UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-CSRS
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-04892
Templeton Growth Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
300 S.E. 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1923
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Craig S. Tyle, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 954 527-7500
Date of fiscal year end: 8/31
Date of reporting period: 2/28/22
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a.)
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.
SEMIANNUAL
REPORT
AND
SHAREHOLDER
LETTER
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
February
28,
2022
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Letter
Dear
Shareholder:
During
the
six
months
ended
February
28,
2022,
the
global
economic
recovery
was
hampered
by
renewed
outbreaks
of
COVID-19,
supply-chain
disruptions
and
geopolitical
tensions
and
conflict.
Rising
inflation
across
multiple
countries
caused
many
central
banks,
including
the
U.S.
Federal
Reserve,
to
adopt
less
accommodative
monetary
stances,
putting
pressure
on
global
equity
markets.
New
Chinese
government
regulations
on
some
businesses
further
dampened
investor
sentiment
in
Asian
and
emerging
market
stocks.
Near
period-end,
Russia’s
invasion
of
Ukraine
increased
investor
uncertainty,
as
international
sanctions
on
Russia
constrained
companies
that
do
business
with
Russia
and
threatened
to
disrupt
global
economic
activity
and
commodity
markets.
In
this
environment,
global
developed
and
emerging
market
stocks,
as
measured
by
the
MSCI
All
Country
World
Index-NR
(net
of
tax
withholding
when
dividends
are
paid),
posted
a
-5.26%
total
return
for
the
period.
1
We
are
committed
to
our
long-term
perspective
and
disciplined
investment
approach
as
we
conduct
a
rigorous,
fundamental
analysis
of
securities
with
a
regular
emphasis
on
investment
risk
management.
Historically,
patient
investors
have
achieved
rewarding
results
by
evaluating
their
goals,
diversifying
their
assets
globally
and
maintaining
a
disciplined
investment
program,
all
hallmarks
of
the
Templeton
investment
philosophy.
We
continue
to
recommend
investors
consult
financial
professionals
and
review
their
portfolios
to
design
a
long-term
strategy
and
portfolio
allocation
that
meet
their
individual
needs,
goals
and
risk
tolerance.
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.’s
semiannual
report
includes
more
detail
about
prevailing
conditions
and
a
discussion
about
investment
decisions
during
the
period.
Please
remember
all
securities
markets
fluctuate,
as
do
mutual
fund
share
prices.
We
thank
you
for
investing
with
Franklin
Templeton,
welcome
your
questions
and
comments,
and
look
forward
to
serving
your
investment
needs
in
the
years
ahead.
Sincerely,
Alan
Bartlett
Chief
Investment
Officer
Templeton
Global
Equity
Group
This
letter
reflects
our
analysis
and
opinions
as
of
February
28,
2022,
unless
otherwise
indicated.
The
information
is
not
a
complete
analysis
of
every
aspect
of
any
market,
country,
industry,
security
or
fund.
Statements
of
fact
are
from
sources
considered
reliable.
1.
Source:
Morningstar.
See
www.franklintempletondatasources.com
for
additional
data
provider
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Contents
Semiannual
Report
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
3
Performance
Summary
7
Your
Fund’s
Expenses
9
Financial
Highlights
and
Statement
of
Investments
10
Financial
Statements
18
Notes
to
Financial
Statements
22
Shareholder
Information
31
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SEMIANNUAL
REPORT
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
This
semiannual
report
for
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
covers
the
period
ended
February
28,
2022.
Your
Fund’s
Goal
and
Main
Investments
The
Fund
seeks
long-term
capital
growth.
Under
normal
market
conditions,
the
Fund
invests
primarily
in
the
equity
securities
of
companies
located
anywhere
in
the
world,
including
developing
markets.
Performance
Overview
The
Fund’s
Class
A
shares
posted
a
-5.07%
cumulative
total
return
for
the
six
months
under
review.
In
comparison,
the
Fund’s
benchmark,
the
MSCI
All
Country
World
Index
(ACWI)-NR,
which
measures
stock
performance
in
global
developed
and
emerging
markets,
posted
a
-5.26%
cumulative
total
return
for
the
same
period.
1
Please
note
index
performance
information
is
provided
for
reference
and
we
do
not
attempt
to
track
the
index
but
rather
undertake
investments
on
the
basis
of
fundamental
research.
You
can
find
more
performance
data
in
the
Performance
Summary
beginning
on
page
7
.
Performance
data
represent
past
performance,
which
does
not
guarantee
future
results.
Investment
return
and
principal
value
will
fluctuate,
and
you
may
have
a
gain
or
loss
when
you
sell
your
shares.
Current
performance
may
differ
from
figures
shown.
For
most
recent
month-end
performance,
go
to
franklintempleton.com
or
call
(800)
342-5236
.
Economic
and
Market
Overview
Global
developed
and
emerging
market
equities,
as
measured
by
the
MSCI
ACWI-NR,
posted
a
-5.26%
total
return
for
the
six
months
ended
February
28,
2022.
1
The
combination
of
increased
consumer
demand
and
persistent
supply-chain
disruptions
contributed
to
higher
inflation
in
many
countries.
This
inflationary
pressure
led
many
of
the
world’s
central
banks
to
adopt
less
accommodative
stances
regarding
monetary
policy.
The
Chinese
government’s
imposition
of
new
restrictions
on
some
businesses
also
pressured
Asian
and
global
emerging
market
stocks.
Near
period-end,
Russia’s
invasion
of
Ukraine
increased
investor
uncertainty,
as
international
sanctions
on
Russia
constrained
companies
that
do
business
with
Russia
and
threatened
to
disrupt
global
economic
activity
and
commodity
markets.
In
the
U.S.,
the
economy
continued
to
recover
amid
declining
unemployment,
solid
wage
growth
and
strong
business
confidence.
Gross
domestic
product
(GDP)
growth
accelerated
in
the
fourth
quarter
of
2021,
as
strong
consumer
and
business
spending
supported
the
economy.
However,
investor
expectations
for
higher
interest
rates
and
geopolitical
uncertainty
late
in
the
reporting
period
negatively
impacted
U.S.
equities.
The
U.S.
Federal
Reserve
(Fed)
kept
the
federal
funds
target
rate
at
a
record-low
range
of
0.00%–0.25%
and
continued
its
program
of
open-ended
U.S.
Treasury
(UST)
and
mortgage
bond
purchases
to
help
keep
markets
functioning.
In
its
January
2022
meeting
statement,
however,
the
Fed
noted
that
due
to
employment
gains
and
elevated
inflation,
it
expected
conditions
would
soon
be
appropriate
for
raising
interest
rates.
Furthermore,
the
Fed
maintained
its
timetable
for
reducing
its
purchases
of
UST
and
mortgage-backed
securities.
Economic
growth
slowed
in
the
eurozone,
declining
notably
in
the
fourth
quarter
of
2021
as
the
spread
of
the
Omicron
variant
of
COVID-19
disrupted
labor
markets
and
led
to
renewed
restrictions.
Additionally,
in
February
2022,
the
annual
inflation
rate
in
the
eurozone
reached
the
highest
level
on
record,
and
the
prospect
of
energy
shortages
during
the
winter
tempered
investor
optimism.
The
European
Central
Bank
struck
a
less
accommodative
tone
at
its
February
meeting,
acknowledging
that
inflation
has
been
more
persistent
than
expected
and
opening
the
possibility
Geographic
Composition
2/28/22
%
of
Total
Net
Assets
North
America
49.7%
Europe
27.9%
Asia
14.5%
Other
1.0%
Short-Term
Investments
&
Other
Net
Assets
6.9%
1.
Source:
Morningstar.
The
index
is
unmanaged
and
includes
reinvestment
of
any
income
or
distributions.
It
does
not
reflect
any
fees,
expenses
or
sales
charges.
One
cannot
invest
directly
in
an
index,
and
an
index
is
not
representative
of
the
Fund’s
portfolio.
Net
Returns
(NR)
include
income
net
of
tax
withholding
when
dividends
are
paid.
See
www.franklintempletondatasources.com
for
additional
data
provider
information.
The
dollar
value,
number
of
shares
or
principal
amount,
and
names
of
all
portfolio
holdings
are
listed
in
the
Fund’s
Statement
of
Investments
(SOI).
The
SOI
begins
on
page
15
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of
an
interest-rate
increase
in
2022.
Stocks
of
companies
with
exposure
to
Russia,
particularly
banks,
endured
further
declines
late
in
the
reporting
period.
Consequently,
European
developed
market
equities,
as
measured
by
the
MSCI
Europe
Index-NR,
posted
a
-6.70%
total
return
for
the
six
months
under
review.
1
Asian
developed
and
emerging
market
equities,
as
measured
by
the
MSCI
All
Country
Asia
Index-NR,
posted
a
-9.34%
total
return
for
the
six-month
period.
1
Although
China’s
economy
continued
to
grow,
it
was
pressured
by
COVID-19
restrictions
and
government
measures
to
limit
real
estate
speculation.
Unexpected
regulatory
changes
by
the
Chinese
government,
which
negatively
impacted
education-
and
technology-related
businesses,
and
investor
concerns
about
the
solvency
of
several
large
Chinese
property
developers
further
pressured
Asian
stocks
during
the
six-
month
period.
Global
emerging
market
stocks,
as
measured
by
the
MSCI
Emerging
Markets
Index-NR,
posted
a
-9.81%
total
return
for
the
six
months
under
review.
1
Rising
interest
rates
and
elevated
inflation
dampened
investor
enthusiasm
in
global
emerging
market
equities.
Geopolitical
instability
drove
strength
in
the
U.S.
dollar,
further
pressuring
stocks
in
emerging
market
countries,
especially
Russia
as
the
ruble
plunged
against
the
U.S.
dollar.
Interest-rate
increases
to
curb
inflation
by
several
central
banks,
including
those
of
Brazil
and
Mexico,
as
well
as
the
international
sanctions
on
Russia,
raised
investor
concerns
about
a
slowdown
in
economic
growth.
Investment
Strategy
Our
investment
strategy
employs
a
bottom-up,
value-
oriented,
long-term
approach.
We
focus
on
the
market
price
of
a
company’s
securities
relative
to
our
evaluation
of
the
company’s
long-term
earnings,
asset
value
and
cash
flow
potential.
Our
analysis
includes
an
assessment
of
the
potential
impacts
of
material
environmental,
social
and
governance
(ESG)
factors
on
the
long-term
risk
and
return
profile
of
a
company.
We
also
consider
the
company’s
price/
earnings
ratio,
price/cash
flow
ratio,
profit
margins
and
liquidation
value.
In
addition,
the
Fund
may,
from
time
to
time,
engage
in
currency-related
derivatives
to
seek
to
hedge
(protect)
against
currency
risks.
The
Fund
also
may,
from
time
to
time,
engage
in
equity-related
derivatives,
such
as
buying
and
selling
(writing)
put
and
call
options
on
individual
securities
(including
exchange-traded
funds)
and
indexes,
and
engaging
in
equity
futures
and
equity
index
futures,
for
various
purposes
including
enhancing
Fund
returns,
increasing
liquidity,
gaining
exposure
to
individual
securities
and
particular
markets
in
more
efficient
or
less
expensive
ways,
generating
additional
income
for
the
Fund
and/or
hedging
risks
relating
to
changes
in
certain
equity
markets.
Top
10
Industries
2/28/22
%
of
Total
Net
Assets
a
Pharmaceuticals
6.1%
Hotels,
Restaurants
&
Leisure
5.3%
Health
Care
Providers
&
Services
5.2%
Oil,
Gas
&
Consumable
Fuels
5.2%
IT
Services
4.8%
Machinery
4.1%
Health
Care
Equipment
&
Supplies
4.0%
Beverages
3.5%
Chemicals
3.3%
Specialty
Retail
3.3%
Top
10
Holdings
2/28/22
Company
Industry
,
Country
%
of
Total
Net
Assets
a
a
Samsung
Electronics
Co.
Ltd.
2.6%
Technology
Hardware,
Storage
&
Peripherals,
South
Korea
Walt
Disney
Co.
(The)
2.6%
Entertainment,
United
States
Dollar
Tree,
Inc.
2.5%
Multiline
Retail,
United
States
AbbVie,
Inc.
2.5%
Biotechnology,
United
States
Anheuser-Busch
InBev
SA/NV
2.4%
Beverages,
Belgium
Marathon
Petroleum
Corp.
2.3%
Oil,
Gas
&
Consumable
Fuels,
United
States
TJX
Cos.,
Inc.
(The)
2.1%
Specialty
Retail,
United
States
Medtronic
plc
2.1%
Health
Care
Equipment
&
Supplies,
United
States
DuPont
de
Nemours,
Inc.
2.1%
Chemicals,
United
States
AstraZeneca
plc
2.0%
Pharmaceuticals,
United
Kingdom
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Manager’s
Discussion
Templeton
Growth
Fund
outperformed
its
benchmark,
the
MSCI
ACWI-NR,
during
the
semiannual
review
period,
led
by
stock
selection
and
favorable
allocations
in
the
health
care,
communication
services
and
energy
sectors.
From
a
geographical
standpoint,
stock
selection
in
the
U.S.
and
a
favorable
underweighting
in
the
beleaguered
Chinese
market
also
contributed
to
relative
returns.
The
period
under
review
encompassed
what
we
viewed
as
a
meaningful
inflection
point
in
markets.
After
several
months
of
more
persistent
and
higher-than-expected
inflation,
in
November
2021
the
Fed
signaled
a
more
hawkish
position,
including
likely
interest
rate
hikes
and
the
gradual
phasing
out
of
asset
purchases
known
as
quantitative
easing.
The
policy
pivot
pushed
bond
yields
higher,
steepening
key
yield
curves
and
benefiting
value-oriented
sectors
with
positive
interest
rate
exposure
(like
financials)
and
inflation
hedge
characteristics
(like
energy
and
materials).
At
the
same
time,
the
erstwhile
leaders
of
the
last
market
cycle—expensive,
growth-oriented
stocks
in
areas
like
technology,
consumer
discretionary,
and
media
and
entertainment—sold
off
sharply.
Overall,
investors
seemed
to
refocus
on
fundamental
and
quality
characteristics
and
deemphasize
the
speculative
extrapolation
of
revenue
growth
trends,
an
about-face
that
benefited
Templeton’s
strategies
given
our
emphasis
on
rigorous
fundamental
analysis
and
valuation
discipline.
Indeed,
in
2022,
Templeton
Growth
Fund
had
its
best
start
to
a
year
relative
to
its
benchmark
during
the
first
two
months
of
a
year
in
more
than
two
decades.
Health
care
was
the
Fund’s
top
relative
contributor,
led
by
U.S.
biopharmaceuticals
firm
AbbVie.
Shares
advanced
after
the
firm
reported
decent
results
punctuated
by
better-than-
expected
sales
of
its
blockbuster
biologic
treatment
Humira.
We
remain
constructive
on
the
stock
given
what
we
view
as
its
low
valuation,
high
dividend
yield
and
generally
low
event
risk.
We
are
confident
that
management
will
be
able
to
navigate
biosimilar
erosion
to
Humira
starting
in
2023,
and
are
also
encouraged
by
management’s
strong
track
record
of
capital
allocation
and
strategic
execution.
This
is
important
given
the
prospect
of
further
likely
acquisitions
in
the
next
few
years.
Communication
services
also
contributed
to
relative
returns,
though
there
were
no
sector
holdings
among
the
Fund’s
10
biggest
contributors.
Energy
also
outperformed,
contributing
three
of
the
Fund’s
10
biggest
contributors.
The
sector
was
led
by
U.S.
refiner
Marathon
Petroleum,
which
rallied
after
the
firm
beat
earnings
estimates,
buoyed
by
stronger-than-expected
refining
results
and
the
authorization
of
a
multibillion
U.S.
dollar
share
buyback.
Norwegian-based
integrated
oil
firm
Equinor
and
U.K.-based
oil
and
gas
giant
BP
also
finished
among
the
Fund’s
top-10
contributors.
We
were
adding
selectively
to
our
energy
position
over
the
past
year
given
growing
supply-demand
imbalances
stemming
from
years
of
under-investment
in
production
on
the
supply
side
and
a
likely
slower-than-expected
transition
to
renewables
supporting
hydrocarbon
demand.
Turning
to
detractors,
an
underweighting
in
financials
notably
pressured
relative
returns
during
a
period
when
the
sector
held
up
well
amid
expectations
of
higher
interest
rates.
While
we
have
long
been
underweighting
the
sector
given
our
concerns
about
credit
risk
and
poor
earnings
quality,
we
had
begun
to
selectively
add
in
recent
quarters
on
expectations
of
a
potential
bottoming
in
the
interest
rate
cycle.
However,
we
didn’t
add
enough
to
match
the
global
benchmark’s
sector
weighting,
and
our
underweighting
negatively
impacted
returns
during
the
period.
An
overweighted
position
in
the
weak
consumer
discretionary
sector
also
negatively
impacted
returns,
pressured
by
weakness
at
European
food-delivery
firm
Just
Eat
Takeaway.com.
The
stock
remained
under
pressure
amid
concerns
about
competition
and
profitability,
and
this
remains
a
“show-me”
story
going
forward.
Investors
will
want
to
see
the
strategic
divestiture
of
certain
assets
(which
management
is
exploring),
more
consistency
hitting
guidance
targets,
and
an
improving
competitive
environment
that
shifts
from
“growth
at
any
cost”
to
“profitable
growth.”
We
see
numerous
catalysts
that
should
help
Just
Eat
achieve
these
goals,
creating
considerable
upside
potential
from
current
depressed
valuation
levels.
Top
10
Countries
2/28/22
a
%
of
Total
Net
Assets
a
a
United
States
49.7%
United
Kingdom
13.1%
Japan
8.9%
Germany
6.9%
France
2.7%
South
Korea
2.6%
Belgium
2.4%
Switzerland
2.0%
Hong
Kong
1.7%
China
1.2%
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Consumer
staples
and
materials
also
detracted
from
relative
performance.
Materials
was
led
lower
by
Belgian
specialty
chemicals
firm
Umicore.
The
company,
which
operates
a
scrap
recycling
business
and
makes
cathodes
for
batteries
as
well
as
catalysts
for
internal
combustion
engine
vehicles,
issued
two
consecutive
profit
warnings
at
the
end
of
2021.
These
unexpected
earnings
underscored
a
loss
of
technology
leadership
in
cathode
materials
(which
will
negatively
impact
growth
and
margins)
and
raised
questions
about
management’s
ability
to
execute.
Those
concerns,
combined
with
an
elevated
earnings
profile
in
the
cyclical
scrap
metals
recycling
business
given
high
commodity
prices,
caused
us
to
reevaluate
our
investment
thesis
and
exit
the
stock.
Market
volatility
spiked
at
the
end
of
the
reporting
period
after
Russia
invaded
Ukraine,
sparking
a
risk-off
event
across
asset
classes.
The
Fund
has
no
direct
exposure
(and
little
indirect
exposure)
to
Russia.
We
have
not
found
attractive
opportunities
in
Russian
equities
given
heightened
corporate
governance
concerns
and
geopolitical
risks.
Nevertheless,
the
impact
of
war
in
Europe
is
creating
volatility
in
all
risk
assets.
We
are
not
currently
making
any
major
changes
to
our
strategic
positioning,
though
the
portfolio
manager
continues
to
make
incremental
adjustments
designed
to
take
advantage
of
volatility
and
manage
evolving
risks.
This
has
included
reducing
cyclical
exposures
and
adding
to
higher
quality,
more
defensive
names
that
have
been
caught
up
in
the
broad-based
selling.
While
the
near-term
impact
of
war
in
Europe
will
likely
be
negative
for
financial
markets
(as
well
as
a
tragic
humanitarian
crisis),
it
also
accelerates
the
move
away
from
the
low
interest
rate,
low
inflation,
benign
economic
environment
that
favored
expensive
growth
stocks
in
the
past
cycle.
We
have
continued
to
see
risks
in
both
tails
of
the
market’s
valuation
distribution:
valuation
risk
among
expensive
growth
stocks
and
credit
risk
among
lower
quality
value
stocks.
We
have
viewed
the
recent
leadership
of
these
market
extremes
as
unsustainable
and
have
tried
to
manage
the
portfolio
toward
an
optimal
balance
of
quality,
earnings
growth
and
valuation.
It
is
important
to
recognize
the
effect
of
currency
movements
on
the
Fund’s
performance.
In
general,
if
the
value
of
the
U.S.
dollar
goes
up
compared
with
a
foreign
currency,
an
investment
traded
in
that
foreign
currency
will
go
down
in
value
because
it
will
be
worth
fewer
U.S.
dollars.
This
can
have
a
negative
effect
on
Fund
performance.
Conversely,
when
the
U.S.
dollar
weakens
in
relation
to
a
foreign
currency,
an
investment
traded
in
that
foreign
currency
will
increase
in
value,
which
can
contribute
to
Fund
performance.
For
the
six
months
ended
February
28,
2022,
the
U.S.
dollar
rose
in
value
relative
to
most
currencies.
As
a
result,
the
Fund’s
performance
was
negatively
affected
by
the
portfolio’s
significant
investment
in
securities
with
non-U.S.
currency
exposure.
Thank
you
for
your
continued
participation
in
Templeton
Growth
Fund.
We
look
forward
to
serving
your
future
investment
needs.
Peter
M.
Moeschter,
CFA
Lead
Portfolio
Manager
Herbert
J.
Arnett,
Jr.
Christopher
James
Peel,
CFA
Warren
Pustam,
CFA
Portfolio
Management
Team
The
foregoing
information
reflects
our
analysis,
opinions
and
portfolio
holdings
as
of
February
28,
2022,
the
end
of
the
reporting
period.
The
way
we
implement
our
main
investment
strategies
and
the
resulting
portfolio
holdings
may
change
depending
on
factors
such
as
market
and
economic
conditions.
These
opinions
may
not
be
relied
upon
as
investment
advice
or
an
offer
for
a
particular
security.
The
information
is
not
a
complete
analysis
of
every
aspect
of
any
market,
country,
industry,
security
or
the
Fund.
Statements
of
fact
are
from
sources
considered
reliable,
but
the
investment
manager
makes
no
representation
or
warranty
as
to
their
completeness
or
accuracy.
Although
historical
performance
is
no
guarantee
of
future
results,
these
insights
may
help
you
understand
our
investment
management
philosophy.
CFA
®
is
a
trademark
owned
by
CFA
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of
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The
performance
table
does
not
reflect
any
taxes
that
a
shareholder
would
pay
on
Fund
dividends,
capital
gain
distributions,
if
any,
or
any
realized
gains
on
the
sale
of
Fund
shares.
Total
return
reflects
reinvestment
of
the
Fund’s
dividends
and
capital
gain
distributions,
if
any,
and
any
unrealized
gains
or
losses.
Your
dividend
income
will
vary
depending
on
dividends
or
interest
paid
by
securities
in
the
Fund’s
portfolio,
adjusted
for
operating
expenses
of
each
class.
Capital
gain
distributions
are
net
profits
realized
from
the
sale
of
portfolio
securities.
Performance
as
of
2/28/22
Cumulative
total
return
excludes
sales
charges.
Average
annual
total
return
includes
maximum
sales
charges.
Sales
charges
will
vary
depending
on
the
size
of
the
investment
and
the
class
of
share
purchased.
The
maximum
is
5.50%
and
the
minimum
is
0%.
Class
A
:
5.50%
maximum
initial
sales
charge;
Advisor
Class:
no
sales
charges.
For
other
share
classes,
visit
franklintempleton.com.
Performance
data
represent
past
performance,
which
does
not
guarantee
future
results.
Investment
return
and
principal
value
will
fluctuate,
and
you
may
have
a
gain
or
loss
when
you
sell
your
shares.
Current
performance
may
differ
from
figures
shown.
For
most
recent
month-end
performance,
go
to
franklintempleton.com
or
call
(800)
342-5236
.
Share
Class
Cumulative
Total
Return
1
Average
Annual
Total
Return
2
–
A
3
6-Month
-5.07%
-10.28%
1-Year
+0.07%
-5.44%
5-Year
+19.57%
+2.47%
10-Year
+76.85%
+5.27%
Advisor
6-Month
-4.93%
-4.93%
1-Year
+0.37%
+0.37%
5-Year
+21.08%
+3.90%
10-Year
+81.42%
+6.14%
See
page
8
for
Performance
Summary
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Each
class
of
shares
is
available
to
certain
eligible
investors
and
has
different
annual
fees
and
expenses,
as
described
in
the
prospectus.
All
investments
involve
risks,
including
possible
loss
of
principal.
Special
risks
are
associated
with
foreign
investing,
including
currency
fluctuations,
economic
instability
and
political
developments;
investments
in
emerging
markets
involve
heightened
risks
related
to
the
same
factors.
Because
the
Fund
may
invest
its
assets
in
companies
in
a
specific
region,
including
Europe,
it
is
subject
to
greater
risks
of
adverse
developments
in
that
region
and/or
the
surrounding
regions
than
a
fund
that
is
more
broadly
diversified
geographically.
Political,
social
or
economic
disruptions
in
the
region,
even
in
countries
in
which
the
Fund
is
not
invested,
may
adversely
affect
the
value
of
securities
held
by
the
Fund.
Current
political
uncertainty
concerning
the
economic
consequences
of
the
departure
of
the
U.K.
from
the
European
Union
may
increase
market
volatility.
Derivatives
involve
costs
and
can
create
economic
leverage
which
may
result
in
significant
volatility
and
cause
the
Fund
to
participate
in
losses
(and
enable
gains)
on
an
amount
that
exceeds
the
Fund’s
initial
investment.
In
addition,
securities
issued
by
small-
and
mid-capitalization
companies
have
historically
experienced
more
price
volatility
than
larger-company
stocks,
especially
over
the
short
term
and
may
involve
additional
risks.
Events
such
as
the
spread
of
deadly
diseases,
disasters,
and
financial,
political
or
social
disruptions,
may
heighten
risks
and
adversely
affect
performance.
The
Fund’s
prospectus
also
includes
a
description
of
the
main
investment
risks.
Russia’s
military
invasion
of
Ukraine
in
February
2022,
the
resulting
responses
by
the
United
States
and
other
countries,
and
the
potential
for
wider
conflict
could
increase
volatility
and
uncertainty
in
the
financial
markets
and
adversely
affect
regional
and
global
economies.
The
United
States
and
other
countries
have
im-
posed
broad-ranging
economic
sanctions
on
Russia
and
certain
Russian
individuals,
banking
entities
and
corporations
as
a
response
to
its
invasion
of
Ukraine.
The
United
States
and
other
countries
have
also
imposed
economic
sanctions
on
Belarus
and
may
impose
sanctions
on
other
countries
that
support
Russia’s
military
invasion.
These
sanctions,
as
well
as
any
other
economic
consequences
related
to
the
invasion,
such
as
additional
sanctions,
boycotts
or
changes
in
consumer
or
purchaser
preferences
or
cyberattacks
on
governments,
companies
or
individuals,
may
further
decrease
the
value
and
liquidity
of
certain
Russian
securities
and
securities
of
issuers
in
other
countries
that
are
subject
to
economic
sanctions
related
to
the
invasion.
1.
Cumulative
total
return
represents
the
change
in
value
of
an
investment
over
the
periods
indicated.
2.
Average
annual
total
return
represents
the
average
annual
change
in
value
of
an
investment
over
the
periods
indicated.
Return
for
less
than
one
year,
if
any,
has
not
been
annualized.
3.
Prior
to
9/10/18,
these
shares
were
offered
at
a
higher
initial
sales
charge
of
5.75%,
thus
actual
returns
(with
sales
charges)
would
have
differed.
Average
annual
total
returns
(with
sales
charges)
have
been
restated
to
reflect
the
current
maximum
initial
sales
charge
of
5.50%.
4.
Figures
are
as
stated
in
the
Fund’s
current
prospectus
and
may
differ
from
the
expense
ratios
disclosed
in
the
Your
Fund’s
Expenses
and
Financial
Highlights
sections
in
this
report.
In
periods
of
market
volatility,
assets
may
decline
significantly,
causing
total
annual
Fund
operating
expenses
to
become
higher
than
the
figures
shown.
See
www.franklintempletondatasources.com
for
additional
data
provider
information.
Distributions
(9/1/21–2/28/22)
Share
Class
Net
Investment
Income
A
$0.4150
C
$0.1806
R
$0.3507
R6
$0.4851
Advisor
$0.4783
Total
Annual
Operating
Expenses
4
Share
Class
A
1.05%
Advisor
0.80%
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As
a
Fund
shareholder,
you
can
incur
two
types
of
costs:
(1)
transaction
costs,
including
sales
charges
(loads)
on
Fund
purchases
and
redemptions;
and
(2)
ongoing
Fund
costs,
including
management
fees,
distribution
and
service
(12b-1)
fees,
and
other
Fund
expenses.
All
mutual
funds
have
ongoing
costs,
sometimes
referred
to
as
operating
expenses.
The
table
below
shows
ongoing
costs
of
investing
in
the
Fund
and
can
help
you
understand
these
costs
and
compare
them
with
those
of
other
mutual
funds.
The
table
assumes
a
$1,000
investment
held
for
the
six
months
indicated.
Actual
Fund
Expenses
The
table
below
provides
information
about
actual
account
values
and
actual
expenses
in
the
columns
under
the
heading
“Actual.”
In
these
columns
the
Fund’s
actual
return,
which
includes
the
effect
of
Fund
expenses,
is
used
to
calculate
the
“Ending
Account
Value”
for
each
class
of
shares.
You
can
estimate
the
expenses
you
paid
during
the
period
by
following
these
steps
(of
course,
your
account
value
and
expenses
will
differ
from
those
in
this
illustration)
:
Divide
your
account
value
by
$1,000
(if
your
account
had
an
$8,600
value,
then
$8,600
÷
$1,000
=
8.6)
.
Then
multiply
the
result
by
the
number
in
the
row
for
your
class
of
shares
under
the
headings
“Actual”
and
“Expenses
Paid
During
Period”
(if
Actual
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
were
$7.50,
then
8.6
x
$7.50
=
$64.50)
.
In
this
illustration,
the
actual
expenses
paid
this
period
are
$64.50.
Hypothetical
Example
for
Comparison
with
Other
Funds
Under
the
heading
“Hypothetical”
in
the
table,
information
is
provided
about
hypothetical
account
values
and
hypothetical
expenses
based
on
the
Fund’s
actual
expense
ratio
and
an
assumed
rate
of
return
of
5%
per
year
before
expenses,
which
is
not
the
Fund’s
actual
return.
This
information
may
not
be
used
to
estimate
the
actual
ending
account
balance
or
expenses
you
paid
for
the
period,
but
it
can
help
you
compare
ongoing
costs
of
investing
in
the
Fund
with
those
of
other
funds.
To
do
so,
compare
this
5%
hypothetical
example
for
the
class
of
shares
you
hold
with
the
5%
hypothetical
examples
that
appear
in
the
shareholder
reports
of
other
funds.
Please
note
that
expenses
shown
in
the
table
are
meant
to
highlight
ongoing
costs
and
do
not
reflect
any
transactional
costs.
Therefore,
information
under
the
heading
“Hypothetical”
is
useful
in
comparing
ongoing
costs
only,
and
will
not
help
you
compare
total
costs
of
owning
different
funds.
In
addition,
if
transactional
costs
were
included,
your
total
costs
would
have
been
higher.
1.
Expenses
are
equal
to
the
annualized
expense
ratio
for
the
six-month
period
as
indicated
above—in
the
far
right
column—multiplied
by
the
simple
average
account
value
over
the
period
indicated,
and
then
multiplied
by
181/365
to
reflect
the
one-half
year
period.
2.
Reflects
expenses
after
fee
waivers
and
expense
reimbursements.
Does
not
include
acquired
fund
fees
and
expenses.
Actual
(actual
return
after
expenses)
Hypothetical
(5%
annual
return
before
expenses)
Share
Class
Beginning
Account
Value
9/1/21
Ending
Account
Value
2/28/22
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
9/1/21–2/28/22
1,2
Ending
Account
Value
2/28/22
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
9/1/21–2/28/22
1,2
a
Net
Annualized
Expense
Ratio
2
A
$1,000
$949.30
$5.05
$1,019.61
$5.23
1.04%
C
$1,000
$945.80
$8.66
$1,015.89
$8.97
1.79%
R
$1,000
$948.20
$6.25
$1,018.37
$6.48
1.29%
R6
$1,000
$950.90
$3.60
$1,021.11
$3.73
0.74%
Advisor
$1,000
$950.70
$3.84
$1,020.85
$3.98
0.79%
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The
accompanying
notes
are
an
integral
part
of
these
financial
statements.
10
a
Six
Months
Ended
February
28,
2022
(unaudited)
Year
Ended
August
31,
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Class
A
Per
share
operating
performance
(for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
the
period)
Net
asset
value,
beginning
of
period
.....
$25.34
$21.17
$20.96
$27.08
$26.26
$22.67
Income
from
investment
operations
a
:
Net
investment
income
b
.............
0.02
0.37
c
0.27
0.51
0.47
0.38
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses)
(1.31)
4.03
1.16
(3.96)
0.84
3.55
Total
from
investment
operations
........
(1.29)
4.40
1.43
(3.45)
1.31
3.93
Less
distributions
from:
Net
investment
income
..............
(0.42)
(0.23)
(0.47)
(0.45)
(0.49)
(0.34)
Net
realized
gains
.................
—
—
(0.75)
(2.22)
—
—
Total
distributions
...................
(0.42)
(0.23)
(1.22)
(2.67)
(0.49)
(0.34)
Net
asset
value,
end
of
period
..........
$23.63
$25.34
$21.17
$20.96
$27.08
$26.26
Total
return
d
.......................
(5.07)%
20.80%
6.53%
(13.02)%
4.99%
17.49%
Ratios
to
average
net
assets
e
Expenses
f
.........................
1.04%
1.04%
1.06%
1.06%
1.03%
1.06%
g
Net
investment
income
...............
0.13%
1.53%
c
1.29%
2.20%
1.75%
1.55%
Supplemental
data
Net
assets,
end
of
period
(000’s)
........
$8,215,344
$9,010,906
$8,191,333
$8,604,624
$10,711,345
$10,880,427
Portfolio
turnover
rate
................
21.84%
44.14%
h
52.90%
25.30%
28.77%
29.17%
a
The
amount
shown
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
the
period
may
not
correlate
with
the
Statement
of
Operations
for
the
period
due
to
the
timing
of
sales
and
repurchases
of
the
Fund’s
shares
in
relation
to
income
earned
and/or
fluctuating
fair
value
of
the
investments
of
the
Fund.
b
Based
on
average
daily
shares
outstanding.
c
Net
investment
income
per
share
includes
approximately
$0.26
per
share
related
to
income
received
in
the
form
of
special
dividends
and
an
adjustment
for
EU
reclaims
in
connection
with
certain
Fund
holdings.
Excluding
this
amount,
the
ratio
of
net
investment
income
to
average
net
assets
would
have
been
0.42%.
d
Total
return
does
not
reflect
sales
commissions
or
contingent
deferred
sales
charges,
if
applicable,
and
is
not
annualized
for
periods
less
than
one
year.
e
Ratios
are
annualized
for
periods
less
than
one
year,
except
for
non-recurring
expenses,
if
any.
f
Benefit
of
waiver
and
payments
by
affiliates
rounds
to
less
than
0.01%.
g
Benefit
of
expense
reduction
rounds
to
less
than
0.01%.
h
Excludes
the
value
of
portfolio
activity
as
a
result
of
in-kind
transactions.
See
Note
3(h).
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Growth
Fund,
Inc.
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accompanying
notes
are
an
integral
part
of
these
financial
statements.
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a
Six
Months
Ended
February
28,
2022
(unaudited)
Year
Ended
August
31,
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Class
C
Per
share
operating
performance
(for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
the
period)
Net
asset
value,
beginning
of
period
.....
$24.82
$20.71
$20.56
$26.31
$25.52
$22.04
Income
from
investment
operations
a
:
Net
investment
income
(loss)
b
........
(0.07)
0.19
c
0.11
0.25
0.26
0.19
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses)
(1.29)
3.95
1.12
(3.78)
0.81
3.45
Total
from
investment
operations
........
(1.36)
4.14
1.23
(3.53)
1.07
3.64
Less
distributions
from:
Net
investment
income
..............
(0.18)
(0.03)
(0.33)
—
(0.28)
(0.16)
Net
realized
gains
.................
—
—
(0.75)
(2.22)
—
—
Total
distributions
...................
(0.18)
(0.03)
(1.08)
(2.22)
(0.28)
(0.16)
Net
asset
value,
end
of
period
..........
$23.28
$24.82
$20.71
$20.56
$26.31
$25.52
Total
return
d
.......................
(5.42)%
19.93%
5.70%
(13.68)%
4.20%
16.61%
Ratios
to
average
net
assets
e
Expenses
f
.........................
1.79%
1.79%
1.82%
1.81%
1.78%
1.81%
g
Net
investment
income
(loss)
..........
(0.61)%
0.80%
c
0.54%
1.45%
1.00%
0.80%
Supplemental
data
Net
assets,
end
of
period
(000’s)
........
$104,995
$111,870
$125,500
$152,392
$554,889
$594,594
Portfolio
turnover
rate
................
21.84%
44.14%
h
52.90%
25.30%
28.77%
29.17%
a
The
amount
shown
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
the
period
may
not
correlate
with
the
Statement
of
Operations
for
the
period
due
to
the
timing
of
sales
and
repurchases
of
the
Fund’s
shares
in
relation
to
income
earned
and/or
fluctuating
fair
value
of
the
investments
of
the
Fund.
b
Based
on
average
daily
shares
outstanding.
c
Net
investment
income
per
share
includes
approximately
$0.26
per
share
related
to
income
received
in
the
form
of
special
dividends
and
an
adjustment
for
EU
reclaims
in
connection
with
certain
Fund
holdings.
Excluding
this
amount,
the
ratio
of
net
investment
income
to
average
net
assets
would
have
been
(0.31)%.
d
Total
return
does
not
reflect
sales
commissions
or
contingent
deferred
sales
charges,
if
applicable,
and
is
not
annualized
for
periods
less
than
one
year.
e
Ratios
are
annualized
for
periods
less
than
one
year,
except
for
non-recurring
expenses,
if
any.
f
Benefit
of
waiver
and
payments
by
affiliates
rounds
to
less
than
0.01%.
g
Benefit
of
expense
reduction
rounds
to
less
than
0.01%.
h
Excludes
the
value
of
portfolio
activity
as
a
result
of
in-kind
transactions.
See
Note
3(h).
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Growth
Fund,
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accompanying
notes
are
an
integral
part
of
these
financial
statements.
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a
Six
Months
Ended
February
28,
2022
(unaudited)
Year
Ended
August
31,
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Class
R
Per
share
operating
performance
(for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
the
period)
Net
asset
value,
beginning
of
period
.....
$25.05
$20.93
$20.75
$26.81
$26.00
$22.45
Income
from
investment
operations
a
:
Net
investment
income
(loss)
b
........
(0.01)
0.30
c
0.21
0.44
0.40
0.31
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses)
(1.30)
3.99
1.14
(3.91)
0.83
3.52
Total
from
investment
operations
........
(1.31)
4.29
1.35
(3.47)
1.23
3.83
Less
distributions
from:
Net
investment
income
..............
(0.35)
(0.17)
(0.42)
(0.37)
(0.42)
(0.28)
Net
realized
gains
.................
—
—
(0.75)
(2.22)
—
—
Total
distributions
...................
(0.35)
(0.17)
(1.17)
(2.59)
(0.42)
(0.28)
Net
asset
value,
end
of
period
..........
$23.39
$25.05
$20.93
$20.75
$26.81
$26.00
Total
return
d
.......................
(5.18)%
20.49%
6.24%
(13.21)%
4.73%
17.18%
Ratios
to
average
net
assets
e
Expenses
f
.........................
1.29%
1.29%
1.31%
1.31%
1.28%
1.31%
g
Net
investment
income
(loss)
..........
(0.11)%
1.29%
c
1.04%
1.95%
1.50%
1.30%
Supplemental
data
Net
assets,
end
of
period
(000’s)
........
$56,666
$60,867
$56,912
$62,515
$88,560
$99,389
Portfolio
turnover
rate
................
21.84%
44.14%
h
52.90%
25.30%
28.77%
29.17%
a
The
amount
shown
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
the
period
may
not
correlate
with
the
Statement
of
Operations
for
the
period
due
to
the
timing
of
sales
and
repurchases
of
the
Fund’s
shares
in
relation
to
income
earned
and/or
fluctuating
fair
value
of
the
investments
of
the
Fund.
b
Based
on
average
daily
shares
outstanding.
c
Net
investment
income
per
share
includes
approximately
$0.26
per
share
related
to
income
received
in
the
form
of
special
dividends
and
an
adjustment
for
EU
reclaims
in
connection
with
certain
Fund
holdings.
Excluding
this
amount,
the
ratio
of
net
investment
income
to
average
net
assets
would
have
been
0.18%.
d
Total
return
is
not
annualized
for
periods
less
than
one
year.
e
Ratios
are
annualized
for
periods
less
than
one
year,
except
for
non-recurring
expenses,
if
any.
f
Benefit
of
waiver
and
payments
by
affiliates
rounds
to
less
than
0.01%.
g
Benefit
of
expense
reduction
rounds
to
less
than
0.01%.
h
Excludes
the
value
of
portfolio
activity
as
a
result
of
in-kind
transactions.
See
Note
3(h).
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Growth
Fund,
Inc.
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integral
part
of
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financial
statements.
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a
Six
Months
Ended
February
28,
2022
(unaudited)
Year
Ended
August
31,
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Class
R6
Per
share
operating
performance
(for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
the
period)
Net
asset
value,
beginning
of
period
.....
$25.39
$21.20
$20.97
$27.10
$26.29
$22.69
Income
from
investment
operations
a
:
Net
investment
income
b
.............
0.05
0.59
c
0.34
0.59
0.56
0.46
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses)
(1.32)
3.90
1.16
(3.97)
0.83
3.56
Total
from
investment
operations
........
(1.27)
4.49
1.50
(3.38)
1.39
4.02
Less
distributions
from:
Net
investment
income
..............
(0.49)
(0.30)
(0.52)
(0.53)
(0.58)
(0.42)
Net
realized
gains
.................
—
—
(0.75)
(2.22)
—
—
Total
distributions
...................
(0.49)
(0.30)
(1.27)
(2.75)
(0.58)
(0.42)
Net
asset
value,
end
of
period
..........
$23.63
$25.39
$21.20
$20.97
$27.10
$26.29
Total
return
d
.......................
(4.91)%
21.15%
6.87%
(12.73)%
5.33%
17.94%
Ratios
to
average
net
assets
e
Expenses
f
.........................
0.74%
0.74%
0.74%
0.73%
0.70%
0.71%
g
Net
investment
income
...............
0.43%
2.56%
c
1.63%
2.53%
2.08%
1.90%
Supplemental
data
Net
assets,
end
of
period
(000’s)
........
$326,451
$349,281
$1,342,940
$1,504,941
$1,791,152
$1,843,276
Portfolio
turnover
rate
................
21.84%
44.14%
h
52.90%
25.30%
28.77%
29.17%
a
The
amount
shown
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
the
period
may
not
correlate
with
the
Statement
of
Operations
for
the
period
due
to
the
timing
of
sales
and
repurchases
of
the
Fund’s
shares
in
relation
to
income
earned
and/or
fluctuating
fair
value
of
the
investments
of
the
Fund.
b
Based
on
average
daily
shares
outstanding.
c
Net
investment
income
per
share
includes
approximately
$0.26
per
share
related
to
income
received
in
the
form
of
special
dividends
and
an
adjustment
for
EU
reclaims
in
connection
with
certain
Fund
holdings.
Excluding
this
amount,
the
ratio
of
net
investment
income
to
average
net
assets
would
have
been
1.45%.
d
Total
return
is
not
annualized
for
periods
less
than
one
year.
e
Ratios
are
annualized
for
periods
less
than
one
year,
except
for
non-recurring
expenses,
if
any.
f
Benefit
of
waiver
and
payments
by
affiliates
rounds
to
less
than
0.01%.
g
Benefit
of
expense
reduction
rounds
to
less
than
0.01%.
h
Excludes
the
value
of
portfolio
activity
as
a
result
of
in-kind
transactions.
See
Note
3(h).
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Fund,
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notes
are
an
integral
part
of
these
financial
statements.
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a
Six
Months
Ended
February
28,
2022
(unaudited)
Year
Ended
August
31,
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Advisor
Class
Per
share
operating
performance
(for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
the
period)
Net
asset
value,
beginning
of
period
.....
$25.42
$21.24
$21.01
$27.15
$26.33
$22.73
Income
from
investment
operations
a
:
Net
investment
income
b
.............
0.05
0.42
c
0.32
0.57
0.54
0.45
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses)
(1.31)
4.05
1.17
(3.98)
0.83
3.55
Total
from
investment
operations
........
(1.26)
4.47
1.49
(3.41)
1.37
4.00
Less
distributions
from:
Net
investment
income
..............
(0.48)
(0.29)
(0.51)
(0.51)
(0.55)
(0.40)
Net
realized
gains
.................
—
—
(0.75)
(2.22)
—
—
Total
distributions
...................
(0.48)
(0.29)
(1.26)
(2.73)
(0.55)
(0.40)
Net
asset
value,
end
of
period
..........
$23.68
$25.42
$21.24
$21.01
$27.15
$26.33
Total
return
d
.......................
(4.93)%
21.06%
6.79%
(12.79)%
5.24%
17.78%
Ratios
to
average
net
assets
e
Expenses
f
.........................
0.79%
0.80%
0.81%
0.81%
0.78%
0.81%
g
Net
investment
income
...............
0.38%
1.76%
c
1.54%
2.45%
2.00%
1.80%
Supplemental
data
Net
assets,
end
of
period
(000’s)
........
$391,801
$429,251
$377,028
$427,371
$533,358
$523,263
Portfolio
turnover
rate
................
21.84%
44.14%
h
52.90%
25.30%
28.77%
29.17%
a
The
amount
shown
for
a
share
outstanding
throughout
the
period
may
not
correlate
with
the
Statement
of
Operations
for
the
period
due
to
the
timing
of
sales
and
repurchases
of
the
Fund’s
shares
in
relation
to
income
earned
and/or
fluctuating
fair
value
of
the
investments
of
the
Fund.
b
Based
on
average
daily
shares
outstanding.
c
Net
investment
income
per
share
includes
approximately
$0.26
per
share
related
to
income
received
in
the
form
of
special
dividends
and
an
adjustment
for
EU
reclaims
in
connection
with
certain
Fund
holdings.
Excluding
this
amount,
the
ratio
of
net
investment
income
to
average
net
assets
would
have
been
0.66%.
d
Total
return
is
not
annualized
for
periods
less
than
one
year.
e
Ratios
are
annualized
for
periods
less
than
one
year,
except
for
non-recurring
expenses,
if
any.
f
Benefit
of
waiver
and
payments
by
affiliates
rounds
to
less
than
0.01%.
g
Benefit
of
expense
reduction
rounds
to
less
than
0.01%.
h
Excludes
the
value
of
portfolio
activity
as
a
result
of
in-kind
transactions.
See
Note
3(h).
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Growth
Fund,
Inc.
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of
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February
28,
2022
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integral
part
of
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financial
statements.
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a
a
Industry
Shares
a
Value
a
Common
Stocks
93.1%
Belgium
2.4%
Anheuser-Busch
InBev
SA/NV
......
Beverages
3,499,695
$
215,910,554
Brazil
1.0%
Wheaton
Precious
Metals
Corp.
.....
Metals
&
Mining
2,076,659
90,985,399
China
1.2%
NXP
Semiconductors
NV
..........
Semiconductors
&
Semiconductor
Equipment
578,294
109,945,255
France
2.7%
Danone
SA
.....................
Food
Products
2,279,298
138,639,864
Pernod
Ricard
SA
................
Beverages
481,673
105,125,982
243,765,846
Germany
6.9%
adidas
AG
......................
Textiles,
Apparel
&
Luxury
Goods
369,067
87,243,458
a
Continental
AG
..................
Auto
Components
1,127,219
96,032,486
E.ON
SE
.......................
Multi-Utilities
12,746,784
173,337,371
Fresenius
Medical
Care
AG
&
Co.
KGaA
Health
Care
Providers
&
Services
2,222,183
142,540,584
Infineon
Technologies
AG
..........
Semiconductors
&
Semiconductor
Equipment
2,820,919
95,427,129
Siemens
AG
....................
Industrial
Conglomerates
218,767
30,813,558
625,394,586
Hong
Kong
1.7%
AIA
Group
Ltd.
..................
Insurance
15,217,831
158,020,606
Japan
8.9%
Fujitsu
Ltd.
.....................
IT
Services
851,084
123,659,710
Honda
Motor
Co.
Ltd.
.............
Automobiles
3,473,034
105,523,112
Isuzu
Motors
Ltd.
................
Automobiles
4,270,400
57,760,513
Komatsu
Ltd.
...................
Machinery
5,306,851
122,089,095
Nitori
Holdings
Co.
Ltd.
............
Specialty
Retail
716,002
107,752,069
Panasonic
Corp.
.................
Household
Durables
12,505,454
130,609,709
Sony
Group
Corp.
................
Household
Durables
1,605,460
164,047,653
811,441,861
Norway
0.9%
Equinor
ASA
....................
Oil,
Gas
&
Consumable
Fuels
2,437,824
76,652,532
South
Korea
2.6%
Samsung
Electronics
Co.
Ltd.
.......
Technology
Hardware,
Storage
&
Peripherals
3,974,204
239,472,252
Switzerland
2.0%
Roche
Holding
AG
...............
Pharmaceuticals
487,437
184,588,654
United
Kingdom
13.1%
AstraZeneca
plc
.................
Pharmaceuticals
1,532,357
186,224,635
BAE
Systems
plc
................
Aerospace
&
Defense
14,622,483
140,369,362
BP
plc
.........................
Oil,
Gas
&
Consumable
Fuels
37,399,371
182,261,675
Burberry
Group
plc
...............
Textiles,
Apparel
&
Luxury
Goods
2,298,712
59,587,932
Compass
Group
plc
..............
Hotels,
Restaurants
&
Leisure
5,459,429
123,381,393
a
Farfetch
Ltd.,
A
..................
Internet
&
Direct
Marketing
Retail
2,410,499
45,920,006
a,b
International
Consolidated
Airlines
Group
SA
.....................
Airlines
40,895,500
80,261,624
a,c
Just
Eat
Takeaway.com
NV,
144A,
Reg
S
...........................
Internet
&
Direct
Marketing
Retail
2,786,080
112,733,592
a
Rolls-Royce
Holdings
plc
..........
Aerospace
&
Defense
64,676,343
89,205,263
Unilever
plc
.....................
Personal
Products
3,344,817
167,787,266
1,187,732,748
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a
a
Industry
Shares
a
Value
a
Common
Stocks
(continued)
United
States
49.7%
AbbVie,
Inc.
....................
Biotechnology
1,533,888
$
226,662,630
Albemarle
Corp.
.................
Chemicals
593,847
116,328,689
American
Express
Co.
............
Consumer
Finance
935,543
182,000,535
Bank
of
America
Corp.
............
Banks
3,103,123
137,158,037
a
Booking
Holdings,
Inc.
............
Hotels,
Restaurants
&
Leisure
82,138
178,424,271
Comcast
Corp.,
A
................
Media
2,898,882
135,551,722
Crown
Holdings,
Inc.
..............
Containers
&
Packaging
688,832
84,499,021
a
Dollar
Tree,
Inc.
.................
Multiline
Retail
1,605,480
228,106,598
DuPont
de
Nemours,
Inc.
..........
Chemicals
2,419,448
187,192,692
a
DXC
Technology
Co.
..............
IT
Services
5,050,169
171,857,251
Freeport-McMoRan,
Inc.
...........
Metals
&
Mining
2,109,202
99,027,034
HCA
Healthcare,
Inc.
..............
Health
Care
Providers
&
Services
728,092
182,248,709
Honeywell
International,
Inc.
........
Industrial
Conglomerates
505,607
95,938,928
a
Hyatt
Hotels
Corp.,
A
..............
Hotels,
Restaurants
&
Leisure
969,276
94,126,392
Johnson
&
Johnson
..............
Pharmaceuticals
1,094,406
180,106,395
Lear
Corp.
.....................
Auto
Components
636,697
100,177,906
Marathon
Petroleum
Corp.
.........
Oil,
Gas
&
Consumable
Fuels
2,723,311
212,064,228
Medtronic
plc
...................
Health
Care
Equipment
&
Supplies
1,790,229
187,956,143
Paramount
Global,
B
..............
Media
3,530,713
108,075,125
Southern
Co.
(The)
...............
Electric
Utilities
2,113,652
136,901,240
a
Southwest
Airlines
Co.
............
Airlines
2,581,275
113,059,845
Stanley
Black
&
Decker,
Inc.
........
Machinery
473,483
77,035,684
Starbucks
Corp.
.................
Hotels,
Restaurants
&
Leisure
916,219
84,099,742
TJX
Cos.,
Inc.
(The)
..............
Specialty
Retail
2,847,282
188,205,340
a
T-Mobile
US,
Inc.
................
Wireless
Telecommunication
Services
1,200,713
147,939,849
UnitedHealth
Group,
Inc.
...........
Health
Care
Providers
&
Services
313,563
149,215,225
Visa,
Inc.,
A
.....................
IT
Services
646,654
139,754,862
a
Walt
Disney
Co.
(The)
.............
Entertainment
1,564,235
232,226,328
Westinghouse
Air
Brake
Technologies
Corp.
........................
Machinery
1,890,045
175,433,977
Zimmer
Biomet
Holdings,
Inc.
.......
Health
Care
Equipment
&
Supplies
1,349,694
171,667,580
4,523,041,978
Total
Common
Stocks
(Cost
$7,090,847,870)
....................................
8,466,952,271
a
a
a
a
a
Escrows
and
Litigation
Trusts
0.0%
a,d
Hemisphere
Properties
India
Ltd.,
Escrow
Account
................
104,748
—
Total
Escrows
and
Litigation
Trusts
(Cost
$–)
...................................
—
Total
Long
Term
Investments
(Cost
$7,090,847,870)
.............................
8,466,952,271
Short
Term
Investments
6.3%
a
a
Principal
Amount
*
a
Value
a
a
a
a
a
a
Time
Deposits
6.1%
Australia
0.0%
†
National
Australia
Bank
Ltd.,
0.03%,
3/01/22
......................
3,000,000
3,000,000
Canada
4.1%
National
Bank
of
Canada,
0.06%,
3/01/22
......................
185,000,000
185,000,000
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Term
Investments
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a
a
Principal
Amount
*
a
Value
a
a
a
a
a
a
Time
Deposits
(continued)
Canada
(continued)
Royal
Bank
of
Canada,
0.06%,
3/01/22
185,500,000
$
185,500,000
370,500,000
France
2.0%
Credit
Agricole
Corporate
and
Investment
Bank
SA,
0.07%,
3/01/22
185,000,000
185,000,000
Total
Time
Deposits
(Cost
$558,500,000)
.......................................
558,500,000
Industry
Shares
e
Investments
from
Cash
Collateral
Received
for
Loaned
Securities
0.2%
Money
Market
Funds
0.2%
f,g
Institutional
Fiduciary
Trust
-
Money
Market
Portfolio,
0.01%
..........
18,186,104
18,186,104
Total
Investments
from
Cash
Collateral
Received
for
Loaned
Securities
(Cost
$18,186,104)
................................................................
18,186,104
a
a
a
a
a
Total
Short
Term
Investments
(Cost
$576,686,104
)
...............................
576,686,104
a
a
a
Total
Investments
(Cost
$7,667,533,974)
99.4%
..................................
$9,043,638,375
Other
Assets,
less
Liabilities
0.6%
.............................................
51,618,619
Net
Assets
100.0%
...........................................................
$9,095,256,994
a
a
a
*
The
principal
amount
is
stated
in
U.S.
dollars
unless
otherwise
indicated.
†
Rounds
to
less
than
0.1%
of
net
assets.
a
Non-income
producing.
b
A
portion
or
all
of
the
security
is
on
loan
at
February
28,
2022.
See
Note
1(c).
c
Security
was
purchased
pursuant
to
Rule
144A
or
Regulation
S
under
the
Securities
Act
of
1933.
144A
securities
may
be
sold
in
transactions
exempt
from
registration
only
to
qualified
institutional
buyers
or
in
a
public
offering
registered
under
the
Securities
Act
of
1933.
Regulation
S
securities
cannot
be
sold
in
the
United
States
without
either
an
effective
registration
statement
filed
pursuant
to
the
Securities
Act
of
1933,
or
pursuant
to
an
exemption
from
registration.
At
February
28,
2022,
the
value
of
this
security
was
$112,733,592,
representing
1.2%
of
net
assets.
d
Fair
valued
using
significant
unobservable
inputs.
See
Note
10
regarding
fair
value
measurements.
e
See
Note
1(c)
regarding
securities
on
loan.
f
See
Note
3(f)
regarding
investments
in
affiliated
management
investment
companies.
g
The
rate
shown
is
the
annualized
seven-day
effective
yield
at
period
end.
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Inc.
Assets:
Investments
in
securities:
Cost
-
Unaffiliated
issuers
...................................................................
$7,649,347,870
Cost
-
Non-controlled
affiliates
(Note
3
f
)
........................................................
18,186,104
Value
-
Unaffiliated
issuers
(Includes
securities
loaned
of
$16,477,476)
.................................
$9,025,452,271
Value
-
Non-controlled
affiliates
(Note
3
f
)
........................................................
18,186,104
Cash
....................................................................................
121,100
Receivables:
Investment
securities
sold
...................................................................
117,353,635
Capital
shares
sold
........................................................................
1,302,553
Dividends
and
interest
.....................................................................
19,505,467
European
Union
tax
reclaims
(Note
1
d
)
.........................................................
22,921,776
Total
assets
..........................................................................
9,204,842,906
Liabilities:
Payables:
Investment
securities
purchased
..............................................................
30,886,070
Capital
shares
redeemed
...................................................................
7,092,397
Management
fees
.........................................................................
4,903,927
Distribution
fees
..........................................................................
1,707,213
Transfer
agent
fees
........................................................................
803,139
IRS
closing
agreement
payments
for
European
Union
tax
reclaims
(Note
1
d
)
.............................
44,414,838
Payable
upon
return
of
securities
loaned
(Note
1
c
)
..................................................
18,186,104
Accrued
expenses
and
other
liabilities
...........................................................
1,592,224
Total
liabilities
.........................................................................
109,585,912
Net
assets,
at
value
.................................................................
$9,095,256,994
Net
assets
consist
of:
Paid-in
capital
.............................................................................
$8,339,007,299
Total
distributable
earnings
(losses)
.............................................................
756,249,695
Net
assets,
at
value
.................................................................
$9,095,256,994
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Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
Class
A:
Net
assets,
at
value
.......................................................................
$8,215,344,107
Shares
outstanding
........................................................................
347,606,144
Net
asset
value
per
share
a
..................................................................
$23.63
Maximum
offering
price
per
share
(net
asset
value
per
share
÷
94.50%)
................................
$25.01
Class
C:
Net
assets,
at
value
.......................................................................
$104,994,553
Shares
outstanding
........................................................................
4,510,589
Net
asset
value
and
maximum
offering
price
per
share
a
.............................................
$23.28
Class
R:
Net
assets,
at
value
.......................................................................
$56,666,261
Shares
outstanding
........................................................................
2,422,652
Net
asset
value
and
maximum
offering
price
per
share
.............................................
$23.39
Class
R6:
Net
assets,
at
value
.......................................................................
$326,451,055
Shares
outstanding
........................................................................
13,814,509
Net
asset
value
and
maximum
offering
price
per
share
.............................................
$23.63
Advisor
Class:
Net
assets,
at
value
.......................................................................
$391,801,018
Shares
outstanding
........................................................................
16,546,231
Net
asset
value
and
maximum
offering
price
per
share
.............................................
$23.68
a
Redemption
price
is
equal
to
net
asset
value
less
contingent
deferred
sales
charges,
if
applicable.
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months
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Investment
income:
Dividends:
(net
of
foreign
taxes
of
$4,889,740)
Unaffiliated
issuers
........................................................................
$55,753,863
Interest:
Unaffiliated
issuers
........................................................................
145,560
Income
from
securities
loaned:
Unaffiliated
entities
(net
of
fees
and
rebates)
.....................................................
23,709
Non-controlled
affiliates
(Note
3
f
)
.............................................................
421
Other
income
(Note
1
d
)
......................................................................
8,523,201
Less:
IRS
closing
agreement
payments
for
European
Union
tax
reclaims
(Note
1
d
)
..........................
(8,589,830)
Total
investment
income
...................................................................
55,856,924
Expenses:
Management
fees
(Note
3
a
)
...................................................................
32,745,301
Distribution
fees:
(Note
3c
)
Class
A
................................................................................
10,717,214
Class
C
................................................................................
531,348
Class
R
................................................................................
146,107
Transfer
agent
fees:
(Note
3e
)
Class
A
................................................................................
3,302,707
Class
C
................................................................................
40,915
Class
R
................................................................................
22,499
Class
R6
...............................................................................
43,970
Advisor
Class
............................................................................
158,137
Custodian
fees
.............................................................................
196,312
Reports
to
shareholders
fees
..................................................................
375,662
Registration
and
filing
fees
....................................................................
54,108
Professional
fees
...........................................................................
13,860
Directors'
fees
and
expenses
..................................................................
335,395
Other
....................................................................................
292,442
Total
expenses
.........................................................................
48,975,977
Expenses
waived/paid
by
affiliates
(Note
3
f
and
3
g
)
..............................................
(2,142)
Net
expenses
.........................................................................
48,973,835
Net
investment
income
................................................................
6,883,089
Realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses):
Net
realized
gain
(loss)
from:
Investments:
Unaffiliated
issuers
......................................................................
384,523,566
Foreign
currency
transactions
................................................................
(562,786)
Net
realized
gain
(loss)
..................................................................
383,960,780
Net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on:
Investments:
Unaffiliated
issuers
......................................................................
(890,404,326)
Translation
of
other
assets
and
liabilities
denominated
in
foreign
currencies
..............................
(806,014)
Net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
............................................
(891,210,340)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain
(loss)
............................................................
(507,249,560)
Net
increase
(decrease)
in
net
assets
resulting
from
operations
..........................................
$(500,366,471)
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Six
Months
Ended
February
28,
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(unaudited)
Year
Ended
August
31,
2021
Increase
(decrease)
in
net
assets:
Operations:
Net
investment
income
.................................................
$6,883,089
$164,207,560
Net
realized
gain
(loss)
.................................................
383,960,780
733,542,446
Net
change
in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
...........................
(891,210,340)
1,028,319,736
Net
increase
(decrease)
in
net
assets
resulting
from
operations
................
(500,366,471)
1,926,069,742
Distributions
to
shareholders:
Class
A
.............................................................
(144,707,193)
(86,973,881)
Class
C
.............................................................
(780,823)
(190,023)
Class
R
.............................................................
(835,559)
(450,648)
Class
R6
............................................................
(6,642,236)
(18,346,054)
Advisor
Class
........................................................
(7,975,892)
(4,890,382)
Total
distributions
to
shareholders
..........................................
(160,941,703)
(110,850,988)
Capital
share
transactions:
(Note
2
)
Class
A
.............................................................
(198,412,194)
(745,855,966)
Class
C
.............................................................
838
(36,651,009)
Class
R
.............................................................
(216,384)
(6,773,560)
Class
R6
............................................................
1,379,115
(1,137,838,574)
Advisor
Class
........................................................
(8,361,709)
(19,636,940)
Total
capital
share
transactions
............................................
(205,610,334)
(1,946,756,049)
Net
increase
(decrease)
in
net
assets
...................................
(866,918,508)
(131,537,295)
Net
assets:
Beginning
of
period
.....................................................
9,962,175,502
10,093,712,797
End
of
period
..........................................................
$9,095,256,994
$9,962,175,502
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Significant
Accounting
Policies
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc. (Fund)
is
registered
under
the
Investment
Company
Act
of
1940
(1940
Act)
as
an
open-end
management
investment
company
and
applies
the
specialized
accounting
and
reporting
guidance
in
U.S.
Generally
Accepted
Accounting
Principles
(U.S.
GAAP).
The
Fund
offers
five
classes
of
shares:
Class
A,
Class
C,
Class
R,
Class
R6
and
Advisor
Class.
Class
C
shares
automatically
convert
to
Class
A
shares
on
a
monthly
basis,
after
they
have
been
held
for
8
years.
Each
class
of
shares
may
differ
by
its
initial
sales
load,
contingent
deferred
sales
charges,
voting
rights
on
matters
affecting
a
single
class,
its
exchange
privilege
and
fees
due
to
differing
arrangements
for
distribution
and
transfer
agent
fees.
The
following
summarizes
the
Fund's
significant
accounting
policies.
a.
Financial
Instrument
Valuation
The
Fund's
investments
in
financial
instruments
are
carried
at
fair
value
daily.
Fair
value
is
the
price
that
would
be
received
to
sell
an
asset
or
paid
to
transfer
a
liability
in
an
orderly
transaction
between
market
participants
on
the
measurement
date.
The
Fund
calculates
the
net
asset
value
(NAV)
per
share
each business
day as
of
4
p.m.
Eastern
time
or
the
regularly
scheduled
close
of
the
New
York
Stock
Exchange
(NYSE),
whichever
is
earlier.
Under
compliance
policies
and
procedures
approved
by
the
Fund's Board
of
Directors
(the
Board),
the Fund's
administrator
has
responsibility
for
oversight
of
valuation,
including
leading
the
cross-functional
Valuation
Committee
(VC).
The
Fund
may
utilize
independent
pricing
services,
quotations
from
securities
and
financial
instrument
dealers,
and
other
market
sources
to
determine
fair
value.
Equity
securities
listed
on
an
exchange
or
on
the
NASDAQ
National
Market
System
are
valued
at
the
last
quoted
sale
price
or
the
official
closing
price of
the
day,
respectively.
Foreign
equity
securities
are
valued
as
of
the
close
of
trading
on
the
foreign
stock
exchange
on
which
the
security
is
primarily
traded,
or
as
of
4
p.m.
Eastern
time.
The
value
is
then
converted
into
its
U.S.
dollar
equivalent
at
the
foreign
exchange
rate
in
effect
at
4
p.m.
Eastern
time
on
the
day
that
the
value
of
the
security
is
determined.
Over-the-counter
(OTC)
securities
are
valued
within
the
range
of
the
most
recent
quoted
bid
and
ask
prices.
Securities
that
trade
in
multiple
markets
or
on
multiple
exchanges
are
valued
according
to
the
broadest
and
most
representative
market.
Certain
equity
securities
are
valued
based
upon
fundamental
characteristics
or
relationships
to
similar
securities.
Investments
in
open-end
mutual
funds
are
valued
at
the
closing
NAV. Investments
in
time
deposits
are
valued
at
cost,
which
approximates
fair
value.
The
Fund
has
procedures
to
determine
the
fair
value
of
financial
instruments
for
which
market
prices
are
not
reliable
or
readily
available.
Under
these
procedures,
the Fund
primarily
employs
a
market-based
approach
which
may
use
related
or
comparable
assets
or
liabilities,
recent
transactions,
market
multiples,
book
values,
and
other
relevant
information
for
the
investment
to
determine
the
fair
value
of
the
investment.
An
income-based
valuation
approach
may
also
be
used
in
which
the
anticipated
future
cash
flows
of
the
investment
are
discounted
to
calculate
fair
value.
Discounts
may
also
be
applied
due
to
the
nature
or
duration
of
any
restrictions
on
the
disposition
of
the
investments.
Due
to
the
inherent
uncertainty
of
valuations
of
such
investments,
the
fair
values
may
differ
significantly
from
the
values
that
would
have
been
used
had
an
active
market
existed.
Trading
in
securities
on
foreign
securities
stock
exchanges
and
OTC
markets
may
be
completed
before
4
p.m.
Eastern
time.
In
addition,
trading
in
certain
foreign
markets
may
not
take
place
on
every
Fund's
business
day.
Events
can occur
between
the
time
at
which
trading
in
a
foreign
security
is
completed
and
4
p.m.
Eastern
time
that
might
call
into
question
the
reliability
of
the
value
of
a
portfolio
security
held
by
the
Fund.
As
a
result,
differences
may
arise
between
the
value
of
the
Fund's
portfolio
securities
as
determined
at
the
foreign
market
close
and
the
latest
indications
of
value
at
4
p.m.
Eastern
time.
In
order
to
minimize
the
potential
for
these
differences,
an
independent
pricing
service
may
be
used
to
adjust
the
value
of
the
Fund's
portfolio
securities
to
the
latest
indications
of
fair
value
at
4
p.m.
Eastern
time.
At February
28,
2022,
certain
securities
may
have
been
fair
valued
using
these
procedures,
in
which
case
the
securities
were
categorized
as
Level
2
inputs
within
the
fair
value
hierarchy
(referred
to
as
“market
level
fair
value”).
See
the
Fair
Value
Measurements
note
for
more
information.
When
the
last
day
of
the
reporting
period
is
a
non-business
day,
certain
foreign
markets
may
be
open
on
those
days
that
the
Fund's
NAV
is
not
calculated,
which
could
result
in
differences
between
the
value
of
the
Fund's
portfolio
securities
on
the
last
business
day
and
the
last
calendar
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
Notes
to
Financial
Statements
(unaudited)
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day
of
the
reporting
period.
Any
security
valuation
changes
due
to
an
open
foreign
market
are
adjusted
and
reflected
by
the Fund
for
financial
reporting
purposes.
b.
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Portfolio
securities
and
other
assets
and
liabilities
denominated
in
foreign
currencies
are
translated
into
U.S.
dollars
based
on
the
exchange
rate
of
such
currencies
against
U.S.
dollars
on
the
date
of
valuation.
The
Fund
may
enter
into
foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
to
facilitate
transactions
denominated
in
a
foreign
currency.
Purchases
and
sales
of
securities,
income
and
expense
items
denominated
in
foreign
currencies
are
translated
into
U.S.
dollars
at
the
exchange
rate
in
effect
on
the
transaction
date.
Portfolio
securities
and
assets
and
liabilities
denominated
in
foreign
currencies
contain
risks
that
those
currencies
will
decline
in
value
relative
to
the
U.S.
dollar.
Occasionally,
events
may
impact
the
availability
or
reliability
of
foreign
exchange
rates
used
to
convert
the
U.S.
dollar
equivalent
value.
If
such
an
event
occurs,
the
foreign
exchange
rate
will
be
valued
at
fair
value
using
procedures
established
and
approved
by
the
Board.
The
Fund
does
not
separately
report
the
effect
of
changes
in
foreign
exchange
rates
from
changes
in
market
prices
on
securities
held.
Such
changes
are
included
in
net
realized
and
unrealized
gain
or
loss
from
investments
in
the
Statement of
Operations.
Realized
foreign
exchange
gains
or
losses
arise
from
sales
of
foreign
currencies,
currency
gains
or
losses
realized
between
the
trade
and
settlement
dates
on
securities
transactions
and
the
difference
between
the
recorded
amounts
of
dividends,
interest,
and
foreign
withholding
taxes
and
the
U.S.
dollar
equivalent
of
the
amounts
actually
received
or
paid.
Net
unrealized
foreign
exchange
gains
and
losses
arise
from
changes
in
foreign
exchange
rates
on
foreign
denominated
assets
and
liabilities
other
than
investments
in
securities
held
at
the
end
of
the
reporting
period.
c.
Securities
Lending
The
Fund
participates
in
an
agency
based
securities
lending
program
to
earn
additional
income.
The
Fund
receives
collateral
in
the
form
of
cash
and/or
U.S.
Government
and
Agency
securities
against
the
loaned
securities
in
an
amount
equal
to
at
least
102%
of
the
fair
value
of
the
loaned
securities.
Collateral
is
maintained
over
the
life
of
the
loan
in
an
amount
not
less
than
100%
of
the
fair
value
of
loaned
securities,
as
determined
at
the
close
of
Fund
business
each
day;
any
additional
collateral
required
due
to
changes
in
security
values
is
delivered
to
the
Fund
on
the
next
business
day.
Any
cash
collateral
received
is
deposited
into
a
joint
cash
account
with
other
funds
and
is
used
to
invest
in
a
money
market
fund
managed
by
Franklin
Advisers,
Inc.,
an
affiliate
of
the
Fund.
The
Fund
may
receive
income
from
the
investment
of
cash
collateral,
in
addition
to
lending
fees
and
rebates
paid
by
the
borrower.
Income
from
securities
loaned,
net
of
fees
paid
to
the
securities
lending
agent
and/
or
third-party
vendor,
is
reported
separately
in
the
Statement
of
Operations.
The
Fund
bears
the
market
risk
with
respect
to
any
cash
collateral
investment,
securities
loaned,
and
the
risk
that
the
agent
may
default
on
its
obligations
to
the
Fund.
If
the
borrower
defaults
on
its
obligation
to
return
the
securities
loaned,
the
Fund
has
the
right
to
repurchase
the
securities
in
the
open
market
using
the
collateral
received.
The
securities
lending
agent
has
agreed
to
indemnify
the
Fund
in
the
event
of
default
by
a
third
party
borrower.
d.
Income
and
Deferred
Taxes
It
is the
Fund's
policy
to
qualify
as
a
regulated
investment
company
under
the
Internal
Revenue
Code. The
Fund
intends
to
distribute
to
shareholders
substantially
all
of
its
taxable
income
and
net
realized
gains
to
relieve
it
from
federal
income
and excise
taxes.
As
a
result,
no
provision
for
U.S.
federal
income
taxes
is
required.
The
Fund
may
be
subject
to
foreign
taxation
related
to
income
received,
capital
gains
on
the
sale
of
securities
and
certain
foreign
currency
transactions
in
the
foreign
jurisdictions
in
which
it
invests.
Foreign
taxes,
if
any,
are
recorded
based
on
the
tax
regulations
and
rates
that
exist
in
the
foreign
markets
in
which
the
Fund
invests.
When
a
capital
gain
tax
is
determined
to
apply,
the
Fund
records
an
estimated
deferred
tax
liability
in
an
amount
that
would
be
payable
if
the
securities
were
disposed
of
on
the
valuation
date.
1.
Organization
and
Significant
Accounting
Policies
(continued)
a.
Financial
Instrument
Valuation
(continued)
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
Notes
to
Financial
Statements
(unaudited)
24
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As
a
result
of
several
court
cases,
in
certain
countries
across
the
European
Union,
the
Fund
filed
additional
tax
reclaims
for
previously
withheld
taxes
on
dividends
earned
in
those
countries
(EU
reclaims).
Income
recognized,
if
any,
for
EU
reclaims
is
reflected
as
other
income
in
the
Statement
of
Operations
and
any
related
receivable,
if
any,
is
reflected
as
European
Union
tax
reclaims
in
the
Statement
of
Assets
and
Liabilities.
Any
fees
associated
with
these
filings
are
reflected
in
other
expenses
in
the
Statement
of
Operations.
When
uncertainty
exists
as
to
the
ultimate
resolution
of
these
proceedings,
the
likelihood
of
receipt
of
these
EU
reclaims,
and
the
potential
timing
of
payment,
no
amounts
are
reflected
in
the
financial
statements.
For
U.S.
income
tax
purposes,
EU
reclaims
received
by
the
Fund,
if
any,
reduce
the
amount
of
foreign
taxes
Fund
shareholders
can
use
as
tax
deductions
or
credits
on
their
income
tax
returns.
In
the
event
that
EU
reclaims
received
by
the
Fund
during
a
fiscal
year
exceed
foreign
withholding
taxes
paid
by
the
Fund,
and
the
Fund
previously
passed
through
to
its
shareholders
foreign
taxes
incurred
by
the
Fund
to
be
used
as
a
credit
or
deduction
on
a
shareholder’s
income
tax
return,
the
Fund
will
enter
into
a
closing
agreement
with
the
Internal
Revenue
Service
(IRS)
in
order
to
pay
the
associated
tax
liability
on
behalf
of
the
Fund's
shareholders.
The
Fund
determined
to
enter
into
a
closing
agreement
with
the
IRS
and
recorded
the
estimated
payments
as
a
reduction
to
income,
as
reflected
in
the
Statement
of
Operations.
The
Fund
may
recognize
an
income
tax
liability
related
to
its
uncertain
tax
positions
under
U.S.
GAAP
when
the
uncertain
tax
position
has
a
less
than
50%
probability
that
it
will
be
sustained
upon
examination
by
the
tax
authorities
based
on
its
technical
merits.
As
of
February
28,
2022,
the
Fund
has
determined
that
no
tax
liability
is
required
in
its
financial
statements
related
to
uncertain
tax
positions
for
any
open
tax
years
(or
expected
to
be
taken
in
future
tax
years).
Open
tax
years
are
those
that
remain
subject
to
examination
and
are
based
on
the
statute
of
limitations
in
each
jurisdiction
in
which
the
Fund
invests.
e.
Security
Transactions,
Investment
Income,
Expenses
and
Distributions
Security
transactions
are
accounted
for
on
trade
date.
Realized
gains
and
losses
on
security
transactions
are
determined
on
a
specific
identification
basis.
Interest
income
and
estimated
expenses
are
accrued
daily.
Amortization
of
premium
and
accretion
of
discount
on
debt
securities
are
included
in
interest
income.
Dividend
income
is
recorded
on
the
ex-dividend
date
except
for
certain
dividends
from
securities
where
the
dividend
rate
is
not
available.
In
such
cases,
the
dividend
is
recorded
as
soon
as
the
information
is
received
by
the
Fund.
Distributions
to shareholders
are
recorded
on
the
ex-dividend
date.
Distributable
earnings
are
determined
according
to
income
tax
regulations
(tax
basis)
and
may
differ
from
earnings
recorded
in
accordance
with
U.S.
GAAP.
These
differences
may
be
permanent
or
temporary.
Permanent
differences
are
reclassified
among
capital
accounts
to
reflect
their
tax
character.
These
reclassifications
have
no
impact
on
net
assets
or
the
results
of
operations.
Temporary
differences
are
not
reclassified,
as
they
may
reverse
in
subsequent
periods.
Realized
and
unrealized
gains
and
losses
and
net
investment
income,
excluding
class
specific
expenses,
are
allocated
daily
to
each
class
of
shares
based
upon
the
relative
proportion
of
net
assets
of
each
class.
Differences
in
per
share
distributions
by
class
are
generally
due
to
differences
in
class
specific
expenses.
f.
Accounting
Estimates
The
preparation
of
financial
statements
in
accordance
with
U.S.
GAAP
requires
management
to
make
estimates
and
assumptions
that
affect
the
reported
amounts
of
assets
and
liabilities
at
the
date
of
the
financial
statements
and
the
amounts
of
income
and
expenses
during
the
reporting
period.
Actual
results
could
differ
from
those
estimates.
g.
Guarantees
and
Indemnifications
Under
the
Fund's
organizational
documents,
its
officers
and
directors
are
indemnified
by
the
Fund
against
certain
liabilities
arising
out
of
the
performance
of
their
duties
to
the
Fund.
Additionally,
in
the
normal
course
of
business,
the
Fund
enters
into
contracts
with
service
providers
that
contain
general
indemnification
clauses.
The
Fund's
maximum
exposure
under
these
arrangements
is
unknown
as
this
would
involve
future
claims
that
may
be
made
against
the
Fund
that
have
not
yet
occurred.
Currently,
the
Fund
expects
the
risk
of
loss
to
be
remote.
1.
Organization
and
Significant
Accounting
Policies
(continued)
d.
Income
and
Deferred
Taxes
(continued)
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
Notes
to
Financial
Statements
(unaudited)
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2.
Shares
of
Beneficial
Interest
At
February
28,
2022,
there
were
2.7
billion
shares
authorized
($0.01
par
value).
Transactions
in
the
Fund’s
shares
were
as
follows:
3.
Transactions
with
Affiliates
Franklin
Resources,
Inc.
is
the
holding
company
for
various
subsidiaries
that
together
are
referred
to
as
Franklin
Templeton.
Certain
officers
and
directors
of
the
Fund
are
also
officers
and/or
directors
of
the
following
subsidiaries:
Six
Months
Ended
February
28,
2022
Year
Ended
August
31,
2021
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Class
A
Shares:
Shares
sold
a
...................................
6,065,903
$148,737,053
14,148,810
$337,806,959
Shares
issued
in
reinvestment
of
distributions
..........
4,879,813
117,701,098
3,072,895
71,076,068
Shares
redeemed
...............................
(18,955,308)
(464,850,345)
(48,521,454)
(1,154,738,993)
Net
increase
(decrease)
..........................
(8,009,592)
$(198,412,194)
(31,299,749)
$(745,855,966)
Class
C
Shares:
Shares
sold
...................................
728,540
$17,551,092
1,066,971
$24,864,528
Shares
issued
in
reinvestment
of
distributions
..........
32,713
778,573
8,315
189,337
Shares
redeemed
a
..............................
(758,781)
(18,328,827)
(2,626,529)
(61,704,874)
Net
increase
(decrease)
..........................
2,472
$838
(1,551,243)
$(36,651,009)
Class
R
Shares:
Shares
sold
...................................
124,599
$3,001,193
223,204
$5,233,169
Shares
issued
in
reinvestment
of
distributions
..........
34,975
835,559
19,663
450,486
Shares
redeemed
...............................
(167,077)
(4,053,136)
(532,136)
(12,457,215)
Net
increase
(decrease)
..........................
(7,503)
$(216,384)
(289,269)
$(6,773,560)
Class
R6
Shares:
Shares
sold
...................................
320,208
$7,857,411
666,247
$15,737,628
Shares
issued
in
reinvestment
of
distributions
..........
240,095
5,786,278
769,785
17,789,730
Shares
redeemed
in-kind
(Note
3h)
..................
—
—
(46,036,025)
(1,058,754,908)
Shares
redeemed
...............................
(501,209)
(12,264,574)
(4,995,981)
(112,611,024)
Net
increase
(decrease)
..........................
59,094
$1,379,115
(49,595,974)
$(1,137,838,574)
Advisor
Class
Shares:
Shares
sold
...................................
591,372
$14,602,245
1,761,161
$42,203,228
Shares
issued
in
reinvestment
of
distributions
..........
316,125
7,637,562
199,649
4,625,861
Shares
redeemed
...............................
(1,247,586)
(30,601,516)
(2,829,121)
(66,466,029)
Net
increase
(decrease)
..........................
(340,089)
$(8,361,709)
(868,311)
$(19,636,940)
a
May
include
a
portion
of
Class
C
shares
that
were
automatically
converted
to
Class
A.
Subsidiary
Affiliation
Templeton
Global
Advisors
Limited
(Global
Advisors)
Investment
manager
Franklin
Templeton
Services,
LLC
(FT
Services)
Administrative
manager
Franklin
Distributors,
LLC
(Distributors)
Principal
underwriter
Franklin
Templeton
Investor
Services,
LLC
(Investor
Services)
Transfer
agent
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
Notes
to
Financial
Statements
(unaudited)
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a.
Management
Fees
The
Fund
pays
an
investment
management
fee,
calculated
daily
and
paid
monthly,
to
Global
Advisors
based
on
the
average
daily
net
assets
of
the
Fund
as
follows:
For
the
period
ended
February
28,
2022,
the
annualized
gross
effective
investment
management
fee
rate
was
0.691%
of
the
Fund’s
average
daily
net
assets.
b.
Administrative
Fees
Under
an
agreement
with
Global
Advisors,
FT
Services
provides
administrative
services
to
the
Fund.
The
fee
is
paid
by
Global
Advisors
based
on
the
Fund's
average
daily
net
assets,
and
is
not
an
additional
expense
of
the
Fund.
c.
Distribution
Fees
The
Board
has
adopted
distribution
plans
for
each
share
class,
with
the
exception
of
Class
R6
and
Advisor
Class
shares,
pursuant
to
Rule
12b-1
under
the
1940
Act.
Under
the
Fund’s
Class
A
reimbursement
distribution
plan,
the
Fund
reimburses
Distributors
for
costs
incurred
in
connection
with
the
servicing,
sale
and
distribution
of
the
Fund's
shares
up
to
the
maximum
annual
plan
rate.
Under
the
Class
A
reimbursement
distribution
plan,
costs
exceeding
the
maximum
for
the
current
plan
year
cannot
be
reimbursed
in
subsequent
periods.
In
addition,
under
the
Fund’s
Class
C
and
R
compensation
distribution
plans,
the
Fund
pays
Distributors
for
costs
incurred
in
connection
with
the
servicing,
sale
and
distribution
of
the
Fund's
shares
up
to
the
maximum
annual
plan
rate
for
each
class.
The
plan
year,
for
purposes
of
monitoring
compliance
with
the
maximum
annual
plan
rates,
is
February
1
through
January
31.
The
maximum
annual
plan
rates,
based
on
the
average
daily
net
assets,
for
each
class,
are
as
follows:
Annualized
Fee
Rate
Net
Assets
0.780%
Up
to
and
including
$200
million
0.765%
Over
$200
million,
up
to
and
including
$700
million
0.730%
Over
$700
million,
up
to
and
including
$1
billion
0.715%
Over
$1
billion,
up
to
and
including
$1.2
billion
0.690%
Over
$1.2
billion,
up
to
and
including
$5
billion
0.675%
Over
$5
billion,
up
to
and
including
$10
billion
0.655%
Over
$10
billion,
up
to
and
including
$15
billion
0.635%
Over
$15
billion,
up
to
and
including
$20
billion
0.615%
Over
$20
billion,
up
to
and
including
$25
billion
0.605%
Over
$25
billion,
up
to
and
including
$30
billion
0.595%
Over
$30
billion,
up
to
and
including
$35
billion
0.585%
Over
$35
billion,
up
to
and
including
$40
billion
0.575%
Over
$40
billion,
up
to
and
including
$45
billion
0.565%
In
excess
of
$45
billion
Class
A
....................................................................................
0.25%
Class
C
....................................................................................
1.00%
Class
R
....................................................................................
0.50%
3.
Transactions
with
Affiliates
(continued)
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
Notes
to
Financial
Statements
(unaudited)
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d.
Sales
Charges/Underwriting
Agreements
Front-end
sales
charges
and
contingent
deferred
sales
charges
(CDSC)
do
not
represent
expenses
of
the
Fund.
These
charges
are
deducted
from
the
proceeds
of
sales
of
Fund
shares
prior
to
investment
or
from
redemption
proceeds
prior
to
remittance,
as
applicable.
Distributors
has
advised
the
Fund
of
the
following
commission
transactions
related
to
the
sales
and
redemptions
of
the
Fund's
shares
for
the
period:
e.
Transfer
Agent
Fees
Each
class
of
shares
pays
transfer
agent
fees
to
Investor
Services
for
its
performance
of
shareholder
servicing
obligations.
The
fees
are
based
on
an
annualized
asset
based
fee
of
0.02%
plus
a
transaction
based
fee.
In
addition,
each
class
reimburses
Investor
Services
for
out
of
pocket
expenses
incurred
and,
except
for
Class
R6,
reimburses
shareholder
servicing
fees
paid
to
third
parties.
These
fees
are
allocated
daily
based
upon
their
relative
proportion
of
such
classes'
aggregate
net
assets.
Class
R6
pays
Investor
Services
transfer
agent
fees
specific
to
that
class.
For
the
period
ended
February
28,
2022,
the
Fund
paid
transfer
agent
fees
of
$3,568,228,
of
which $2,189,571
was
retained
by
Investor
Services.
f.
Investments
in
Affiliated
Management
Investment
Companies
The
Fund
invests
in
one
or
more
affiliated
management
investment
companies.
As
defined
in
the
1940
Act,
an
investment
is
deemed
to
be
a
“Controlled
Affiliate”
of
a
fund
when
a
fund
owns,
either
directly
or
indirectly,
25%
or
more
of
the
affiliated
fund’s
outstanding
shares
or
has
the
power
to
exercise
control
over
management
or
policies
of
such
fund.
The
Fund
does
not
invest
for
purposes
of
exercising
a
controlling
influence
over
the
management
or
policies.
Management
fees
paid
by
the
Fund
are
waived
on
assets
invested
in
the
affiliated
management
investment
companies,
as
noted
in
the
Statement
of
Operations,
in
an
amount
not
to
exceed
the
management
and
administrative
fees
paid
directly
or
indirectly
by
each
affiliate.
During
the
period
ended
February
28,
2022,
the
Fund
held
investments
in
affiliated
management
investment
companies
as
follows:
g.
Waiver
and
Expense
Reimbursements
Investor
Services
has
contractually
agreed
in
advance
to
waive
or
limit
its
fees
so
that
the
Class
R6
transfer
agent
fees
do
not
exceed
0.03%
based
on
the
average
net
assets
of
the
class
until
December
31,
2022.
Sales
charges
retained
net
of
commissions
paid
to
unaffiliated
brokers/dealers
..............................
$101,223
CDSC
retained
..............................................................................
$3,271
aa
Value
at
Beginning
of
Period
Purchases
Sales
Realized
Gain
(Loss)
Net
Change
in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Value
at
End
of
Period
Number
of
Shares
Held
at
End
of
Period
Investment
Income
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
Non-Controlled
Affiliates
Income
from
securities
loaned
Institutional
Fiduciary
Trust
-
Money
Market
Portfolio,
0.01%
.
$—
$126,996,651
$(108,810,547)
$—
$—
$18,186,104
18,186,104
$421
Total
Affiliated
Securities
...
$—
$126,996,651
$(108,810,547)
$—
$—
$18,186,104
$421
3.
Transactions
with
Affiliates
(continued)
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
Notes
to
Financial
Statements
(unaudited)
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h.
Other
Affiliated
Transactions
During
the
year
ended
August
31,
2021,
the
Franklin
Global
Allocation
Fund
(formerly
Franklin
Founding
Funds
Allocation
Fund)
(Allocation
Fund),
a
series
of
the
Franklin
Fund
Allocator
Series,
repositioned
to
a
direct
investment
fund
and
subsequently
fully
redeemed
out
of
the
Fund.
As
a
result,
on
January
29,
2021,
the
Fund
delivered
portfolio
securities
and
cash
that
were
transferred
in-kind
to
the
Allocation
Fund,
which
included
$161,407,329
of
net
realized
gains.
As
such
gains
are
not
taxable
to
the
Fund
and
are
not
distributed
to
remaining
shareholders,
they
are
reclassified
from
accumulated
net
realized
gains
to
paid-in
capital.
4.
Income
Taxes
For
tax
purposes,
capital
losses
may
be
carried
over
to
offset
future
capital
gains.
At
August
31,
2021,
the
capital
loss
carryforwards
were
as
follows:
At
February
28,
2022,
the
cost
of
investments
and
net
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
for
income
tax
purposes
were
as
follows:
Differences
between
income
and/or
capital
gains
as
determined
on
a
book
basis
and
a
tax
basis
are
primarily
due
to
foreign
currency
transactions,
EU
reclaims,
corporate
actions
and
gains
realized
on
in-kind
shareholder
redemptions.
5.
Investment
Transactions
Purchases
and
sales
of
investments
(excluding
short
term
securities)
for
the
period
ended
February
28,
2022,
aggregated
$1,947,753,390
and
$2,446,185,390
respectively.
At
February
28,
2022,
in
connection
with
securities
lending
transactions,
the
Fund
loaned
equity
investments
and
received
$18,186,104
of
cash
collateral.
The
gross
amount
of
recognized
liability
for
such
transactions
is
included
in
payable
upon
return
of
securities
loaned
in
the
Statement
of
Assets
and
Liabilities.
The
agreements
can
be
terminated
at
any
time.
6.
Concentration
of
Risk
Investing
in
foreign
securities
may
include
certain
risks
and
considerations
not
typically
associated
with
investing
in
U.S.
securities,
such
as
fluctuating
currency
values
and
changing
local,
regional
and
global
economic,
political
and
social
conditions,
which
may
result
in
greater
market
volatility.
Political
and
financial
uncertainty
in
many
foreign
regions
may
increase
market
volatility
and
the
economic
risk
of
investing
in
foreign
securities.
In
addition,
certain
foreign
securities
may
not
be
as
liquid
as
U.S.
securities.
Capital
loss
carryforwards
not
subject
to
expiration:
Long
term
................................................................................
$1,032,619,499
Cost
of
investments
..........................................................................
$7,674,549,616
Unrealized
appreciation
........................................................................
$1,717,981,044
Unrealized
depreciation
........................................................................
(348,892,285)
Net
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
..........................................................
$1,369,088,759
3.
Transactions
with
Affiliates
(continued)
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Growth
Fund,
Inc.
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to
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7.
Geopolitical
Risk
On
February
24,
2022,
Russia
engaged
in
military
actions
in
the
sovereign
territory
of
Ukraine.
The
current
political
and
financial
uncertainty
surrounding
Russia
and
Ukraine
may
increase
market
volatility
and
the
economic
risk
of
investing
in
securities
in
these
countries
and
may
also
cause
uncertainty
for
the
global
economy
and
broader
financial
markets.
The
ultimate
fallout
and
long-term
impact
from
these
events
are
not
known.
The
Fund
will
continue
to
assess
the
impact
on
valuations
and
liquidity
and
will
take
any
potential
actions
needed
in
accordance
with
procedures
approved
by
the
Board.
8.
Novel
Coronavirus
Pandemic
The
global
outbreak
of
the
novel
coronavirus
disease,
known
as
COVID-19, has
caused
adverse
effects
on
many
companies,
sectors,
nations,
regions
and
the
markets
in
general, and
may
continue for
an unpredictable duration.
The
effects
of
this
pandemic
may
materially
impact
the
value
and
performance
of
the Fund, its ability
to
buy
and
sell
fund
investments
at
appropriate
valuations
and its ability
to
achieve its investment
objectives.
9.
Credit
Facility
The
Fund,
together
with
other
U.S.
registered
and
foreign
investment
funds
(collectively,
Borrowers),
managed
by
Franklin
Templeton,
are
borrowers
in
a
joint
syndicated
senior
unsecured
credit
facility
totaling
$2.675
billion
(Global
Credit
Facility)
which
matures
on
February
3,
2023.
This
Global
Credit
Facility
provides
a
source
of
funds
to
the
Borrowers
for
temporary
and
emergency
purposes,
including
the
ability
to
meet
future
unanticipated
or
unusually
large
redemption
requests.
Under
the
terms
of
the
Global
Credit
Facility,
the
Fund
shall,
in
addition
to
interest
charged
on
any
borrowings
made
by
the
Fund
and
other
costs
incurred
by
the
Fund,
pay
its
share
of
fees
and
expenses
incurred
in
connection
with
the
implementation
and
maintenance
of
the
Global
Credit
Facility,
based
upon
its
relative
share
of
the
aggregate
net
assets
of
all
of
the
Borrowers,
including
an
annual
commitment
fee
of
0.15%
based
upon
the
unused
portion
of
the
Global
Credit
Facility.
These
fees
are
reflected
in
other
expenses
in
the
Statement
of
Operations.
During
the
period
ended
February
28,
2022,
the Fund
did
not
use
the
Global
Credit
Facility.
10.
Fair
Value
Measurements
The
Fund
follows
a
fair
value
hierarchy
that
distinguishes
between
market
data
obtained
from
independent
sources
(observable
inputs)
and
the Fund's
own
market
assumptions
(unobservable
inputs).
These
inputs
are
used
in
determining
the
value
of
the
Fund's financial
instruments
and
are
summarized
in
the
following
fair
value
hierarchy:
Level
1
–
quoted
prices
in
active
markets
for
identical
financial
instruments
Level
2
–
other
significant
observable
inputs
(including
quoted
prices
for
similar
financial
instruments,
interest
rates,
prepayment
speed,
credit
risk,
etc.)
Level
3
–
significant
unobservable
inputs
(including
the
Fund's
own
assumptions
in
determining
the
fair
value
of
financial
instruments)
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The
input
levels
are
not
necessarily
an
indication
of
the
risk
or
liquidity
associated
with
financial
instruments
at
that
level.
A
summary
of
inputs
used
as
of
February
28,
2022,
in
valuing
the
Fund's
assets
carried
at
fair
value,
is
as
follows:
11.
Subsequent
Events
The
Fund
has
evaluated
subsequent
events
through
the
issuance
of
the financial
statements
and
determined
that
no
events
have
occurred
that
require
disclosure.
Level
1
Level
2
Level
3
Total
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
Assets:
Investments
in
Securities:
Common
Stocks
:
Belgium
.............................
$
—
$
215,910,554
$
—
$
215,910,554
Brazil
...............................
90,985,399
—
—
90,985,399
China
...............................
109,945,255
—
—
109,945,255
France
..............................
—
243,765,846
—
243,765,846
Germany
............................
—
625,394,586
—
625,394,586
Hong
Kong
...........................
—
158,020,606
—
158,020,606
Japan
...............................
—
811,441,861
—
811,441,861
Norway
..............................
—
76,652,532
—
76,652,532
South
Korea
..........................
—
239,472,252
—
239,472,252
Switzerland
...........................
—
184,588,654
—
184,588,654
United
Kingdom
.......................
45,920,006
1,141,812,742
—
1,187,732,748
United
States
.........................
4,523,041,978
—
—
4,523,041,978
Escrows
and
Litigation
Trusts
...............
—
—
—
a
—
Short
Term
Investments
...................
18,186,104
558,500,000
—
576,686,104
Total
Investments
in
Securities
...........
$4,788,078,742
$4,255,559,633
b
$—
$9,043,638,375
a
Includes
securities
determined
to
have
no
value
at
February
28,
2022.
b
Includes
foreign
securities
valued
at
$3,697,059,633,
which
were
categorized
as
Level
2
as
a
result
of
the
application
of
market
level
fair
value
procedures.
See
the
Financial
Instrument
Valuation
note
for
more
information.
10.
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Value
Measurements
(continued)
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BOARD
APPROVAL
OF
INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENTS
TEMPLETON
GROWTH
FUND,
INC.
(Fund)
At
an
in-person
meeting
held
on
February
28,
2022
(Meeting),
the
Board
of
Directors
(Board)
of
the
Fund,
including
a
majority
of
the
directors
who
are
not
“interested
persons”
as
defined
in
the
Investment
Company
Act
of
1940
(Independent
Directors),
reviewed
and
approved
the
continuance
of
the
investment
management
agreement
between
Templeton
Global
Advisors
Limited
(Manager)
and
the
Fund
(Management
Agreement)
for
an
additional
one-year
period.
The
Independent
Directors
received
advice
from
and
met
separately
with
Independent
Director
counsel
in
considering
whether
to
approve
the
continuation
of
the
Management
Agreement.
In
considering
the
continuation
of
the
Management
Agreement,
the
Board
reviewed
and
considered
information
provided
by
the
Manager
at
the
Meeting
and
throughout
the
year
at
meetings
of
the
Board
and
its
committees.
The
Board
also
reviewed
and
considered
information
provided
in
response
to
a
detailed
set
of
requests
for
information
submitted
to
the
Manager
by
Independent
Director
counsel
on
behalf
of
the
Independent
Directors
in
connection
with
the
annual
contract
renewal
process.
In
addition,
prior
to
the
Meeting,
the
Independent
Directors
held
a
virtual
contract
renewal
meeting
at
which
the
Independent
Directors
first
conferred
amongst
themselves
and
Independent
Director
counsel
about
contract
renewal
matters;
then
met
with
senior
leadership
regarding
the
performance
of
the
global
equity
funds,
as
well
as
expected
enhancements
to
the
Templeton
Global
Equity
Group
leadership;
and
last
met
with
management
to
request
additional
information
that
the
Independent
Directors
reviewed
and
considered
at
the
Meeting.
The
Board
later
had
an
opportunity
for
an
expanded
discussion
with
the
leadership
of
the
Templeton
Global
Equity
Group
to
hear
about
strategies
to
deliver
improved
investment
returns
to
shareholders.
The
Board
reviewed
and
considered
all
of
the
factors
it
deemed
relevant
in
approving
the
continuance
of
the
Management
Agreement,
including,
but
not
limited
to:
(i)
the
nature,
extent
and
quality
of
the
services
provided
by
the
Manager;
(ii)
the
investment
performance
of
the
Fund;
(iii)
the
costs
of
the
services
provided
and
profits
realized
by
the
Manager
and
its
affiliates
from
the
relationship
with
the
Fund;
(iv)
the
extent
to
which
economies
of
scale
are
realized
as
the
Fund
grows;
and
(v)
whether
fee
levels
reflect
these
economies
of
scale
for
the
benefit
of
Fund
investors.
In
approving
the
continuance
of
the
Management
Agreement,
the
Board,
including
a
majority
of
the
Independent
Directors,
determined
that
the
terms
of
the
Management
Agreement
are
fair
and
reasonable
and
that
the
continuance
of
such
Management
Agreement
is
in
the
best
interests
of
the
Fund
and
its
shareholders.
While
attention
was
given
to
all
information
furnished,
the
following
discusses
some
primary
factors
relevant
to
the
Board’s
determination.
Nature,
Extent
and
Quality
of
Services
The
Board
reviewed
and
considered
information
regarding
the
nature,
extent
and
quality
of
investment
management
services
provided
by
the
Manager
and
its
affiliates
to
the
Fund
and
its
shareholders.
This
information
included,
among
other
things,
the
qualifications,
background
and
experience
of
the
senior
management
and
investment
personnel
of
the
Manager,
as
well
as
information
on
succession
planning
where
appropriate;
the
structure
of
investment
personnel
compensation;
oversight
of
third-party
service
providers;
investment
performance
reports
and
related
financial
information
for
the
Fund;
reports
on
expenses
and
shareholder
services;
legal
and
compliance
matters;
risk
controls;
pricing
and
other
services
provided
by
the
Manager
and
its
affiliates;
and
management
fees
charged
by
the
Manager
and
its
affiliates
to
US
funds
and
other
accounts,
including
management’s
explanation
of
differences
among
accounts
where
relevant.
The
Board
also
reviewed
and
considered
an
annual
report
on
payments
made
by
Franklin
Templeton
(FT)
or
the
Fund
to
financial
intermediaries,
as
well
as
a
memorandum
relating
to
third-party
servicing
arrangements,
which
included
discussion
of
the
changing
distribution
landscape
for
the
Fund.
The
Board
noted
management’s
continued
focus
on
enhancing
the
leadership
of
the
Templeton
Global
Equity
Group
and
commitment
to
providing
the
resources
important
to
delivering
sustainable
returns.
The
Board
also
acknowledged
the
ongoing
integration
of
the
Legg
Mason
family
of
funds
into
the
FT
family
of
funds
and
developing
strategies
to
address
areas
of
heightened
concern
in
the
mutual
fund
industry,
including
various
regulatory
initiatives
and
recent
geopolitical
concerns.
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The
Board
also
reviewed
and
considered
the
benefits
provided
to
Fund
shareholders
of
investing
in
a
fund
that
is
part
of
the
FT
family
of
funds.
The
Board
noted
the
financial
position
of
Franklin
Resources,
Inc.
(FRI),
the
Manager’s
parent,
and
its
commitment
to
the
mutual
fund
business
as
evidenced
by
its
reassessment
of
the
fund
offerings
in
response
to
the
market
environment
and
project
initiatives
and
capital
investments
relating
to
the
services
provided
to
the
Fund
by
the
FT
organization.
The
Board
specifically
noted
FT’s
commitment
to
being
a
global
leader
in
stewardship
and
sustainability
and
the
recent
addition
of
a
senior
executive
focused
on
environmental,
social
and
governance
and
climate
control
initiatives.
Following
consideration
of
such
information,
the
Board
was
satisfied
with
the
nature,
extent
and
quality
of
services
provided
by
the
Manager
and
its
affiliates
to
the
Fund
and
its
shareholders.
Fund
Performance
The
Board
reviewed
and
considered
the
performance
results
of
the
Fund
over
various
time
periods
ended
November
30,
2021.
The
Board
considered
the
performance
returns
for
the
Fund
in
comparison
to
the
performance
returns
of
mutual
funds
deemed
comparable
to
the
Fund
included
in
a
universe
(Performance
Universe)
selected
by
Broadridge
Financial
Solutions,
Inc.
(Broadridge),
an
independent
provider
of
investment
company
data.
The
Board
received
a
description
of
the
methodology
used
by
Broadridge
to
select
the
mutual
funds
included
in
a
Performance
Universe.
The
Board
also
reviewed
and
considered
Fund
performance
reports
provided
and
discussions
that
occurred
with
portfolio
managers
at
Board
meetings
throughout
the
year.
A
summary
of
the
Fund’s
performance
results
is
below.
The
Performance
Universe
for
the
Fund
included
the
Fund
and
all
retail
and
institutional
global
multi-cap
value
funds.
The
Board
noted
that
the
Fund’s
annualized
total
return
for
the
one-,
three-,
five-
and
10-year
periods
was
below
the
median
of
its
Performance
Universe.
The
Board
discussed
this
performance
with
management
and
management
explained
that,
even
though
the
Fund’s
peer
group
is
comprised
of
multi-cap
value
funds,
some
funds
within
the
Performance
Universe
are
more
skewed
toward
the
growth
style,
which
negatively
impacted
the
Fund’s
relative
returns
during
periods
of
outperformance
of
growth
investing
strategies
over
value
investing
strategies.
Management
further
explained
that
the
Fund
had
underweight
positions
to
domestic
securities
and
the
information
technology
sector
during
the
one-,
three-
and
five-year
periods
compared
to
its
peer
group,
which
detracted
from
the
Fund’s
relative
performance.
Management
then
discussed
with
the
Board
the
actions
that
are
being
taken
in
an
effort
to
improve
the
performance
of
the
Fund
and
the
global
equity
funds
as
a
whole.
Management
specifically
highlighted
the
strategic
initiatives
being
undertaken
in
the
Templeton
Global
Equity
Group,
including
enhancements
to
the
leadership
of
the
group
and
the
commitment
of
additional
resources
important
to
delivering
sustainable
returns.
The
Board
concluded
that
the
Fund’s
Management
Agreement
should
be
continued
for
an
additional
one-year
period,
while
management’s
efforts
continue
to
be
closely
monitored.
Comparative
Fees
and
Expenses
The
Board
reviewed
and
considered
information
regarding
the
Fund’s
actual
total
expense
ratio
and
its
various
components,
including,
as
applicable,
management
fees;
transfer
agent
expenses;
underlying
fund
expenses;
Rule
12b-1
and
non-Rule
12b-1
service
fees;
and
other
non-
management
fees.
The
Board
also
noted
the
quarterly
and
annual
reports
it
receives
on
all
marketing
support
payments
made
by
FT
to
financial
intermediaries.
The
Board
considered
the
actual
total
expense
ratio
and,
separately,
the
contractual
management
fee
rate,
without
the
effect
of
fee
waivers,
if
any
(Management
Rate)
of
the
Fund
in
comparison
to
the
median
expense
ratio
and
median
Management
Rate,
respectively,
of
other
mutual
funds
deemed
comparable
to
and
with
a
similar
expense
structure
to
the
Fund
selected
by
Broadridge
(Expense
Group).
Broadridge
fee
and
expense
data
is
based
upon
information
taken
from
each
fund’s
most
recent
annual
or
semi-annual
report,
which
reflects
historical
asset
levels
that
may
be
quite
different
from
those
currently
existing,
particularly
in
a
period
of
market
volatility.
While
recognizing
such
inherent
limitation
and
the
fact
that
expense
ratios
and
Management
Rates
generally
increase
as
assets
decline
and
decrease
as
assets
grow,
the
Board
believed
the
independent
analysis
conducted
by
Broadridge
to
be
an
appropriate
measure
of
comparative
fees
and
expenses.
The
Broadridge
Management
Rate
includes
administrative
charges,
and
the
actual
total
expense
ratio,
for
comparative
consistency,
was
shown
for
Class
A
shares
for
the
Fund
and
for
each
other
fund
in
the
Expense
Group.
The
Board
received
a
description
of
the
methodology
used
by
Broadridge
to
select
the
mutual
funds
included
in
an
Expense
Group.
The
Expense
Group
for
the
Fund
included
the
Fund,
four
other
global
multi-cap
value
funds,
six
global
multi-cap
core
funds,
and
two
global
multi-cap
growth
funds.
The
Board
noted
that
the
Management
Rate
for
the
Fund
was
approximately
one
basis
point
above
the
median
of
its
Expense
Group.
The
Board
also
noted
that
the
actual
total
expense
ratio
for
the
Fund
was
below
the
median
and
in
the
first
quintile
of
its
Expense
Group.
The
Board
concluded
that
the
Management
Rate
charged
to
the
Fund
is
reasonable.
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Profitability
The
Board
reviewed
and
considered
information
regarding
the
profits
realized
by
the
Manager
and
its
affiliates
in
connection
with
the
operation
of
the
Fund.
In
this
respect,
the
Board
considered
the
Fund
profitability
analysis
provided
by
the
Manager
that
addresses
the
overall
profitability
of
FT’s
US
fund
business,
as
well
as
its
profits
in
providing
investment
management
and
other
services
to
each
of
the
individual
funds
during
the
12-month
period
ended
September
30,
2021,
being
the
most
recent
fiscal
year-
end
for
FRI.
The
Board
noted
that
although
management
continually
makes
refinements
to
its
methodologies
used
in
calculating
profitability
in
response
to
organizational
and
product-related
changes,
the
overall
methodology
has
remained
consistent
with
that
used
in
the
Fund’s
profitability
report
presentations
from
prior
years.
The
Board
also
noted
that
PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP,
auditor
to
FRI
and
certain
FT
funds,
has
been
engaged
by
the
Manager
to
periodically
review
and
assess
the
allocation
methodologies
to
be
used
solely
by
the
Fund’s
Board
with
respect
to
the
profitability
analysis.
The
Board
noted
management’s
belief
that
costs
incurred
in
establishing
the
infrastructure
necessary
for
the
type
of
mutual
fund
operations
conducted
by
the
Manager
and
its
affiliates
may
not
be
fully
reflected
in
the
expenses
allocated
to
the
Fund
in
determining
its
profitability,
as
well
as
the
fact
that
the
level
of
profits,
to
a
certain
extent,
reflected
operational
cost
savings
and
efficiencies
initiated
by
management.
As
part
of
this
evaluation,
the
Board
considered
management’s
outsourcing
of
certain
operations,
which
effort
has
required
considerable
up-front
expenditures
by
the
Manager
but,
over
the
long
run
is
expected
to
result
in
greater
efficiencies.
The
Board
also
noted
management’s
expenditures
in
improving
shareholder
services
provided
to
the
Fund,
as
well
as
the
need
to
implement
systems
and
meet
additional
regulatory
and
compliance
requirements
resulting
from
recent
US
Securities
and
Exchange
Commission
and
other
regulatory
requirements.
The
Board
also
considered
the
extent
to
which
the
Manager
and
its
affiliates
might
derive
ancillary
benefits
from
fund
operations,
including
revenues
generated
from
transfer
agent
services,
potential
benefits
resulting
from
personnel
and
systems
enhancements
necessitated
by
fund
growth,
as
well
as
increased
leverage
with
service
providers
and
counterparties.
Based
upon
its
consideration
of
all
these
factors,
the
Board
concluded
that
the
level
of
profits
realized
by
the
Manager
and
its
affiliates
from
providing
services
to
the
Fund
was
not
excessive
in
view
of
the
nature,
extent
and
quality
of
services
provided
to
the
Fund.
Economies
of
Scale
The
Board
reviewed
and
considered
the
extent
to
which
the
Manager
may
realize
economies
of
scale,
if
any,
as
the
Fund
grows
larger
and
whether
the
Fund’s
management
fee
structure
reflects
any
economies
of
scale
for
the
benefit
of
shareholders.
With
respect
to
possible
economies
of
scale,
the
Board
noted
the
existence
of
management
fee
breakpoints,
which
operate
generally
to
share
any
economies
of
scale
with
the
Fund’s
shareholders
by
reducing
the
Fund’s
effective
management
fees
as
the
Fund
grows
in
size.
The
Board
considered
the
Manager’s
view
that
any
analyses
of
potential
economies
of
scale
in
managing
a
particular
fund
are
inherently
limited
in
light
of
the
joint
and
common
costs
and
investments
the
Manager
incurs
across
the
FT
family
of
funds
as
a
whole.
The
Board
concluded
that
to
the
extent
economies
of
scale
may
be
realized
by
the
Manager
and
its
affiliates,
the
Fund’s
management
fee
structure
provided
a
sharing
of
benefits
with
the
Fund
and
its
shareholders
as
the
Fund
grows.
Conclusion
Based
on
its
review,
consideration
and
evaluation
of
all
factors
it
believed
relevant,
including
the
above-described
factors
and
conclusions,
the
Board
unanimously
approved
the
continuation
of
the
Management
Agreement
for
an
additional
one-year
period.
Proxy
Voting
Policies
and
Procedures
The
Fund’s
investment
manager
has
established
Proxy
Voting
Policies
and
Procedures
(Policies)
that
the
Fund
uses
to
determine
how
to
vote
proxies
relating
to
portfolio
securities.
Shareholders
may
view
the
Fund’s
complete
Policies
online
at
franklintempleton.com.
Alternatively,
shareholders
may
request
copies
of
the
Policies
free
of
charge
by
calling
the
Proxy
Group
collect
at
(954)
527-
7678
or
by
sending
a
written
request
to:
Franklin
Templeton
Companies,
LLC,
300
S.E.
2nd
Street,
Fort
Lauderdale,
FL
33301,
Attention:
Proxy
Group.
Copies
of
the
Fund’s
proxy
voting
records
are
also
made
available
online
at
franklintempleton.com
and
posted
on
the
U.S.
Securities
and
Exchange
Commission’s
website
at
sec.gov
and
reflect
the
most
recent
12-month
period
ended
June
30.
Quarterly
Statement
of
Investments
The
Fund
files
a
complete
statement
of
investments
with
the
U.S.
Securities
and
Exchange
Commission
for
the
first
and
third
quarters
for
each
fiscal
year
as
an
exhibit
to
its
report
on
Form
N-PORT.
Shareholders
may
view
the
filed
Form
N-PORT
by
visiting
the
Commission’s
website
at
sec.
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
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Information
34
franklintempleton.com
Semiannual
Report
gov.
The
filed
form
may
also
be
viewed
and
copied
at
the
Commission’s
Public
Reference
Room
in
Washington,
DC.
Information
regarding
the
operations
of
the
Public
Reference
Room
may
be
obtained
by
calling
(800)
SEC-0330.
Householding
of
Reports
and
Prospectuses
You
will
receive,
or
receive
notice
of
the
availability
of,
the
Fund’s
financial
reports
every
six
months.
In
addition,
you
will
receive
as
an
annual
updated
summary
prospectus
(detail
prospectus
available
upon
request).
To
reduce
Fund
expenses,
we
try
to
identify
related
shareholders
in
a
household
and
send
only
one
copy
of
the
financial
reports
(to
the
extent
received
by
mail)
and
summary
prospectus.
This
process,
called
“householding,”
will
continue
indefinitely
unless
you
instruct
us
otherwise.
If
you
prefer
not
to
have
these
documents
householded,
please
call
us
at
(800)632-
2301.
At
any
time
you
may
view
current
prospectuses/
summary
prospectuses
and
financial
reports
on
our
website.
If
you
choose,
you
may
receive
these
documents
through
electronic
delivery.
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04/22
©
2022
Franklin
Templeton
Investments.
All
rights
reserved.
Authorized
for
distribution
only
when
accompanied
or
preceded
by
a
summary
prospectus
and/or
prospectus.
Investors
should
carefully
consider
a
fund’s
investment
goals,
risks,
charges
and
expenses
before
investing.
A
prospectus
contains
this
and
other
information;
please
read
it
carefully
before
investing.
To
help
ensure
we
provide
you
with
quality
service,
all
calls
to
and
from
our
service
areas
are
monitored
and/or
recorded.
Semiannual
Report
and
Shareholder
Letter
Templeton
Growth
Fund,
Inc.
Investment
Manager
Distributor
Shareholder
Services
Templeton
Global
Advisors
Limited
Franklin
Distributors,
LLC
(800)
DIAL
BEN
®
/
342-5236
franklintempleton.com
(800)
632-2301
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
(a) The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officers and principal financial and accounting officer.
(c) N/A
(d) N/A
(f) Pursuant to Item 13(a)(1), the Registrant is attaching as an exhibit a copy of its code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officers and principal financial and accounting officer.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
(a)(1) The Registrant has an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.
(2) The audit committee financial experts are Ann Torre Bates andDavid W. Niemiec and they are "independent" as defined under the relevant Securities and Exchange Commission Rules and Releases.
Item 4.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services. N/A
Item 5. Audit Committee
of Listed Registrants.
N/AItem 6. Schedule of Investments.
N/A
Item 7
. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. N/A
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. N/A
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. N/A
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant's Board of Directors that would require disclosure herein.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Registrant maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Registrant’s filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such information is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, recognizes that any set of controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.
Within 90 days prior to the filing date of this Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, the Registrant had carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s principal executive officer and the Registrant’s principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation, the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
(b)
Changes in Internal Controls. There have been no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect the internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Company. N/A
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1)
Code of Ethics
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of
Matthew T. Hinkle
, Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration, and Christopher Kings, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer
(b)
Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of
Matthew T. Hinkle
, Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration, and Christopher Kings, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND, INC.
By S\MATTHEW T. HINKLE______________________
Matthew T. Hinkle
Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration
Date April 26, 2022
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By S\MATTHEW T. HINKLE______________________
Matthew T. Hinkle
Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration
Date April 26, 2022
By S\CHRISTOPHER KINGS______________________
Christopher Kings
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer
Date April 26, 2022