San Mateo, Calif.-based Franklin Resources announced today that it has entered into an agreement to buy Legg Mason for $4.5 billion in cash, creating a $1.5 trillion asset manager. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020, pending approval from regulators and other parties.
Franklin Utilities A1 FKUTX
NAV / 1-Day Return
19.53
/
0.67
%
Total Assets
6.3 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
0.730%
Expense Ratio
0.730%
Fee Level
Low
Longest Manager Tenure
21.52
years
Category
US Fund Utilities
Investment Style
Large ValueMin. Initial Investment
1,000
Status
Limited
TTM Yield
2.69%
Turnover
8%
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Franklin to Buy Legg Mason
