� 이러� 주식들이 Rule 16b-3� 따라 발행� 증권� 베스� � 발생� 세금 부담을 충당하기 위해 원천징수되었다고 설명되어 있습니다. 해당 거래 � 보고인은 이익귀� 방식으로 397,965주를 보유하고 있으�, � � 110,803주는 아직 베스트되지 않은 제한주식 단위입니�.

Matthew Nicholls, EVP, CFO & COO de Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), a déclaré une transaction datée du 31/08/2025. Le formulaire 4 indique la cession de 63 619 actions ordinaires à un prix de 25,66 USD. le dépôt précise que ces actions ont été retenues pour s’acquitter d’une obligation fiscale lors de la levée de droits d’un titre émis en vertu de la Rule 16b-3. Après la transaction, la personne déclarante détenait de façon bénéficiaire 397 965 actions, dont 110 803 sont des unités d’actions restreintes non acquises.

Matthew Nicholls, EVP, CFO & COO von Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN), meldete eine Transaktion datiert auf den 31.08.2025. Im Formular 4 ist verzeichnet, dass 63.619 Stammaktien zu einem Preis von 25,66 USD veräußert wurden. Die Einreichung erklärt, dass diese Aktien einbehalten wurden, um eine Steuerverbindlichkeit beim Vesting eines nach Rule 16b-3 ausgegebenen Wertpapiers zu erfüllen. Nach der Transaktion besaß die meldende Person wirtschaftlich 397.965 Aktien, davon sind 110.803 unverfallbare Restricted Stock Units.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Nicholls Matthew

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY

(Street)
SAN MATEO CA 94403

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC [ BEN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP, CFO & COO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock, par value $.10 08/31/2025 F 63,619(1) D $25.66 397,965(2) D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects payment of tax liability by withholding securities incident to the vesting of a security issued in accordance with Rule 16b-3.
2. Of the amount of securities beneficially owned, 110,803 shares represent unvested restricted stock units.
/s/ Virginia Rosas, Attorney-in-Fact 09/03/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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FAQ

What transaction did Matthew Nicholls report on the Form 4 for BEN?

The Form 4 reports a disposal of 63,619 shares of BEN common stock on 08/31/2025 at a price of $25.66 per share.

Why were the 63,619 shares disposed of according to the filing?

The filing states the shares were withheld to satisfy a tax liability incident to the vesting of a security issued under Rule 16b-3.

How many BEN shares does the reporting person beneficially own after the transaction?

After the reported transaction the reporting person beneficially owns 397,965 shares, of which 110,803 shares are unvested restricted stock units.

What is Matthew Nichollss role at Franklin Resources as listed on the Form 4?

The Form 4 lists Matthew Nicholls as EVP, CFO & COO of Franklin Resources, Inc.

What price per share is disclosed for the disposed shares?

The disposed shares are reported at a price of $25.66 per share.
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