SAN MATEO, CA, Jan 13, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the
company) (NYSE: BEN) will release its first fiscal quarter 2012
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 of a material nature. Analysts and
investors are encouraged to contact Investor Relations before the
live call for any clarifications or questions related to the earnings
release or commentary.
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
31557826, any time through February 15, 2012.
The live conference call will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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 31557822, after 7:00
p.m. Eastern Time on February 1, 2012 through February 15, 2012.
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 $670 billion in assets under management as of
December 31, 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.