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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST
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		IRS NUMBER:				943077602
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
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		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
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		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

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		CITY:			SAN MATEO
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