Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ("EMF") Announces Distribution

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 01, 2017 -- Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (NYSE:EMF) today announced a total distribution of $1.1178, comprised of net investment income of $0.2491 per share and long-term capital gains of $0.8687 per share, payable on December 29, 2017 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2017 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 14, 2017).

The Fund’s investment manager, Templeton Asset Management Ltd., is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management to retail, institutional and sovereign wealth clients in over 170 countries. Through specialized teams, the company has expertise across all asset classes—including equity, fixed income, alternative and custom solutions.  The company’s more than 650 investment professionals are supported by its integrated, worldwide team of risk management professionals and global trading desk network.  With offices in over 30 countries, the California–based company has 70 years of investment experience and over $750 billion in assets under management as of October 31, 2017.  For more information, please visit franklintempleton.com.

For more information, please contact Franklin Templeton Investments at 1-800-342-5236.