Franklin Resources, Inc.

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of investment management and related services. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California and currently employs 10,000 full-time employees. Through its specialist investment managers, the Company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing capabilities in equity, fixed income, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. The company provides its investment management and related services to retail, institutional and high-net-worth investors in jurisdictions worldwide. Its investment products include its sponsored funds, as well as institutional and high-net-worth separate accounts, retail separately managed account programs, sub-advised products, and other investment vehicles. Its funds include registered funds (including exchange-traded funds) and unregistered funds. The company offers its services and products under its various distinct brand names, including, but not limited to, Alcentra, Benefit Street Partners, Brandywine Global Investment Management, Canvas, and others.