SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 10, 2014) - On Monday, October 27, 2014, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BEN) will release its fourth fiscal quarter 2014 operating results at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Pre-recorded audio commentary on the results from Chairman, CEO and President Greg Johnson and CFO and Executive Vice President Ken Lewis will be available at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. They will also lead a live teleconference at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to answer questions of a material nature. Analysts and investors are encouraged to review the Company's recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and to contact Investor Relations at (650) 312-4091 before the live call for any clarifications or questions related to the earnings release or pre-recorded commentary.

Access to the pre-recorded audio commentary and accompanying slides will be available via franklinresources.com. The pre-recorded audio commentary can also be accessed by dialing (888) 843-7419 in the U.S. and Canada or (630) 652-3042 internationally using access code 38224399, any time through November 26, 2014.

The live conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Access to the teleconference will be available via franklinresources.com or by dialing (800) 447-0521 in the U.S. and Canada or (847) 413-3238 internationally. A replay of the call can also be accessed by calling (888) 843-7419 in the U.S. and Canada or (630) 652-3042 internationally using access code 38224407, after 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on October 27, 2014 through November 26, 2014.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management to retail, institutional and sovereign wealth clients in over 150 countries. Through specialized teams, the Company has expertise across all asset classes -- including equity, fixed income, alternative and custom solutions. The Company's more than 600 investment professionals are supported by its integrated, worldwide team of risk management professionals and global trading desk network. With offices in 35 countries, the California-based company has more than 65 years of investment experience and approximately $898 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2014. For more information, please visit franklinresources.com.