UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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) 500 EAST BROWARD BLVD., SUITE 2100, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33394-3091 (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: 2/28/07 ------- ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] FEBRUARY 28, 2007 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEMIANNUAL REPORT AND SHAREHOLDER LETTER | GLOBAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WANT TO RECEIVE [GRAPHIC OMITTED] THIS DOCUMENT FASTER VIA EMAIL? TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND, INC. Eligible shareholders can sign up for eDelivery at franklintempleton.com. See inside for details. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [LOGO](R) FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS Franklin o TEMPLETON o Mutual Series Franklin Templeton Investments GAIN FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE(R) Franklin Templeton's distinct multi-manager structure combines the specialized expertise of three world-class investment management groups-- Franklin, Templeton and Mutual Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE Each of our portfolio management groups operates autonomously, relying on its own research and staying true to the unique investment disciplines that underlie its success. FRANKLIN. Founded in 1947, Franklin is a recognized leader in fixed income investing and also brings expertise in growth- and value-style U.S. equity investing. TEMPLETON. Founded in 1940, Templeton pioneered international investing and, in 1954, launched what has become the industry's oldest global fund. Today, with offices in over 25 countries, Templeton offers investors a truly global perspective. MUTUAL SERIES. Founded in 1949, Mutual Series is dedicated to a unique style of value investing, searching aggressively for opportunity among what it believes are undervalued stocks, as well as arbitrage situations and distressed securities. TRUE DIVERSIFICATION Because our management groups work independently and adhere to different investment approaches, Franklin, Templeton and Mutual Series funds typically have distinct portfolios. That's why our funds can be used to build truly diversified allocation plans covering every major asset class. RELIABILITY YOU CAN TRUST At Franklin Templeton Investments, we seek to consistently provide investors with exceptional risk-adjusted returns over the long term, as well as the reliable, accurate and personal service that has helped us become one of the most trusted names in financial services. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUTUAL FUNDS | RETIREMENT PLANS | 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS | SEPARATE ACCOUNTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Not part of the semiannual report Contents SHAREHOLDER LETTER ........................................................ 1 SEMIANNUAL REPORT Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. ............................................... 3 Performance Summary ....................................................... 7 Your Fund's Expenses ...................................................... 10 Financial Highlights and Statement of Investments ......................... 12 Financial Statements ...................................................... 21 Notes to Financial Statements ............................................. 25 Shareholder Information ................................................... 34 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. YOUR FUND'S GOAL AND MAIN INVESTMENTS: Templeton Growth 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 emerging markets. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. PLEASE VISIT FRANKLINTEMPLETON.COM OR CALL 1-800/342-5236 FOR MOST RECENT MONTH-END PERFORMANCE. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This semiannual report for Templeton Growth Fund covers the period ended February 28, 2007. PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW Templeton Growth Fund - Class A posted a +9.85% cumulative total return for the six months under review. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index, which posted a +10.58% total return for the same period. 1 In line with our long-term investment strategy, we are pleased with our long-term results. For the 10-year period ended February 28, 2007, Templeton Growth Fund - Class A delivered a +169.86% cumulative total return, compared with the MSCI World Index's +114.01% cumulative total return for the same period. 1 Please note that index performance information is provided for reference and that 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. ECONOMIC AND MARKET OVERVIEW The global economy remained solid during the six months under review, despite earlier concerns of a U.S.-led global slowdown. Gross domestic product growth accelerated in Europe underpinned by strong exports and internal demand, while it slowed in the U.S. mainly due to cooler activity in the housing and auto sectors. 1. Source: Standard & Poor's Micropal. The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets. The index is unmanaged and includes reinvested dividends. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund's portfolio. 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 17. Semiannual Report | 3 GEOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN Based on Total Net Assets as of 2/28/07 [THE FOLLOWING TABLE WAS REPRESENTED BY A BAR GRAPH IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL] North America 42.1% Europe 40.8% Asia 10.8% Latin America 0.6% Middle East & Africa 0.5% Short-Term Investments & Other Net Assets 5.2% The economic drivers remained consistent with those of the past four years: strong corporate and consumer demand, reasonably low inflation, improving labor markets and a relatively moderate, though higher, interest rate environment. Overall, global liquidity -- petrodollars, corporate cash, private equity, household savings and central banks' reserves -- remained abundant and continued to search for a home. Largely as a result, bond yield spreads over U.S. Treasury securities narrowed, and equity and commodity markets rose. A shift toward greater risk tolerance was concurrent with the U.S. Federal Reserve Board's decisions throughout the period to hold the federal funds target rate at 5.25%, as well as with lower oil prices compared with the $77 per-barrel high reached in July 2006. Narrowing corporate credit spreads globally indicated greater risk tolerance, while abundant cash supplies in the capital markets contributed to record global merger and acquisition activity in 2006. The total value of deals announced as a result of hostile takeovers, private equity buyouts and broad corporate consolidation was $3.8 trillion. 2 This figure surpassed the $3.4 trillion mark set in 2000. 2 Announced deals from private equity alone reached a record $700 billion, almost double the record set in 2005 and 20 times greater than a decade ago. 3 The heightened merger activity continued in 2007. With this economic backdrop, the non-U.S. equity markets -- including emerging markets that remained a major magnet for global fund flows -- led global equity markets to end the period with strong total returns. Stock market indexes in the U.S. and most European countries reached six-year highs during the reported period, and many emerging market indexes in Asia, Europe and Latin America neared or reached all-time highs. As the period ended, however, equity prices fell from their highs as uncertainties about the U.S. economy and a decline in China's stock market led many investors to reassess their risk profiles. 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. As we look worldwide, we consider specific companies, rather than sectors or countries, while doing in-depth research to construct a bargain list from which we buy. Before we make a purchase, we look at the company's potential for earnings and growth over a five-year horizon. 2. Source: "Can M&A's `Best of Times' Get Better?," THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, 1/2/07. 3. Sources: Thomson Financial; "TPG tops buy-out league with $101bn," FINANCIAL TIMES, 12/27/06. 4 | Semiannual Report MANAGER'S DISCUSSION All our buy and sell decisions are based on our analysis of the long-term (more than five years) prospects for each company. Our bottom-up investment strategy frequently results in a portfolio that has a very different geographic and industry mix than that of the Fund's benchmark, the MSCI World Index. By country, the Fund's investments in France and Germany positively impacted performance relative to the index for the six months under review. In France, hotel group Accor performed well as the company delivered strong earnings growth and strengthened its balance sheet through the disposal of non-core assets. In Germany, industrial conglomerate Siemens delivered strong results as it confirmed plans to sell non-core assets including its automotive components division. Conversely, the Fund's Japanese holdings dragged on performance primarily due to its Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group position. From an industry perspective, the Fund's exposure to media stocks boosted relative performance. Notable examples include advertising and marketing services company Interpublic Group, media conglomerates News Corp. and Time Warner, and satellite broadcaster The DIRECTV Group. The Fund's cash position and health care sector exposure hampered performance in a rising stock market. 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, 2007, the U.S. dollar declined in value relative to most non-U.S. currencies. As a result, the Fund's performance was positively affected by the portfolio's substantial investment in securities with non-U.S. currency exposure. However, one cannot expect the same result in future periods. The Fund invested in a range of existing and new holdings during the reporting period. One new holding was Japan's Shinsei Bank. Shinsei has a strong balance sheet and is targeting growth in the three key areas of institutional banking, consumer finance and retail banking. In the U.S., the Fund purchased new holding Chico's FAS, a specialty women's clothing retailer. In Europe, the Fund initiated a position in ING Groep, a Dutch banking and insurance conglomerate. TOP 10 COUNTRIES Based on Equity Securities 2/28/07 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- % OF TOTAL NET ASSETS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. 40.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.K 16.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Germany 6.3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Japan 5.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Netherlands 4.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- France 4.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Switzerland 3.8% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- South Korea 3.7% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Italy 2.5% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finland 1.8% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Report | 5 TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS 2/28/07 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY % OF TOTAL SECTOR/INDUSTRY, COUNTRY NET ASSETS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft Corp. 2.3% SOFTWARE, U.S. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- News Corp., A 2.3% MEDIA, U.S. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tyco International Ltd. 2.2% INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES, U.S. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Siemens AG 2.0% INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES, GERMANY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American International Group Inc. 1.9% INSURANCE, U.S. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HSBC Holdings PLC 1.9% COMMERCIAL BANKS, U.K. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Merck & Co. Inc. 1.8% PHARMACEUTICALS, U.S. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oracle Corp. 1.8% SOFTWARE, U.S. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC 1.8% COMMERCIAL BANKS, U.K. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Electric Co. 1.8% INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES, U.S. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Fund disposed of a number of stocks during the period. The Fund sold its holding in Spanish bank Banco Santander Central Hispano following strong price appreciation. The Fund also completely sold its positions in Nintendo, a Japanese games manufacturer, and Olympus, a Japanese medical equipment and camera exporter. Thank you for investing in Templeton Growth Fund. We welcome your comments and look forward to serving your future investment needs. [PHOTO OMITTED] /s/ Murdo Murchison Murdo Murchison, CFA Portfolio Manager Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. THE FOREGOING INFORMATION REFLECTS OUR ANALYSIS, OPINIONS AND PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2007, 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. 6 | Semiannual Report Performance Summary as of 2/28/07 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. 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. PRICE AND DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS A (SYMBOL: TEPLX) CHANGE 2/28/07 8/31/06 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Asset Value (NAV) +$0.22 $25.51 $25.29 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTIONS (9/1/06-2/28/07) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dividend Income $0.4880 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short-Term Capital Gain $0.1654 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long-Term Capital Gain $1.5166 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL $2.1700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS B (SYMBOL: TMGBX) CHANGE 2/28/07 8/31/06 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Asset Value (NAV) +$0.27 $25.02 $24.75 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTIONS (9/1/06-2/28/07) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dividend Income $0.3023 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short-Term Capital Gain $0.1654 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long-Term Capital Gain $1.5166 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL $1.9843 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS C (SYMBOL: TEGTX) CHANGE 2/28/07 8/31/06 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Asset Value (NAV) +$0.24 $24.87 $24.63 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTIONS (9/1/06-2/28/07) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dividend Income $0.3160 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short-Term Capital Gain $0.1654 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long-Term Capital Gain $1.5166 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL $1.9980 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS R (SYMBOL: TEGRX) CHANGE 2/28/07 8/31/06 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Asset Value (NAV) +$0.22 $25.28 $25.06 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTIONS (9/1/06-2/28/07) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dividend Income $0.4393 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short-Term Capital Gain $0.1654 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long-Term Capital Gain $1.5166 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL $2.1213 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Report | 7 Performance Summary (CONTINUED) PRICE AND DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION (CONTINUED) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADVISOR CLASS (SYMBOL: TGADX) CHANGE 2/28/07 8/31/06 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net Asset Value (NAV) +$0.20 $25.54 $25.34 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISTRIBUTIONS (9/1/06-2/28/07) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dividend Income $0.5481 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Short-Term Capital Gain $0.1654 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Long-Term Capital Gain $1.5166 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL $2.2301 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PERFORMANCE CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN EXCLUDES SALES CHARGES. AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AND VALUE OF $10,000 INVESTMENT INCLUDE MAXIMUM SALES CHARGES. CLASS A: 5.75% MAXIMUM INITIAL SALES CHARGE; CLASS B: CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE (CDSC) DECLINING FROM 4% TO 1% OVER SIX YEARS, AND ELIMINATED THEREAFTER; CLASS C: 1% CDSC IN FIRST YEAR ONLY; CLASS R/ADVISOR CLASS: NO SALES CHARGES. THE FUND MAY CHARGE A 2% FEE ON REDEMPTIONS MADE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF PURCHASE. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS A 6-MONTH 1-YEAR 5-YEAR 10-YEAR - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cumulative Total Return 1 +9.85% +16.67% +84.68% +169.86% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Annual Total Return 2 +3.54% +9.98% +11.72% +9.78% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Value of $10,000 Investment 3 $ 10,354 $ 10,998 $ 17,402 $ 25,435 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Avg. Ann. Total Return (3/31/07) 4 +9.53% +11.19% +9.97% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Annual Operating Expenses 5 1.05% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS B 6-MONTH 1-YEAR 5-YEAR INCEPTION (1/1/99) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cumulative Total Return 1 +9.47% +15.83% +77.99% +131.65% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Annual Total Return 2 +5.47% +11.83% +11.97% +10.84% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Value of $10,000 Investment 3 $ 10,547 $ 11,183 $ 17,599 $ 23,165 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Avg. Ann. Total Return (3/31/07) 4 +11.39% +11.43% +10.90% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Annual Operating Expenses 5 1.79% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS C 6-MONTH 1-YEAR 5-YEAR 10-YEAR - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cumulative Total Return 1 +9.45% +15.84% +77.93% +150.50% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Annual Total Return 2 +8.45% +14.84% +12.22% +9.62% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Value of $10,000 Investment 3 $ 10,845 $ 11,484 $ 17,793 $ 25,050 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Avg. Ann. Total Return (3/31/07) 4 +14.40% +11.70% +9.81% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Annual Operating Expenses 5 1.79% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS R 6-MONTH 1-YEAR 5-YEAR INCEPTION (1/1/02) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cumulative Total Return 1 +9.73% +16.42% +82.27% +81.26% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Annual Total Return 2 +9.73% +16.42% +12.76% +12.23% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Value of $10,000 Investment 3 $ 10,973 $ 11,642 $ 18,227 $ 18,126 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Avg. Ann. Total Return (3/31/07) 4 +15.93% +12.23% +12.29% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Annual Operating Expenses 5 1.30% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADVISOR CLASS 6-MONTH 1-YEAR 5-YEAR 10-YEAR - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cumulative Total Return 1 +10.00% +16.97% +87.00% +176.83% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Annual Total Return 2 +10.00% +16.97% +13.34% +10.72% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Value of $10,000 Investment 3 $ 11,000 $ 11,697 $ 18,700 $ 27,683 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Avg. Ann. Total Return (3/31/07) 4 +16.52% +12.81% +10.91% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Annual Operating Expenses 5 0.80% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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, SEE "FUNDS AND PERFORMANCE" AT FRANKLINTEMPLETON.COM OR CALL 1-800/342-5236. 8 | Semiannual Report Performance Summary (CONTINUED) ENDNOTES SPECIAL RISKS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH FOREIGN INVESTING, INCLUDING CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS, ECONOMIC INSTABILITY AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS. INVESTMENTS IN DEVELOPING MARKETS INVOLVE HEIGHTENED RISKS RELATED TO THE SAME FACTORS, IN ADDITION TO THOSE ASSOCIATED WITH THESE MARKETS' SMALLER SIZE AND LESSER LIQUIDITY. THE FUND'S PROSPECTUS ALSO INCLUDES A DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN INVESTMENT RISKS. CLASS B: These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. CLASS C: Prior to 1/1/04, these shares were offered with an initial sales charge; thus actual total returns would have differed. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. CLASS R: Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. ADVISOR CLASS: Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. 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. Six-month return has not been annualized. 3. These figures represent the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the periods indicated. 4. In accordance with SEC rules, we provide standardized average annual total return information through the latest calendar quarter. 5. Figures are as stated in the Fund's prospectus current as of the date of this report. Semiannual Report | 9 Your Fund's Expenses As a Fund shareholder, you can incur two types of costs: o Transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on Fund purchases and redemption fees; and o 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 following table 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 first line (Actual) for each share class listed in the table provides actual account values and expenses. The "Ending Account Value" is derived from the Fund's actual return, which includes the effect of Fund expenses. 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: 1. Divide your account value by $1,000. IF AN ACCOUNT HAD AN $8,600 VALUE, THEN $8,600 / $1,000 = 8.6. 2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses Paid During Period." IF EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD WERE $7.50, THEN 8.6 X $7.50 = $64.50. In this illustration, the estimated expenses paid this period are $64.50. HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON WITH OTHER FUNDS Information in the second line (Hypothetical) for each class in the table can help you compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with those of other mutual funds. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. The hypothetical "Ending Account Value" is based on the actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund's actual return. The figure under the heading "Expenses Paid During Period" shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds. 10 | Semiannual Report Your Fund's Expenses (CONTINUED) PLEASE NOTE THAT EXPENSES SHOWN IN THE TABLE ARE MEANT TO HIGHLIGHT ONGOING COSTS AND DO NOT REFLECT ANY TRANSACTION COSTS, SUCH AS SALES CHARGES OR REDEMPTION FEES. Therefore, the second line for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you compare total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your total costs would have been higher. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BEGINNING ACCOUNT ENDING ACCOUNT EXPENSES PAID DURING CLASS A VALUE 9/1/06 VALUE 2/28/07 PERIOD* 9/1/06-2/28/07 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Actual $1,000 $1,098.50 $5.31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000 $1,019.74 $5.11 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS B - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Actual $1,000 $1,094.70 $9.19 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000 $1,016.02 $8.85 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS C - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Actual $1,000 $1,094.50 $9.19 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000 $1,016.02 $8.85 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS R - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Actual $1,000 $1,097.30 $6.60 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000 $1,018.50 $6.36 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADVISOR CLASS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Actual $1,000 $1,100.00 $4.01 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $1,000 $1,020.98 $3.86 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.02%; B: 1.77%; C: 1.77%; R: 1.27%; and Advisor: 0.77%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Semiannual Report | 11 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2007 YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, CLASS A (UNAUDITED) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the period) Net asset value, beginning of period $ 25.29 $ 23.86 $ 21.03 $ 18.54 $ 17.10 $ 18.11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income from investment operations a: Net investment income b ........... 0.08 0.43 0.36 0.36 0.34 0.33 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) ................... 2.31 2.73 3.66 2.58 1.46 (0.88) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total from investment operations ... 2.39 3.16 4.02 2.94 1.80 (0.55) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Less distributions from: Net investment income ............. (0.49) (0.41) (0.41) (0.45) (0.36) (0.40) Net realized gains ................ (1.68) (1.32) (0.78) -- -- (0.06) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total distributions ................ (2.17) (1.73) (1.19) (0.45) (0.36) (0.46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Redemption fees .................... -- d -- d -- d -- d -- d -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net asset value, end of period ..... $ 25.51 $ 25.29 $ 23.86 $ 21.03 $ 18.54 $ 17.10 ========================================================================================== Total return c ..................... 9.85% 14.52% 19.72% 16.14% 10.90% (3.01)% RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA Net assets, end of period (000's) .. $27,283,879 $23,966,739 $20,786,173 $15,771,174 $13,021,261 $11,689,389 Ratios to average net assets: Expenses .......................... 1.02% e,f 1.05% f 1.06% f 1.10% f 1.13% 1.10% Net investment income ............. 0.67% 1.82% 1.61% 1.75% 2.05% 1.85% Portfolio turnover rate ............ 6.39% 35.33% 19.95% 24.58% 32.12% 55.63% a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the statement of operations for the period due to timing of sales and repurchase of the fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the fund. b Based on average daily shares outstanding. c Total return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. d Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. e Annualized. f Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%. 12 | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2007 YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, CLASS B (UNAUDITED) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the period) Net asset value, beginning of period .......... $ 24.75 $ 23.37 $ 20.64 $ 18.24 $ 16.85 $ 17.87 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations a: Net investment income (loss) b ............... (0.01) 0.24 0.19 0.21 0.22 0.20 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) ... 2.26 2.70 3.59 2.54 1.43 (0.87) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations .............. 2.25 2.94 3.78 2.75 1.65 (0.67) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distributions from: Net investment income ........................ (0.30) (0.24) (0.27) (0.35) (0.26) (0.29) Net realized gains ........................... (1.68) (1.32) (0.78) -- -- (0.06) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total distributions ........................... (1.98) (1.56) (1.05) (0.35) (0.26) (0.35) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Redemption fees ............................... -- d -- d -- d -- d -- d -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period ................ $ 25.02 $ 24.75 $ 23.37 $ 20.64 $ 18.24 $ 16.85 ============================================================================= Total return c ................................ 9.47% 13.65% 18.84% 15.27% 10.08% (3.74)% RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA Net assets, end of period (000's) ............. $604,626 $580,530 $557,670 $433,467 $278,340 $166,015 Ratios to average net assets: Expenses ..................................... 1.77% e,f 1.79% f 1.81% f 1.85% f 1.88% 1.85% Net investment income (loss) ................. (0.08)% 1.08% 0.86% 1.00% 1.30% 1.10% Portfolio turnover rate ....................... 6.39% 35.33% 19.95% 24.58% 32.12% 55.63% a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the statement of operations for the period due to timing of sales and repurchase of the fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the fund. b Based on average daily shares outstanding. c Total return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. d Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. e Annualized. f Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%. Semiannual Report | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | 13 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2007 YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, CLASS C (UNAUDITED) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the period) Net asset value, beginning of period ........ $ 24.63 $ 23.28 $ 20.56 $ 18.15 $ 16.74 $ 17.73 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations a: Net investment income (loss) b ............. (0.01) 0.25 0.19 0.20 0.21 0.20 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) . 2.25 2.67 3.57 2.54 1.44 (0.86) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations ............ 2.24 2.92 3.76 2.74 1.65 (0.66) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distributions from: Net investment income ...................... (0.32) (0.25) (0.26) (0.33) (0.24) (0.27) Net realized gains ......................... (1.68) (1.32) (0.78) -- -- (0.06) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total distributions ......................... (2.00) (1.57) (1.04) (0.33) (0.24) (0.33) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Redemption fees ............................. -- d -- d -- d -- d -- d -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period .............. $ 24.87 $ 24.63 $ 23.28 $ 20.56 $ 18.15 $ 16.74 =============================================================================== Total return c .............................. 9.45% 13.71% 18.77% 15.30% 10.08% (3.73)% RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA Net assets, end of period (000's) ........... $2,679,431 $2,362,844 $1,965,909 $1,394,289 $1,064,405 $897,064 Ratios to average net assets: Expenses ................................... 1.77% e,f 1.79% f 1.81% f 1.85% f 1.88% 1.84% Net investment income (loss) ............... (0.08)% 1.08% 0.86% 1.00% 1.30% 1.11% Portfolio turnover rate ..................... 6.39% 35.33% 19.95% 24.58% 32.12% 55.63% a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the statement of operations for the period due to timing of sales and repurchase of the fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the fund. b Based on average daily shares outstanding. c Total return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. d Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. e Annualized. f Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%. 14 | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2007 YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, CLASS R (UNAUDITED) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 g ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the period) Net asset value, beginning of period ........... $ 25.06 $ 23.68 $ 20.90 $ 18.44 $ 17.07 $ 18.06 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations a: Net investment income b ....................... 0.05 0.45 0.32 0.33 0.32 0.32 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) .... 2.29 2.62 3.62 2.56 1.42 (1.31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations ............... 2.34 3.07 3.94 2.89 1.74 (0.99) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distributions from: Net investment income ......................... (0.44) (0.37) (0.38) (0.43) (0.37) -- Net realized gains ............................ (1.68) (1.32) (0.78) -- -- -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total distributions ............................ (2.12) (1.69) (1.16) (0.43) (0.37) -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Redemption fees ................................ -- d -- d -- d -- d -- d -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period ................. $ 25.28 $ 25.06 $ 23.68 $ 20.90 $ 18.44 $ 17.07 ========================================================================= Total return c ................................. 9.73% 14.22% 19.44% 15.85% 10.58% (5.48)% RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA Net assets, end of period (000's) .............. $457,186 $403,334 $123,139 $57,951 $28,584 $ 5,394 Ratios to average net assets: Expenses ...................................... 1.27% e,f 1.30% f 1.31% f 1.35% f 1.39% 1.35% e Net investment income ......................... 0.42% 1.57% 1.36% 1.50% 1.79% 1.60% e Portfolio turnover rate ........................ 6.39% 35.33% 19.95% 24.58% 32.12% 55.63% a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the statement of operations for the period due to timing of sales and repurchase of the fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the fund. b Based on average daily shares outstanding. c Total return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. d Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. e Annualized. f Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%. g For the period January 2, 2002 (effective date) to August 31, 2002. Semiannual Report | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | 15 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2007 YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, ADVISOR CLASS (UNAUDITED) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIX MONTHS ENDED PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the period) Net asset value, beginning of period ........ $ 25.34 $ 23.90 $ 21.07 $ 18.57 $ 17.13 $ 18.15 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income from investment operations a: Net investment income b .................... 0.12 0.51 0.45 0.48 0.38 0.37 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) . 2.31 2.72 3.63 2.52 1.46 (0.88) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total from investment operations ............ 2.43 3.23 4.08 3.00 1.84 (0.51) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less distributions from: Net investment income ...................... (0.55) (0.47) (0.47) (0.50) (0.40) (0.45) Net realized gains ......................... (1.68) (1.32) (0.78) -- -- (0.06) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total distributions ......................... (2.23) (1.79) (1.25) (0.50) (0.40) (0.51) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Redemption fees ............................. -- d -- d -- d -- d -- d -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net asset value, end of period .............. $ 25.54 $ 25.34 $ 23.90 $ 21.07 $ 18.57 $ 17.13 ================================================================================ Total return c .............................. 10.00% 14.83% 19.97% 16.43% 11.19% (2.80)% RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA Net assets, end of period (000's) ........... $5,335,652 $3,972,615 $2,549,202 $911,764 $137,776 $98,999 Ratios to average net assets: Expenses ................................... 0.77% e,f 0.80% f 0.81% f 0.85% f 0.88% 0.85% Net investment income ...................... 0.92% 2.07% 1.86% 2.00% 2.30% 2.10% Portfolio turnover rate ..................... 6.39% 35.33% 19.95% 24.58% 32.12% 55.63% a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the statement of operations for the period due to timing of sales and repurchase of the fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the fund. b Based on average daily shares outstanding. c Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year. d Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. e Annualized. f Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%. 16 | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 (UNAUDITED) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDUSTRY SHARES VALUE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON STOCKS 94.8% BERMUDA 1.3% ACE Ltd. .................................. Insurance 3,700,000 $ 207,792,000 XL Capital Ltd., A ........................ Insurance 4,000,000 284,000,000 -------------- 491,792,000 -------------- CANADA 0.6% BCE Inc. .................................. Diversified Telecommunication Services 8,000,000 210,067,143 -------------- FINLAND 1.8% Stora Enso OYJ, R ......................... Paper & Forest Products 19,000,000 313,565,005 UPM-Kymmene OYJ ........................... Paper & Forest Products 13,000,000 338,935,541 -------------- 652,500,546 -------------- FRANCE 4.2% Accor SA .................................. Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3,924,822 346,026,767 France Telecom SA ......................... Diversified Telecommunication Services 12,000,000 325,049,070 Peugeot SA ................................ Automobiles 6,000,000 404,582,899 Sanofi-Aventis ............................ Pharmaceuticals 5,500,000 467,052,324 -------------- 1,542,711,060 -------------- GERMANY 6.3% Bayerische Motoren Werke AG ............... Automobiles 10,000,000 577,979,814 Deutsche Post AG .......................... Air Freight & Logistics 12,500,000 401,212,499 a Infineon Technologies AG .................. Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 15,000,000 230,095,759 Muenchener Rueckversicherungs- Gesellschaft AG .......................... Insurance 2,100,000 336,462,187 Siemens AG ................................ Industrial Conglomerates 7,000,000 737,785,133 -------------- 2,283,535,392 -------------- HONG KONG 1.2% Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd. ............... Real Estate 14,000,800 171,708,970 Hong Kong Electric Holdings Ltd. .......... Electric Utilities 30,000,000 151,895,569 Swire Pacific Ltd., A ..................... Real Estate 9,190,000 103,978,702 -------------- 427,583,241 -------------- ITALY 2.5% Eni SpA ................................... Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 9,000,000 275,667,181 Intesa Sanpaolo SpA ....................... Commercial Banks 986,250 7,162,839 Mediaset SpA .............................. Media 13,000,000 150,631,388 UniCredito Italiano SpA ................... Commercial Banks 50,000,000 461,806,292 -------------- 895,267,700 -------------- JAPAN 5.9% FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. ................... Leisure Equipment & Products 8,000,000 342,724,804 Hitachi Ltd. .............................. Electronic Equipment & Instruments 24,000,000 167,559,245 a Konica Minolta Holdings Ltd. .............. Office Electronics 20,000,000 256,639,371 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. ....... Commercial Banks 41,000 502,782,545 Nomura Holdings Inc. ...................... Capital Markets 7,000,067 151,600,523 Semiannual Report | 17 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDUSTRY SHARES VALUE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON STOCKS (CONTINUED) JAPAN (CONTINUED) Shinsei Bank Ltd. ......................... Commercial Banks 60,000,000 $ 321,774,290 Sony Corp. ................................ Household Durables 1,500,000 77,772,015 Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. ............ Pharmaceuticals 4,700,000 323,387,615 -------------- 2,144,240,408 -------------- MEXICO 0.6% Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV, L, ADR ...... Diversified Telecommunication Services 7,000,000 203,280,000 -------------- NETHERLANDS 4.4% ING Groep NV .............................. Diversified Financial Services 11,000,000 469,293,646 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV ........ Household Durables 12,000,000 440,386,985 Reed Elsevier NV .......................... Media 30,000,000 530,351,232 Unilever NV ............................... Food Products 7,000,000 181,155,846 -------------- 1,621,187,709 -------------- SOUTH AFRICA 0.5% b Sappi Ltd. ................................ Paper & Forest Products 14,000,000 198,700,989 -------------- SOUTH KOREA 3.7% Kookmin Bank .............................. Commercial Banks 4,700,000 422,116,832 a KT Corp., ADR ............................. Diversified Telecommunication Services 13,140,600 295,400,688 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. .............. Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 700,000 422,760,137 SK Telecom Co. Ltd. ....................... Wireless Telecommunication Services 300,000 62,343,780 SK Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR .................. Wireless Telecommunication Services 7,000,000 159,600,000 -------------- 1,362,221,437 -------------- SPAIN 0.9% Repsol YPF SA ............................. Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 10,000,000 316,533,494 -------------- SWEDEN 0.8% Svenska Cellulosa AB, B ................... Paper & Forest Products 5,859,549 303,025,561 -------------- SWITZERLAND 3.8% Nestle SA ................................. Food Products 1,300,000 483,660,352 Novartis AG ............................... Pharmaceuticals 4,000,000 222,024,664 Swiss Reinsurance Co. ..................... Insurance 4,200,000 357,295,733 UBS AG .................................... Capital Markets 5,400,000 318,891,201 -------------- 1,381,871,950 -------------- UNITED KINGDOM 16.1% Aviva PLC ................................. Insurance 25,370,598 406,313,102 BAE Systems PLC ........................... Aerospace & Defense 16,000,000 136,964,934 BP PLC .................................... Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 55,000,000 563,936,297 British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC ........ Media 27,331,095 298,478,803 Compass Group PLC ......................... Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 68,389,574 405,760,230 GlaxoSmithKline PLC ....................... Pharmaceuticals 22,000,000 617,389,538 HSBC Holdings PLC ......................... Commercial Banks 39,999,897 698,671,304 National Grid PLC ......................... Multi-Utilities 17,000,000 254,976,147 Pearson PLC ............................... Media 22,000,000 340,415,014 18 | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDUSTRY SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON STOCKS (CONTINUED) UNITED KINGDOM (CONTINUED) Rentokil Initial PLC ....................... Commercial Services & Supplies 4,588,006 $ 13,347,688 a Rolls-Royce Group PLC ...................... Aerospace & Defense 16,000,000 153,818,922 Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC ........... Commercial Banks 16,520,000 649,639,205 Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B ................... Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 18,000,000 581,075,016 a,c Standard Life Assurance Co., 144A .......... Insurance 27,035,210 159,770,616 Vodafone Group PLC ......................... Wireless Telecommunication Services 203,121,749 562,818,746 --------------- 5,843,375,562 --------------- UNITED STATES 40.2% Abbott Laboratories ........................ Pharmaceuticals 4,567,650 249,485,043 Accenture Ltd., A .......................... IT Services 11,000,000 392,700,000 American International Group Inc. .......... Insurance 10,500,000 704,550,000 American Standard Cos. Inc. ................ Building Products 4,460,400 236,356,596 The Bank of New York Co. Inc. .............. Capital Markets 8,789,600 357,033,552 a Boston Scientific Corp. .................... Health Care Equipment & Supplies 30,200,000 492,562,000 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. ................... Pharmaceuticals 13,000,000 343,070,000 a Cadence Design Systems Inc. ................ Software 10,000,000 199,400,000 a,b Chico's FAS Inc. ........................... Specialty Retail 12,500,000 280,375,000 a Comcast Corp., A ........................... Media 15,000,000 381,750,000 a The DIRECTV Group Inc. ..................... Media 9,897,000 223,276,320 DTE Energy Co. ............................. Multi-Utilities 4,029,600 186,570,480 b Eastman Kodak Co. .......................... Leisure Equipment & Products 17,000,000 405,960,000 El Paso Corp. .............................. Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 28,000,000 402,640,000 Electronic Data Systems Corp. .............. IT Services 14,000,000 392,280,000 a Expedia Inc. ............................... Internet & Catalog Retail 10,000,000 212,600,000 Florida East Coast Industries Inc. ......... Road & Rail 470,546 28,632,724 General Electric Co. ....................... Industrial Conglomerates 18,500,000 646,020,000 H&R Block Inc. ............................. Diversified Consumer Services 13,000,000 283,140,000 Harley-Davidson Inc. ....................... Automobiles 3,500,000 230,650,000 International Paper Co. .................... Paper & Forest Products 10,000,000 360,100,000 a,b Interpublic Group of Cos. Inc. ............. Media 33,000,000 415,470,000 Merck & Co. Inc. ........................... Pharmaceuticals 15,000,000 662,400,000 Microsoft Corp. ............................ Software 30,000,000 845,100,000 News Corp., A .............................. Media 36,500,000 822,345,000 a Oracle Corp. ............................... Software 40,000,000 657,200,000 Pfizer Inc. ................................ Pharmaceuticals 22,000,000 549,120,000 Raytheon Co. ............................... Aerospace & Defense 6,332,400 339,100,020 Seagate Technology ......................... Computers & Peripherals 20,000,000 538,000,000 The St. Joe Co. ............................ Real Estate 1,415,700 78,769,548 a,b Tenet Healthcare Corp. ..................... Health Care Providers & Services 35,000,000 239,050,000 Time Warner Inc. ........................... Media 26,240,700 533,998,245 Torchmark Corp. ............................ Insurance 2,817,000 180,062,640 Tyco International Ltd. .................... Industrial Conglomerates 26,000,000 801,580,000 a Viacom Inc., B ............................. Media 15,000,000 585,600,000 b Willis Group Holdings Ltd. ................. Insurance 9,000,000 357,300,000 --------------- 14,614,247,168 --------------- TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $26,710,036,007) ................... 34,492,141,360 --------------- Semiannual Report | 19 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT d VALUE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS 5.6% GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY SECURITIES 4.5% UNITED STATES 4.5% e Federal Farm Credit Bank 8/13/07 - 8/20/07 ............................................................ 144,500,000 $ 141,111,638 e Federal National Mortgage Association, 4/11/07 - 8/09/07 ............................................................ 751,025,000 742,232,087 e Federal Home Loan Bank, 3/01/07 - 7/03/07 ............................................................ 260,500,000 259,014,461 e Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3/09/07 - 7/16/07 ............................................................ 496,560,000 492,554,003 ---------------- TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY SECURITIES (COST $1,634,726,398) ...................................................... 1,634,912,189 ---------------- TIME DEPOSITS 1.1% IRELAND 0.7% Bank of Scotland, Time Deposits, 3.58% - 3.72%, 3/01/07 - 4/10/07 ........................................... 200,000,000 EUR 264,214,996 ---------------- UNITED KINGDOM 0.4% Barclays Bank PLC, Time Deposit, 3.57%, 3/01/07 ............................................................. 49,595,000 EUR 65,400,926 Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Time Deposit, 3.56%, 3/01/07 ............................................... 50,000,000 EUR 65,934,999 ---------------- 131,335,925 ---------------- TOTAL TIME DEPOSITS (COST $393,498,416) ........................................................ 395,550,921 ---------------- TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $2,028,224,814) ...................................................... 2,030,463,110 ---------------- TOTAL INVESTMENTS (COST $28,738,260,821)100.4% ............................................... 36,522,604,470 OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES (0.4)% (161,830,678) ---------------- NET ASSETS 100.0% ............................................................ $ 36,360,773,792 ================ CURRENCY ABBREVIATION EUR - Euro SELECTED PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION ADR - American Depository Receipt a Non-income producing for the twelve months ended February 28, 2007. b See Note 8 regarding holdings of 5% voting securities. c Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and 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. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Directors. At February 28, 2007, the aggregate value of this security was $159,770,616, representing 0.44% of net assets. d The principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. e The security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate. 20 | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES February 28, 2007 (unaudited) Assets: Investments in securities: Cost - Unaffiliated issuers ........................................... $26,829,775,179 Cost - Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 8) ..................... 1,908,485,642 --------------- Total cost of investments ............................................. $28,738,260,821 =============== Value - Unaffiliated issuers .......................................... $34,625,748,481 Value - Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 8) .................... 1,896,855,989 =============== Total value of investments ............................................ 36,522,604,470 Cash ................................................................... 1,571,639 Foreign currency, at value (cost $14,118) .............................. 16,587 Receivables: Investment securities sold ............................................ 50,488,954 Capital shares sold ................................................... 133,927,092 Dividends and interest ................................................ 70,415,356 --------------- Total assets ....................................................... 36,779,024,098 --------------- Liabilities: Payables: Investment securities purchased ....................................... 332,999,509 Capital shares redeemed ............................................... 50,686,327 Affiliates ............................................................ 31,884,465 Accrued expenses and other liabilities ................................. 2,680,005 --------------- Total liabilities .................................................. 418,250,306 --------------- Net assets, at value ............................................ $36,360,773,792 =============== Net assets consist of: Paid-in capital ........................................................ $28,015,917,498 Undistributed net investment income .................................... 13,558,209 Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ............................. 7,784,585,060 Accumulated net realized gain (loss) ................................... 546,713,025 --------------- Net assets, at value ............................................ $36,360,773,792 =============== Semiannual Report | The accompanying notes are an integral part of thesefinancial statements. | 21 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) February 28, 2007 (unaudited) CLASS A: Net assets, at value ................................................... $27,283,879,207 =============== Shares outstanding ..................................................... 1,069,485,148 =============== Net asset value per share a ............................................ $ 25.51 =============== Maximum offering price per share (net asset value per share / 94.25%) .. $ 27.07 =============== CLASS B: Net assets, at value ................................................... $ 604,625,826 =============== Shares outstanding ..................................................... 24,166,899 =============== Net asset value and maximum offering price per share a ................. $ 25.02 =============== CLASS C: Net assets, at value ................................................... $ 2,679,431,030 =============== Shares outstanding ..................................................... 107,739,316 =============== Net asset value and maximum offering price per share a ................. $ 24.87 =============== CLASS R: Net assets, at value ................................................... $ 457,185,753 =============== Shares outstanding ..................................................... 18,083,578 =============== Net asset value and maximum offering price per share a ................. $ 25.28 =============== ADVISOR CLASS: Net assets, at value ................................................... $ 5,335,651,976 =============== Shares outstanding ..................................................... 208,894,700 =============== Net asset value and maximum offering price per share a ................. $ 25.54 =============== a Redemption price is equal to net asset value less contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and redemption fees retained by the Fund. 22 | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS for the six months ended February 28, 2007 (unaudited) Investment income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $8,693,346) Unaffiliated issuers .................................................. $ 220,782,189 Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 8) ............................ 12,701,797 Interest ............................................................... 53,629,756 --------------- Total investment income ......................................... 287,113,742 --------------- Expenses: Management fees (Note 3a) .............................................. 96,316,951 Administrative fees (Note 3b) .......................................... 13,074,442 Distribution fees (Note 3c) Class A ............................................................... 32,398,062 Class B ............................................................... 2,998,569 Class C ............................................................... 12,706,890 Class R ............................................................... 1,094,393 Transfer agent fees (Note 3e) .......................................... 16,771,026 Custodian fees (Note 4) ................................................ 2,805,454 Reports to shareholders ................................................ 608,473 Registration and filing fees ........................................... 423,673 Professional fees ...................................................... 187,829 Directors' fees and expenses ........................................... 162,667 Other .................................................................. 547,422 --------------- Total expenses .................................................. 180,095,851 Expense reductions (Note 4) ..................................... (51,663) --------------- Net expenses ................................................. 180,044,188 --------------- Net investment income ..................................... 107,069,554 --------------- Realized and unrealized gains (losses): Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments ........................................................... 702,652,022 Foreign currency transactions ......................................... (2,065,574) --------------- Net realized gain (loss) ..................................... 700,586,448 --------------- Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments ........................................................... 2,295,326,939 Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (352,199) --------------- Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ......... 2,294,974,740 --------------- Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) ................................. 2,995,561,188 --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations ......... $ 3,102,630,742 =============== Semiannual Report | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | 23 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2007 YEAR ENDED (UNAUDITED) AUGUST 31, 2006 ------------------------------------- Increase (decrease) in net assets: Operations: Net investment income ..................................................... $ 107,069,554 $ 505,912,432 Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions 700,586,448 2,649,960,528 Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies . 2,294,974,740 690,301,692 ------------------------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations ..... 3,102,630,742 3,846,174,652 ------------------------------------- Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income: Class A ................................................................. (472,699,119) (364,079,156) Class B ................................................................. (7,025,459) (5,612,051) Class C ................................................................. (30,738,373) (21,758,466) Class R ................................................................. (7,235,470) (2,142,953) Advisor Class ........................................................... (91,885,469) (53,652,474) Net realized gains: Class A ................................................................. (1,615,535,935) (1,182,938,830) Class B ................................................................. (39,138,180) (31,607,148) Class C ................................................................. (163,775,141) (115,554,681) Class R ................................................................. (27,527,557) (7,764,923) Advisor Class ........................................................... (277,255,005) (155,086,029) ------------------------------------- Total distributions to shareholders ........................................ (2,732,815,708) (1,940,196,711) ------------------------------------- Capital share transactions: (Note 2) Class A ................................................................. 3,031,809,533 1,718,287,310 Class B ................................................................. 15,961,241 (12,139,236) Class C ................................................................. 286,613,088 258,131,779 Class R ................................................................. 48,916,830 256,489,441 Advisor Class ........................................................... 1,321,554,097 1,177,148,034 ------------------------------------- Total capital share transactions ........................................... 4,704,854,789 3,397,917,328 ------------------------------------- Redemption fees ............................................................ 43,525 72,565 ------------------------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets ............................. 5,074,713,348 5,303,967,834 Net assets: Beginning of period ........................................................ 31,286,060,444 25,982,092,610 ------------------------------------- End of period .............................................................. $ 36,360,773,792 $ 31,286,060,444 ===================================== Undistributed net investment income included in net assets: End of period .............................................................. $ 13,558,209 $ 516,072,545 ===================================== 24 | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. (the Fund) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as a diversified, open-end investment company. The Fund offers five classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Advisor Class. Each class of shares differs by its initial sales load, contingent deferred sales charges, distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege. The following summarizes the Fund's significant accounting policies. A. SECURITY VALUATION Securities listed on a securities 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. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which there is no reported sale 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. Short term investments are valued at cost. Corporate debt securities and government securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from bond dealers, and information with respect to bond and note transactions, to assist in determining a current market value for each security. The Fund's pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing which considers information with respect to comparable bond and note transactions, quotations from bond dealers, or by reference to other securities that are considered comparable in such characteristics as rating, interest rate and maturity date, option adjusted spread models, prepayment projections, interest rate spreads and yield curves, to determine current value. Foreign securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. If no sale is reported at that time, the foreign security will be valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the foreign security is determined. The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of individual securities and other assets for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Methods for valuing these securities may include: fundamental analysis, matrix pricing, discounts from market prices of similar securities, or discounts applied due to the nature and duration of restrictions on the disposition of the securities. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such investments existed. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into Semiannual Report | 25 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) 1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) A. SECURITY VALUATION (CONTINUED) question the availability (including the reliability) of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. The investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchanges traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services. All security valuation procedures are approved by the Fund's Board of Directors. 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. 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. 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 Fund's Board of Directors. 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 on 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. FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate on a specified date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts, which may be in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. 26 | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) 1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) D. INCOME TAXES No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes because it is the Fund's policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend and interest income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets 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 that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. 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, other than 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 year. Actual results could differ from those estimates. G. REDEMPTION FEES A short term trading redemption fee will be imposed, with some exceptions, on any Fund shares that are redeemed or exchanged within seven calendar days following their purchase date (30 days or less prior to June 1, 2004). The redemption fee is 2% of the amount redeemed. Such fees are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital. Semiannual Report | 27 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) 1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) H. 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. 2. CAPITAL STOCK At February 28, 2007, there were 2.4 billion shares authorized ($0.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund's shares were as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------ SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2007 AUGUST 31, 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------ SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT ------------------------------------------------------------------ CLASS A SHARES: Shares sold ................. 125,869,651 $ 3,212,707,874 167,053,079 $ 3,980,663,447 Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions ........... 73,223,557 1,796,573,218 60,045,373 1,335,844,057 Shares redeemed ............. (77,267,110) (1,977,471,559) (150,700,688) (3,598,220,194) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Net increase (decrease) ..... 121,826,098 $ 3,031,809,533 76,397,764 $ 1,718,287,310 ================================================================== CLASS B SHARES: Shares sold ................. 374,814 $ 9,315,043 816,520 $ 18,928,014 Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions ........... 1,750,120 42,085,775 1,566,113 34,247,769 Shares redeemed ............. (1,412,320) (35,439,577) (2,785,983) (65,315,019) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Net increase (decrease) ..... 712,614 $ 15,961,241 (403,350) $ (12,139,236) ================================================================== CLASS C SHARES Shares sold ................. 10,333,948 $ 257,077,805 17,760,744 $ 413,194,076 Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions ........... 7,017,610 167,784,693 5,487,434 119,416,647 Shares redeemed ............. (5,552,142) (138,249,410) (11,747,282) (274,478,944) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Net increase (decrease) ..... 11,799,416 $ 286,613,088 11,500,896 $ 258,131,779 ================================================================== CLASS R SHARES: Shares sold ................. 3,515,765 $ 89,097,025 13,612,470 $ 322,598,597 Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions ........... 1,416,323 34,427,697 439,664 9,713,652 Shares redeemed ............. (2,942,119) (74,607,892) (3,159,483) (75,822,808) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Net increase (decrease) ..... 1,989,969 $ 48,916,830 10,892,651 $ 256,489,441 ================================================================== 28 | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) 2. CAPITAL STOCK (CONTINUED) ----------------------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2007 AUGUST 31, 2006 ----------------------------------------------------------------- SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT ----------------------------------------------------------------- ADVISOR CLASS SHARES: Shares sold ................. 40,015,324 $ 1,025,726,400 49,901,992 $ 1,183,707,689 Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions ........... 14,307,566 351,653,615 8,810,789 196,212,142 Shares redeemed ............. (2,182,555) (55,825,918) (8,600,538) (202,771,797) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Net increase (decrease) ..... 52,140,335 $ 1,321,554,097 50,112,243 $ 1,177,148,034 ================================================================= 3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and directors of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries: - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSIDIARY AFFILIATION - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Templeton Global Advisors, Limited (TGAL) Investment manager Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services) Administrative manager Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors) Principal underwriter Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services) Transfer agent A. MANAGEMENT FEES The Fund pays an investment management fee to TGAL based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANNUALIZED FEE RATE NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0.630% Up to and including $1 billion 0.615% Over $1 billion, up to and including $5 billion 0.600% Over $5 billion, up to and including $10 billion 0.580% Over $10 billion, up to and including $ 15 billion 0.560% Over $15 billion, up to and including $ 20 billion 0.540% Over $20 billion, up to and including $ 25 billion 0.530% Over $25 billion, up to and including $ 30 billion 0.520% Over $30 billion, up to and including $ 35 billion 0.510% In excess of $35 billion B. ADMINISTRATIVE FEES The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANNUALIZED FEE RATE NET ASSETS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0.150% Up to and including $200 million 0.135% Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million 0.100% Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion 0.075% In excess of $1.2 billion Semiannual Report | 29 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) 3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (CONTINUED) C. DISTRIBUTION FEES The Fund's Board of Directors has adopted distribution plans for each share class, with the exception of 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 B, 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 maximum annual plan rates, based on the average daily net assets, for each class, are as follows: Class A ................................................................ 0.25% Class B ................................................................ 1.00% Class C ................................................................ 1.00% Class R ................................................................ 0.50% D. SALES CHARGES/UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS Distributors has advised the Fund of the following commission transactions related to the sales and redemptions of the Fund's shares for the period: Sales charges retained net of commissions paid to unaffiliated broker/dealers .................................... $ 5,327,845 Contingent deferred sales charges retained ...................... $ 297,743 E. TRANSFER AGENT FEES The Fund paid transfer agent fees of $16,771,026, of which $10,449,435 was retained by Investor Services. 4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund's custodian expenses. During the period ended February 28, 2007, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Statement of Operations. 30 | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) 5. INCOME TAXES At February 28, 2007, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows: Cost of investments ........................................ $ 28,754,535,003 ================ Unrealized appreciation .................................... $ 8,082,266,114 Unrealized depreciation .................................... (314,196,647) ---------------- Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ................. $ 7,768,069,467 ================ Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, and bond discounts and premiums. Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, and bond discounts and premiums. 6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended February 28, 2007, aggregated $4,804,118,811 and $2,010,120,219, respectively. 7. 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 and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Semiannual Report | 31 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) 8. HOLDINGS OF 5% VOTING SECURITIES OF PORTFOLIO COMPANIES The Investment Company Act of 1940 defines "affiliated companies" to include investments in portfolio companies in which a fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. Investments in "affiliated companies" for the period ended February 28, 2007 were as shown below. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NUMBER OF NUMBER OF SHARES HELD SHARES HELD VALUE AT BEGINNING GROSS GROSS AT END AT END OF INVESTMENT REALIZED CAPITAL NAME OF ISSUER OF YEAR ADDITIONS REDUCTIONS OF PERIOD PERIOD INCOME GAIN (LOSS) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NON-CONTROLLED AFFILIATES Chico's FAS, Inc. ........ -- 12,500,000 -- 12,500,000 $ 280,375,000 $ -- $ -- Eastman Kodak Co. ........ 17,000,000 -- -- 17,000,000 405,960,000 4,250,000 -- Interpublic Group of Cos. Inc. ............... 33,000,000 -- -- 33,000,000 415,470,000 -- -- Sappi Ltd. ............... 14,000,000 -- -- 14,000,000 198,700,989 4,221,797 -- Tenet Healthcare Corp. ... 35,000,000 -- -- 35,000,000 239,050,000 -- -- Willis Group Holdings Ltd. 9,000,000 -- -- 9,000,000 357,300,000 4,230,000 -- ------------------------------------------------- TOTAL AFFILIATED SECURITIES (5.22% of Net Assets) $ 1,896,855,989 $ 12,701,797 $ -- ================================================= 9. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS As part of various investigations by a number of federal, state, and foreign regulators and governmental entities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), relating to certain practices in the mutual fund industry, including late trading, market timing and marketing support payments to securities dealers who sell fund shares ("marketing support"), Franklin Resources, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"), entered into settlements with certain of those regulators and governmental entities. Specifically, the Company entered into settlements with the SEC, among others, concerning market timing and marketing support. On June 23, 2006, the SEC approved the proposed plan of distribution for the marketing support settlement, and disbursement of the settlement monies to the designated funds, in accordance with the terms and conditions of that settlement and plan, was completed in September 2006. The plan of distribution for the market timing settlement is currently under review by the SEC staff. After publication of notice of the plan and a 30-day comment period, the proposed plan of distribution will be submitted to the SEC for approval. Following the SEC's approval of the plan of distribution, with modifications as appropriate, distribution of the settlement monies will begin in accordance with the terms and conditions of the settlement and plan. 32 | Semiannual Report Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) 9. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS (CONTINUED) In addition, the Company, as well as most of the mutual funds within Franklin Templeton Investments and certain current or former officers, Company directors, fund directors, and employees, have been named in private lawsuits (styled as shareholder class actions, or as derivative actions on behalf of either the named funds or Franklin Resources, Inc.). The lawsuits relate to the industry practices referenced above, as well as to allegedly excessive commissions and advisory and distribution fees. The Company and fund management believe that the claims made in each of the private lawsuits referenced above are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously. The Company cannot predict with certainty the eventual outcome of these lawsuits, nor whether they will have a material negative impact on the Company. If it is determined that the Company bears responsibility for any unlawful or inappropriate conduct that caused losses to the Fund, it is committed to making the Fund or its shareholders whole, as appropriate. 10. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes -- an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" ("FIN 48"), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 provides guidance on the measurement, recognition, classification and disclosure of tax positions, along with accounting for the related interest and penalties. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax years as of the date of effectiveness. On December 22, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission extended the implementation date to no later than the last net asset value calculation in the first semi-annual reporting period in 2007. The Fund is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of applying the various provisions of FIN 48. In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157, "Fair Value Measurement" ("SFAS 157"), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Fund believes the adoption of SFAS 157 will have no material impact on its financial statements. Semiannual Report | 33 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Fund 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 1-954/527-7678 or by sending a written request to: Franklin Templeton Companies, LLC, 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, 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 on Form N-Q. Shareholders may view the filed Form N-Q by visiting the Commission's website at sec.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 1-800/SEC-0330. 34 | Semiannual Report This page intentionally left blank. This page intentionally left blank. Literature Request LITERATURE REQUEST. TO RECEIVE A BROCHURE AND PROSPECTUS, PLEASE CALL US AT 1-800/DIAL BEN(R) (1-800/342-5236) OR VISIT FRANKLINTEMPLETON.COM. INVESTORS SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER A FUND'S INVESTMENT GOALS, RISKS, CHARGES AND EXPENSES BEFORE INVESTING. THE PROSPECTUS CONTAINS THIS AND OTHER INFORMATION. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE PROSPECTUS BEFORE INVESTING. To ensure the highest quality of service, we may monitor, record and access telephone calls to or from our service departments. These calls can be identified by the presence of a regular beeping tone. FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL Mutual European Fund Templeton BRIC Fund Templeton China World Fund Templeton Developing Markets Trust Templeton Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund Templeton Foreign Fund Templeton Foreign Smaller Companies Fund Templeton International (Ex EM) Fund 1 GLOBAL Mutual Discovery Fund Templeton Global Long-Short Fund Templeton Global Opportunities Trust Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund Templeton Growth Fund Templeton World Fund GROWTH Franklin Aggressive Growth Fund Franklin Capital Growth Fund Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund II 1 VALUE Franklin Balance Sheet Investment Fund 2 Franklin Equity Income Fund Franklin Large Cap Value Fund Franklin MicroCap Value Fund 2 Franklin MidCap Value Fund Franklin Small Cap Value Fund Mutual Beacon Fund Mutual Qualified Fund Mutual Recovery Fund 3 Mutual Shares Fund BLEND Franklin Balanced Fund Franklin Blue Chip Fund 1 Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Franklin Growth Fund Franklin Rising Dividends Fund Franklin U.S. Long-Short Fund SECTOR Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund Franklin DynaTech Fund Franklin Global Communications Fund Franklin Global Health Care Fund Franklin Global Real Estate Fund Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Franklin Natural Resources Fund Franklin Real Estate Securities Fund Franklin Technology Fund Franklin Utilities Fund Mutual Financial Services Fund ASSET ALLOCATION Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund Franklin Templeton Perspectives Allocation Fund TARGET FUNDS Franklin Templeton Conservative Target Fund Franklin Templeton Growth Target Fund Franklin Templeton Moderate Target Fund RETIREMENT TARGET FUNDS Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund INCOME Franklin Adjustable U.S. Government Securities Fund 4 Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Franklin High Income Fund 5 Franklin Income Fund Franklin Limited Maturity U.S. Government Securities Fund 4 Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund Franklin Real Return Fund Franklin Strategic Income Fund Franklin Strategic Mortgage Portfolio Franklin Templeton Hard Currency Fund Franklin Total Return Fund Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund 4 Templeton Global Bond Fund Templeton Income Fund TAX-FREE INCOME 6 NATIONAL FUNDS Double Tax-Free Income Fund Federal Tax-Free Income Fund High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund Insured Tax-Free Income Fund 7 LIMITED-TERM FUNDS California Limited-Term Tax-Free Income Fund Federal Limited-Term Tax-Free Income Fund New York Limited-Term Tax-Free Income Fund INTERMEDIATE-TERM FUNDS California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund Federal Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund New York Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund STATE-SPECIFIC Alabama Michigan 7 Arizona Minnesota 7 California 8 Missouri Colorado New Jersey Connecticut New York 8 Florida 8 North Carolina Georgia Ohio 7 Kentucky Oregon Louisiana Pennsylvania Maryland Tennessee Massachusetts 7 Virginia INSURANCE FUNDS Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust 9 1. The fund is closed to new investors. Existing shareholders can continue adding to their accounts. 2. The fund is only open to existing shareholders and select retirement plans. 3. The fund is a continuously offered, closed-end fund. Shares may be purchased daily; there is no daily redemption. However, each quarter, pending board approval, the fund will authorize the repurchase of 5%-25% of the outstanding number of shares. Investors may tender all or a portion of their shares during the tender period. 4. An investment in the fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. government or by any other entity or institution. 5. Effective 10/1/06, Franklin's AGE High Income Fund changed its name to Franklin High Income Fund. The fund's investment goal and strategy remained the same. 6. For investors subject to the alternative minimum tax, a small portion of fund dividends may be taxable. Distributions of capital gains are generally taxable. 7. Portfolio of insured municipal securities. 8. These funds are available in two or more variations, including long-term portfolios, portfolios of insured securities, a high-yield portfolio (CA) and limited-term, intermediate-term and money market portfolios (CA and NY). 9. The funds of the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust are generally available only through insurance company variable contracts. 01/07 Not part of the semiannual report [LOGO](R) FRANKLIN TEMPLETON One Franklin Parkway INVESTMENTS San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 o WANT TO RECEIVE THIS DOCUMENT FASTER VIA EMAIL? Eligible shareholders can sign up for eDelivery at franklintempleton.com. See inside for details. SEMIANNUAL REPORT AND SHAREHOLDER LETTER TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND, INC. INVESTMENT MANAGER Templeton Global Advisors Limited PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. 1-800/DIAL BEN(R) franklintempleton.com SHAREHOLDER SERVICES 1-800/632-2301 Authorized for distribution only when accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. Like any investment in securities, the value of the Fund's portfolio will be subject to the risk of loss from market, currency, economic, political and other factors. The Fund and its investors are not protected from such losses by the investment manager. Therefore, investors who cannot accept this risk should not invest in shares of the Fund. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing. To ensure the highest quality of service, telephone calls to or from our service departments may be monitored, recorded and accessed. These calls can be identified by the presence of a regular beeping tone. 101 S2007 04/07 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 12(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 David W. Niemiec and Frank A. Olson, 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/A ITEM 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 ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Registrant's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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 significant changes in the Registrant's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation in connection with the preparation of this Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR. ITEM 12. EXHIBITS. (a)(1) Code of Ethics (a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Jimmy D. Gambill, Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration, and Galen G. Vetter, Chief Financial Officer (b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Jimmy D. Gambill, Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration, and Galen G. Vetter, Chief Financial Officer 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/JIMMY D. GAMBILL ------------------------- Jimmy D. Gambill Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration Date: April 26, 2007 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/JIMMY D. GAMBILL ------------------------- Jimmy D. Gambill Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration Date: April 26, 2007 By /s/GALEN G. VETTER ------------------------- Galen G. Vetter Chief Financial Officer Date: April 26, 2007