Franklin Templeton Announces Plan to Liquidate Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF

Franklin Templeton today announced it will liquidate and dissolve Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF (MCSE). The liquidation is anticipated to occur on or about January 16, 2026.

After the close of business on December 19, 2025, the Fund will no longer accept creation orders. Trading in the Fund on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (NASDAQ) will be halted prior to market open on January 12, 2026. Proceeds of the liquidation are currently scheduled to be sent to shareholders on or about January 16, 2026.

When the Fund is in the process of liquidating its portfolio, which is anticipated to commence prior to January 9, 2026, the Fund will hold cash and securities that may not be consistent with the Fund's investment goal and strategies. Shareholders may sell their shares of the Fund on NASDAQ until the market close on January 9, 2026 and may incur the usual and customary brokerage commissions associated with the sale of Fund shares. The Fund's shares will no longer trade on NASDAQ after market close on January 9, 2026, and the shares will be subsequently delisted.

At the time the liquidation of the Fund is complete, shares of the Fund will be individually redeemed. Shareholders who do not sell their shares of the Fund before market close on January 9, 2026 will receive cash equal to the amount of the net asset value of their shares, which will include any capital gains and dividends, on or about January 16, 2026.

For those shareholders with taxable accounts and for Federal, state and local income tax purposes: (a) any liquidation proceeds paid to such shareholder should generally be treated as received by such shareholder in exchange for the shareholder's shares and the shareholder will therefore generally recognize a taxable gain or loss; and (b) in connection with the liquidation, the Fund may declare taxable distributions of its income and/or capital gain. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers regarding the effect of the Fund's liquidation in light of their individual circumstances.

About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton's mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the Company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in equity, fixed income, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and $1.64 trillion in assets under management as of August 31, 2025. The Company posts information that may be significant for investors in the Investor Relations and News Center sections of its website, and encourages investors to consult those sections regularly. For more information, please visit investors.franklinresources.com.

About Franklin Templeton ETFs

At Franklin Templeton, we've built an all-weather ETF and ETP platform. With over $47 billion in AUM and 100+ ETFs across all asset classes (as of 8/21/25), we offer comprehensive solutions to keep clients invested in any market. Backed by 11 specialist investment managers delivering an established lineup of active, passive and smart beta + innovation-focused ETP strategies, we partner to serve wealth managers in a variety of ways across an entire portfolio. Experience the power of a partnership that opens doors to endless possibilities. For more information, please visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/capabilities/etfs/index.

Important Information

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. To the extent the fund invests in companies in a specific country or region, the fund may experience greater volatility than a fund that is more broadly diversified geographically. The managers' environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies may limit the types and number of investments available and, as a result, may forgo favorable market opportunities or underperform strategies that are not subject to such criteria. There is no guarantee that the strategy's ESG directives will be successful or will result in better performance. The portfolio is non-diversified and may invest in a relatively small number of issuers, which may negatively impact the fund's performance and result in greater fluctuation in the value of the fund's shares. These and other risks are discussed in the fund's prospectus.

Before investing, carefully consider a fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. You can find this and other information in each prospectus, or summary prospectus, if available, at www.franklintempleton.com. Please read it carefully.

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