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    Franklin Resources Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

    5/2/25 8:42:15 AM ET
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    ben-20250502
    0000038777false00000387772025-05-022025-05-02

    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): May 2, 2025

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

    Delaware001-0931813-2670991
    (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
                   
    One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 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:

    ☐  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
    ☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
    ☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
    ☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

    Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
    Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
    Common Stock, par value $0.10 per shareBENNew York Stock Exchange

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

    Emerging growth company    ☐

    If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐ 




    Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

    On May 2, 2025, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the financial results for the Company’s second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

    Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

    The Company also posted a second quarter earnings commentary on its internet website, available via investors.franklinresources.com.

    The contents of the Company’s website referenced herein and in the exhibit are not incorporated into this Current Report on Form 8-K.
    The information in these Items 2.02 and 7.01, 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 with respect to Item 2.02 or Item 7.01, as the case may be, are incorporated by reference).

    Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    (d)    Exhibits.

    The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index are incorporated herein by reference.


    Exhibit Index
    Exhibit No.Description
    99.1 
    Press Release dated May 2, 2025 issued by Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
    104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

    2



    SIGNATURES

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

    FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
    Date:May 2, 2025/s/ Matthew Nicholls
    Matthew Nicholls
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
    Date:May 2, 2025
    /s/ Lindsey H. Oshita
    Lindsey H. Oshita
    Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

    3

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