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The 19(a) monthly distribution notices for Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust (NYSEPMM) and Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust NYSE: PMONYSEPMO)

The Trustees of The Putnam Funds have declared the following distributions.

Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: February 18, 2025).

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: February 18, 2025).

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: February 18, 2025).

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Franklin Templeton today announced the launch of two innovative ETFs: the Franklin U.S. Dividend Multiplier ETF (XUDV) and the Franklin International Dividend Multiplier ETF (XIDV). Both funds are designed to offer enhanced, or multiplied, dividend income and were developed in collaboration with New Frontier and VettaFi.

Franklin Templeton today discontinued the proposed reorganization of Western Asset Total Return ETF (WBND) into the Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF) due to WBND’s failure to receive the requisite shareholder approval of the reorganization at today’s special meeting of shareholders of WBND.

Investors are gearing up for a promising 2025, citing stable inflation, rates, and low unemployment according to the latest Global Investment Management Survey by the Franklin Templeton Institute.

Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on January 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 21, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: January 21, 2025).

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on January 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 21, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: January 21, 2025).

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on January 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 21, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: January 21, 2025).

The Trustees of The Putnam Funds have declared the following distributions.

The 19(a) monthly distribution notices for Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust (NYSEPMM) and Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust NYSE: PMONYSEPMO)

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF]:

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI]

Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT]:

The 19(a) monthly distribution notices for Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust (NYSEPMM) and Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust NYSE: PMONYSEPMO)

The Trustees of The Putnam Funds have declared the following distributions.

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 16, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 16, 2024).

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. (NYSEEMF) today announced a total distribution of $0.5114, compromised of net investment income of $0.1491 per share, short-term capital gains of $0.0401 per share and long-term capital gains of $0.3222 per share, payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 16, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 16, 2024).

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 16, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 16, 2024).

Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 16, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 16, 2024).

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Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on November 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 18, 2024).

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on November 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 18, 2024).

Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on November 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 18, 2024).

The 19(a) monthly distribution notices for Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust (NYSEPMM) and Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust NYSE: PMONYSEPMO)

Franklin Templeton announces that 19(a) notices are available for the following distributions announced on October 28, 2024.

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The Trustees of The Putnam Funds have declared the following distributions.

Please replace the release issued July 23, 2024, at 09:30 a.m. ET with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.

Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on October 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 2024).

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on October 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 2024).

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on October 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 2024).

Franklin Templeton today announces an expanded partnership with Envestnet, Inc. [NYSE:ENV] to deliver tax-managed, personalized strategies at scale through its Canvas Custom Indexing platform, as a component of the previously announced strategic partnership between the firms. Canvas, will be available to Envestnet’s extensive client base of advisors across banks, wealth management and brokerage firms, as well as RIAs.

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Franklin Templeton today announced the appointment of Todd Bitzer, Emily Cox and Andre Cuerington as Senior Vice President, Client Advisors, US Institutional who all joined the firm in August. In their new roles, they will be responsible for building, growing and managing our partnerships with both existing and prospective institutional clients. Bitzer is based in Atlanta. Cox, who additionally serves as an Alternative Specialist, is based in Southern California. Cuerington is based in Northern California.

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: September 19, 2024).

Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: September 19, 2024).

FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: September 19, 2024).

Franklin Templeton today announced it will liquidate and dissolve ClearBridge Focus Value ESG ETF (CFCV). The liquidation is anticipated to occur on or about November 5, 2024.

Franklin Templeton today announced the reorganization of Western Asset Total Return ETF (WBND) into the Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF).

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Franklin Templeton is pleased to announce its receipt of a top score of 100 in the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), which serves as a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions they can take to foster disability inclusion. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Franklin Templeton has received the “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” distinction.

Franklin Templeton today announced its reselection by The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) as the program manager for the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) program. The program includes NJBEST 529 College Savings Plan, available directly for New Jersey residents, and Franklin Templeton 529 College Savings Plan, available to investors nationwide who are working with a Financial Professional.

Today Franklin Templeton announced the successful final closing of its second enterprise technology growth equity fund. The fund is managed by Franklin Venture Partners, the private investing platform of Franklin Templeton’s Franklin Equity Group.

Franklin Templeton today announces the availability of a broad range of equity separately managed account (SMA) models on wealthtech solutions provider Orion’s platforms. The arrangement will provide enhanced access to Franklin Templeton’s diversified SMA product suite, across its specialist investment managers, by advisors who utilize those investment models in managing their investors’ accounts on the Orion Communities and Orion Portfolio Solutions (OPS) platforms.

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024).

FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024).

Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (NYSETDF) today announced a total distribution of $0.1155, comprised of net investment income of $0.1155 per share, short-term capital gains of $0.0000 per share and long-term capital gains of $0.0000 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024).

Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024).

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Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on July 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: July 18, 2024).

FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on July 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: July 18, 2024).

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on July 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: July 18, 2024).

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Franklin Templeton today announces it is now offering a comprehensive suite of tax-managed separately managed account (SMA) strategies on UBS Wealth Management’s single and dual contract SMA platforms. The lineup of active and passive SMAs will give UBS advisors access to Canvas, Franklin Templeton’s Custom Indexing solution—designed to provide personalized portfolios with the potential to improve after-tax returns.

Franklin Templeton today announced it has completed the reorganization of ClearBridge All Cap Growth ESG ETF (CACG) into ClearBridge Large Cap Growth ESG ETF (LRGE).

Professional investors are more optimistic about the U.S. economy than they were at the beginning of the year due to the strong stock market, declining inflation, steady unemployment figures and solid corporate balance sheets, according to the latest Global Investment Management Survey by the Franklin Templeton Institute.

FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 18, 2024).