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| Franklin Templeton 300 S.E. 2nd Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 tel (800) 632-2301 franklintempleton.com |
August 7, 2020
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Franklin Founding Funds Allocation Fund, we mailed important proxy voting material to you requesting your vote on four important proposals. According to our records, we have not received your proxy vote.
If the Fund does not receive sufficient votes to pass the proposals as detailed in the proxy materials previously mailed to you, we may occasionally call shareholders to encourage them to vote. In efforts to keep Fund costs down, we’d greatly appreciate your vote on these important proposals.
Voting is easy and fast.
You can vote your proxy using one of the options below:
| • | Online: Visit the website indicated on the proxy card |
| • | Phone: Call (800) 755-3105. You can speak to a live operator if you need assistance |
| • | Mail: Sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
By casting your proxy vote now, you not only ensure your shares are represented, we won’t contact you further relating to this issue.
Shareholders will vote on the proposals at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 9, 2020. Detailed information about the Special Meeting of Shareholders and the proposals can be found in the proxy statement, or online at: https://vote.proxyonline.com/Franklin/docs/FFFAF2020.pdf
If you have any questions about these proposals, you may contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions at (800) 755-3105.
Sincerely,
Lori A. Weber
Vice President and Co-Secretary
Franklin Founding Funds Allocation Fund
Enclosure
| Franklin Templeton 300 S.E. 2nd Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 tel (800) 632-2301 franklintempleton.com |
August 7, 2020
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Franklin Founding Funds Allocation Fund, we mailed important proxy voting material to you requesting your vote on four important proposals. According to our records, we have not received your proxy vote.
If the Fund does not receive sufficient votes to pass the proposals as detailed in the proxy materials previously mailed to you, we may occasionally call shareholders to encourage them to vote. In efforts to keep Fund costs down, we’d greatly appreciate your vote on these important proposals.
Voting is easy and fast.
You can vote your proxy using one of the options below:
| • | Online: Visit the website indicated on the proxy card |
| • | Phone: Call (800) 755-3105 Ext. 12. You can speak to a live operator if you need assistance |
| • | Mail: Sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
By casting your proxy vote now, you not only ensure your shares are represented, we won’t contact you further relating to this issue.
Shareholders will vote on the proposals at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 9, 2020. Detailed information about the Special Meeting of Shareholders and the proposals can be found in the proxy statement, or online at: https://vote.proxyonline.com/Franklin/docs/FFFAF2020.pdf
If you have any questions about these proposals, you may contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions at (800) 755-3105 Ext. 12.
Sincerely,
Lori A. Weber
Vice President and Co-Secretary
Franklin Founding Funds Allocation Fund
Enclosure