Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a Portfolio Management Team update.

Effective June 30, 2026, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund is as follows:

• Glenn Voyles
• Jon Belk
• Robert L. Salvin
• Bryant Dieffenbacher

Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund.

The Fund’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Similar to stocks, Fund share prices will fluctuate with market conditions and, at the time of sale, may be worth more or less than the original investment. Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount to their net asset value and can increase an investor’s risk of loss. All investments are subject to risk, including the risk of loss.

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