DEFA14A 1 ften_defa14a.htm ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No.)

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FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE INCOME FUND, INC.
FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE TRUST
FRANKLIN CAPITAL GROWTH FUND
FRANKLIN CUSTODIAN FUNDS, INC.
FRANKLIN GLOBAL TRUST
FRANKLIN GOLD AND PRECIOUS METALS FUND
FRANKLIN HIGH INCOME TRUST
FRANKLIN INVESTORS SECURITIES TRUST
FRANKLIN MANAGED TRUST
FRANKLIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRUST
FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.
FRANKLIN NEW YORK TAX-FREE INCOME FUND
FRANKLIN NEW YORK TAX-FREE TRUST
FRANKLIN REAL ESTATE SECURITIES TRUST
FRANKLIN STRATEGIC MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO
FRANKLIN STRATEGIC SERIES
FRANKLIN TAX-FREE TRUST
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FUND ALLOCATOR SERIES
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON GLOBAL TRUST
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INTERNATIONAL TRUST
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MONEY FUND TRUST
FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST
INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST
THE MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIOS
TEMPLETON CHINA WORLD FUND
TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS TRUST
TEMPLETON FUNDS, INC.
TEMPLETON GLOBAL SMALLER COMPANIES FUND
TEMPLETON INCOME TRUST
TEMPLETON INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS, INC.
FRANKLIN FEDERAL TAX-FREE INCOME FUND
FRANKLIN MONEY FUND
FRANKLIN TAX-EXEMPT MONEY FUND
 
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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON TARGETED PROXY LITE MESSAGE

"Hello. We're calling because you are a valued shareholder in the Franklin, Templeton and Mutual Series Family of Funds.

We previously mailed proxy material to you regarding your shares in the fund(s). Unfortunately our records show that we have not received your vote. You will be receiving a package in the mail containing information about the proxy along with instructions on how to vote your proxy. Your vote is very important to us. By voting now, you will help your Fund(s) avoid the additional costs associated with a potential adjournment of the meeting and calling you again to ask for your vote. The Special meeting of Shareholders is to be held on March 21, 2007.

You can vote quickly and easily by touch-tone phone, on the Internet or by mail. The details are in the package that you will receive. If you have any questions concerning the proxy or any of the proposals, please call us at our proxy service center, toll free at 1-877-777-3418. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.

Thank you. Goodbye."