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Franklin Templeton Enters Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Stoneshield Capital, a $9 Billion Firm.

Sep 13, 2026•about 2 hours ago

Contract Type

agreement

San MateoInformation TechnologyFinancial ServicesFinanceFintech

Description

Franklin Templeton, via its subsidiary Clarion Partners, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Stoneshield Capital. This acquisition will significantly enhance Clarion's European assets under management and support Franklin Templeton's growth in alternatives investments.

Company Information

Company

Franklin Templeton

Location

920 Franklin Pkwy

San Mateo, California, United States

About

Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the Company brings extensive capabilities in equity, fixed income, multi-asset solutions and alternatives. With offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has over 70 years of investment experience and over $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of August 31, 2021. For more information, please visit franklinresources.com.

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