Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 15, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributi.

Business Wire • Dec 5, 2025

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT]: Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on November 28, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for November Monthly Distribution as of October 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-.

Business Wire • Nov 26, 2025

FT: Income Plus Inflation Protection

Franklin Universal Trust offers a blend of junk bonds and utility stocks, aiming for high income and some inflation protection versus pure bond funds. The fund's yield is comparable to junk bond indices, but it has lagged its peers in terms of total return over the past decade. Despite underperformance, FT has outpaced inflation and bond indices over the past decade, making it a reasonable choice for retirees seeking purchasing power preservation.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 17, 2025

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a Portfolio Management Team update. Effective September 30, 2024, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund is as follows: Glenn Voyles Jon Belk Tricia O'Connor Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund. The Fund's shares are traded on.

Business Wire • Sep 26, 2024

FT: Deep Discount Doesn't Always Mean Bargain

Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end fund with the approach of investing in a high-yield bond and utility equity portfolio. The fund trades at a deep discount, but it isn't necessarily looking like a bargain based on historical levels. The fund pays a monthly distribution, with 70% net investment income coverage, thanks to its higher fixed-income sleeve, but that means it will still require some capital gains.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2024

Stella Zhang, COO of American Lending Center, Delivers Inspiring Commencement Speech to UCI Business School Graduates

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stella Zhang, COO of American Lending Center, delivered the commencement address Monday, June 17, for the Paul Merage School of Business masters graduates at the University of California, Irvine. Zhang is an alumna of the FEMBA program, receiving her degree in 2005. She urged the 2024 graduates to continue a life of learning as they go forward in the business world, while cultivating responsibility and gratitude – the guiding stars of her life. “As business scho.

Business Wire • Jun 18, 2024

American Lending Center Celebrates 15 Years Of Growth

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Lending Center, a private non-bank lending institution nationally recognized for both small business lending and operation of the EB-5 immigration and investment program, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this week. John Shen co-founded American Lending Center (ALC) in 2009 in Long Beach. “We started with three employees in a small office in Long Beach,” Shen recalled at a celebration Friday, May 31. “Today we have 60 employees on the payroll. When we.

Business Wire • Jun 3, 2024

System Improves Trucker Safety, Wins Stella Zhang New Venture Competition Grand Prize at UCI

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An AI-enhanced system that watches over truck drivers and warns them when they are drowsy or distracted – without violating their privacy – took the top prize at the Stella Zhang New Venture Competition Grand Finale at the UCI Paul Merage School of Business. The Sentinel team took home the $20,000 grand prize in addition to $10,000 for winning the Business Products and Services category in the 20th annual New Venture Competition – the third with Stella Zhang as.

Business Wire • May 28, 2024

FT: Underappreciated CEF Well Positioned For Net Zero And The Provision Of Income

Franklin Universal Trust offers income-focused investors the opportunity to receive high income without sacrificing potential capital gains. The FT closed-end fund's current yield of 7.49% beats the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Performance over the past three years has been disappointing, but including distributions, shareholders realized an 8.94% total return.

Seeking Alpha • May 14, 2024

Lightbeam Health Solutions Recognized as One of the Americas' Fastest Growing Companies in 2024 by the Financial Times

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FT #DigitalHealth--Lightbeam Health Solutions, the leader in population health enablement technology and solutions, has been recognized on the list of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies in 2024. This prestigious award is presented by the Financial Times and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on April 4th, 2024, and can be viewed on the FT.com website. The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2024 ranking iden.

Business Wire • Apr 17, 2024