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Franklin Custodian Funds - Franklin Dynatech Fund Class A1
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August 14, 2025 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 August 5, 2025 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA

May 6, 2025 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 April 28, 2025 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA

May 2, 2025 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 April 28, 2025 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA

March 14, 2025 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 April 16, 2024 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA

October 7, 2024 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 September 26, 2024 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL

October 2, 2024 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 September 26, 2024 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL

August 21, 2024 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 November 27, 2023 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL

August 20, 2024 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 March 9, 2023 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA H

August 16, 2024 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 March 9, 2023 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA H

August 12, 2024 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 March 9, 2023 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA H

August 8, 2024 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 November 27, 2023 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL

August 5, 2024 40-17F2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 November 27, 2023 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL

May 18, 2023 DEFA14A

Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __)

Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 22, 2023 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 13 Franklin U.

February 22, 2023 NPORT-EX

following futures

NPORT-EX 2 FCF.htm Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 13 Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund 35 Franklin Utilities Fund 37 Notes to Schedules of Investments 39 Franklin Custodian Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), December 3

February 22, 2023 NPORT-EX

following futures

NPORT-EX 2 FCF.htm Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 13 Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund 35 Franklin Utilities Fund 37 Notes to Schedules of Investments 39 Franklin Custodian Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), December 3

February 22, 2023 NPORT-EX

following futures

NPORT-EX 2 FCF.htm Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 13 Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund 35 Franklin Utilities Fund 37 Notes to Schedules of Investments 39 Franklin Custodian Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), December 3

February 22, 2023 NPORT-EX

following futures

NPORT-EX 2 FCF.htm Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 13 Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund 35 Franklin Utilities Fund 37 Notes to Schedules of Investments 39 Franklin Custodian Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), December 3

February 22, 2023 NPORT-EX

following futures

NPORT-EX 2 FCF.htm Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 13 Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund 35 Franklin Utilities Fund 37 Notes to Schedules of Investments 39 Franklin Custodian Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), December 3

October 11, 2022 40-17F2

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 September 29, 2022 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC F

August 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 14 Franklin U.

August 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 14 Franklin U.

August 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 14 Franklin U.

August 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 14 Franklin U.

August 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 14 Franklin U.

August 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 6 Franklin Growth Fund 8 Franklin Income Fund 14 Franklin U.

June 3, 2022 CORRESP

APPENDIX Funds and Reports Reviewed by SEC Staff Fund # File # Registrant Name Series Name FYE Reviewed 1 811-22641 Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds Franklin K2 Alternative Strategies Fund 5/31/2021 2 811-22641 Franklin Alternative Strategies Fu

One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 tel 800.632.2350 franklintempleton.com June 3, 2022 VIA EDGAR Christina DiAngelo Fettig U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-8626 Subject: Franklin Templeton Funds (the ?Funds?) (as listed on the attached Appendix) Dear Ms. Fettig: On behalf of the Funds, the following are the r

February 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 7 Franklin Growth Fund 9 Franklin Income Fund 15 Franklin U.

February 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 7 Franklin Growth Fund 9 Franklin Income Fund 15 Franklin U.

February 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 7 Franklin Growth Fund 9 Franklin Income Fund 15 Franklin U.

February 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 7 Franklin Growth Fund 9 Franklin Income Fund 15 Franklin U.

February 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 7 Franklin Growth Fund 9 Franklin Income Fund 15 Franklin U.

February 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 7 Franklin Growth Fund 9 Franklin Income Fund 15 Franklin U.

February 2, 2022 40-17F2

Report of Independent Accountants

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 April 12, 2019 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA

December 29, 2021 40-17F2

Report of Independent Accountants

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 December 23, 2021 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL

October 15, 2021 40-17F2

Report of Independent Accountants

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 October 5, 2021 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL G

August 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Statement of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 8 Franklin Growth Fund 10 Franklin Income Fund 16 Franklin U.

August 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Statement of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 8 Franklin Growth Fund 10 Franklin Income Fund 16 Franklin U.

August 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Statement of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 8 Franklin Growth Fund 10 Franklin Income Fund 16 Franklin U.

August 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Statement of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 8 Franklin Growth Fund 10 Franklin Income Fund 16 Franklin U.

August 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Statement of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 8 Franklin Growth Fund 10 Franklin Income Fund 16 Franklin U.

August 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee FCF-Q3PH 1 Statement of Investments (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund 2 Franklin Focused Growth Fund 8 Franklin Growth Fund 10 Franklin Income Fund 16 Franklin U.

May 13, 2021 40-17F2

Report of Independent Accountants

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 April 21, 2021 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA

February 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), December 31, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

February 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), December 31, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

February 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), December 31, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

February 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), December 31, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

February 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), December 31, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

February 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), December 31, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 31, 2020 40-17F2

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fcf17f213120.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 December 18, 2020

November 25, 2020 40-17F2

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fcf17f2113019.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 November 19, 2020

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

August 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), June 30, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

August 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), June 30, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

August 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), June 30, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

August 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), June 30, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

August 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), June 30, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

August 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Funds (Trust)

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), June 30, 2020 Franklin DynaTech Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

May 29, 2020 40-17F2

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40-17F2 1 fcf17f2-053119.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 May 20, 2020 2. State Identification Number: AL AK

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.4% Aerospace & Defense 3.3% The Boeing Co. United States     300,000    $97,728,000 HEICO Corp. United States     950,000   108,442,500 a Mercury Systems Inc. United States     125,000     8,638,750 Raytheon Co.

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.4% Aerospace & Defense 3.3% The Boeing Co. United States     300,000    $97,728,000 HEICO Corp. United States     950,000   108,442,500 a Mercury Systems Inc. United States     125,000     8,638,750 Raytheon Co.

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.4% Aerospace & Defense 3.3% The Boeing Co. United States     300,000    $97,728,000 HEICO Corp. United States     950,000   108,442,500 a Mercury Systems Inc. United States     125,000     8,638,750 Raytheon Co.

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.4% Aerospace & Defense 3.3% The Boeing Co. United States     300,000    $97,728,000 HEICO Corp. United States     950,000   108,442,500 a Mercury Systems Inc. United States     125,000     8,638,750 Raytheon Co.

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.4% Aerospace & Defense 3.3% The Boeing Co. United States     300,000    $97,728,000 HEICO Corp. United States     950,000   108,442,500 a Mercury Systems Inc. United States     125,000     8,638,750 Raytheon Co.

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.4% Aerospace & Defense 3.3% The Boeing Co. United States     300,000    $97,728,000 HEICO Corp. United States     950,000   108,442,500 a Mercury Systems Inc. United States     125,000     8,638,750 Raytheon Co.

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 97.

January 8, 2020 40-17F2

FKINX / FRANKLIN INCOME FUND 40-17F2 - -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 October 17, 2019 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL

December 26, 2019 40-17F2

FKINX / FRANKLIN INCOME FUND 40-17F2 - -

40-17F2 1 frnklncustodian17f2.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 August 30, 2018 2. State Identification Numbe

December 17, 2019 40-17F2

FKINX / FRANKLIN INCOME FUND 40-17F2 - -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 August 30, 2018 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL G

December 13, 2019 40-17F2

FKINX / FRANKLIN INCOME FUND 40-17F2 - -

40-17F2 1 fcf17f217122019.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 August 30, 2018 2. State Identification Number: A

August 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Custodian Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, June 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 95.

August 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Custodian Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, June 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 95.

August 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Custodian Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, June 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 95.

August 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Custodian Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, June 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 95.

August 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Custodian Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, June 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 95.

August 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Custodian Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, June 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin DynaTech Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks 95.

August 16, 2019 N-14

Franklin Custodian Funds N-14 - -

N-14 1 frnkcustdngrowthn1408162019.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 16, 2019 File No. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ] Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ] (Check appropriate box or boxes) FRANKLIN CUSTODIAN FUNDS (Exact Name of Regi

August 16, 2019 EX-99.(16)(A)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-99.(16)(A) 4 powersofattorney.htm POWERS OF ATTORNEY DATED JULY 17, 2019 EX-99.(16)(a) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned officers and trustees of FRANKLIN CUSTODIAN FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Registrant"), hereby appoint BRUCE G. LETO, KRISTIN H. IVES, ALISON M FULLER, CRAIG S. TYLE, ALISON E. BAUR, STEVEN J. GRAY and LORI A. WEBER (with full power to each of them to act alone) his

August 16, 2019 EX-99.(11)(A)

August 16, 2019

EX-99.(11)(A) 2 legalopinion.htm LEGAL OPINION DATED AUGUST 16, 2019 EX-99.(11)(a) Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Suite 2600 2005 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018 Telephone 215.564.8000 Fax 215.564.8120 www.stradley.com August 16, 2019 Board of Trustees Franklin Custodian Funds on behalf of the Franklin Growth Fund Franklin Strategic Series on behalf of the Franklin Select U.S. Equit

August 16, 2019 EX-99.(14)(A)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.(14)(A) 3 consent.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM EX-99.(14)(a) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our reports dated June 17, 2019 and November 29, 2018, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in Franklin Se

February 27, 2019 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 nqfcfpe123118wrappagesec.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Address of principal executive o

February 27, 2019 EX-99.CERT

I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that:

nqfcf123118certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such

August 28, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that:

fcf302certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such state

August 28, 2018 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds FCF NQ PE:06-30-18 (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 fcfn-qpe63018sec.htm FCF NQ PE:06-30-18 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Address of principal

March 21, 2018 40-17F2

Franklin Custodian Funds FCF 17F-2 PE_073117

fcf17f2-073117.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 February 23, 201

March 20, 2018 40-17F2

Franklin Custodian Funds FCF 17F2 PE053117

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 February 23, 2018 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL

February 27, 2018 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds FCF NQ PE:12-31-17 (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 nqfcfpe123117sec.htm FCF NQ PE:12-31-17 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Address of principal

February 27, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that:

fcf302certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such state

December 5, 2017 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy S

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

November 20, 2017 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy S

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

November 6, 2017 40-17F2

Report of Independent Accountants

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 October 31, 2017 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL

November 3, 2017 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy S

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

November 1, 2017 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy S

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 25, 2017 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy S

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 11, 2017 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy S

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 10, 2017 40-17F2

Report of Independent Accountants

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 August 24, 2017 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL G

October 6, 2017 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy S

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 5, 2017 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy S

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 5, 2017 40-17F2

Report of Independent Accountants

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 August 24, 2017 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL G

October 4, 2017 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 3, 2017 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 1, 2017 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

August 29, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that:

fcf302certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such state

August 29, 2017 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds - FCF NQ PE:06-30-2017

fcfn-qpe63017.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Addre

August 28, 2017 CORRESP

FKTFX / FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE INCOME FUND CORRESP - -

One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 tel (650) 312-2000 franklinresources.

July 31, 2017 PRE 14A

Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. _)

Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

July 31, 2017 COVER

Law Offices Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2600 One Commerce Square Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7098 Telephone: (215) 564-8000 Facsimile: (215) 564-8120 July 31, 2017

Law Offices Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2600 One Commerce Square Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7098 Telephone: (215) 564-8000 Facsimile: (215) 564-8120 July 31, 2017 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Filing Desk U.

June 8, 2017 AW

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7018 (215) 564-8000 June 8, 2017

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7018 (215) 564-8000 June 8, 2017 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Filing Desk U.

February 27, 2017 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds - FCF NQ PE:12/31/16

nqfcfpe123116sec.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Ad

February 27, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such stat

November 16, 2016 40-17F2

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 September 21, 2016 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC F

November 9, 2016 40-17F2

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 September 21, 2016 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC F

August 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such stat

August 29, 2016 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds - N-Q- FCF-PE063016

fcfn-qpe63016sec.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Ad

April 4, 2016 CORRESP

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906 April 4, 2016

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906 April 4, 2016 Filed via EDGAR Ms. Karen Rossotto, Esq. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Subject: Franklin Custodian Funds (the “Registrant”) (File Nos. 002-11346; 811-00537) Dear Ms. Rossotto: On behalf of the Registrant, submitted herewith under the EDG

February 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such stat

February 29, 2016 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds - FCF NQ PE:12-31-15

nqfcfpe123115.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Addre

February 3, 2016 CORRESP

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906 February 3, 2016

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906 February 3, 2016 VIA EDGAR Ms.

January 29, 2016 CORRESP

1. Text: The sections titled “Similar Investment Goals, Strategies, Policies and Risks” on page 4; “Are there any significant differences between the investment goals, strategies, and policies of the Funds?” on page 8; and “How do the investment goal

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906 January 29, 2016 VIA EDGAR U.

January 22, 2016 40-17F2

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 October 23, 2015 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL

January 20, 2016 COVER

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906 January 20, 2016 Filed via EDGAR (CIK # 0000038721) U.

December 18, 2015 EX-11

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2600 One Commerce Square Philadelphia, PA 19103-7098 Telephone: (215) 564-8000 Telephone: (215) 564-8000 December 18, 2015 Board of Trustees of Franklin Custodian Funds on behalf of the Franklin Growth Fund Board of Trustees of Franklin Global Trust on behalf of the Franklin Large Cap Equity Fund One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906 Subject: Registration Statement on Form N?14 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to the Franklin Custodian Funds (the ?Trust?), a Delaware statutory trust, in connection with the preparation and filing with the U.

December 18, 2015 COVER

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 December 18, 2015

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 December 18, 2015 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Filing Desk U.

December 18, 2015 EX-14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-14 3 exhibit14an-14consentedgari.htm EXHIBIT 14(A) ACT CONSENT CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated November 16, 2015, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appear in the September 30, 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders of Franklin

December 18, 2015 EX-16

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-16 4 exhibit16afcf-poan142015.htm EXHIBIT 16(A) POWER OF ATTORNEY DATED:10/20/15 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned officers and trustees of FRANKLIN CUSTODIAN FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Registrant"), hereby appoint BRUCE G. LETO, LARRY P. STADULIS, KRISTIN H. IVES, KAREN L. SKIDMORE, craig s. tyle, alison e. baur and STEVEN J. GRAY (with full power to each of them to act alone) his

December 18, 2015 N-14

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 18, 2015 File No.

August 28, 2015 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds - FCF NQ PE:06-30-15

fcfn-qpe063015sec.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (A

August 28, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such stat

June 16, 2015 40-17F2

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

fcf17f2-33115.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 May 29, 2015 2. S

June 11, 2015 40-17F2

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 May 29, 2015 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA H

February 27, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302certssec.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such s

February 27, 2015 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds - NQ FCF PE:12-31-14

N-Q 1 nqfcfpe123114sec.htm NQ FCF PE:12-31-14 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Address of principal

November 10, 2014 40-17F2

Franklin Custodian Funds 40-17F2 - -

fcf17f2-63014.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 October 29, 2014

October 8, 2014 40-17F2

Franklin Custodian Funds 40-17F2 - - FCF 17F-2 PE 3/31/14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 August 14, 2014 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL G

August 28, 2014 N-Q

FKDNX / FRANKLIN DYNATECH FUND N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - NQ FCF PE 6-30-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Craig S.

August 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 certs302sec.htm 302 CERTS Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

June 26, 2014 40-17F2

- FCF 17F-2 PE 8/1/13-1/31/14

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February 28, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FCF QUARTERLY REPORT 12-31-13

N-Q 1 nqfcfpe123113.htm FCF QUARTERLY REPORT 12-31-13 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Address of pr

February 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such stat

December 9, 2013 40-17F2

- FCF PE 4/30/13 - 7/31/13

fcf17f2-73113.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 November 22, 2013

August 28, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

fcfn-qpe63013.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing

August 28, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 fcf302lfgg0613nq.htm 302 CERT Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,

July 15, 2013 CORRESP

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franklinsecsoxcomment6-2013r.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906 July 15, 2013 VIA EDGAR Ms. Christina DiAngelo Mr. Jeffrey Long U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management Office of Disclosure and Review 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-8626 Subject: Franklin, Templeton, and

July 10, 2013 40-17F2

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fcf17f2-33113.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 [17 CFR 270.17F-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 June 18, 2013 2.

June 18, 2013 40-17F2

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40-17F2 1 fcf17f2-013111.htm U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 May 26, 2011 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA

June 13, 2013 40-17F2

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fcf17f2-93010.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 May 26, 2011 2. State Identification Number:

June 12, 2013 40-17F2

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fcf17f2-53110.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 May 26, 2011 2. State Identification Number:

April 5, 2013 40-17F2

- FRANKLIN CUSTODIAN FUNDS

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 March 8, 2013 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME M

February 28, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302lfgg1212nq.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such

February 28, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

October 10, 2012 40-17F2

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40-17F2 1 fcf17f2073112.htm U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 September 28, 2012 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC F

September 5, 2012 40-17F2

- PE 5/31/12

fcf17f2053112.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 July 23, 2012 2. State Identification Number:

August 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf3020612nq.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such sta

August 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

Item 2. Controls and Procedures. (a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Registrant maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Registrant s filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specifi

March 21, 2012 40-17F2

- FCF 17F-2 PE 12/31/11

fcf17f2123111.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 March 15, 2012 2. State Identification Number

February 28, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FCF

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Craig S.

February 28, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302certs0312.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such

January 10, 2012 40-17F2

- FCF 17F-2 REPT PE6/1/11 - 8/31/11

fcf17f2112211.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 November 22, 2011 2. State Identification Num

October 12, 2011 40-17F2

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811 -00537 September 9, 2011 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA

August 26, 2011 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Craig S.

August 26, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such stat

February 25, 2011 N-Q

SIGNATURES

fcfnq.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing 13524-1 Quarterly Statement ofInvestments See Notes to Statements ofInvestments. Franklin Custodian Funds Statement of Investments, December 31,2010 (unaudited) (continued) ABBREVIATIONS Selected Portfolio Quarterly Statement ofInvestments See Notes to Statements ofInvestments. ABBREVIATIONS Selected Portfolio Quarterly Statement ofInvestments

February 25, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302certs.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such stat

December 23, 2010 24F-2NT/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 24F-2 Annual Notice of Securities Sold Pursuant to Rule 24f-2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 24F-2 Annual Notice of Securities Sold Pursuant to Rule 24f-2 1. Name and address of issuer: Franklin Custodian Funds One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 2. Name of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed (If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer,

November 15, 2010 40-17F2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: Date Examination completed: 811-00537 July 20, 2010 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD

August 27, 2010 N-Q

Franklin Custodian Funds One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

fcfnq.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-00537 Franklin Custodian Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Craig S. Tyle, One Franklin Park

August 27, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fcf302cert.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Custodian Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such state

February 3, 2010 CORRESP

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906 VIA EDGAR John C.

June 8, 2009 40-17F2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: 811- 00537 Date Examination completed: May 29, 2009 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD

February 25, 2009 40-17F2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: 811- 00537 Date Examination completed: January 23, 2009 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA M

October 14, 2008 425

[GRAPHIC OMITTED][GRAPHIC OMITTED]

Filed by Franklin Custodian Funds on behalf of Franklin DynaTech Fund Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933.

October 14, 2008 40-17F2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: 811- 00537 Date Examination completed: September 15, 2008 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA

October 9, 2008 40-17F2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: 811- 00537 Date Examination completed: April 23, 2008 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME

October 8, 2008 40-17F2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-17F-2 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING OF SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS IN THE CUSTODY OF MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-17F-2 1. Investment Company Act File Number: 811- 00537 Date Examination completed: January 24, 2008 2. State Identification Number: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA M

August 21, 2008 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.

August 5, 2008 EX-99.16

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-99.16 5 fcfex9916a0808.htm POA POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned officers and trustees of FRANKLIN CUSTODIAN FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Registrant"), hereby appoint BRUCE G. LETO, KAREN L. SKIDMORE, CRAIG S. TYLE, David P. Goss and STEVEN J. GRAY (with full power to each of them to act alone) his/her attorney-in-fact and agent, in all capacities, to execute, deliver and file in the

August 5, 2008 COVER

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403

COVER 6 filename6.htm FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403 August 5, 2008 VIA EDGAR (CIK 0000038721) Filing Desk U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Franklin Custodian Funds File No.: 811-00537 Dear Sir or Madam: Enclosed for filing under section 6(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), is the

August 5, 2008 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLINC ACCOUNTNG FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLINC ACCOUNTNG FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Franklin DynaTech Fund (the ?Registration Statement?) of our report dated November 16, 2007, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appear in the September 30, 2007 Annual Report to Shareholders of Franklin DynaTech Fund, which is also incorporated by reference in such Registration Statement.

August 5, 2008 EX-99.11

July 31, 2008

EX-99.11 2 fcfex9911a0808.htm OPINION & CONSENT OF COUNSEL July 31, 2008 Board of Trustees Franklin Custodian Funds on behalf of Franklin DynaTech Fund One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906 Subject: Registration Statement on Form N-14 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Franklin Custodian Funds, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), in connection with the preparat

August 5, 2008 EX-99.13

SUBCONTRACT FOR FUND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

EX-99.13 3 fcfex9913b0808.htm SUBCONTRACT SUBCONTRACT FOR FUND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES This Subcontract for Fund Administrative Services (“Subcontract”) is made as of February 1, 2008 between FRANKLIN INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, hereinafter called the “Investment Manager,” and FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SERVICES, LLC (the “Administrator”). In consideration of t

July 25, 2008 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.

April 13, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 26, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 15, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 13, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 21, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 8, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 2, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 22, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.L-2

TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4

EXHIBIT L-2 TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4 Borrowing Current Fundamental Investment Restriction (The Fund may not .

January 4, 2007 EX-99.B-1

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER (For all Funds except Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc. and Franklin Mutual Recovery Fund)

EXHIBIT B-1 NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER (For all Funds except Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.D

BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES

EXHIBIT D BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES The following table identifies the compensation that the Funds pay their Independent Board Members and the number of standing committee meetings held during the most recent Fund fiscal year ended on or before September 30, 2006.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.K

FORM OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted January 31, 2003; Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration

Exhibit K FORM OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST of FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted January 31, 2003; Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted May 8, 2003; Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust adopted .

January 4, 2007 EX-99.T

AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Adopted October 18, 2004

EXHIBIT T AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Adopted October 18, 2004 I.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.H-1

COMPARISON OF MASSACHUSETTS AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW

EXHIBIT H-1 COMPARISON OF MASSACHUSETTS AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW The following is only a discussion of certain principal differences between the governing documents for each existing Massachusetts business trust (each an “Acquired Trust”) and its successor Delaware statutory trust (each an “Acquiring Trust”), and is not a complete description of the Acquired or Acquiring Trusts’ governing documents.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.B-2

FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND/FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter

EXHIBIT B-2 FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND/FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter This Charter has been adopted by the Board of Directors of Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.I

COMPLEX-WIDE FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST [NAME OF FUND] a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted __________; current Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trus

EXHIBIT I COMPLEX-WIDE FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST of [NAME OF FUND] a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted ; current Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust adopted .

January 4, 2007 EX-99.S

AUDIT FEE INFORMATION

EXHIBIT S AUDIT FEE INFORMATION Fees Billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP:1 Aggregate Trust Name/ Audit All Other Non-Audit Fiscal year Ended Audit Fees Related Fees Tax Fees Fees Fees Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.N-1

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 5

EXHIBIT N-1 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 5 ELIMINATE ADDRESSED BY THE 1940 ACT OR SEC PREEMPTED BY NSMIA STAFF INTERPRETATIONS Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.R

PRINCIPAL HOLDER OF SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT R PRINCIPAL HOLDER OF SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Name/Class Name and Address of Account Share Amount Percentage of Class (%) Franklin California Tax Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.P

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENT MANAGER INFORMATION

EXHIBIT P FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENT MANAGER INFORMATION Fund/Series Investment Manager Sub-Adviser Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.C

BOARDS AND THE FUNDS/SERIES TO BE SUPERVISED BY SUCH BOARDS Funds to be Supervised by Board I

EXHIBIT C BOARDS AND THE FUNDS/SERIES TO BE SUPERVISED BY SUCH BOARDS Funds to be Supervised by Board I Fund and Series Nominees for Board I Franklin California Tax-Free Trustab Independent Board Nominees: Franklin California Insured Tax-Free Income Fund Harris J.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.A

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

EXHIBIT A NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Fund Nominating Committee Members Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.M

COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION

EXHIBIT M COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION Fund Name Current Fundamental Concentration Restriction Proposed Fundamental Concentration Restriction Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund [The Fund may not]: Invest more than 25% of the value of its assets in a particular industry (except that U.

January 4, 2007 EX-99

A COMPARISON OF GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS

EXHIBIT J A COMPARISON OF GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS This Exhibit compares some of the more significant provisions of the New Declaration with the Current Declarations.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.E

AGGREGATE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION FROM EACH FUND FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT E AGGREGATE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION FROM EACH FUND FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Harris J.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.F

ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

EXHIBIT F ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Name, Year of Birth and Address Position Funds Length of Time Served Sheila Amoroso (1959) One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 Vice President Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.H-2

COMPARISON OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW

EXHIBIT H-2 COMPARISON OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW The following is only a discussion of certain principal differences between the governing document for each existing Maryland corporation (each an “Acquired Fund”) and its successor Delaware statutory trust (each an “Acquiring Trust”), and is not a complete description of the Acquired Funds’ and the Acquiring Trusts’ governing documents.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.N-2

TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 5

EXHIBIT N-2 TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 5 Mortgaging, Pledging or Hypothecating Fundamental Investment Restriction Recommended to be Eliminated (The Fund may not…) Fund Mortgage or pledge any of its assets, except that borrowing for temporary or emergency purposes may be made in the amount up to 5% of the total asset value.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.O

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FOR FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MONEY FUND TRUST (THE “TRUST”)

EXHIBIT O PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FOR FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MONEY FUND TRUST (THE “TRUST”) WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has created an additional class of shares of the Franklin Templeton Money Fund (the “F-T Money Fund”) to be designated as “Class A” shares of the F-T Money Fund; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has approved the automatic conversion of the F-T Money Fund’s shares designated as “Cla

January 4, 2007 EX-99.L-1

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4

EXHIBIT L-1 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS TO BE AMENDED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.Q

OUTSTANDING SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT Q OUTSTANDING SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Number of Outstanding Shares Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.G

FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

EXHIBIT G FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Agreement”) is made as of this day of , 2007 by and between , a [Massachusetts business trust/Maryland corporation] (the “Fund”), and , a Delaware statutory trust (the “DE Trust”) (the Fund and the DE Trust are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “parties”).

January 4, 2007 EX-99.U

VOTES NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSALS

EXHIBIT U VOTES NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSALS Proposal Fund Vote Needed Proposal 1 – To elect a Board of All Funds Plurality (voting by Fund as a whole) Trustees/Directors Proposal 2 – To approve Franklin California Tax-Free Income The affirmative vote of the lesser of an Agreement and Plan of Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

December 8, 2006 EX-99

A COMPARISON OF GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS

EXHIBIT J A COMPARISON OF GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS This Exhibit compares some of the more significant provisions of the New Declaration with the Current Declarations.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.C

BOARDS AND THE FUNDS/SERIES TO BE SUPERVISED BY SUCH BOARDS Funds to be Supervised by Board I

EXHIBIT C BOARDS AND THE FUNDS/SERIES TO BE SUPERVISED BY SUCH BOARDS Funds to be Supervised by Board I Fund and Series Nominees for Board I Franklin California Tax-Free Trustab Independent Board Nominees: Franklin California Insured Tax-Free Income Fund Harris J.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.G

FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

EXHIBIT G FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Agreement”) is made as of this day of , 2007 by and between , a [Massachusetts business trust/Maryland corporation] (the “Fund”), and , a Delaware statutory trust (the “DE Trust”) (the Fund and the DE Trust are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “parties”).

December 8, 2006 EX-99.L-1

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4

EXHIBIT L-1 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS TO BE AMENDED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.Q

OUTSTANDING SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT Q OUTSTANDING SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Number of Outstanding Shares Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.P

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENT MANAGER AND SUB-ADVISER INFORMATION

EXHIBIT P FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENT MANAGER AND SUB-ADVISER INFORMATION Fund/Series Investment Manager Sub-Adviser Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.O

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FOR FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MONEY FUND TRUST

EXHIBIT O PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FOR FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MONEY FUND TRUST WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees have determined to create an additional class of shares of the Franklin Templeton Money Fund (the “F-T Money Fund”) to be designated as “Class A” shares of the F-T Money Fund; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees wish to provide for the automatic conversion of the F-T Money Fund’s shares designated

December 8, 2006 EX-99.I

COMPLEX-WIDE FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST [NAME OF FUND] a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted __________; current Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trus

EXHIBIT I COMPLEX-WIDE FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST of [NAME OF FUND] a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted ; current Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust adopted .

December 8, 2006 EX-99.U

VOTES NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL

EXHIBIT U VOTES NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL Proposal Fund Vote Needed Proposal 1 – To elect a Board of All Funds Plurality (voting by Fund as a whole) Trustees/Directors Proposal 2 – To approve Franklin California Tax-Free Income The affirmative vote of the lesser of an Agreement and Plan of Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.T

AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Adopted October 18, 2004

EXHIBIT T AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Adopted October 18, 2004 I.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.H-2

COMPARISON OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW

EXHIBIT H-2 COMPARISON OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW The following is only a discussion of certain principal differences between the governing document for each existing Maryland corporation (each an “Acquired Fund”) and its successor Delaware statutory trust (each an “Acquiring Trust”), and is not a complete description of the Acquired Funds’ and the Acquiring Trusts’ governing documents.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.B-1

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER (For all Funds except Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc. and Franklin Mutual Recovery Fund)

EXHIBIT B-1 NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER (For all Funds except Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.B-2

FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND/FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter

EXHIBIT B-2 FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND/FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter This Charter has been adopted by the Board of Directors of Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.N-1

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DISCUSSED IN PROPOSAL 5

EXHIBIT N-1 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DISCUSSED IN PROPOSAL 5 ELIMINATE ADDRESSED BY THE 1940 ACT OR SEC PREEMPTED BY NSMIA STAFF INTERPRETATIONS Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.A

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

EXHIBIT A NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Fund Nominating Committee Members Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.L-2

TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4.

EXHIBIT L-2 TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.M

COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION (SEE PROPOSAL 4)

EXHIBIT M COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION (SEE PROPOSAL 4) Fund Name Current Fundamental Concentration Restriction Proposed Fundamental Concentration Restriction Mutual Financial Services Fund [The Fund may not]: Invest more than 25% of the value of its assets in a particular industry (except that U.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.E

AGGREGATE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION FROM EACH FUND FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT E AGGREGATE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION FROM EACH FUND FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Harris J.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.D

BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES

EXHIBIT D BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES The following table identifies the compensation that the Funds pay their Independent Board Members and the number of standing committee meetings held during the most recent fiscal year (for fiscal years ended on or before September 30, 2006).

December 8, 2006 EX-99.S

AUDIT FEE INFORMATION

EXHIBIT S AUDIT FEE INFORMATION Fees Billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP:1 Aggregate Trust Name/ Audit All Other Non-Audit Fiscal year Ended Audit Fees Related Fees Tax Fees Fees Fees Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.H-1

COMPARISON OF MASSACHUSETTS AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW

EXHIBIT H-1 COMPARISON OF MASSACHUSETTS AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW The following is only a discussion of certain principal differences between the governing documents for each existing Massachusetts business trust (each an “Acquired Trust”) and its successor Delaware statutory trust (each an “Acquiring Trust”), and is not a complete description of the Acquired or Acquiring Trusts’ governing documents.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.F

ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

EXHIBIT F ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Name, Year of Birth and Address Position Funds Length of Time Served Sheila Amoroso (1959) One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 Vice President Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.R

PRINCIPAL HOLDER OF SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT R PRINCIPAL HOLDER OF SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Name/Class Name and Address of Account Share Amount Percentage (%) Franklin California Tax Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.N-2

TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DISCUSSED IN PROPOSAL 5

EXHIBIT N-2 TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DISCUSSED IN PROPOSAL 5 Mortgaging, Pledging or Hypothecating Fundamental Investment Restriction Recommended to be Eliminated (The Fund may not…) Fund Mortgage or pledge any of its assets, except that borrowing for temporary or emergency purposes may be made in the amount up to 5% of the total asset value.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.K

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted January 31, 2003; Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust

Exhibit K SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST of FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted January 31, 2003; Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted May 8, 2003; Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust adopted .

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