Stockholder Meeting For The First Time In Franklin
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About the Company The company went public in 1971 and, by 2007, had earned its place in the Fortune 500 after a series of key acquisitions. Today, Franklin Resources is one of the world's largest investment managers.
Franklin Resources was founded in 1947 by Rupert H. Johnson. Johnson named the company after Benjamin Franklin, who was known to practice frugality and prudence when saving and investing. The company went public in 1971 and, by 2007, had earned its place in the Fortune 500 after a series of key acquisitions.
Franklin Resources, Inc. NYSE:BEN, one of the world's largest investment managers, is better known as Franklin Templeton. Through our distinct specialist investment managers, we offer specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions.
What do analysts say about Franklin Resources? Franklin Resources's analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Sell. This is based on the ratings of 12 Wall Streets Analysts.
The company's stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in 1986 under the ticker symbol "BEN". In the same year, the company opened its first office outside North America in Taiwan.
Franklin Templeton is reportedly planning to cut jobs at its beleaguered subsidiary, Western Asset Management, following ongoing investigations into the bond shop. Franklin acquired WAM in 2020 from Legg Mason and has generally given the firm the freedom to operate independently.
Our transfer agent is Computershare.
It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BEN, in honor of Benjamin Franklin, for whom the company is named, and who was admired by founder Rupert Johnson Sr.
About the Company Johnson named the company after Benjamin Franklin, who was known to practice frugality and prudence when saving and investing. The company went public in 1971 and, by 2007, had earned its place in the Fortune 500 after a series of key acquisitions.
