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Published on 6/2/2006 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

Franklin says $285.28 million LYONs converted ahead of redemption

New York, June 2 - Franklin Resources, Inc. says holders of $285.729 million principal amount of its Liquid Yield Option Notes due 2031 converted them into stock ahead of the previously announced redemption.

The company issued 2.670 million shares in exchange.

The remaining $574,000 of LYONs will be redeemed on June 5 for cash.

Holders could convert the securities into stock at the rate of 9.3604 shares per $1,000 principal amount. Franklin stock closed at $90.69 on Friday.

As announced on May 19, the San Mateo, Calif., investment management company will pay $627.93 for each $1,000 principal amount at maturity in the call.


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