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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2003
(August 4, 2003)
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-9318 13-2670991
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, California 94403
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-3000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not Applicable
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Item 5. Other Events
Registrant is filing this Form 8-K in order to file a joint press release issued
by Registrant and Darby Overseas Investments, Ltd. on August 4, 2003. By this
filing, Registrant is not establishing the practice of filing all press releases
in the future and may discontinue such filings at any time.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release issued on August 4, 2003 by Registrant and Darby
Overseas Investments, Ltd. .
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: August 6, 2003 /s/ Leslie M. Kratter
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Leslie M. Kratter
Senior Vice President
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Exhibit index
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release issued on August 4, 2003 by Registrant and Darby
Overseas Investments, Ltd.
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