Edison Investment Research Limited
London, UK, 14 November 2025
Edison issues report on Franklin Global Trust (FRGT) Edison issues report on Franklin Global Trust (LSE: FRGT) Following a thorough review, on 13 November 2025, the board of Franklin Global Trust (FRGT) announced that terms had been agreed for a combination with Invesco Global Equity Income Trust (IGET). This will be implemented via a scheme of arrangement, whereby FRGT's shareholders will be entitled to receive new shares in IGET and/or cash. IGET will continue to be managed by Invesco Fund Managers. The combination follows FRGT's recent performance and diminishing size as a result of ongoing share buybacks under the company's zero discount policy. Over the last five years, FRGT's market cap has declined from £300m to the current sub-£185m. Click here to read the full report. All reports published by Edison are available to download free of charge from its website www.edisongroup.com Edison is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Edison is not an adviser or broker-dealer and does not provide investment advice. Edison's reports are not solicitations to buy or sell any securities. For more information, please contact Edison: enquiries@edisongroup.com +44 (0)20 3077 5700 Connect with Edison on:
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