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FUND FACTS Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. Templeton Frontier Markets Corporate Class — Series O June 6, 2017 All series are presently capped (closed to new investors) but investors who already own securities may continue to purchase. It may become available for purchase by All series are presently capped (closed to new investors) but investors who already own securities may continue to purchase. It may become available for purchase by All series are presently capped (closed to new investors) but investors who already own securities may continue to purchase. It may become available for purchase by All series are presently capped (closed to new investors) but investors who already own securities may continue to purchase. It may become available for purchase by new investors at the discretion of Franklin Templeton. new investors at the discretion of Franklin Templeton. new investors at the discretion of Franklin Templeton. new investors at the discretion of Franklin Templeton. This document contains key information you should know about Templeton Frontier Markets Corporate Class. You can find more detailed information in the fund’s simplified prospectus. Ask your representative for a copy, contact Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. (Franklin Templeton) at 1.800.387.0830 or [email protected] or visit www.franklintempleton.ca. Before you invest in any fund, consider how it would work with your other investments and your tolerance for risk. Before you invest in any fund, consider how it would work with your other investments and your tolerance for risk. Before you invest in any fund, consider how it would work with your other investments and your tolerance for risk. Before you invest in any fund, consider how it would work with your other investments and your tolerance for risk. Quick facts Fund codes: CAD: TML3533 USD: TML3538 Date series started: July 18, 2011 Total value of the fund on April 30, 2017: $9.1 million Management expense ratio (MER): Management and administration fee is paid directly by you and may be negotiated by institutional investors Fund manager: Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. Portfolio manager(s): Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. Sub-advisor of underlying fund: Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited and Franklin Templeton Investments (ME) Limited Minimum investment: $200,000 initial § , PACs no minimum § Except for certain managed accounts What does the fund invest in? The fund invests in Templeton Frontier Markets Fund, which invests in equity securities of companies located in frontier market countries and in companies expected to benefit from developments in the economies of frontier market countries. The charts below give you a snapshot of the fund’s investments on April 30, 2017. The fund’s investments will change. Top 10 investments (April 30, 2017) † 1. Cash and cash equivalents 16.04% 2. DHG Pharmaceutical JSC 5.60% 3. United Bank Ltd. 4.33% 4. National Bank of Kuwait SAKP 4.23% 5. Habib Bank Ltd. 3.30% 6. Sonatel 3.29% 7. Telecom Argentina SA, B, American Depositary Receipt 3.26% 8. YPF Sociedad Anonima, D, American Depositary Receipt 3.14% 9. Aramex PJSC 2.80% 10. Vietnam Dairy Products JSC 2.71% Total percentage of top 10 Investments 48.70% Total number of investments 48 Investment mix (April 30, 2017) Regional Middle East & Africa 38.93% Asia 30.54% Latin America & Caribbean 11.00% Europe 3.44% † The fund invests substantially all of its assets in units of Templeton Frontier Markets Fund. The above investments are those held by the underlying fund. How risky is it? The value of the fund can go down as well as up. You could lose money. One way to gauge risk is to look at how much a fund’s returns change over time. This is called “volatility”. In general, funds with higher volatility will have returns that change more over time. They typically have a greater chance of losing money and may have a greater chance of higher returns. Funds with lower volatility tend to have returns that change less over time. They typically have lower returns and may have a lower chance of losing money. Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. 1 of 3
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FUND FACTSFranklin Templeton Investments Corp.
Templeton Frontier Markets Corporate Class — Series O June 6, 2017
All series are presently capped (closed to new investors) but investors who already own securities may continue to purchase. It may become available for purchase byAll series are presently capped (closed to new investors) but investors who already own securities may continue to purchase. It may become available for purchase byAll series are presently capped (closed to new investors) but investors who already own securities may continue to purchase. It may become available for purchase byAll series are presently capped (closed to new investors) but investors who already own securities may continue to purchase. It may become available for purchase bynew investors at the discretion of Franklin Templeton.new investors at the discretion of Franklin Templeton.new investors at the discretion of Franklin Templeton.new investors at the discretion of Franklin Templeton.
This document contains key information you should know about Templeton Frontier Markets Corporate Class. You can find more detailed information in the fund’s simplifiedprospectus. Ask your representative for a copy, contact Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. (Franklin Templeton) at 1.800.387.0830 or [email protected] or visitwww.franklintempleton.ca.
Before you invest in any fund, consider how it would work with your other investments and your tolerance for risk.Before you invest in any fund, consider how it would work with your other investments and your tolerance for risk.Before you invest in any fund, consider how it would work with your other investments and your tolerance for risk.Before you invest in any fund, consider how it would work with your other investments and your tolerance for risk.
Quick facts
Fund codes: CAD: TML3533USD: TML3538
Date series started: July 18, 2011Total value of the fund on April 30, 2017: $9.1 millionManagement expense ratio (MER): Management and administration fee is
paid directly by you and may benegotiated by institutional investors
Fund manager: Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.Portfolio manager(s): Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.Sub-advisor of underlying fund: Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited
and Franklin Templeton Investments (ME) LimitedMinimum investment: $200,000 initial§, PACs no minimum
§ Except for certain managed accounts
What does the fund invest in?The fund invests in Templeton Frontier Markets Fund, which invests in equity securities of companies located in frontier market countries and in companies expected tobenefit from developments in the economies of frontier market countries.
The charts below give you a snapshot of the fund’s investments on April 30, 2017. The fund’s investments will change.
Top 10 investments (April 30, 2017)†
1. Cash and cash equivalents 16.04%2. DHG Pharmaceutical JSC 5.60%3. United Bank Ltd. 4.33%4. National Bank of Kuwait SAKP 4.23%5. Habib Bank Ltd. 3.30%6. Sonatel 3.29%7. Telecom Argentina SA, B, American Depositary Receipt 3.26%8. YPF Sociedad Anonima, D, American Depositary Receipt 3.14%9. Aramex PJSC 2.80%10. Vietnam Dairy Products JSC 2.71%
Total percentage of top 10 Investments 48.70%
Total number of investments 48
Investment mix (April 30, 2017)
Regional
Middle East & Africa 38.93%Asia 30.54%Latin America & Caribbean 11.00%Europe 3.44%
† The fund invests substantially all of its assets in units of Templeton Frontier Markets Fund. The above investments are those held by the underlying fund.
How risky is it?The value of the fund can go down as well as up. You could lose money. One way to gauge risk is to look at how much a fund’s returns change over time. This is called“volatility”.
In general, funds with higher volatility will have returns that change more over time. They typically have a greater chance of losing money and may have a greater chance ofhigher returns. Funds with lower volatility tend to have returns that change less over time. They typically have lower returns and may have a lower chance of losing money.
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Risk ratingFranklin Templeton has rated the volatility of this fund as medium.
This rating is based on how much the fund’s returns have changed from year to year. It doesn’t tell you how volatile the fund will be in the future. The rating can change overtime. A fund with a low risk rating can still lose money.
Low Low to Medium Medium Medium to High High
For more information about the risk rating and specific risks that can affect the fund’s returns, see the Investment risk classification methodology section of the fund’ssimplified prospectus.
No guaranteesLike most mutual funds, this fund doesn’t have any guarantees. You may not get back the amount of money you invest.
How has the fund performed?This section tells you how Series O shares of the fund have performed over the past 5 years. Returns are after expenses have been deducted. These expenses reduce the series’returns.
YEAR-BY-YEAR RETURNS
This chart shows how Series O shares of the fund have performed in each of the past 5 years. The series dropped in value in 2 of the 5 years.The range of returns and change from year to year can help you assess how risky the fund has been in the past. It does not tell you how the fund will perform in the future.
22.6%
28.4%
-4.3% -4.2%
5.9%
-10% -5% 0% 5%
10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
BEST and WORST 3-MONTH RETURNS
This table shows the best and worst returns for Series O shares of the fund in a 3-month period over the past 5 years. The best and worst 3-month returns could be higher orlower in the future. Consider how much of a loss you could afford to take in a short period of time.
Return 3 months ended If you invested $1,000 at the beginning of the period
Best return 14.3% February 28, 2013 Your investment would rise to $1,143.
Worst return -14.8% December 31, 2014 Your investment would drop to $852.
AVERAGE RETURN
The annual compounded return of Series O shares of the fund was 8.28% since inception. If you had invested $1,000 in the fund since inception, your investment would benow worth $1,585.
Who is this fund for?Investors who:
• want to access the above average capital gain potential of a fund focussed on investing in frontier marketcountries, on its own or as a small part of a well-diversified portfolio
• invest for the long term• are very comfortable with the ups and downs of the stock market
This fund is focused on capital appreciation. It is not intended for investors who need a steady source of income fromtheir investment.
This series is also available in U.S. dollars.
A word about taxIn general, you pay income tax on your share ofthe fund’s earnings and on any gains you realizefrom redeeming your investment. The amount oftax depends on the tax rules and rates thatapply to you, and whether you hold the fund in aregistered plan, such as an RRSP or TFSA.
If you hold the fund in a non-registered account,we send a tax slip that shows your share of thefund’s earnings. You must calculate your gainson redemption.
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How much does it cost?The following tables show the fees and expenses you could pay to buy, own and sell Series O shares of the fund. The fees and expenses – including any commissions – canvary among series of a fund and among funds. Higher commissions can influence representatives to recommend one investment over another. Ask about other funds andinvestments that may be suitable for you at a lower cost.
1. SALES CHARGES
There are no sales charges for Series O shares of the fund.
2. FUND EXPENSES
You don’t pay these expenses directly. They affect you because they reduce the fund’s returns. As of December 31, 2016, the expenses of Series O were 0.32% of the value ofthis series. This equals $3.24 for every $1,000 invested.
Annual rate(as a % of the series’ value)
Management expense ratio (MER)This is the total of the management and administration fee and operatingexpenses for this series.
All fees and expenses are paiddirectly by you, see"Management and
administration fee" below.
Trading expense ratio (TER)These are the fund's trading costs for this series.
0.32%
Series Expenses 0.32%
More about the trailing commission
No trailing commission is paid by Franklin Templeton to your representative’s firm in respect of Series O shares.
3. OTHER FEES
You may have to pay other fees when you buy, hold, sell or switch shares of the fund.
Fee What you pay
Management and administration fee The fund does not pay a management or administration fee to Franklin Templeton for this series. Instead, a management andadministration fee is paid directly by you to Franklin Templeton as follows:
• First C$200,000 to under $2.5M – 1.50%• Next C$2.5M to under $5M – 1.30%• C$5M and over – 1.20%
Certain institutional investors may negotiate the management and administration fee by written agreement with FranklinTempleton.
Investment advisory services fee You pay your representative’s firm a service fee, which you negotiate directly with your representative. This fee is paid for aslong as you own this series of the fund.
What if I change my mind?Under the securities law in some provinces and territories, you have the right to:
• withdraw from an agreement to buy mutual fund shares within two businessdays after you receive a simplified prospectus or Fund Facts document, or
• cancel your purchase within 48 hours after you receive confirmation of thepurchase.
In some provinces and territories, you will also have the right to cancel apurchase, or in some jurisdictions, claim damages, if the simplified prospectus,annual information form, Fund Facts document or financial statements contain amisrepresentation. You must act within the time limit set by the securities law inyour province or territory.
For more information, see the securities law of your province or territory or ask alawyer.
For more informationContact Franklin Templeton or your representative for a copy of the fund’ssimplified prospectus and other disclosure documents. These documents and theFund Facts make up the fund’s legal documents.
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.5000 Yonge Street, Suite 900Toronto, ON M2N 0A7Client Services Toll-Free: 1.800.387.0830Email: [email protected]
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