Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund

The Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund functions as a closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed-income, originally established by Franklin Resources, Inc. and currently managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. Its investment approach centers on debt instruments within developing economies worldwide, primarily seeking out bonds issued by national governments, government-affiliated organizations, and private corporations. The fund's performance is gauged against the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index. This U.S.-domiciled fund commenced operations on September 23, 1993.