Proof of Claim
Class Members who held shares directly through Franklin Templeton Funds, meaning they received monthly account statements directly from the Franklin Templeton Funds, were not required to submit a Proof of Claim in order to receive payment from the Settlement Fund.
Omnibus Sub-Account Holders, that is, Class Members who received their account statements from a broker, dealer, or financial intermediary other than through the Franklin Funds, were required to submit a Proof of Claim establishing their membership in the Class, in order to be eligible for a payment from the Gross Settlement Fund. The deadline to submit a Proof of Claim and Release Form has passed. Any Proofs of Claim submissions received after the deadline will not be considered as a recognized claim in this settlement.
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