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FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST
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Franklin Templeton Investments One Franklin Parkway tel (800) 632-2301 franklintempleton.com |
August 9, 2018
IMPORTANT DEADLINE
Subject: Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust, you are an important part of the decisions made in the fund. We are requesting your prompt response pertaining to an important strategic initiative. We need to hear from you no later than August 31, 2018.
It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. The call will take a few moments of your time and there is no confidential information required.
Please contact our proxy vendor, AST Fund Solutions at (800) 431-9642, Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 10 pm Eastern time. At the time of the call, please reference the number listed below.
Sincerely,
Karen L. Skidmore
Vice President and Secretary
Franklin Funds - Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust
ID NUMBER: 1234567
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Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust 300 S.E. 2nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 franklintempleton.com |
August 9, 2018
Re: Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As always, we are thankful for the trust and confidence that you continue to put into Franklin Templeton Investments to manage your assets. As a shareholder of Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust, you are an important part of the decisions made in the fund and we are requesting your vote on important matters about the future of the fund. On July 9, 2018, we mailed you a notice and other information about proposed changes to the fund.
The Board of Trustees of your Fund approved these changes, as they believe that they are in the best interest of shareholders. However, to move forward, the Fund must receive a substantial number of shareholder votes “FOR” the changes.
According to our records, we have not yet received your proxy vote.
Important information you should read about the meeting and the proposed change to your Fund can be found in the notice of proxy statement we mailed you, or free online at: www.proxyonline.com/docs/FT2018.pdf. and on the SEC’s website (https://www.sec.gov).
You can cast your vote in one of three easy ways:
| • | Complete and return the enclosed proxy voting card. |
| • | Call the number on the proxy voting card. Please have the enclosed proxy voting card available. |
| • | Visit the website indicated on the enclosed proxy voting card. |
If you have any questions about this proposal, please contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions, the Fund’s proxy solicitor, at (800) 431-9642 Extension 12 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
Thank you in advance for your vote. We appreciate your assistance as we continue to manage your hard-earned assets at Franklin Templeton Investments.
Sincerely,
Karen L. Skidmore
Vice President and Secretary
Franklin Funds - Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust
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