Liquidation: Franklin Templeton ETF Trust

Form Type: 497

Filing Date: 2025-05-22

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000174177325002037

Filing Summary: On May 21, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Franklin Templeton ETF Trust approved a proposal to liquidate and dissolve the Franklin FTSE Hong Kong ETF. The liquidation is expected to take place around July 8, 2025. Effective after the close of business on June 10, 2025, the Fund will stop accepting creation orders, and trading will be halted on NYSE Arca before the market opens on July 2, 2025. Shareholders can sell their shares until market close on July 1, 2025, after which the shares will be delisted. Upon completion of the liquidation, shareholders will receive cash equivalent to the net asset value of their shares, inclusive of capital gains and dividends, anticipated to be distributed around July 8, 2025. Shareholders are advised that the liquidation proceeds may be taxable and should consult with their tax advisers about the tax implications of this liquidation.

Form Type: 497K

Filing Date: 2025-05-22

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000174177325002043

Filing Summary: On May 21, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Franklin Templeton ETF Trust approved a proposal to liquidate and dissolve the Franklin FTSE Hong Kong ETF. The liquidation is anticipated to occur on or about July 8, 2025. After June 10, 2025, the Fund will not accept creation orders, and trading on NYSE Arca will be halted prior to market open on July 2, 2025. Proceeds from the liquidation are scheduled to be sent to shareholders shortly after the liquidation date. Shareholders may sell their shares until July 1, 2025, after which the shares will be delisted. Those who do not sell before this date will receive cash equal to the net asset value of their shares, which includes potential capital gains and dividends, on or about July 8, 2025. Tax considerations for shareholders include potential taxable gains or losses and distributions associated with the liquidation, with the recommendation to consult tax advisers regarding individual circumstances.