SAN MATEO, CA, Oct 11, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
On Thursday, October 27, 2011, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the company) (NYSE: BEN) will release its fourth fiscal quarter 2011 operating results at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Pre-recorded audio commentary on the results from President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Johnson and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ken Lewis will be available at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. They will also lead a live teleconference later that day to answer questions, though analysts and investors are encouraged to contact Investor Relations before the live call for any clarifications or questions on the contents of the earnings release.
Access to the pre-recorded audio commentary and accompanying slides will be available via franklinresources.com. The pre-recorded audio commentary can also be accessed by dialing (888) 843-7419 in the U.S. and Canada or (630) 652-3042 internationally using access code 30907902, any time through November 10, 2011.
The live conference call will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to answer questions. Access to the teleconference will be available via franklinresources.com or by dialing (888) 895-5271 in the U.S. and Canada or (847) 619-6547 internationally. A replay of the call can also be accessed by calling (888) 843-7419 in the U.S. and Canada or (630) 652-3042 internationally using access code 30907896, after 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 27, 2011 through November 10, 2011.
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment teams. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $659 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2011. For more information, please visit franklinresources.com.
Contact:
Franklin Resources, Inc.
Corporate Communications:
Matt Walsh
(650) 312-2245
Investor Relations:
Brian Sevilla
(650) 312-4091
franklinresources.com
SOURCE: Franklin Resources, Inc.