DOJ prepared to resolve Western Asset investigation without criminal charges

FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC

DOJ informed Franklin Resources on Dec 13, 2025 it will not file criminal charges against Western Asset in United States v. Leech case.
Resolution discussions ongoing; additional time needed due to circumstances not attributable to Western Asset.
Western Asset's full cooperation with the DOJ investigation acknowledged.
Internal investigation into past trade allocations involving treasury derivatives continues.

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