SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - October 19, 2010) - Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT), a
closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced
today a dividend of $0.038 per share, payable November 15, 2010, to
shareholders of record on October 29, 2010 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 27,
2010).
Franklin Advisers, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources,
Inc. (NYSE: BEN), 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 $644 billion in assets under management
as of September 30, 2010. For more information, please call 1-800/DIAL
BEN® or visit franklintempleton.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Franklin Templeton Investments
Shareholders/Financial Advisors: (800) 342-5236