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): April 28, 2005
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9318 13-2670991
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, California 94403
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-3000
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 28, 2005, Franklin Resources, Inc. issued a press release announcing
its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. A copy of that press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.
The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be
incorporated by reference into any filing of the registrant with the SEC,
whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general
incorporation language in such filings (unless the registrant specifically
states that the information or exhibit in this particular report is incorporated
by reference).
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) EXHIBITS
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99.1 Press Release dated April 28, 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.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: April 28, 2005 /s/ James R. Baio
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James R. Baio
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated April 28, 2005 issued by Franklin
Resources, Inc.