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Franklin Global Trust plc announced on 12 December 2025 that co-portfolio manager Zehrid Osmani stepped down from his role, effective the same date. Jonathan Curtis will continue as co-portfolio manager, with Jonathan Regan joining him in the role. The Company previously announced on 13 November 2025 a proposed combination with Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc, which is expected to take effect in February 2026 subject to shareholder approval.
| Date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Time | 15:21:19 |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| ID | 4463L |
Franklin Global Trust plc (the "Company")
Legal Entity Identifier: 549300RKB85NFVSTBM94
Investment management arrangements
Franklin Templeton has informed the Board of the Company that with effect from the date of this announcement, 12 December 2025, Zehrid Osmani, co-portfolio manager of the Company, has stepped down from his portfolio management role.
Jonathan Curtis, Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Equity Group ("FEG"), will continue in his role as co-portfolio manager of the Company and Jonathan Regan will join Jonathan Curtis as co-portfolio manager. The Company announced on 13 November 2025 a proposed combination with Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc which, subject to shareholder approval, is expected to take effect in February 2026. Jonathan Regan was previously deputy portfolio manager of the Company, working alongside Zehrid Osmani.
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