FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC 8-K

What Happened

• Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025 via a press release dated January 30, 2026. The press release is attached to the Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
• The company also posted a first-quarter earnings commentary on its investor website (investors.franklinresources.com). The website content and the exhibit are furnished with the Form 8-K and are not incorporated by reference into the filing.

Key Details

• Press release date: January 30, 2026; reporting period: quarter ended December 31, 2025 (first fiscal quarter of the Company’s 2026 fiscal year).
• Exhibit: 99.1 — Press Release announcing first quarter results.
• Earnings commentary posted to the company’s investor website; the website content referenced is expressly not incorporated into the 8-K.
• The Form 8-K was signed by Matthew Nicholls (Co‑President, Chief Financial Officer & COO) and Lindsey H. Oshita (Chief Accounting Officer).

Why It Matters

• This filing notifies investors that Franklin has publicly released its quarterly operating and financial results; the press release and website commentary are the primary sources for detailed figures (revenue, earnings, AUM, etc.).
• The company states these materials are furnished (not “filed”) under SEC rules, meaning they are not subject to Section 18 liability and are not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. Investors should review the attached press release and the investor website for the specific financial metrics and commentary.