Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions - Seite 2

Average Annual Total Return (in relation to the change in net asset value (NAV) for the 5- year period ended on 08/31/2022)1

Annualized Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV for the current fiscal period through 08/31/2022)2

Cumulative Total
Return (in relation
to the change in
NAV for the fiscal
period through
08/31/2022)³

Cumulative Fiscal
Year-To-Date
Distribution Rate (as
a percentage of NAV
as of 08/31/2022)⁴

4.82%

6.31%

-3.41%

6.80%

Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:

1. Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ended through August 31, 2022. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
2. The Annualized Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period’s distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV through August 31, 2022.
3. Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from August 31, 2021 through August 31, 2022, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
4. The Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal period August 31, 2021 through August 31, 2022, as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of August 31, 2022.

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. Distributions may vary based on the Fund’s net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends.

For further information on Franklin Universal Trust, please visit our web site at: www.franklintempleton.com

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 155 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers boutique specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in equity, fixed income, multi-asset solutions and alternatives. With offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has 75 years of investment experience and approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of August 31, 2022. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.com.

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