Templeton Global Smaller Companies FundTempleton Global Smaller Companies Fund • December 27th, 2023
Company FiledDecember 27th, 2023We, Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Templeton FundsTempleton Funds • December 27th, 2023
Company FiledDecember 27th, 2023We, Templeton Funds (the “Trust”), comprised of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Templeton China World FundTempleton China World Fund • December 27th, 2023
Company FiledDecember 27th, 2023We, Templeton China World Fund (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Templeton Growth Fund, Inc.Templeton Growth Fund Inc • December 27th, 2023
Company FiledDecember 27th, 2023We, Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), are a Maryland Corporation operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Templeton Institutional FundsTempleton Institutional Funds • April 27th, 2023
Company FiledApril 27th, 2023We, Templeton Institutional Funds (the “Trust”), comprised of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
FRANKLIN NEW YORK TAX-FREE TRUSTFranklin New York Tax Free Trust • January 26th, 2023
Company FiledJanuary 26th, 2023We, Franklin New York Tax-Free Trust (the “Trust”), comprised of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
FRANKLIN GOLD AND PRECIOUS METALS FUNDFranklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund • November 25th, 2022
Company FiledNovember 25th, 2022We, Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FUNDSFranklin Alternative Strategies Funds • September 26th, 2022 • California
Company FiledSeptember 26th, 2022 JurisdictionWe, Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds (the “Trust”), comprised of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
FRANKLIN FEDERAL TAX-FREE-INCOME FUNDFranklin Federal Tax Free Income Fund • August 25th, 2022 • California
Company FiledAugust 25th, 2022 JurisdictionWe, Franklin Federal Tax-Free-Income Fund (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
FRANKLIN NEW YORK TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDFranklin New York Tax Free Income Fund • June 24th, 2022 • California
Company FiledJune 24th, 2022 JurisdictionWe, Franklin New York Tax-Free Income Fund (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDFranklin California Tax Free Income Fund • June 24th, 2022 • California
Company FiledJune 24th, 2022 JurisdictionWe, Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products TrustFranklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust • April 27th, 2022
Company FiledApril 27th, 2022We, Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the “Trust”), comprised of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin Mutual Series FundsFranklin Mutual Series Funds • April 27th, 2022
Company FiledApril 27th, 2022We, Franklin Mutual Series Funds (the “Trust”), comprised of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
FRANKLIN FEDERAL TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDFranklin Federal Tax Free Income Fund • July 28th, 2021 • California
Company FiledJuly 28th, 2021 JurisdictionThe Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Franklin LTD Duration Income Trust • September 17th, 2018 • California
Company FiledSeptember 17th, 2018 JurisdictionWe, Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust, (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an closed-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income TrustFranklin LTD Duration Income Trust • March 13th, 2017 • California
Company FiledMarch 13th, 2017 JurisdictionWe, Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust, (the "Fund"), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an closed-end management investment company or "mutual fund", which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the "Shares") to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund's Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
FORM OF Franklin Value Investors Trust One Franklin ParkwayFranklin Value Investors Trust • September 3rd, 2015 • California
Company FiledSeptember 3rd, 2015 JurisdictionWe, Franklin Value Investors Trust, (the “Fund”), comprise of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”) are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
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Franklin Tax-Exempt Money Fund One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Franklin Tax Exempt Money Fund • November 28th, 2011 • California
Company FiledNovember 28th, 2011 JurisdictionWe, Franklin Tax-Exempt Money Fund, (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund • November 28th, 2011 • California
Company FiledNovember 28th, 2011 JurisdictionWe, Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund, (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin California Tax-Free Trust One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Franklin California Tax Free Trust • October 27th, 2011 • California
Company FiledOctober 27th, 2011 JurisdictionWe, Franklin California Tax-Free Trust, (the “Fund”), comprise of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”) are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin New York Tax-Free Income Fund One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Franklin New York Tax Free Income Fund • September 27th, 2011 • California
Company FiledSeptember 27th, 2011 JurisdictionWe, Franklin New York Tax-Free Income Fund, (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin Real Estate Securities Trust One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Franklin Real Estate Securities Trust • August 26th, 2011 • California
Company FiledAugust 26th, 2011 JurisdictionWe, Franklin Real Estate Securities Trust, (the “Fund”), comprise of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”) are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Franklin Federal Tax Free Income Fund • August 26th, 2011 • California
Company FiledAugust 26th, 2011 JurisdictionWe, Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund, (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Franklin California Tax Free Income Fund • July 28th, 2011 • California
Company FiledJuly 28th, 2011 JurisdictionWe, Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, (the “Fund”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Name Of Fund Or Trust] One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Franklin Resources Inc • February 8th, 2011 • Investment advice • California
Company FiledFebruary 8th, 2011 Industry JurisdictionWe, [Name of Fund or Trust], (the “Fund”), comprise of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”) are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
Franklin New York Tax-Free Trust One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Franklin New York Tax Free Trust • January 28th, 2011 • California
Company FiledJanuary 28th, 2011 JurisdictionWe, Franklin New York Tax-Free Trust, (the “Fund”), comprise of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”) are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.