SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 10, 2014) - On Wednesday, July 30, 2014, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BEN) will release its third 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 37674512, any time through August 29, 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 (888) 895-5271 in the U.S. and Canada or (847) 619-6547 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 37674516, after 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on July 30, 2014 through August 29, 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 solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Bissett, Fiduciary Trust, Darby, Balanced Equity Management and K2 investment teams. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 65 years of investment experience and over $920 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2014. For more information, please visit franklinresources.com.