Franklin Resources Files 8-K for Other Events
Ticker: BEN · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 15, 2025 · CIK: 38777
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: 8-K, disclosure, other-events
Related Tickers: BEN
TL;DR
Franklin Resources filed an 8-K for 'Other Events' - no specifics yet.
AI Summary
On December 13, 2025, Franklin Resources, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing "Other Events." The filing does not disclose specific transactions or financial figures but serves as a notification of events relevant to the company's operations.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates that Franklin Resources, Inc. has reported events not covered by other standard 8-K categories, requiring public disclosure.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of 'Other Events' without specific financial or operational details that would immediately impact risk.
Key Players & Entities
- FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (company) — Registrant
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- San Mateo, CA (location) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
What specific 'Other Events' are being reported by Franklin Resources, Inc.?
The filing does not specify the nature of the 'Other Events' beyond the general category.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported is December 13, 2025.
What is the SEC file number for this Franklin Resources, Inc. 8-K filing?
The SEC file number is 001-09318.
What is the IRS Employer Identification Number for Franklin Resources, Inc.?
The IRS Employer Identification Number is 13-2670991.
What is the principal business address of Franklin Resources, Inc.?
The principal business address is One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403.
Filing Stats: 507 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.8 · Accepted 2025-12-15 06:05:55
Key Financial Figures
- $0.10 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share BEN New York Stock Exchange
Filing Documents
- ben-20251213.htm (8-K) — 20KB
- 0000038777-25-000273.txt ( ) — 132KB
- ben-20251213.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- ben-20251213_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- ben-20251213_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- ben-20251213_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events. As previously disclosed, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the "Company") launched an internal investigation into certain past trade allocations involving treasury derivatives in select accounts managed by Western Asset Management Company, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("Western Asset"). In connection therewith, Western Asset received notification of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (the "DOJ"). On December 13, 2025, the Company was informed by the DOJ that it is prepared to resolve the investigation through a disposition that does not require the filing of any criminal charges against Western Asset in connection with the conduct charged in the case of United States v. Leech . The DOJ also informed the Company that as it continues the ongoing resolution discussions, which, as the DOJ noted require additional time to complete due to circumstances not attributable to Western Asset, it appreciates Western Asset's commitment to full cooperation with the investigation. 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. Date: December 15, 2025 /s/ Thomas C. Merchant Thomas C. Merchant Executive Vice President and General Counsel 3