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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYWe have used, registered, and/or applied to register certain trademarks, service marks and trade namesto distinguish our sponsored investment products and services from those of our competitors in the UnitedStates and in other countries and jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, Franklin ® , Templeton ® , MutualSeries ® , Bissett ® , Fiduciary and Darby ® . Our trademarks, service marks and trade names are important tous and, accordingly, we enforce our trademark, service mark and trade name rights. The Franklin TempletonInvestments ® brand has been, and continues to be, extremely well received both in our industry and withour clients, reflecting the fact that our brand, like our business, is based in part on trust and confidence. Ifour brand is harmed, our future business prospects may be adversely affected.EMPLOYEESAs of September 30, 2009, we employed approximately 7,700 employees and operated offices in 31countries. We consider our relations with our employees to be satisfactory.AVAILABLE INFORMATIONFranklin files reports with the SEC, including current and periodic reports, proxy statements and otherinformation filed with or furnished to the SEC from time to time. The public may read and copy any ofthese filings at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room can be obtained by calling the SEC at1-800-SEC-0330.The SEC also maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, andother information regarding issuers, including Franklin, who file electronically with the SEC, athttp://www.sec.gov. Additional information about the Company can also be obtained at our website atwww.franklinresources.com under “Investor Relations” on the “Our Company” page. We make availablefree of charge on our website our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, CurrentReports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d)of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after weelectronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.Corporate Governance Guidelines. The Company has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines. TheCorporate Governance Guidelines are posted on the Company’s website under “Corporate Governance” onthe “Our Company” page and are available in print to any stockholder who requests a copy.Committee Charters. The Company’s Board of Directors has an Audit Committee, CompensationCommittee and Corporate Governance Committee. The Board of Directors has adopted written charters foreach such committee, which are posted on the Company’s website under “Corporate Governance” on the“Our Company” page and are available in print to any stockholder who requests a copy.Item 1A.Risk Factors.Volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets, and adverse changes in the global economy,may significantly affect our results of operations and may put pressure on our financial results. The capitaland credit markets have experienced substantial volatility and disruption during the past fiscal year.Although global market conditions have shown some stabilization and improvement, the decline in globalmarket conditions has in the past resulted in significant decreases in our assets under management, revenuesand income, and future declines may negatively impact our performance. Such declines have had and mayin the future have an adverse impact on our results of operations. Even if legislative or regulatory initiatives23