Franklin Resources reported a net income of $79.1 million, a significant decrease compared to the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. However, adjusted EPS was $0.66, slightly lower than the previous quarter but higher than the same quarter last year. Total assets under management (AUM) decreased to $580.3 billion.
Net income was $79.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, down from $367.5 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, year-over-year.
Adjusted net income was $332.8 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, compared to $330.6 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, in the prior year.
Assets under management (AUM) totaled $580.3 billion, a decrease of 19% year-over-year.
The acquisition of Legg Mason is on track to close in the third quarter of the calendar year.
Franklin Templeton's acquisition of Legg Mason remains on track to close in the third quarter of the calendar year. The combined company will offer a broader range of leading investment strategies, a more encompassing geographical presence, a diversified client base, and a resilient and adaptable platform.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income