Equity

BEGRX Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund

Diversification. Focused predominantly on large- and mid-cap equities, the fund's investment mix contains a variety of industries.
A Record of Lower Long-Term Volatility than the MSCI World Value Index.
Performance in All Types of Markets. Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund aims to achieve long-term growth over up, down and sideways market cycles.

Overview

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Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks capital appreciation with income as a secondary goal. The fund focuses mainly on undervalued mid- and large-cap equity securities with a significant portion of its assets in foreign securities and, to a lesser extent, merger arbitrage securities and securities of distressed companies.

Benchmark⁴: Linked MSCI World Value Index-NR
Dividend Frequency, if any: Semiannually
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver^5,6,7As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly): 1.39%
Fund Inception Date: 06/29/1962
Portfolio Turnover: 15%

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 05/01/2025

Gross Expense Ratio⁸: 0.77%
Net Expense Ratio^8,9: 0.77%
Maximum Initial Charge: N/A
CDSC: N/A
12b-1 Fee: 0.00%

Identifiers

Ticker: BEGRX
Fund Number: 076
CUSIP Code: 628380305

Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025

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Class Z

With Sales Charge (POP)

Without Sales Charge (NAV)

16.45%1 Year
16.39%3 Years
13.73%5 Years
8.77%10 Years
8.51%Since Inception
06/29/1962

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.

Top Sectors

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As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Top Sectors
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences15.08%
Capital Goods12.47%
Banks10.77%
Insurance7.69%
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail7.16%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date: 06/29/1962
Investment Style: Value
Lipper Classification: Global Large-Cap Value
Morningstar Category³: Global Large-Stock Value

Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Uncompromising value investors

Franklin Mutual Series has been investing with our clients’ interests in mind since 1949. We are more than formulaic value investors. As one team with one focus, we transcend traditional value investing, applying deep fundamental research to find undervalued companies and the catalyst that will unlock that value and deliver results.

Commentary Highlights

September 30, 2025

Markets: Global equity markets, as measured by the MSCI World Index, climbed in US dollar terms during the third quarter, as a US interest-rate cut, solid corporate earnings and ongoing enthusiasm about artificial intelligence drove stocks higher. Stock markets looked past concerns about public finances in France and the United Kingdom and ongoing US tariff uncertainties, while a softening US labor market and ongoing inflationary pressures remained worries.
Contributors: Stock selection in consumer staples, communication services and real estate supported relative returns. Alphabet, DBS Group Holdings and Ulta Beauty were individual contributors.
Detractors: Security selection in health care, materials and information technology detracted from relative results. Charter Communications, Haleon and Progressive were among the detractors.
Outlook: While we believe there are reasons to be optimistic about the markets, we think uncertainty could continue to generate pockets of volatility in the near term. US policy shifts have led European officials to enact changes which we think are bolstering conditions for improved economic growth and competitiveness, that when coupled with already low valuations can create potential for compelling investment opportunities

For complete information, please see the full commentary:

Franklin Mutual Series

Managed Fund Since 2013

Managed Fund Since 2009

Latest Insights

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Performance

Calendar Year Returns

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As of 10/31/2025

Month End

Quarter End

Class Z - With Sales Charge (POP) (%)

Class Z - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)

Linked MSCI World Value Index-NR (%)

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

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Overall Morningstar Rating: Overall Morningstar Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
As of 10/31/2025

3 Years: 3 Years: 3 out of 5 stars
140 Funds in category

5 Years: 5 Years: 3 out of 5 stars
131 Funds in category

10 Years: 10 Years: 3 out of 5 stars
113 Funds in category

Rating Category: Global Large-Stock Value

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics.

Morningstar Style Box

As of 10/31/2025

Current Historical
			Large
			Medium
			Small
Value	Blend	Growth
Style

Size

Source: Morningstar®. The style box reveals a fund's investment style. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the long stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows the investment style (value, blend, or growth). For fixed income funds, the vertical axis shows the credit quality based on credit ratings and the horizontal axis shows interest-rate sensitivity as measured by effective duration. Placement is determined by fund portfolio holding figures most recently entered into Morningstar's database and corresponding market conditions. Shaded areas show the past 3 years of quarterly data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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Portfolio

Assets

As of10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets: $3.37 Billion

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers

Fund: 35
Benchmark: 871

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Price to Earnings (12-Month Trailing)

Fund: 19.14x
Benchmark: 18.26x

Price to Book

Fund: 2.85x
Benchmark: 2.39x

Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)

Fund: $376.56 Billion
Benchmark: $232.55 Billion

Dividend Yield ¹⁰

Fund: 2.23%
Benchmark: 2.60%

Price to Cash Flow

Fund: 12.20x
Benchmark: 10.55x

Market Capitalization Allocation

As of 10/31/2025 % of Equity (Updated Monthly)

Market Capitalization Allocation
Market Capitalization	Fund
5.0-10.0 Billion	3.01%
10.0-25.0 Billion	11.28%
25.0-50.0 Billion	17.38%
>50.0 Billion	68.33%
N/A	0.00%

Holdings
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

JPMorgan Chase & Co COM USD1

DBS Group Holdings Ltd ORD SGD NPV

Ferguson Enterprises Inc COM USD 0.0001

Johnson Controls International plc ORD USD.01

Amazon.com Inc COM USD.01

HALEON PLC ORD GBP 0.01

Hartford Insurance Group Inc/The COM USD.01

Parker-Hannifin Corp COM USD0.5

Progressive Corp/The COM USD1

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc COM USD1

Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.

Distributions & Tax

Federal ID Number 04-6055276

For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us

These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.

Distributions per Share ($)

Year

Tax Information
Record Date	Ordinary Dividends Dividends paid by a fund that are derived from interest, dividends, net short-term capital gains and other types of ordinary income earned by the fund. For a fund that elects to pass through its foreign taxes paid (a non-cash item), a shareholder's allotted share of foreign taxes has been added to the “Ordinary Dividends” cash distributions received by the shareholder. If the fund passed through foreign taxes paid and later is refunded any portion of those taxes by a foreign tax authority, any interest paid to the fund on that refund is also required to be included in “Ordinary Dividends”.	Qualified Dividends The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” that may be eligible for a reduced capital gain tax rate. To be eligible for the lower tax rates, certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the amount eligible for the reduced rate. This amount represents both cash distributions and non-cash amounts, such as foreign taxes paid, that have been allocated to shareholders.	Capital Gain Distributions	Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain	Non-Taxable Return Of Capital	Section 199a Dividends The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” generated by a real estate investment trust or earned by a fund from its investments in real estate investment trusts, subject to limitations. Individual (non-corporate) shareholders may be entitled to a special deduction from gross income for “Section 199A Dividends” received from a fund. To qualify for this deduction certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor.	Foreign Tax Paid	Exempt Interest Dividends	Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds
Sep 30	0.0068	0.006181	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Dec 19	0.4298	0.390646	0.5434	—	—	—	—	—	—
	0.4366	0.396827	0.5434	—	—	—	—	—	—

Sep 30

Dec 19

Supplemental Tax Information

Foreign Source Income: —
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends: —
Direct U.S. Government Obligations The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to earnings from US Treasury and certain other government securities may be categorized as a fund containing US government obligations. This income may be exempt from state personal income taxes. The percentage for direct US government obligation interests available for tax-exempt treatment may be limited in states that require the fund to meet certain minimum thresholds. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the availability of exemptions in their state.: 1.60%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest: —
Dividends Received Deduction: 29.34%
Section 163(j): —
Indiana Resident Taxable Income: —
Utah Resident Taxable Income The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” subject to Utah income tax. Subject to certain exceptions, the state of Utah provides that income earned from non-federal government entities outside of Utah (non-Utah municipal bonds) is taxable to Utah resident shareholders. Income earned from states that do not tax Utah obligations are also exempt. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.: —

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Pricing

Pricing History

As of 11/26/2025 (Updated Daily)

Time Period

From

From Date

To Date

Daily Fund Prices

As of 11/26/2025

Share Prices

As of 11/26/2025

NAV ¹(Net Asset Value): $19.42
NAV Change ¹: $0.08
NAV Change (%) ¹: 0.41%
POP ¹¹(Public Offering Price): $19.42

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 11/26/2025: $19.42
Lowest NAV As of 04/08/2025: $14.86

Documents

Fund Literature

Fund Literature
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Checkbox	Factsheet - Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Product Commentary - Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Brochure - A history of Mutual SeriesMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document
Checkbox	Flyer - Franklin Mutual Series Value-driven strategies, uncompromising results	Download Document

Regulatory Documents

Regulatory Documents
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Checkbox	Annual Report - Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund - Class Z	Download Document
Checkbox	Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Mutual Series Funds	Download Document
Checkbox	Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund - Class Z	Download Document
Checkbox	Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Mutual Series Funds	Download Document
Checkbox	Prospectus - Franklin Mutual Series Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Summary Prospectus - Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Mutual Series FundMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document
Checkbox	Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Mutual Series FundMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document
Checkbox	Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Mutual Series FundMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. Investments in companies engaged in mergers, reorganizations or liquidations also involve special risks as pending deals may not be completed on time or on favorable terms. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

Important Information

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Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance.

Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.

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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results.

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Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.

The MSCI World Value Index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure the performance of stocks exhibiting overall value style characteristics in developed markets.
The Linked MSCI World Value Index-NR reflects the performance of MSCI World Index from the fund's inception through 12/31/1974 and MSCI World Value Index-NR thereafter.
Net Returns (NR) include income net of tax withholding when dividends are paid.
Source: MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI.

The MSCI World Value Index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure the performance of stocks exhibiting overall value style characteristics in developed markets.
Net Returns (NR) include income net of tax withholding when dividends are paid.
Source: MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI.

Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

Footnotes

Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.
Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.
The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products with at least a three-year history, and subject to change monthly. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total return, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total return. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Ratings do not take into account the effects of sales charges and loads. Morningstar Rating is for the specified share class(es) only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.
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Net Returns (NR) include income net of tax withholding when dividends are paid. The Linked MSCI World Value Index-NR reflects the performance of MSCI World Index from fund inception through 12/31/1974 and MSCI World Value Index-NR thereafter.
During periods of rising inflation, fund yields can vary significantly from month-to-month and may not be repeated.
With Waiver means the performance quote reflects any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers.
30-Day SEC Yield is calculated using the net income (interest and dividends) per share earned over a trailing 30-day period (annualized), divided by the fund’s share price at the end of that period. It may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate, which reflects the fund’s past dividends paid to shareholders.
Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.
Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors.
Dividend yield is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.
Public Offering Price – the purchase price for each share of the fund on a given day. It includes the maximum initial sales charge, if any.
Prior to November 1, 1996, the fund offered only a single class of shares without a sales charge and Rule 12b-1 expenses, Class Z shares. Figures reflect a restatement of the original share class to include both the Rule 12b-1 fees and maximum initial sales charges (when quoting figures with sales charges) applicable to each share class as though in effect from the fund's inception. For periods after November 1, 1996, actual performance is used, reflecting all charges and fees applicable to that class.
Special situations includes investments in merger arbitrage and stressed and distressed debt.

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