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Franklin Templeton announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions for the next three months.   Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date     April 4/23/2026 4/23/2026 4/30/2026     May 5/21/2026 5/21/2026 5/29/2026     June 6/23/2026 6/23/2026 6/30/2026     Ticker Fund Name Month Amount   Change from Previous Distribution FT Franklin Universal Trust April $0.0425 - May $0.0425 - June $0.0425

Franklin Templeton announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions for the next three months. Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date January 1/23/2026 1/23/2026 1/30/2026 February 2/20/2026 2/20/2026 2/27/2026 March 3/24/2026 3/24/2026 3/31/2026 Ticker Fund Name Month Amount Change from Previous Distribution FT Franklin Universal Trust January $0.0425 - February $0.0425   March $0.0425   This press release is not for tax reporting purpose

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 31, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for December Monthly Distribution as of November 30, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0358 (84%) $0.0004 (1%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0061 (15%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 15, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distrib

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on November 28, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for November Monthly Distribution as of October 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0268 (63%) $0.0009 (2%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0148 (35%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of October 31, 2025, for the fiscal ye

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on November 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 17, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distrib

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on October 31, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for October Monthly Distribution as of September 30, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0260 (61%) $0.0018 (4%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0147 (35%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribu

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940   The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on September 30, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for September Monthly Distribution as of August 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0366 (86%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0059 (14%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-da

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: September 18, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current di

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on August 29, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for August Monthly Distribution as of July 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0329 (77%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0096 (23%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of July 3

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 18, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distributio

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on July 31, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for July Monthly Distribution as of June 30, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0135 (32%) $0.0119 (28%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0171 (40%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of June 30

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on July 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: July 18, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or f

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940  The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on June 30, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for June Monthly Distribution as of May 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0345 (81%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0080 (19%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-d

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 16, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 16, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or f

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940  The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on May 30, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for May Monthly Distribution as of April 30, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0247 (58%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0178 (42%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of April 30,

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on May 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 19, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: May 19, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from t

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on April 30, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for April Monthly Distribution as of March 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0289 (68%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0136 (32%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of March 31, 2025, for the fiscal year e

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on April 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: April 17, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on March 31, 2025 and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for March Monthly Distribution as of February 28, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0357 (84%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0068 (16%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of February 28, 2025, for the fiscal

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: March 17, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on February 28, 2025 and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for February Monthly Distribution as of January 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0205 (48%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0220 (52%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: February 18, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distr

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940   The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on January 31, 2025 and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for January Monthly Distribution as of December 31, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0213 (50%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0212 (50%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-da

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on January 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 21, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: January 21, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribu

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for December Monthly Distribution as of November 30, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0387 (91%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0038 (9%) Cumulative Estimated Allocation

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 16, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 16, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distr

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on November 29, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for November Monthly Distribution as of October 31, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0180 (42%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0245 (58%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on November 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 18, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distrib

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940   The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on October 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for October Monthly Distribution as of September 30, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0260 (61%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0165 (39%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of September 30, 2024, for

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on October 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distributi

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on September 30, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for September Monthly Distribution as of August 31, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0338 (80%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0087 (20%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of August 31, 2024, for the fiscal year

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: September 19, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current dist

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940   The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on August 30, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for August Monthly Distribution as of July 31, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0157 (37%) $0.0003 (1%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0265 (62%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fisca

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distributio

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on July 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for July Monthly Distribution as of June 30, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0211 (50%) $0.0053 (13%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0161 (37%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on July 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: July 18, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or f

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940   The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on June 28, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for June Monthly Distribution as of May 31, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0332 (78%) $0.0093 (22%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0000 (0%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal yea

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 18, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or f

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on May 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for May Monthly Distribution as of April 30, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0207 (49%) $0.0218 (51%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0000 (0%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on May 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 17, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: May 16, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on April 30, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for April Monthly Distribution as of March 31, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0274 (64%) $0.0151 (36%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of March 31

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on April 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on April 17, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: April 16, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution o

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on March 28, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for March Monthly Distribution as of February 29, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0309 (73%) $0.0012 (3%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0104 (24%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal ye

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on March 28, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: March 18, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution o

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on February 29, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for February Monthly Distribution as of January 31, 2024: Distribution Per Share   Net Investment Income   Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains   Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains   Return of Capital $0.0425   $0.0141 (33%)   $0.0068 (16%)   $0.00 (0%)   $0.0216 (51%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on February 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 20, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: February 16, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distr

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on January 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for January Monthly Distribution as of December 31, 2023: Distribution Per Share   Net Investment Income   Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains   Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains   Return of Capital $0.0425   $0.0203 (48%)   $0.0222 (52%)   $0.00 (0%)   $0.00 (0%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on January 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on January 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: January 18, 2024). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribu

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 29, 2023 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for December Monthly Distribution as of November 30, 2023: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0332 (78%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0093 (22%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fisca

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on December 29, 2023, to shareholders of record on December 18, 2023 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 15, 2023). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distr

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on November 30, 2023 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for November Monthly Distribution as of October 31, 2023: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0173 (41%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0252 (59%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on November 30, 2023, to shareholders of record on November 17, 2023 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 16, 2023). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distr

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940  The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on October 31, 2023 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for October Monthly Distribution as of September 30, 2023: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0236 (56%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0189 (44%) Cumulative Estimated Allocatio

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on October 31, 2023, to shareholders of record on October 16, 2023 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 13, 2023). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribu

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940  The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on September 29, 2023 and for the fiscal year 2023 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for September Monthly Distribution as of August 31, 2023: Distribution Per Share   Net Investment Income   Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains   Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains   Return of Capital $0.0425   $0.0333 (78%)   $0.00 (0%)   $0.00 (0%)   $0.0092 (22%) Cumulative Estimated

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on September 29, 2023, to shareholders of record on September 18, 2023 (Ex-Dividend Date: September 15, 2023). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current di

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940  The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on August 31, 2023 and for the fiscal year 2023 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for August Monthly Distribution as of July 31, 2023:   Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital   $0.0425 $0.0225 (53%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0200 (47%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal y

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on August 31, 2023, to shareholders of record on August 17, 2023 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 16, 2023). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distributio