SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - May 19, 2009) - 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 June 15, 2009, to
shareholders of record on May 29, 2009 (Ex-Dividend Date: May 27, 2009).
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 approximately $421 billion in assets under
management as of April 30, 2009. 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
Media: (650) 312-2245