FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) Form 8-K — Jul 23, 2026

$BENForm 8-KItems 5.02Filed Jul 23, 2026, 8:48 AM ET0000038777-26-000194Original filing

Franklin Resources granted one-time special retention equity awards valued at approximately $15 million each to four key executives, including CEO Jennifer M. Johnson and three Co-Presidents. The awards, effective July 21, 2026, were approved by the Compensation Committee to retain leadership amidst a competitive market for talent in the financial services industry. The awards consist of 50% performance stock units with a three-year cliff vesting period and 50% time-based restricted stock units with a five-year cliff vesting period.

Key figures

Psu Percentage: 50%
Rsu Percentage: 50%
Psu Vesting Years: 3
Rsu Vesting Years: 5
Total Awards Value: $60,000,000
Award Value Per Person: $15,000,000

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