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Sep 30, 2020

Franklin Resources Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Franklin Resources' Q4 2020 results reflected the acquisition of Legg Mason and positive net flows in U.S. fixed income, while net income decreased compared to the previous quarter and prior year.

Key Takeaways

Franklin Resources reported preliminary net income of $78.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. The quarter's results include two months of Legg Mason. Total assets under management (AUM) were $1,418.9 billion, up 128% during the quarter.

Acquisition of Legg Mason was completed, bringing strategically important investment capabilities.

Global distribution team is in place and cross-selling investment products.

U.S. fixed income attracted record net flows of $5.7 billion in the quarter.

Alternatives asset class recorded its fifth consecutive quarter of net inflows, representing 9% of AUM at $124 billion.

Total Revenue
$1.71B
Previous year: $1.45B
+17.3%
EPS
$0.56
Previous year: $0.61
-8.2%
Total AUM
$1.42T
Gross Profit
$506M
Previous year: $607M
-16.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.3B
Previous year: $6.21B
-30.7%
Free Cash Flow
$356M
Previous year: $1.2M
+29600.0%
Total Assets
$1.42T
Previous year: $14.5B
+9663.8%

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Forward Guidance

The press release does not contain specific forward guidance. It focuses on the integration of Legg Mason and the firm's strategic positioning.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income