FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — (Marketwire) — 12/15/11 — The Templeton closed-end Fund referenced below, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, today released a portfolio allocation update containing the following information as of November 30, 2011:
Asset Allocation
Ten Largest Positions
International Allocation
Industry Allocation
To obtain a copy of the update, please contact Fund Information at 1-800-342-5236.
Templeton closed-end Fund:
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (NYSE: EMF)
The Fund-s investment manager, Templeton Asset Management Ltd., is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment teams. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $675 billion in assets under management as of November 30, 2011. For more information, please call 1-800/DIAL BEN® or visit franklintempleton.com.
You may request a copy of the Fund-s current Report to Shareholders by contacting Fund Information at 1-800/DIAL BEN® (1-800-342-5236). Since markets can go down as well as up, investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, currency volatility, and the economic, social and political climates of countries where the Fund invests. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors, in addition to those associated with their relatively small size and lesser liquidity. You may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. The industry allocation uses MSCI-s industry definitions for the convenience of comparison. The information provided is as of the date shown and comes from sources considered reliable, but the Fund makes no representation or warranty as to its completeness or accuracy. The Fund-s portfolio is actively managed and investment allocations can be expected to change.
* EQUITY INCLUDES CONVERTIBLE AND PREFERRED SECURITIES.
For more information, please contact:
Franklin Templeton Investments
1-800-342-5236