Franklin Templeton Executive Chairman Disposes Shares for Tax Withholding

Insider Transaction Overview

On August 31, 2026, Gregory E. Johnson, Executive Chairman and Director of Franklin Templeton Inc ($BEN), reported a disposition of 10,568 shares of common stock at a price of $34.15 per share, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately $360,897.20.

Transaction Details

• Transaction Code: F (Payment of tax liability by withholding securities incident to vesting of equity awards)
• Direct Holdings Post-Transaction: 2,676,986 shares (including 25,664 unvested RSUs)
• Indirect Holdings: The reporting person continues to maintain substantial indirect beneficial ownership across multiple entities and accounts, including:
  • 2,573,100 shares via Business Limited Partnership
  • 396,000 shares via Venture Limited Partnership
  • 254,959 shares via Children/Trusts
  • 27,716 shares via Spouse
  • 7,960.318 shares via 401(k) Plan

Market Impact & Significance

This transaction is categorized as Low significance as it represents a non-discretionary tax withholding transaction incident to equity award vesting rather than an open-market sale or discretionary liquidation.