Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton Investments (Franklin Resources, Inc.) is a U.S. mutual fund company with more than 100 funds. Headquartered in San Mateo, California (just south of San Francisco), the company has offices in 29 countries around the world. Investment product brands include Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Bissett, Darby, and Fiduciary Trust. About a third of the company is owned by the descendants of founder Rupert Johnson Sr.

Chairman Charles B. Johnson is listed in Forbes as having a personal fortune of US$4.3 billion.

In 2006, sales were US$5.05 billion with profits for the company of US$1.2 billion.

Political contributions
The following are contributions since January 1, 2005, most going to Republicans (Rep).

Chairman of the Board Charles Johnson:

Vice Chairman Rupert H. Johnson, Jr.:

Chief Executive Officer Gregory E. Johnson:

Personnel
Key people and 2006 pay:
 * Charles B. Johnson, Chairman of the Board
 * Rupert H. Johnson, Jr., Vice Chairman
 * Gregory E. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, $9,333,859 (also exercised $7,156,740 in options)
 * Vijay C. Advani, Executive Vice President - Global Advisor Services, $2,418,781 (also exercised $4,069,837 in options)
 * Samuel H. Armacost, Director. Also Chairman of the Board SRI International
 * Joseph R. Hardiman, Director. Former Chief Executive Officer National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
 * Anne M. Tatlock, Director. Also Director Fortune Brands, Inc. and Merck & Co., Inc.

Former staff

 * Mark Mobius

Contact details
1 Franklin Parkway Building 970, First Floor San Mateo, CA 94403 Phone: 650-312-2000 Fax: 650-312-5606 Web: http://www.franklintempleton.com