Franklin Resources Reports Q3 Results, Renames to Franklin Templeton

What Happened

• Franklin Resources, Inc. announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026 in a press release dated July 31, 2026 (furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K). The company also posted a third‑quarter earnings commentary on its investor website.
• Separately, the company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State to change its corporate name from “Franklin Resources, Inc.” to “Franklin Templeton, Inc.” effective August 17, 2026, and amended and restated its bylaws to reflect the name change. The change did not alter stockholders’ voting or other rights and did not require a stockholder vote under Delaware law.

Key Details

• Press release announcing Q3 results: July 31, 2026; quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).
• Corporate name change effective date: August 17, 2026; Certificate of Amendment and Amended and Restated Bylaws filed as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2.
• Third‑quarter earnings commentary posted at investors.franklinresources.com (website content not incorporated into the 8‑K).
• Form 8‑K signed July 31, 2026 by Matthew Nicholls (Co‑President, CFO & COO) and Lindsey H. Oshita (Chief Accounting Officer).

Why It Matters

• Investors get the company’s latest quarterly results and commentary for Q3 fiscal 2026 (important for evaluating recent performance and trends).
• The official corporate name change to Franklin Templeton signals a branding/identity shift that will be reflected in legal documents and communications as of Aug 17, 2026; it does not change shareholder rights. The press release and filings are furnished (not “filed”) and therefore are not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.