Franklin BSP Lending Fund

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a holding company with subsidiaries operating under its Franklin Templeton and/or subsidiary brand names. The company operates as one segment: investment management and related services. It offers services and products under distinct brand names including Alcentra, Apera, Benefit Street Partners, Brandywine Global Investment Management, Canvas, Clarion Partners, ClearBridge Investments, Fiduciary Trust International, Franklin, Franklin Mutual Series, K2, Legg Mason, Lexington Partners, O'Shaughnessy, Putnam, Royce, Templeton, and Western Asset Management Company. As of September 30, 2025, the company is a global investment management organization with over $1.6 trillion in assets under management (AUM). It offers capabilities in equity, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions through its specialist investment managers. The company provides investment management and related services to retail, institutional, and high-net-worth investors in jurisdictions worldwide. These investment capabilities are delivered through various products, vehicles, and multiple access points, including directly to investors and through financial intermediaries.