SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 12, 2012) - On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the company) (NYSE: [ BEN ]) will release its second fiscal quarter 2012 operating results at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Pre-recorded audio commentary on the results from President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Johnson and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ken Lewis will be available at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. They will also lead a live teleconference later that day 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 32241981, any time through June 1, 2012.

The live conference call will be held at 4:30 p.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 32241979, after 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 2, 2012 through June 1, 2012.

Franklin Resources, Inc. 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, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment teams. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $725 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2012. For more information, please visit franklinresources.com.