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): October 27, 2005
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-09318 | 13-2670991 |
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One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, California | 94403 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-3000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 27, 2005, Franklin Resources, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. A copy of that press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the registrant 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 registrant specifically states that the information or exhibit in this particular report is incorporated by reference).
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated October 27, 2005 issued by Franklin Resources, Inc. |
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.
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| Name: James R. Baio Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated October 27, 2005 issued by Franklin Resources, Inc. |