Franklin Resources to acquire Putnam Holdings, affecting Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust

PUTNAM MASTER INTERMEDIATE INCOME TRUST

Franklin Resources subsidiary to acquire Putnam Holdings from Great-West Lifeco in stock and cash transaction.
Transaction expected to close in Q4 2023, subject to regulatory approvals.
Putnam Investment Management, investment manager to Putnam Funds including this trust, would become indirect subsidiary of Franklin.
Automatic termination of current management contracts; new contracts to be approved by Board and shareholders.
Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust shareholders will vote on new investment management agreement.

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