United States

Luxembourg

Asia-Pacific

Americas Excluding US

- The Bahamas

- Canada

EMEA Excluding Luxembourg

- Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

- Latin America

- Not Earned From Contracts With Customers

Total Revenue

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Investment Management Fees

Sales and Distribution Fees

Shareholder Servicing Fees

Other

Other Revenues

Total Operating Revenues

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Franklin Resources' Operating Income was significantly low in Q4 2024 primarily because the company recorded a **$389.2 million non-cash charge** due to the **impairment of intangible assets** associated with mutual fund contracts managed by Western Asset Management. Additionally, during this period, the company experienced an **operating loss of $150.7 million**, which further contributed to the sharp decline in operating performance.  **[0000038777-24-000177_exhibit991q4fy24.htm:1]** **[BEN_3405593_7]** 

Why was Operating Income so low in Q4 2024?

In Q4 2024, the negative net income was primarily driven by a **$389.2 million non-cash impairment charge** related to certain mutual fund contracts, a **higher tax rate due to discrete tax expenses**, and **foreign exchange losses**. These factors combined to turn prior profitable quarters into a net loss for the period.  **[0000038777-24-000177_exhibit991q4fy24.htm:1]** **[BEN_3405593_7]** 

What led to the negative Net Income in Q4 2024?

EPS dropped significantly in Q2 2024 primarily due to a **36% decrease in net income** (from **$194.2 million** in Q2 2023 down to **$124.2 million** in Q2 2024) and a **notable increase in the weighted-average shares outstanding** (raising dilution effects). Additionally, a substantial **49% decline in operating income** (from **$255.1 million** to **$129.3 million**) compounded by higher expense items such as **compensation and benefits expenses** (including performance fees, deferred compensation, and vacation accruals adding about **$30 million**) further contributed to the significantly lower EPS in Q2 2024.  **[0000038777-24-000068_exhibit991q2fy24.htm:1]** **[0000038777-24-000069_ben-20240331.htm:10]** **[BEN_3381348_10]** 

Why did EPS drop significantly in Q2 2024?

The near doubling of shareholder servicing fees in **Q2 2024** was primarily driven by the fees earned by **Putnam Investments** following its acquisition. This acquisition significantly boosted the fees from **$43.3 million** to **$68.0 million**, marking a **57% increase**.  **[0000038777-24-000069_ben-20240331.htm:28]** **[0000038777-24-000069_ben-20240331.htm:1]** 

Why did Shareholder Servicing Fees nearly double in Q2 2024?

The significant increase in the amortization of intangible assets in Q1 2025 was primarily driven by the acquisition of Putnam, which notably impacted operating expenses, including amortization costs. However, due to the ongoing integration of the combined businesses, it was not practicable to separately quantify the specific impact of the legacy Putnam business.  **[0000038777-25-000017_ben-20241231.htm:1]** **[0000038777-25-000017_ben-20241231.htm:22]** 

What led to the significant increase in Amortization of Intangible Assets in Q1 2025?

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The sharp decline in cash during Q1 2025 was primarily due to **net cash used in operating activities of $(145.2) million** and **net cash used in investing activities of $(656.5) million**. The major drivers in investing were net purchases of investments and increased purchases by collateralized loan obligations. Although there was **net cash provided by financing activities of $87.9 million**, it was not enough to offset these outflows, and the decline was further impacted by **a negative exchange rate effect of $(50.0) million**.  **[0000038777-25-000017_ben-20241231.htm:5]** **[0000038777-25-000017_ben-20241231.htm:29]** 

Why did cash decline sharply in Q1 2025?

The significant reduction in debt in Q4 2024 was primarily driven by the **repayment of $250 million in senior notes**.  **[0000038777-24-000206_ben-20240930.htm:122]**  This repayment played a major role in lowering the overall debt level. Other factors such as the incurrence of **debt issuance costs** and maintaining **no borrowings under the credit facility** also contributed to the reduction, even while the debt associated with Consolidated Investment Products increased.  **[0000038777-24-000206_ben-20240930.htm:122]** **[0000038777-24-000206_ben-20240930.htm:105]** 

What drove the significant reduction in debt in Q4 2024?

In **Q2 2024**, the jump in total assets was primarily driven by the **acquisition of Putnam Investments** which added **$148.3 billion** to assets under management, accompanied by **positive market performance** that contributed an additional **$38.8 billion** and **$6.9 billion** in long-term net inflows. Additionally, increases in **investments** and **intangible assets** further supported the surge, despite **$4.8 billion** in cash management net outflows.  **[0000038777-24-000068_exhibit991q2fy24.htm:2]** **[0000038777-24-000069_ben-20240331.htm:23]** **[0000038777-24-000068_exhibit991q2fy24.htm:6]** 

What explains the jump in total assets in Q2 2024?

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Investment management fees (USD, millions)

Sales and distribution fees (USD, millions)

Shareholder servicing fees (USD, millions)

Other operating revenues (USD, millions)

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Compensation and benefits (USD, millions)

Sales, distribution and marketing expenses (USD, millions)

Information systems and technology expenses (USD, millions)

Occupancy expenses (USD, millions)

Amortization of intangible assets (USD, millions)

General, administrative and other expenses (USD, millions)

Total operating expenses (USD, millions)

Operating Income (USD, millions)

Investment and other income, net (USD, millions)

Interest expense (USD, millions)

Investment and other income (losses) of consolidated investment products, net (USD, millions)

Expenses of consolidated investment products (USD, millions)

Other income, net (USD, millions)

Income before taxes (USD, millions)

Taxes on income (USD, millions)

Net income (USD, millions)

Net income (loss) attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests (USD, millions)

Net income (loss) attributable to Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests (USD, millions)

Net Income Attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. (USD, millions)

Basic Earnings per Share (USD)

Diluted Earnings per Share (USD)

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Cash and cash equivalents (USD, millions)

Receivables (USD, millions)

Investments (USD, millions)

Assets of consolidated investment products - Cash and cash equivalents (USD, millions)

Assets of consolidated investment products - Investments, at fair value (USD, millions)

Property and equipment, net (USD, millions)

Goodwill (USD, millions)

Intangible assets, net (USD, millions)

Operating lease right-of-use assets (USD, millions)

Other Assets (USD, millions)

Total Assets (USD, millions)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses (USD, millions)

Income taxes (USD, millions)

Debt (USD, millions)

Liabilities of consolidated investment products - Accounts payable and accrued expenses (USD, millions)

Liabilities of consolidated investment products - Debt (USD, millions)

Deferred tax liabilities (USD, millions)

Operating lease liabilities (USD, millions)

Other Liabilities (USD, millions)

Total liabilities (USD, millions)

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (USD, millions)

Common stock (USD, millions)

Capital in excess of par (USD, millions)

Retained earnings (USD, millions)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (USD, millions)

Total Franklin Resources, Inc. stockholders’ equity (USD, millions)

Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests (USD, millions)

Total stockholders’ equity (USD, millions)

Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Stockholders’ Equity (USD, millions)

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Adjustments for Non-Cash Items (USD, millions)

Stock-Based Compensation (USD, millions)

Changes in Working Capital (USD, millions)

Capital Expenditures (CapEx) (USD, millions)

Proceeds from / Repayments of Debt (USD, millions)

Share Repurchases (USD, millions)

Dividend Payments (USD, millions)

Net Change in Cash (USD, millions)

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