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31.10.2018 * () 2.66 03.04.2000 76 * * Jonathan T. Curtis: John Scandalios, CFA: James Cross, CFA: - A * 5 () (%) A 240 220 200 180 160 Morningstar*: * % 99.21 0.79 140 120 100 10/13 04/14 10/14 04/15 10/15 04/16 10/16 04/17 10/17 04/18 10/18 () (%) 3 1 3 5 10 A -6.80 6.35 5.61 58.20 107.51 360.60 82.39-3.07 8.36 9.63 66.20 123.16 368.25 32.75 () (%) 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 A 40.00 6.99 7.31 13.75 26.08 38.74 11.98 5.21 16.61 29.30 * ( %) MICROSOFT CORP 4.44 APPLE INC 4.33 ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD 4.20 ALPHABET INC 3.87 AMAZON.COM INC 3.82 SALESFORCE.COM INC 3.82 SERVICENOW INC 3.45 WORKDAY INC 2.81 VISA INC 2.29 NVIDIA CORP 2.26 1.74x 3 22.10% 3 5 22.53% 12 27.19x (5 ) 14.54% (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) ISIN A 03.04.2000 18.24 1.82 5.00 1.00 0.50 LU0109392836 A 26.02.2013 24.08 1.78 5.00 1.00 0.50 LU0889565833 B 03.04.2000 14.30 3.13 1.00 0.75 1.06 LU0109734730 fti-hk@franklintempleton.com www.franklintempleton.com.hk

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Franklin Templeton Investment Funds Franklin Technology Fund Sector Equity 31.10.2018 Fund Fact Sheet For the source and calculation basis of Fund information, please refer to the *Explanatory Notes section. Fund Overview Base Currency for Fund Total Net Assets (USD) USD 2.66 billion Fund Inception Date 03.04.2000 Number of Issuers 76 Benchmark Morningstar Category * Summary of Investment Objective MSCI World Information Technology Index Sector Equity Technology The Fund aims to achieve capital appreciation by investing at least two-thirds of its assets in equity securities of companies expected to benefit from the development, advancement and use of technology. Fund Management* Jonathan T. Curtis: United States John Scandalios, CFA: United States James Cross, CFA: United States Ratings - A (acc) USD Overall Morningstar Rating *: Asset Allocation* % Equity 99.21 Cash & Cash Equivalents 0.79 Offering Documents Share Class Information Risk Considerations The Fund may invest in emerging market securities which are exposed to higher risk of economic, political and regulatory changes that may pose additional risk to the Fund. The Fund may invest primarily in a single sector, and is subject to higher concentration risk and as a result may be more volatile than funds following a more diversified policy. The Fund's value may be affected by exchange control regulations and changes in exchange rates. This investment involves risks which may result in loss of part or entire amount of your investment. Before you decide to invest, you should make sure the intermediary has explained to you that the Fund is suitable to you. Investors should not only base on this marketing material alone to make investment decisions. Performance* Performance over 5 Years in Share Class Currency (%) Franklin Technology Fund A (acc) USD 240 220 200 180 160 140 120 100 10/13 04/14 10/14 04/15 10/15 04/16 10/16 04/17 10/17 04/18 10/18 Performance in Share Class Currency (%) Cumulative 3 Mths YTD 1 Yr 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs Since Incept A (acc) USD -6.80 6.35 5.61 58.20 107.51 360.60 82.39 Benchmark in USD -3.07 8.36 9.63 66.20 123.16 368.25 32.75 Calendar Year Performance in Share Class Currency (%) 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 A (acc) USD 40.00 6.99 7.31 13.75 26.08 Benchmark in USD 38.74 11.98 5.21 16.61 29.30 Top Ten Holdings (% of Total) Issuer Name MICROSOFT CORP 4.44 APPLE INC 4.33 ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD 4.20 ALPHABET INC 3.87 AMAZON.COM INC 3.82 SALESFORCE.COM INC 3.82 SERVICENOW INC 3.45 WORKDAY INC 2.81 VISA INC 2.29 NVIDIA CORP 2.26 Fund Measures P/E to Growth 1.74x Historical 3 Yr Sales Growth 22.10% Estimated 3-5 Yr EPS Growth 22.53% Price to Earnings (12-mo 27.19x Forward) Standard Deviation (5 Yrs) 14.54% Fees Dividends Fund Identifiers Share Class Incept Date NAV TER (%) Max. Sales Charge (%) Mgmt. Fee (%) Max. Maint. Charge (%) Max. Serv. Charge (%) Last Paid Date Last Paid Amount ISIN A (acc) USD 03.04.2000 USD 18.24 1.82 5.00 1.00 0.50 N/A N/A N/A LU0109392836 A (acc) HKD 26.02.2013 HKD 24.08 1.78 5.00 1.00 0.50 N/A N/A N/A LU0889565833 B (acc) USD 03.04.2000 USD 14.30 3.13 N/A 1.00 0.75 1.06 N/A N/A LU0109734730 E-Mail fti-hk@franklintempleton.com Web www.franklintempleton.com.hk

Franklin Technology Fund 31.10.2018 For the source and calculation basis of Fund information, please refer to the *Explanatory Notes section. Composition of Fund* Franklin Technology Fund MSCI World Information Technology Index Geographic % of Total United States 90.02 / 87.08 China 6.33 / 0.00 Taiwan 1.56 / 0.00 Netherlands 0.99 / 1.32 Canada 0.25 / 0.77 Brazil 0.06 / 0.00 Japan 0.00 / 5.39 Germany 0.00 / 2.19 France 0.00 / 0.91 Others 0.00 / 2.34 Cash & Cash Equivalents 0.79 / 0.00 Market Capitalisation Breakdown in USD % of Equity <2.0 Billion 2.52 2.0-5.0 Billion 7.36 5.0-10.0 Billion 10.04 10.0-25.0 Billion 11.00 25.0-50.0 Billion 19.45 >50.0 Billion 47.74 N/A 1.90 Important Information Unless stated otherwise, all information is as of the publishing date of this document. Source: Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments (Asia) Limited is the issuer of this document. This document is neither an offer nor solicitation to purchase shares of the fund; applications for shares may only be made on forms of application available with the Offering Documents. Investments are subject to investment risks, fund value may go up as well as down and past performance is not an indicator or a guarantee of future performance. The investment returns are denominated in fund currency. Investors investing in funds denominated in non-local currency should be aware of the risk of exchange rate fluctuations that may cause a loss of principal. Investors should read carefully the Offering Documents (including the section 'Risk Considerations') for the relevant risks associated with the investment in the fund before investing. Distribution of this document may be restricted in certain jurisdictions. This document does not constitute the distribution of any information or the making of any offer or solicitation by anyone in any jurisdiction in which such distribution or offer is not authorized or to any person to whom it is unlawful to distribute such a report or make such an offer or solicitation. This document has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. *Explanatory Notes Performance: Performance information is based on the stated share class only, in Fund Currency, NAV to NAV, taking into account of dividend reinvestments and capital gain or loss. When performance for either the portfolio or its benchmark has been converted, different foreign exchange closing rates may be used between the portfolio and its benchmark. All MSCI data is provided as is. The Fund described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the Fund described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. The Fund s benchmark was changed 29 September 2017 to MSCI World Information Technology Index following the discontinuation of the ICE BofAML Technology 100 Index. Morningstar Category : Copyright Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is provided for reference purposes only. Past performance is not an indicator or a guarantee of future performance. Fund Management: In the case of portfolio managers who are CFA Charterholders, CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are trademarks owned by CFA Institute. Ratings: Copyright Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is provided for reference purposes only. Past performance is not an indicator or a guarantee of future performance. Top 10 Holdings: These securities do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for clients, and the reader should not assume that investment in the securities listed was or will be profitable. The portfolio manager for the Fund reserves the right to withhold release of information with respect to holdings that would otherwise be included in the top holdings list. Asset Allocation/Composition of Fund: Due to rounding, the sum of portfolio may not equal 100%. 2018. Franklin Templeton Investments. All rights reserved. www.franklintempleton.com.hk

Product Key Facts Franklin Templeton Investment Funds Franklin Technology Fund Last updated: April 2018 This statement provides you with key information about this product. This statement is a part of the offering document. You should not invest in this product based on this statement alone. Quick facts Management company: Franklin Templeton International Services S.à r.l. Investment manager: Franklin Advisers, Inc., United States of America (internal delegation) Depositary: J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg S.A. Base currency: USD Financial year end of this Fund: 30 June Dealing frequency: Every Hong Kong Business Day Minimum Investment: USD 1,000 [initial] and USD 500 [subsequent purchases] or equivalent Ongoing charges over a year # : Class A (acc) HKD: 1.82% Class A (acc) USD: 1.82% Class B (acc) USD: 3.12% # The ongoing charges figures are based on the semi-annual financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2017. These figures may vary from year to year. Dividend policy: Dividends, if declared, will be reinvested unless indicated by you in the application form to be paid out. Subject to any legal and regulatory requirements, the Fund may at its discretion pay dividends out of the capital or out of gross income of the Fund while paying all or part of the Fund s fees and expenses out of the capital of the Fund, which results in effectively paying dividends out of capital. The Fund may amend such distribution policy subject to the SFC s prior approval and by giving not less than one month s prior notice to investors. Any distributions involving payment of dividends out of the Fund s capital or payment of dividends effectively out of the Fund s capital (as the case may be) may result in an immediate reduction of the net asset value per share. What is this product? This is a fund constituted in the form of a mutual fund. It is domiciled in Luxembourg and its home regulator is Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier ( CSSF ). Investment Objective and Policy Franklin Technology Fund (the Fund ) aims to increase the value of its investments over the medium to long term. The Fund invests principally (that is, at least two-thirds of the Fund s net assets) in: equity securities issued by technology companies of any size located anywhere in the world, including emerging markets and the United States of America In exceptional market circumstances (such as extreme volatility) and on a temporary basis only, 100% of the Fund s net assets may be invested in liquid assets, with due regard to the principle of risk spreading. The Fund can invest on an ancillary basis in: debt securities of corporate issuers American, European or Global Depositary Receipts Franklin Templeton Investment Funds - Franklin Technology Fund 1

The companies in which the Fund invests can be in a variety of industries such as computers, hardware, telecommunications, electronics, media and information services, and precision instruments that are expected to benefit from the development, advancement and use of technology and communication services and equipment. The investment team evaluates each company, considering factors such as management quality and growth prospects. The Fund does not intend to invest extensively or primarily in financial derivative instruments for investment purposes. For the purpose of generating additional capital or income or for reducing costs or risks, the Fund may engage in securities lending transactions for up to 50% of its net assets, in a manner that is consistent with its investment policy. For the avoidance of doubt, any securities lending will be an ancillary activity of the Fund only. What are the key risks? Investment involves risks. Please refer to the offering document for details including the risk factors. Market risk: The market values of securities owned by the Fund will tend to go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting individual issuers, particular industries or sectors within securities markets, or because of general market conditions. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes (including different sectors of the same asset class) may decline in value at the same time. Similarly, when markets perform well, there can be no assurance that securities held by the Fund will participate in the advance. Because the securities the Fund holds fluctuate in price in this manner, the Fund s value may go down as well as up and investors may be adversely affected. Equity risk: Equity and equity-linked securities are subject to significant price movements due to various economic, political, market and issuer-specific factors. Such changes may adversely affect the value of equities regardless of issuer-specific performance. Additionally, different industries, financial markets and securities can react differently to these changes. Such fluctuations of the Fund s value are often exacerbated in the short-term. Financial markets trends (including feared or actual failures in the banking system) may also cause large fluctuations in the prices of such securities. As a result, the Fund may be adversely affected. Foreign currency risk: The Fund will typically invest to a significant degree in securities that are denominated in currencies other than the base currency of the Fund, exposing its investments to changes in foreign exchange rates and the possibility of exchange control regulations. Changes in currency exchange rates may adversely affect the value of the Fund, and also may affect the income earned by the Fund and gains and losses realized by the Fund. Furthermore, the total return for a share class that is denominated in a different currency (the alternative currency ) from the base currency of the Fund may be affected, either positively or negatively, by changes in the exchange rate between the Fund s base currency and the alternative currency. Liquidity risk: The Fund may not be able to easily sell securities due to adverse market conditions or reduced value or creditworthiness of issuers in which it invests. The inability of the Fund to sell securities or positions may also impede the ability of the Fund to meet redemption requests in a timely manner. Certain securities may also be illiquid due to limited trading markets or contractual restrictions on their resale. Reduced liquidity due to these factors may have an adverse impact on the net asset value of the Fund. Technology sector risk: The technology sector presents greater risk and higher volatility than investment in a broader range of securities covering many different sectors. The value and performance of the Fund may be adversely affected as a result. Single sector risk: The Fund s investments are concentrated in a single sector. The value of the Fund may be more volatile than that of a fund having a more diverse portfolio of investments and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, political, policy, foreign exchange, liquidity, tax, legal or regulatory events affecting the sector in which it invests. Growth stocks risk: Growth stocks can be more volatile and may be more expensive, relative to earnings, than the market in general. The Fund may be adversely affected by the greater volatility of investments in such stocks. Franklin Templeton Investment Funds - Franklin Technology Fund 2

Dividend policy risk: The Fund s dividend policy allows for payment of dividends out of capital or effectively out of capital. Where this is done, it amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of an investor s original investment or from any capital gains attributable to that original investment. Any distributions involving payment of dividends out of the Fund s capital or payment of dividends effectively out of the Fund s capital (as the case may be) may result in an immediate reduction of the net asset value per share. Counterparty risk: The Fund may be exposed to the credit/default risks of its counterparties and the Fund/investors may be adversely impacted. How has the Fund performed? 90.0% 60.0% 59.6% 40.0% 30.0% 21.9% 9.7% 26.1% 13.8% 7.3% 7.0% 0.0% -5.6% -30.0% -39.0% -60.0% -90.0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Investors may not get back the full amount invested. The computation basis of the performance is based on the calendar year end, NAV-to-NAV, with dividends reinvested. These figures show by how much class A (acc) USD increased or decreased in value during the calendar year being shown. Class A (acc) USD is the share class available in Hong Kong with the longest history in the Fund. Performance data has been calculated in USD, including ongoing charges and excluding subscription fee and redemption fee you might have to pay. Fund launch date: 3 April 2000 Class A (acc) USD launch date: 3 April 2000 Is there any guarantee? This Fund does not have any guarantees. You may not get back the full amount of money you invest. Franklin Templeton Investment Funds - Franklin Technology Fund 3

What are the fees and charges? Charges which may be payable by you You may have to pay the following fees when dealing in the shares of the Fund. Subscription fee (Initial sales charge) Switching fee (Switching charge)* Class A Up to 5.00% of the subscription amount 1.00% of the value of the shares being switched Class B N/A N/A Redemption fee (Redemption charge) N/A Up to 4.00% Ongoing fees payable by the Fund The following expenses will be paid out of the Fund. They affect you because they reduce the return you get on your investments. Annual rate (as a % of the Fund s net asset value) Class A** Class B*** Management fee (Investment management fee)* 1.00% 1.00% Depositary fee Up to 0.140% Up to 0.140% Performance fee N/A N/A Administration fee N/A N/A Maintenance charge* 0.50% 0.75% Servicing charge N/A 1.06% Registrar and Transfer, Corporate, Domiciliary and Administrative Agent fee + Additional fixed amount per Shareholder account at each Class level Up to 0.2175% Up to USD 30 per annum Up to 0.2175% Up to USD 30 per annum *The current fee level may be increased up to the maximum level permitted by the constitutive document of the Fund by giving one month s prior notice to the shareholders. ** The Annual Management Fees as defined in the Explanatory Memorandum comprise of the Management Fee (Investment Management Fee) and the Maintenance Charge. *** The Annual Management Fees as defined in the Explanatory Memorandum comprise of the Management Fee (Investment Management Fee), the Maintenance Charge and the Servicing Charge. Other fees You may have to pay other fees and charges when dealing in the shares of the Fund. Additional Information You generally buy and redeem shares at the Fund s next determined net asset value (NAV) after the Hong Kong Representative, Franklin Templeton Investments (Asia) Limited, receives your request in good order on or before 4:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time) being the dealing cut-off time. Certain intermediaries may impose an earlier dealing cut-off time. The net asset value of this Fund is calculated and the price of shares is published on each business day. Information about prices is available online at www.franklintempleton.com.hk. Franklin Templeton Investment Funds - Franklin Technology Fund 4

The compositions of the dividends (i.e. the relative amounts paid out of (i) net distributable income and (ii) capital) for the last 12 months are made available by the Hong Kong Representative on request and are also available online at www.franklintempleton.com.hk. Investors may obtain the past performance information of other share classes offered to Hong Kong investors from the Hong Kong Representative's website at www.franklintempleton.com.hk. Investors may obtain information on the intermediaries by calling the Hong Kong Representative at (852)2877-7733 or visiting the Hong Kong Representative's website at www.franklintempleton.com.hk. The website mentioned above has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission ( SFC ). Important If you are in doubt, you should seek professional advice. The SFC takes no responsibility for the contents of this statement and makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness. Franklin Templeton Investment Funds - Franklin Technology Fund 5