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Franklin Templeton, Inc. BEN has been diversifying its assets under management (AUM) through alternatives, private markets and digital assets. Despite declines in fiscal 2022 and 2025, its AUM recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% over the past five fiscal years (ended fiscal 2025), with the rising trend continuing in the first nine months of fiscal 2026.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Friday, November 6, 2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Franklin Templeton, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 operating results. A written commentary on the results will also be available via investors.franklintempleton.com at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.In addition, Jenny Johnson, CEO; Matthew Nicholls, Co-President, CFO and COO; and Daniel Gamba, Co-President and Chief Commercial Office.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.79 trillion at September 30, 2026, compared to $1.83 trillion at August 31, 2026. This month's decrease in preliminary AUM reflected the negative impact of markets, partially offset by long-term net inflows of $6 billion. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, preliminary AUM reflected the negative impact of markets, partially offset by long-term n.

BEN's record AUM, improving net flows and expanding alternatives business could support fee revenues and earnings growth.

Franklin Templeton, Inc.  BEN and Lazard, Inc. LAZ are prominent global financial services firms with diversified platforms spanning asset management and investment-related services. Both companies benefit from broad client bases, global operating footprints and expanding investment capabilities.

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