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Franklin Resources (BEN) Q4 FY2025: Adj. EPS $0.67 Beats, Revenue $2.34B; AUM $1.66T as Ex‑Western Inflows Climb

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), the parent of Franklin Templeton, reported preliminary fiscal Q4 2025 results before the bell Friday, posting GAAP revenue of $2.34 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.67, topping pre‑earnings consensus that had centered around $0.57 EPS and $2.12 billion in revenue. Quarter‑end assets under management (AUM) were $1.66 trillion. The firm recorded long‑term net outflows of $11.9 billion, but net inflows of $11.4 billion excluding Western Asset Management, and highlighted a won‑but‑unfunded institutional pipeline of $20.4 billion. Nasdaq+3investors.franklinresources.com+3investors.franklinresources.com+3 At a glance (Q4 FY2025, quarter ended Sept. 30) Why it matters: The top‑line and adjusted EPS

7 November 2025

Strive Asset Management (ASST) prices upsized 12% preferred stock IPO to raise ~$160M; fresh Semler (SMLR) merger filing lands — Nov. 6, 2025

Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST)—the parent of Strive Asset Management, LLC—priced an upsized initial public offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (“SATA Stock”) at $80 per share, expanding the deal to 2,000,000 shares for ~$160 million in expected gross proceeds. Settlement is slated for Monday, November 10, 2025, pending customary closing conditions. The preferred carries an initial 12% annual dividend, paid monthly beginning December 15, 2025, with a $100 stated amount and a framework that allows Strive to adjust the rate within defined limits. Barclays and Cantor are joint bookrunners, with Clear Street as co‑manager. Proceeds may

6 November 2025

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Brookfield’s Global Asset Empire: BN.TO Stock Rallies Post-Split Amid Big Deals – What Investors Should Know

Brookfield’s Business Empire: Core Operations and Global Reach Brookfield Corporation is the flagship holding company of the Brookfield family, operating a diversified global asset empire. The company’s core businesses include Alternative Asset Management, Wealth Solutions (insurance/annuity investments), and a portfolio of Operating Businesses across sectors like renewable power, infrastructure, real estate, and private equity stocktitan.net tipranks.com. In essence, Brookfield manages funds for investors while also directly owning and operating hard assets around the world. Infrastructure: Brookfield owns and develops critical infrastructure (ports, utilities, data centers, toll roads, etc.) across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Through Brookfield Infrastructure Partners

10 October 2025

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