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- Enforcement Action (new) — SEC imposed a $100M civil penalty on Western Asset Management, resolving its investigation.
- Impairment of Intangible Assets (worsened) — Intangible asset impairment increased to $33.0M in the current quarter from $24.4M in the prior-year nine-month period.
Franklin Resources Q3 net income jumps 85.8% to $171.5M on 14.3% revenue growth, but $2.36B SEC penalty weighs
Filed July 31, 2026 · Period ending June 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Aug 1, 2025 · ~1 min read
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Net income to common surged 103.0% to $160.4M, while operating income rose only 40.0% — the bottom-line gain came from a smaller below-the-line deduction, not operations.
MD&A: Operating Results verify on EDGAR → -
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SEC resolved its Western Asset Management investigation with a $100M civil penalty; DOJ closed its probe without action.
Legal Proceedings verify on EDGAR → -
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Total AUM rose 11% YoY to $1,791.6B, driven by market gains and long-term net inflows
MD&A: AUM verify on EDGAR →
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Figures/quotes linked to EDGAR · Narrative written by AI · Sep 4, 2026 · How we verify