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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000833040
		IRS NUMBER:				943077602
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

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		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
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