Franklin Templeton Announces Plan to Liquidate ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF

Group 1 - Franklin Templeton announced the liquidation and dissolution of ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (INFR), expected to occur on or about January 29, 2026, following approval from the Fund's board of trustees on December 4, 2025 [1] - After December 31, 2025, the Funds will stop accepting creation orders, and trading on NASDAQ will be halted before market open on January 23, 2026 [2] - The liquidation process will begin prior to January 22, 2026, during which the Fund will hold cash and securities that may not align with its investment goals and strategies [3] Group 2 - Shareholders can sell their shares on NASDAQ until market close on January 22, 2026, after which the shares will be delisted [4] - Upon completion of the liquidation, shareholders who do not sell their shares will receive cash equivalent to the net asset value of their shares, including any capital gains and dividends, around January 29, 2026 [5] - Shareholders in taxable accounts may recognize a taxable gain or loss from the liquidation proceeds and may also receive taxable distributions of income and/or capital gains [6] Group 3 - Franklin Resources, Inc. operates as Franklin Templeton, serving clients in over 150 countries with a mission to enhance client outcomes through investment management expertise [7] - The company has over 1,600 investment professionals and manages $1.67 trillion in assets under management (AUM) as of November 30, 2025 [7]