UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2005
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
1-9318 (Commission File Number) |
13-2670991 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, California (Address of principal executive offices) |
94403 (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-3000
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8.01 |
OTHER EVENTS. |
On September 16, 2005, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the commencement on October 1, 2005 of a conversion period for the Company’s Liquid Yield Option ™ Notes due 2031 (Zero Coupon-Senior). A copy of that press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 9.01 |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
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Exhibits. |
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EXHIBIT NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
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99.1 |
Press Release dated September 16, 2005 issued by Franklin Resources, Inc. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. |
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Date: September 16, 2005 |
/s/ Barbara J. Green |
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Barbara J. Green |
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Vice President, Deputy General Counsel |
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and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
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99.1 |
Press Release dated September 16, 2005 issued by Franklin Resources, Inc. |