Franklin Universal Trust $(FT)$ has announced the estimated sources of its distribution for July 31, 2025. The distribution per share is $0.0425, comprising 32% net investment income, 28% net realized short-term capital gains, and 40% return of capital. Year-to-date, the distribution per share is $0.4250, with 62% from net investment income and 35% as a return of capital. Shareholders are advised that a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital, which does not necessarily reflect the fund's investment performance.
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