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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Franklin Mutual Series Funds - Franklin Mutual Shares Fund Class A
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July 12, 2024 CORRESP

Management Fee

One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 tel 800.632.2350 franklintempleton.com July 12, 2024 VIA EDGAR Christina DiAngelo Fettig U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-8626 Subject: Franklin Templeton Funds (the “Funds”) (as listed on the attached Appendix) Dear Ms. Fettig: On behalf of the Funds, the following are the

April 30, 2024 DEFA14A

Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __)

Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 9, 2024 CORRESP

February 9, 2024

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2005 Market Street Suite 2600 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Telephone 215.

January 10, 2024 N-14

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2024 File No. 333-[] UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ] Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ] (Check appropriate box or boxes) FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Char

January 10, 2024 EX-99.9 CUST CONTRCT

FOURTH JOINDER TO GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT

EX-99.(9)(e) FOURTH JOINDER TO GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT FOURTH JOINDER ("Joinder") to the GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT, dated March 1, 2020, among each of the Customers listed on Annex B thereto each a ("Customer") and J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A ("J.P. Morgan") as amended from time to time (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of February 15, 2023 and shall be effective as of March 31, 2023,

January 10, 2024 EX-99.9 CUST CONTRCT

JOINDER TO GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT

EX-99.(9)(b) JOINDER TO GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT This Joinder (“Joinder”) to the GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT, dated March 1, 2020 among each of the Customers listed on Annex B thereto (each a “Customer”) and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (“J.P. Morgan”), as amended from time to time (the “Agreement”), is made and entered into as of July 15, 2020, between the New Customers (as defined below) and J.P. Morg

January 10, 2024 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.(14)(a) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm”, “Representations and Warranties” and “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Franklin Mutual Series Funds. We also consent to the references to our

January 10, 2024 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

January 10, 2024

EX-99.(11)(a) Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2005 Market Street Suite 2600 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Telephone 215.564.8000 Fax 215.564.8120 www.stradley.com January 10, 2024 Board of Trustees Franklin Mutual Series Funds on behalf of the Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund and the Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 101 John F. Kennedy Parkway Short Hills, NJ 07078 Re: Registration Statem

January 10, 2024 EX-99.9 CUST CONTRCT

GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT

EX-99.(9)(a) Table of Contents 1. INTENTION OF THE PARTIES; DEFINITION S 5 1.1 Intention of the Partie s 5 1.2 Definitions; Interpretatio n 5 2. WHAT J.P. MORGAN IS REQUIRED TO D O 9 2.1 Set Up Account s 9 2.2 Deposit of Cas h 10 2.3 Segregation and Registration of Assets; Nominee Nam e 10 2.4 Settlement of Transaction s 11 2.5 Contractual Settlement Date Accountin g 12 2.6 Income Collection (Auto

January 10, 2024 EX-99.9 CUST CONTRCT

SECOND JOINDER TO GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT

EX-99.(9)(c) SECOND JOINDER TO GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT This second Joinder (“Joinder”) to the GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT, dated March 1, 2020 among each of the Customers listed on Annex B thereto (each a “Customer”) and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (“J.P. Morgan”), as amended from time to time (the “Agreement”), is made and entered into as of March 12, 2021, and shall be effective as of March 12, 2021

January 10, 2024 EX-99.9 CUST CONTRCT

THIRD JOINDER TO GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT

EX-99.(9)(d) THIRD JOINDER TO GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT Third “(Joinder)” GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT, dated March 1, 2020, among each of the Customers listed on Annex B thereto each a “(Customer)” and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A(“J.P Morgan”) as amended from time to time (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August 11, 2021 and shall be effective as of September 1, 2021, between the New Custo

January 10, 2024 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-99.(16)(a) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned officers and trustees of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Registrant”), hereby appoint ALISON E. BAUR, ALEXANDER Y. KYMN, NAVID J. TOFIGH, CHRISTINE DEBEVEC, HARRIS GOLDBLATT, MARC DE OLIVEIRA, TARA E. GORMEL, BRUCE G. LETO, ALISON M. FULLER, KRISTIN H. IVES AND MARGUERITE C. BATEMAN (with full power to each of them to a

November 22, 2022 NPORT-EX

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Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 5 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 9 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 12 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 17 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 26 Notes to Schedules of Investments 32 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

November 22, 2022 NPORT-EX

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Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 5 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 9 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 12 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 17 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 26 Notes to Schedules of Investments 32 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

November 22, 2022 NPORT-EX

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Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 5 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 9 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 12 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 17 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 26 Notes to Schedules of Investments 32 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

November 22, 2022 NPORT-EX

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Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 5 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 9 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 12 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 17 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 26 Notes to Schedules of Investments 32 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

November 22, 2022 NPORT-EX

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Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 5 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 9 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 12 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 17 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 26 Notes to Schedules of Investments 32 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

November 22, 2022 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 5 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 9 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 12 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 17 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 26 Notes to Schedules of Investments 32 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

May 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

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Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 10 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 20 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Schedules of Investments 34 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

May 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 10 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 20 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Schedules of Investments 34 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

May 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 10 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 20 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Schedules of Investments 34 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

May 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 10 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 20 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Schedules of Investments 34 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

May 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 10 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 20 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Schedules of Investments 34 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

May 23, 2022 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Schedules of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 10 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 20 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Schedules of Investments 34 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Schedule of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2022 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Schedules of Investments See Notes to Schedules of Investments.

November 22, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 15 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 27 Notes to Statements of Investments 33 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statements of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

November 22, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 15 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 27 Notes to Statements of Investments 33 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statements of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

November 22, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 15 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 27 Notes to Statements of Investments 33 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statements of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

November 22, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 15 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 27 Notes to Statements of Investments 33 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statements of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

November 22, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 15 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 27 Notes to Statements of Investments 33 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statements of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

November 22, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q3PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 6 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 15 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 27 Notes to Statements of Investments 33 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statements of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

May 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 7 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Statements of Investments 35 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statement of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

May 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 7 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Statements of Investments 35 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statement of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

May 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 7 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Statements of Investments 35 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statement of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

May 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 7 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Statements of Investments 35 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statement of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

May 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 7 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Statements of Investments 35 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statement of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

May 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

following futures

Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee MS-Q1PH 1 Statements of Investments (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund 2 Franklin Mutual European Fund 7 Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund 11 Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund 14 Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 21 Franklin Mutual Shares Fund 28 Notes to Statements of Investments 35 Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), March 31, 2021 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statement of Investments See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 4, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 4, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 4, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 4, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 4, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 4, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

December 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments (unaudited), September 30, 2020 Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund See Notes to Statements of Investments.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

October 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

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Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

October 6, 2020 CORRESP

RATS Value

One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 tel 800.632.2350 franklintempleton.com October 5, 2020 VIA EDGAR Mr. David Manion U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-8626 Subject: Franklin Templeton Funds (the ?Funds?) (as listed on the attached Appendix) Dear Mr. Manion: On behalf of the Funds, the following are the respons

June 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.2% Aerospace & Defense 3.1% BAE Systems PLC United Kingdom 12,866,872    $82,623,327 Auto Components 0.0%† a,b,c International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC Brazil  2,

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

June 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.2% Aerospace & Defense 3.1% BAE Systems PLC United Kingdom 12,866,872    $82,623,327 Auto Components 0.0%† a,b,c International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC Brazil  2,

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

June 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.2% Aerospace & Defense 3.1% BAE Systems PLC United Kingdom 12,866,872    $82,623,327 Auto Components 0.0%† a,b,c International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC Brazil  2,

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

June 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.2% Aerospace & Defense 3.1% BAE Systems PLC United Kingdom 12,866,872    $82,623,327 Auto Components 0.0%† a,b,c International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC Brazil  2,

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

June 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.2% Aerospace & Defense 3.1% BAE Systems PLC United Kingdom 12,866,872    $82,623,327 Auto Components 0.0%† a,b,c International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC Brazil  2,

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

June 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.2% Aerospace & Defense 3.1% BAE Systems PLC United Kingdom 12,866,872    $82,623,327 Auto Components 0.0%† a,b,c International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC Brazil  2,

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2020 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 89.

November 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

TEDIX / FRANKLIN MUTUAL GLOBAL DISCOVERY FUND NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

November 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

TEQIX / FRANKLIN MUTUAL QUEST FUND NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 2 FMSF434.htm Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.8% Aerospace & Defense 2.5% BAE Systems PLC United Kingdom  12,866,872    $90,165,636 Auto Components 0.0%† a,b,c International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC Brazil   2,846,329    

November 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

TESIX / FRANKLIN MUTUAL SHARES FUND NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

November 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

FMIAX / FRANKLIN MUTUAL INTERNATIONAL FUND NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

November 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

TFSIX / FRANKLIN MUTUAL FINANCIAL SERVICES FUND NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

November 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

TEMIX / FRANKLIN MUTUAL EUROPEAN FUND NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

November 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

TEBIX / FRANKLIN MUTUAL BEACON FUND NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, September 30, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares/Warrants Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 85.

November 19, 2019 DEFA14A

Franklin Mutual Series Funds DEFA14A - -

Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 23, 2019 N-14/A

Franklin Mutual Series Funds N-14/A - -

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 23, 2019 File No.

September 23, 2019 EX-99.14(A)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.14(a) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Service Providers – Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm”, “Exhibit A – Form of Plan of Reorganization- Representations and Warranties”, and “Exhibit B – Financial Highlights of the International Fund and the Global Discovery Fund” in the Prospectus/Proxy State

September 23, 2019 CORRESP

TEDIX / FRANKLIN MUTUAL GLOBAL DISCOVERY FUND CORRESP - -

September 23, 2019 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Filing Desk U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Alison White, Esq. RE: Franklin Mutual Series Funds Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No.: 333-233335) Request for Acceleration Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of Franklin Mutual Series Funds (the “Registrant") and

September 20, 2019 CORRESP

TEDIX / FRANKLIN MUTUAL GLOBAL DISCOVERY FUND CORRESP - -

September 20, 2019 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-9303 Attention: Ms. Alison White Re: Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Franklin Mutual Series Funds (the “Registrant”) File No. 333-233335 Dear Mr. Long and Ms. White: On behalf of the Registrant, below are the Registrant’s responses to the comments

September 18, 2019 CORRESP

TEDIX / FRANKLIN MUTUAL GLOBAL DISCOVERY FUND CORRESP - -

September 18, 2019 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-9303 Attention: Mr. Jeff Long and Ms. Alison White Re: Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Franklin Mutual Series Funds (the “Registrant”) File No. 333-233335 Dear Mr. Long and Ms. White: On behalf of the Registrant, below are the Registrant’s response

September 11, 2019 DEL AM

Franklin Mutual Series Funds DEL AM - -

September 11, 2019 Via EDGAR Filing Desk U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Franklin Mutual Series Funds (the “Registrant”) File Nos. 333-233335; CIK No. 0001137439-19-000398 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 473 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the Registrant is hereby filing a delaying amendment with respect

August 16, 2019 N-14

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 16, 2019

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August 16, 2019 EX-99.(11)(A)

August 16, 2019

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August 16, 2019 EX-99.(14)(A)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.(14)(a) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Service Providers – Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm”, “Exhibit A – Form of Plan of Reorganization- Representations and Warranties”, and “Exhibit B – Financial Highlights of the International Fund and the Global Discovery Fund” in the Prospectus/Proxy Sta

August 16, 2019 COVER

August 16, 2019

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Suite 2600 2005 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018 Telephone 215.

August 16, 2019 EX-99.(16)(A)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-99.(16)(A) 4 ex9916a.htm EX-99.(16)(a) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned officers and trustees of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Registrant"), hereby appoint BRUCE G. LETO, KRISTIN H. IVES, ALISON M FULLER, CRAIG S. TYLE, ALISON E. BAUR AND STEVEN J. GRAY (with full power to each of them to act alone) his/her attorney-in-fact and agent, in all capacities, to exec

May 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Mutual Series Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 86.

May 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Mutual Series Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 86.

May 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Mutual Series Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 86.

May 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Mutual Series Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 86.

May 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Mutual Series Funds NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 FMSF13328.htm Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 86.2% Aerospace & Defense 2.1% BAE Systems PLC United Kingdom 11,814,998 $   74,250,952 Auto Components 0.1% a,b,c International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC Brazil  2,846,329       108,115 a,b

May 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Mutual Series Funds NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 FMSF433.htm Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 86.2% Aerospace & Defense 2.1% BAE Systems PLC United Kingdom 11,814,998 $   74,250,952 Auto Components 0.1% a,b,c International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC Brazil  2,846,329       108,115 a,b,c

May 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Franklin Mutual Series Funds NPORT-EX - -

Franklin Mutual Series Funds Statement of Investments, March 31, 2019 (unaudited) Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund Country Shares Value Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 86.

November 29, 2018 N-Q

Franklin Mutual Series Funds N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

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November 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that:

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October 10, 2018 CORRESP

Franklin California Tax Free Trust CORRESP

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May 30, 2018 N-Q

Franklin Mutual Series Funds N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

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May 30, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that:

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November 28, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Matthew T. Hinkle, certify that:

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November 28, 2017 N-Q

Franklin Mutual Series Funds 101 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078-2789 Craig S. Tyle, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

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June 8, 2017 AW

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7018 (215) 564-8000 June 8, 2017

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7018 (215) 564-8000 June 8, 2017 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Filing Desk U.

May 26, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

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May 26, 2017 N-Q

Franklin Mutual Series Funds 101 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078-2789 Craig S. Tyle, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

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November 28, 2016 N-Q

Franklin Mutual Series Funds

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November 28, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fmsf302certssec.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which s

May 27, 2016 N-Q

Franklin Mutual Series Funds

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May 27, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fmsf302certs0316nq.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whic

February 3, 2016 CORRESP

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906 February 3, 2016

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906 February 3, 2016 VIA EDGAR Ms.

November 27, 2015 N-Q

Franklin Mutual Series Funds

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November 27, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

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August 27, 2015 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

NAME OF REGISTRANT Franklin Mutual Series Funds File No. 811-05387 Exhibit Item No. 77C Matter Submitted to a Vote of Security Holders SHAREHOLDER RESPONSE SUMMARY REPORT April 7, 2015 Franklin Templeton Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund % of Outstanding % of Shares Shares Shares Present 2. To approve an amendment to the current fundamental investment restriction regarding investments in commodities. Fo

May 29, 2015 N-Q

Franklin Mutual Series Funds

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May 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

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April 14, 2015 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

POWER OF ATTORNEY

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April 14, 2015 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

[GRAPHICS – LOGO] Stradley Ronon Stevens &Young, LLP

[GRAPHICS ? LOGO] Stradley Ronon Stevens &Young, LLP 2600 One Commerce Square Philadelphia, PA 19103-7098 Telephone: (215) 564-8000 April 14, 2015 Board of Trustees Franklin Mutual Series Funds, on behalf of the Franklin Mutual Quest Fund 101 John F.

April 14, 2015 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the references to our firm under the captions ?Service Providers ? Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm?, ?Exhibit A ? Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization- Representations and Warranties?, and ?Exhibit C ? Financial Highlights of the Recovery Fund and the Quest Fund? in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement of Franklin Mutual Recovery Fund and Franklin Mutual Quest Fund which is included in this Registration Statement on Form N-14.

April 14, 2015 N-14

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2015 File No. U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X] Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ] Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ] Franklin Mutual Series Funds (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) (201) 912-2100 (Registrant's Area Code and

April 14, 2015 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY 4 ex9916afmsf-poan142015.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned officers and trustees of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Registrant"), hereby appoint BRUCE G. LETO, LARRY P. STADULIS, KRISTIN H. IVES, KAREN L. SKIDMORE, craig s. tyle, alison e. baur and STEVEN J. GRAY (with full power to each of them to act alone) his/her attorney-in-fact and agen

April 13, 2015 DEFA14A

YOUR VOTE IS EXTREMLEY IMPORTANT PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

[Franklin Templeton Logo] April 7, 2015 Dear Shareholder: The Special Joint Meeting of Shareholders of the Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds, Franklin Managed Trust, Franklin Mutual Series Funds and Franklin Value Investors Trust, on behalf of the series of each Trust, has been adjourned until May 18, 2015.

February 18, 2015 DEF 14A

Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds DEF 14A - -

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February 18, 2015 CORRESP

Franklin Managed Trust CORRESP - -

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January 21, 2015 COVER

Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds COVER - -

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January 21, 2015 PRE 14A

Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds PRE 14A - -

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December 18, 2014 AW

Franklin Mutual Series Funds AW - -

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November 26, 2014 N-Q

Franklin Mutual Series Funds

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November 26, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fmsf302certs0914nq.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whic

May 28, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

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May 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 fmsf302certs0314nq.htm 302 CERTS Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements wer

November 27, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FMSF QTRLY INVESTMENTS PE 9/30/13

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November 27, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

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August 28, 2013 EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

NAME OF REGISTRANT Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc. File No. 811-05387 EXHIBIT ITEM No. 77I (b): Terms of new or amended securities From the May 1, 2013 Statement of Additional Information: Mutual Financial Services Fund currently offers four classes of shares, Class A, Class C, Class R6 and Class Z. Mutual Beacon, Mutual European, Mutual Global Discovery, Mutual International, Mutual Quest and M

July 15, 2013 CORRESP

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June 6, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

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June 6, 2013 N-Q/A

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FMSF AMD N-Q PE 3/31/13

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May 29, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

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May 29, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fmsf302certs0313nq.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whic

November 28, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

FMSF N-Q PE 9/30/11 Quarterly Statement of Investments | See Notes to Statements of Investments.

November 28, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 fmsf302certs0912nq.htm 302 CERTS Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements wer

May 29, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FMSF QTRLY INVESTMENTS PE 3/31/12

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May 29, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fmsf302lfmh0312nq.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit (3)(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whi

November 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fmsf302certs-911.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3 (a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which

November 28, 2011 N-Q

SIGNATURES

Quarterly Statement ofInvestments I See Notes to Statements ofInvestments. Mutual Beacon Fund Statement of Investments, September 30, 2011 (unaudited) (continued) Mutual Beacon Fund Statement of Investments, September 30, 2011 (unaudited) (continued) Mutual Beacon Fund Statement of Investments, September 30, 2011 (unaudited) (continued) At September 30, 2011, the Fund had the following futures con

May 27, 2011 N-Q

Quarterly Statement of Investments I See Notes to Statements of Investments.

Quarterly Statement of Investments I See Notes to Statements of Investments. Mutual Beacon Fund Quarterly Statement of Investments I See Notes to Statements of Investments. Mutual European Fund Statement of Investments, March 31,2011 (unaudited) (continued) Quarterly Statement of Investments I See Notes to Statements of Investments. Mutual Financial Services Fund Statement of Investments, March 31

May 27, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fmsf302certs-0311.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3 (a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whic

November 26, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that:

fmsf302-093010.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit 3(a) I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which su

November 26, 2010 N-Q

Franklin Mutual Series Funds 101 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078-2789 Craig S. Tyle, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 Franklin Mutual Series Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 John F.

May 27, 2010 N-Q

MUTUAL SERIES NQ 03/31/10

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 JOHN F.

May 27, 2010 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Ex. 3 I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period cov

November 27, 2009 N-Q

MUTUAL SERIES NQ 09-30-09

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 JOHN F.

November 27, 2009 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Item 3 I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period co

August 28, 2009 EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

NAME OF REGISTRANT Franklin Mutual Series Funds File No. 811-05387 Exhibit Item No. 77I: Terms of new or amended securities Mutual Quest Fund began offering Class R shares on May 1, 2009.

May 28, 2009 N-Q

MUTUAL SERIES NQ 03-09

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - Franklin Mutual Series Funds - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 John F.

May 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Exhibit 3 I, Laura F. Fergerson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period

April 17, 2009 CORRESP

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 tel 650/312.2000 franklintempleton.com

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 tel 650/312.

March 19, 2009 CORRESP

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, Ca 94403-1906

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, Ca 94403-1906 March 19, 2009 John C.

November 26, 2008 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Exhibit 3(a) I, Galen G. Vetter, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period

November 26, 2008 N-Q

NQ FOR MUTUAL SERIES

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 JOHN F.

May 30, 2008 N-Q

N-Q FOR MUTUAL SERIES 3/31

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 101 JOHN F.

May 30, 2008 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Exhibit (A) I, Galen G. Vetter, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period c

May 1, 2008 N-8A/A

N-8A/A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A/A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it is amending and adopting as its own the notification of registration of Franklin Mutual Series Funds, a Maryland corporation, und

November 28, 2007 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Exhibit 3(a) I, Jimmy D. Gambill, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the p

November 28, 2007 N-Q

MUTUAL SERIES QTRLY INVESTMENT PE 9/30/07

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND, INC.

August 28, 2007 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

NAME OF REGISTRANT: Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc. File No. 811-05387 EXHIBIT ITEM No. 77(c): Matters submitted to a vote of security holders A Special Meeting of Shareholders of Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc. (the "Series Fund") was held at the Series Fund's offices, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, California on March 21, 2007 and reconvened on April 11, 2007. The purpose of the meeting was

August 28, 2007 EX-99.77E LEGAL

EX-99.77E LEGAL

NAME OF REGISTRANT: Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc. File No. 811-05387 EXHIBIT ITEM No. 77(e): Legal Proceedings As part of various investigations by a number of federal, state, and foreign regulators and governmental entities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), relating to certain practices in the mutual fund industry, including late trading, market timing and marketing s

May 30, 2007 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Exhibit 3(a) I, Jimmy D. Gambill, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the p

May 30, 2007 N-Q

MUTUAL SERIES N-Q PE 3/31/07

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND, INC.

April 13, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 26, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 15, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 13, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 21, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 8, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 2, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

DEFA14A 1 ftcomplexscriptdefa14a.htm ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIAL SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

January 22, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.I

COMPLEX-WIDE FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST [NAME OF FUND] a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted __________; current Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trus

EX-99.I 16 exhibit99i.htm COMPLEX-WIDE FORM OF AMENDED EXHIBIT I COMPLEX-WIDE FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST of [NAME OF FUND] a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted ; current Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust adopted .) I-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I. NAME; OFFICES; REGISTERED AGENT; DEFINITI

January 4, 2007 EX-99.H-1

COMPARISON OF MASSACHUSETTS AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW

EX-99.H-1 14 exhibit99h-1.htm COMPARISON OF MASSACHUSETTS AND DELAWARE EXHIBIT H-1 COMPARISON OF MASSACHUSETTS AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW The following is only a discussion of certain principal differences between the governing documents for each existing Massachusetts business trust (each an “Acquired Trust”) and its successor Delaware statutory trust (each an “Acquiring Tru

January 4, 2007 EX-99.R

PRINCIPAL HOLDER OF SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT R PRINCIPAL HOLDER OF SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Name/Class Name and Address of Account Share Amount Percentage of Class (%) Franklin California Tax Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.L-1

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4

EXHIBIT L-1 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS TO BE AMENDED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.T

AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Adopted October 18, 2004

EX-99.T 29 exhibit99t.htm AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER EXHIBIT T AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Adopted October 18, 2004 I. The Committee. The Audit Committee (“Committee”) is a committee of, and established by, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Franklin Mutual Recovery Fund (“Fund”). The Committee shall consist of such number of members as set by the Board from time to tim

January 4, 2007 EX-99.K

FORM OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted January 31, 2003; Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration

Exhibit K FORM OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST of FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted January 31, 2003; Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted May 8, 2003; Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust adopted .

January 4, 2007 EX-99.S

AUDIT FEE INFORMATION

EX-99.S 28 exhibit99s.htm AUDIT FEE INFORMATION EXHIBIT S AUDIT FEE INFORMATION Fees Billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP:1 Aggregate Trust Name/ Audit All Other Non-Audit Fiscal year Ended Audit Fees Related Fees Tax Fees Fees Fees Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc. 3/31/06 $72,675 $0 $0 $0 0 3/31/05 72,500 0 0 0 0 Franklin California Tax-Free Trust 6/30/06 83,871 0 0 1,778 1,778 6/3

January 4, 2007 EX-99.P

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENT MANAGER INFORMATION

EXHIBIT P FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENT MANAGER INFORMATION Fund/Series Investment Manager Sub-Adviser Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.A

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

EXHIBIT A NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Fund Nominating Committee Members Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99

A COMPARISON OF GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS

EXHIBIT J A COMPARISON OF GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS This Exhibit compares some of the more significant provisions of the New Declaration with the Current Declarations.

January 4, 2007 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.B-2

FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND/FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter

EXHIBIT B-2 FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND/FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter This Charter has been adopted by the Board of Directors of Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.U

VOTES NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSALS

EX-99.U 30 exhibit99u.htm VOTES NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL EXHIBIT U VOTES NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSALS Proposal Fund Vote Needed Proposal 1 – To elect a Board of All Funds Plurality (voting by Fund as a whole) Trustees/Directors Proposal 2 – To approve Franklin California Tax-Free Income The affirmative vote of the lesser of an Agreement and Plan of Fund, Inc., Franklin Custodian (i)

January 4, 2007 EX-99.N-2

TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 5

EXHIBIT N-2 TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 5 Mortgaging, Pledging or Hypothecating Fundamental Investment Restriction Recommended to be Eliminated (The Fund may not?) Fund Mortgage or pledge any of its assets, except that borrowing for temporary or emergency purposes may be made in the amount up to 5% of the total asset value.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.O

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FOR FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MONEY FUND TRUST (THE “TRUST”)

EX-99.O 24 exhibit99o.htm PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FOR FRANKLIN TEMPLETON EXHIBIT O PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FOR FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MONEY FUND TRUST (THE “TRUST”) WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has created an additional class of shares of the Franklin Templeton Money Fund (the “F-T Money Fund”) to be designated as “Class A” shares of the F-T Money Fund; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has approved the

January 4, 2007 EX-99.Q

OUTSTANDING SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT Q OUTSTANDING SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Number of Outstanding Shares Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.N-1

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 5

EXHIBIT N-1 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 5 ELIMINATE ADDRESSED BY THE 1940 ACT OR SEC PREEMPTED BY NSMIA STAFF INTERPRETATIONS Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.M

COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION

EXHIBIT M COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION Fund Name Current Fundamental Concentration Restriction Proposed Fundamental Concentration Restriction Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund [The Fund may not]: Invest more than 25% of the value of its assets in a particular industry (except that U.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.B-1

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER (For all Funds except Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc. and Franklin Mutual Recovery Fund)

EXHIBIT B-1 NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER (For all Funds except Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.C

BOARDS AND THE FUNDS/SERIES TO BE SUPERVISED BY SUCH BOARDS Funds to be Supervised by Board I

EXHIBIT C BOARDS AND THE FUNDS/SERIES TO BE SUPERVISED BY SUCH BOARDS Funds to be Supervised by Board I Fund and Series Nominees for Board I Franklin California Tax-Free Trustab Independent Board Nominees: Franklin California Insured Tax-Free Income Fund Harris J.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.F

ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

EXHIBIT F ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Name, Year of Birth and Address Position Funds Length of Time Served Sheila Amoroso (1959) One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 Vice President Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.D

BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES

EX-99.D 10 exhibit99d.htm BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES EXHIBIT D BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES The following table identifies the compensation that the Funds pay their Independent Board Members and the number of standing committee meetings held during the most recent Fund fiscal year ended on or before September 30, 2006. Fund Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Meeting Fee Number of Board Meetings Held During Most R

January 4, 2007 EX-99.G

FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

EXHIBIT G FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (?Agreement?) is made as of this day of , 2007 by and between , a [Massachusetts business trust/Maryland corporation] (the ?Fund?), and , a Delaware statutory trust (the ?DE Trust?) (the Fund and the DE Trust are hereinafter collectively referred to as the ?parties?).

January 4, 2007 EX-99.E

AGGREGATE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION FROM EACH FUND FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT E AGGREGATE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION FROM EACH FUND FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Harris J.

January 4, 2007 EX-99.H-2

COMPARISON OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW

EX-99.H-2 15 exhibit99h-2.htm COMPARISON OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE EXHIBIT H-2 COMPARISON OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW The following is only a discussion of certain principal differences between the governing document for each existing Maryland corporation (each an “Acquired Fund”) and its successor Delaware statutory trust (each an “Acquiring Trust”), and is not a c

January 4, 2007 EX-99.L-2

TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4

EXHIBIT L-2 TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4 Borrowing Current Fundamental Investment Restriction (The Fund may not .

December 8, 2006 EX-99.I

COMPLEX-WIDE FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST [NAME OF FUND] a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted __________; current Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trus

EX-99.I 16 exhibit99i.htm COMPLEX-WIDE FORM OF AMENDED EXHIBIT I COMPLEX-WIDE FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST of [NAME OF FUND] a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted ; current Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust adopted .) I-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. NAME; OFFICES; REGISTERED AGENT; DEFINITIONS 4 1.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.G

FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

EX-99.G 13 exhibit99g.htm FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION EXHIBIT G FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Agreement”) is made as of this day of , 2007 by and between , a [Massachusetts business trust/Maryland corporation] (the “Fund”), and , a Delaware statutory trust (the “DE Trust”) (the Fund and the DE Trust are hereinafter collect

December 8, 2006 EX-99.D

BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES

EX-99.D 10 exhibit99d.htm BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES EXHIBIT D BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES The following table identifies the compensation that the Funds pay their Independent Board Members and the number of standing committee meetings held during the most recent fiscal year (for fiscal years ended on or before September 30, 2006). Fund Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Meeting Fee Number of Board Meetings Held

December 8, 2006 EX-99.M

COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION (SEE PROPOSAL 4)

EXHIBIT M COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION (SEE PROPOSAL 4) Fund Name Current Fundamental Concentration Restriction Proposed Fundamental Concentration Restriction Mutual Financial Services Fund [The Fund may not]: Invest more than 25% of the value of its assets in a particular industry (except that U.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.L-1

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4

EXHIBIT L-1 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS TO BE AMENDED FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.N-1

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DISCUSSED IN PROPOSAL 5

EX-99.N-1 22 exhibit99n-1.htm FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS EXHIBIT N-1 FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DISCUSSED IN PROPOSAL 5 ELIMINATE ADDRESSED BY THE 1940 ACT OR SEC PREEMPTED BY NSMIA STAFF INTERPRETATIONS Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc. Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund 1). Mortgage, Pledge or Hypothecate 1). Invest to Exercise

December 8, 2006 EX-99

A COMPARISON OF GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS

EX-99 17 exhibit99j.htm A COMPARISON OF GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS EXHIBIT J A COMPARISON OF GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS This Exhibit compares some of the more significant provisions of the New Declaration with the Current Declarations. Some of the changes noted in this Exhibit have already been made in the Current Declarations for certain Funds, but are included in this comparison in order to highlight sign

December 8, 2006 EX-99.Q

OUTSTANDING SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT Q OUTSTANDING SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Number of Outstanding Shares Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.O

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FOR FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MONEY FUND TRUST

EX-99.O 24 exhibit99o.htm PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FOR FRANKLIN TEMPLETON EXHIBIT O PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS FOR FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MONEY FUND TRUST WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees have determined to create an additional class of shares of the Franklin Templeton Money Fund (the “F-T Money Fund”) to be designated as “Class A” shares of the F-T Money Fund; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees wish to provide f

December 8, 2006 EX-99.L-2

TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4.

EXHIBIT L-2 TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE AMENDED AS DESCRIBED IN PROPOSAL 4.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.B-1

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER (For all Funds except Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc. and Franklin Mutual Recovery Fund)

EXHIBIT B-1 NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER (For all Funds except Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.T

AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Adopted October 18, 2004

EX-99.T 29 exhibit99t.htm AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER EXHIBIT T AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Adopted October 18, 2004 I. The Committee. The Audit Committee (“Committee”) is a committee of, and established by, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Franklin Mutual Recovery Fund (“Fund”). The Committee shall consist of such number of members as set by the Board from time to tim

December 8, 2006 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.H-1

COMPARISON OF MASSACHUSETTS AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW

EX-99.H-1 14 exhibit99h-1.htm COMPARISON OF MASSACHUSETTS AND DELAWARE EXHIBIT H-1 COMPARISON OF MASSACHUSETTS AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW The following is only a discussion of certain principal differences between the governing documents for each existing Massachusetts business trust (each an “Acquired Trust”) and its successor Delaware statutory trust (each an “Acquiring Tru

December 8, 2006 EX-99.U

VOTES NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL

EXHIBIT U VOTES NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL Proposal Fund Vote Needed Proposal 1 ? To elect a Board of All Funds Plurality (voting by Fund as a whole) Trustees/Directors Proposal 2 ? To approve Franklin California Tax-Free Income The affirmative vote of the lesser of an Agreement and Plan of Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.A

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

EX-99.A 6 exhibit99a.htm NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP EXHIBIT A NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Fund Nominating Committee Members Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc., Franklin Edith E. Holiday Custodian Funds, Inc. and Franklin New York Tax-Free Harris J. Ashton Income Fund Frank A. Olson Franklin California Tax-Free Trust, Franklin Strategic Harris J. Ashton Series and Franklin Temp

December 8, 2006 EX-99.R

PRINCIPAL HOLDER OF SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT R PRINCIPAL HOLDER OF SHARES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Name/Class Name and Address of Account Share Amount Percentage (%) Franklin California Tax Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.N-2

TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DISCUSSED IN PROPOSAL 5

EXHIBIT N-2 TEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE ELIMINATED AS DISCUSSED IN PROPOSAL 5 Mortgaging, Pledging or Hypothecating Fundamental Investment Restriction Recommended to be Eliminated (The Fund may not?) Fund Mortgage or pledge any of its assets, except that borrowing for temporary or emergency purposes may be made in the amount up to 5% of the total asset value.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.H-2

COMPARISON OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW

EX-99.H-2 15 exhibit99h-2.htm COMPARISON OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE EXHIBIT H-2 COMPARISON OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS AND STATE LAW The following is only a discussion of certain principal differences between the governing document for each existing Maryland corporation (each an “Acquired Fund”) and its successor Delaware statutory trust (each an “Acquiring Trust”), and is not a c

December 8, 2006 EX-99.P

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENT MANAGER AND SUB-ADVISER INFORMATION

EX-99.P 25 exhibit99p.htm FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENT MANAGER EXHIBIT P FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENT MANAGER AND SUB-ADVISER INFORMATION Fund/Series Investment Manager Sub-Adviser Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc. Franklin Advisers, Inc.1 N/A Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund Franklin California Tax-Free Trust Franklin California Insured Tax-Free Income Fund Franklin Adviser

December 8, 2006 EX-99.B-2

FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND/FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter

EX-99.B-2 8 exhibit99b-2.htm FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND EXHIBIT B-2 FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND/FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter This Charter has been adopted by the Board of Directors of Franklin Mutual Series Fund Inc./Franklin Mutual Recovery Fund (the “Fund”) to govern its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “Committee”), which

December 8, 2006 EX-99.S

AUDIT FEE INFORMATION

EXHIBIT S AUDIT FEE INFORMATION Fees Billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP:1 Aggregate Trust Name/ Audit All Other Non-Audit Fiscal year Ended Audit Fees Related Fees Tax Fees Fees Fees Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.C

BOARDS AND THE FUNDS/SERIES TO BE SUPERVISED BY SUCH BOARDS Funds to be Supervised by Board I

EXHIBIT C BOARDS AND THE FUNDS/SERIES TO BE SUPERVISED BY SUCH BOARDS Funds to be Supervised by Board I Fund and Series Nominees for Board I Franklin California Tax-Free Trustab Independent Board Nominees: Franklin California Insured Tax-Free Income Fund Harris J.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.E

AGGREGATE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION FROM EACH FUND FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

EXHIBIT E AGGREGATE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION FROM EACH FUND FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 Fund Harris J.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.F

ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

EXHIBIT F ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Name, Year of Birth and Address Position Funds Length of Time Served Sheila Amoroso (1959) One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 Vice President Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.

December 8, 2006 EX-99.K

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted January 31, 2003; Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust

Exhibit K SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST of FRANKLIN MUTUAL RECOVERY FUND a Delaware Statutory Trust (Original Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted January 31, 2003; Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust was adopted May 8, 2003; Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust adopted .

November 28, 2006 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

I, Jimmy D. Gambill, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

November 28, 2006 N-Q

MSERIES_NQ906

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.

August 28, 2006 EX-99.77E LEGAL

EX-99.77E LEGAL

NAME OF REGISTRANT: Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc. File No. 811-05387 EXHIBIT ITEM No. 77(e): Legal Proceedings As part of various investigations by a number of federal, state, and foreign regulators and governmental entities, relating to certain practices in the mutual fund industry, including late trading, market timing and marketing support payments to securities dealers who sell fund shares

May 30, 2006 N-Q

MUTUAL SERIES N-Q PE 3/31/06

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.

May 30, 2006 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Exhibit 3(a) I, Jimmy D. Gambill, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the p

November 29, 2005 N-Q

FR. MUTUAL SERIES FUND N-Q PE 9/30/05

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.

November 29, 2005 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Exhibit 3(a) I, Jimmy D. Gambill, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the

August 29, 2005 EX-99.77E LEGAL

EX-99.77E LEGAL

NAME OF REGISTRANT: Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc. File No. 811-05387 EXHIBIT ITEM NO. 77(E): LEGAL PROCEEDINGS INVESTIGATIONS AND SETTLEMENTS As part of various investigations by a number of federal, state, and foreign regulators and governmental entities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the California Attorney General's Office ("CAGO"), and the National Association o

August 2, 2005 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Exhibit 3(a) I, Jimmy D. Gambill, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the

August 2, 2005 N-Q/A

FR. MUTUAL SERIES FUND AMENDED N-Q PE 3/31/05

AMENDED FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.

May 31, 2005 N-Q

FR. MUTUAL SERIES FUND N-Q PE 3/31/05

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.

May 31, 2005 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Exhibit 3a I, Jimmy D. Gambill, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the pe

November 29, 2004 N-Q

FR. MUTUAL SERIES FUND, INC.QUARTERLY FILING PE 9/30/04

FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-05387 - FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC.

November 29, 2004 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Exhibit 3(a) I, Jimmy D. Gambill, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the

August 26, 2004 EX-99.77E LEGAL

EX-99.77E LEGAL

NAME OF REGISTRANT: FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC. FILE NO. 811-05387 EXHIBIT ITEM NO. 77(E): LEGAL PROCEEDINGS REGULATORY MATTERS MASSACHUSETTS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING On February 4, 2004, the Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts filed an administrative complaint against Franklin Resources, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (the "Company")

August 25, 2000 EX-27

EX-27

6 THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE MUTUAL EUROPEAN FUND JUNE 30, 2000 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

August 25, 2000 EX-27

EX-27

6 THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE MUTUAL FINANCIAL SERVICES FUND JUNE 30, 2000 SEMIANNUAL REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

August 25, 2000 EX-27

EX-27

6 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE MUTUAL SHARES FUND JUNE 30, 2000 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

August 25, 2000 EX-27

EX-27

6 THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE MUTUAL QUALIFIED FUND JUNE 30, 2000 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

August 25, 2000 EX-27

EX-27

6 THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE MUTUAL FINANCIAL SERVICES FUND JUNE 30, 2000 SEMIANNUAL REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

August 25, 2000 EX-27

EX-27

6 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE MUTUAL BEACON FUND JUNE 30, 2000 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

August 25, 2000 EX-27

EX-27

6 THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE MUTUAL QUALIFIED FUND JUNE 30, 2000 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

August 25, 2000 EX-27

EX-27

6 THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE MUTUAL QUALIFIED FUND JUNE 30, 2000 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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