Franklin Premier Income Trust

Franklin Premier Income Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund. The fund is launched and managed by Putnam Investment Management, LLC, with co-management provided by Putnam Investments Limited. It invests in public fixed income markets globally, primarily focusing on U.S. high-grade and high-yield bonds. The portfolio maintains an average credit quality of BBB as rated by S&P Corporation. The fund's performance is benchmarked against the Barclays Capital Government Bond Index. Franklin Premier Income Trust was formed on February 29, 1988, and is domiciled in the United States.