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Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield Commences Class Action Against Franklin Resources, Inc. and Certain of its Affiliates, Daniel Calugar, Security Brokerage, Inc., and DCIP, L.P. on Behalf of Purchasers of The Franklin Family of Funds -- FKRCX, FKGRX, FRHIX, FKINX

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield announces that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District of the Northern District of California on February 12, 2004, on behalf of purchasers of Franklin Aggressive Growth Fund (Nasdaq:FRAAX), (Nasdaq:FKABX), (Nasdaq:FKACX), (Nasdaq:FKARX); Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund (Nasdaq:FBDIX); Franklin DynaTech Fund (Nasdaq:FDNBX), (Nasdaq:FDYNX); Franklin Global Communications Fund (Nasdaq:FRGUX); and other securities of the Franklin family of funds (the "Funds") operated by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) and its subsidiaries between February 6, 1999 and February 4, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Northrop Grumman Corp.

22nd Northrop Grumman-Built DSP Launched Successfully; U.S. Air Force Satellite Joins DSP Constellation On-Orbit

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Feb. 14, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The 22nd Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC)-built Defense Support Program (DSP) satellite was successfully launched today by the U.S. Air Force from Cape Canaveral Air Station.

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield Commences Class Action Against Franklin Resources, Inc. and Certain of its Affiliates, Daniel Calugar, Security Brokerage, Inc., and DCIP, L.P. on Behalf of Purchasers of The Franklin Family of Funds -- FKBAX, FKUSX, FUSLX, FKUTX

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield announces that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District of the Northern District of California on February 12, 2004, on behalf of purchasers of Franklin Aggressive Growth Fund (Nasdaq:FRAAX), (Nasdaq:FKABX), (Nasdaq:FKACX), (Nasdaq:FKARX); Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund (Nasdaq:FBDIX); Franklin DynaTech Fund (Nasdaq:FDNBX), (Nasdaq:FDYNX); Franklin Global Communications Fund (Nasdaq:FRGUX); and other securities of the Franklin family of funds (the "Funds") operated by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) and its subsidiaries between February 6, 1999 and February 4, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield Commences Class Action Against Franklin Resources, Inc. and Certain of its Affiliates, Daniel Calugar, Security Brokerage, Inc., and DCIP, L.P. on Behalf of Purchasers of The Franklin Family of Funds -- FINEX, TPINX, TLSAX, TEGOX

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield announces that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District of the Northern District of California on February 12, 2004, on behalf of purchasers of Franklin Aggressive Growth Fund (Nasdaq:FRAAX), (Nasdaq:FKABX), (Nasdaq:FKACX), (Nasdaq:FKARX); Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund (Nasdaq:FBDIX); Franklin DynaTech Fund (Nasdaq:FDNBX), (Nasdaq:FDYNX); Franklin Global Communications Fund (Nasdaq:FRGUX); and other securities of the Franklin family of funds (the "Funds") operated by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) and its subsidiaries between February 6, 1999 and February 4, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield Commences Class Action Against Franklin Resources, Inc. and Certain of its Affiliates, Daniel Calugar, Security Brokerage, Inc., and DCIP, L.P. on Behalf of Purchasers of The Franklin Family of Funds -- FISCX, FPRTX, FKDNX, FISEX

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield announces that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District of the Northern District of California on February 12, 2004, on behalf of purchasers of Franklin Aggressive Growth Fund (Nasdaq:FRAAX), (Nasdaq:FKABX), (Nasdaq:FKACX), (Nasdaq:FKARX); Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund (Nasdaq:FBDIX); Franklin DynaTech Fund (Nasdaq:FDNBX), (Nasdaq:FDYNX); Franklin Global Communications Fund (Nasdaq:FRGUX); and other securities of the Franklin family of funds (the "Funds") operated by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) and its subsidiaries between February 6, 1999 and February 4, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield Commences Class Action Against Franklin Resources, Inc. and Certain of its Affiliates, Daniel Calugar, Security Brokerage, Inc., and DCIP, L.P. on Behalf of Purchasers of The Franklin Family of Funds -- FKCGX, FAFRX, XFFLX, FFLTX

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield announces that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District of the Northern District of California on February 12, 2004, on behalf of purchasers of Franklin Aggressive Growth Fund (Nasdaq:FRAAX), (Nasdaq:FKABX), (Nasdaq:FKACX), (Nasdaq:FKARX); Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund (Nasdaq:FBDIX); Franklin DynaTech Fund (Nasdaq:FDNBX), (Nasdaq:FDYNX); Franklin Global Communications Fund (Nasdaq:FRGUX); and other securities of the Franklin family of funds (the "Funds") operated by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) and its subsidiaries between February 6, 1999 and February 4, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Financial Executives International

Financial Executives/LA Chapter Sets Presentation on Application of Sarbanes Oxley on Mid-Sized Companies

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The monthly meeting of the Los Angeles chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) will feature a presentation by Michael L. Ziering who will discuss the effects of Sarbanes Oxley on mid-sized companies. His discussion will include what resources must be committed to the efforts of complying with Sarbanes Oxley, and what benefits result. The dinner program will be held on Thursday, February 19, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Reagan Dining Room on the third floor of the Jonathan Club, 545 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles.

Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP

Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, Representing Investors Who Purchased Franklin Funds, Announces Class Action Lawsuit and Seeks to Recover Losses -- FTCOX, FFALX, FGTIX, ICPHX

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Notice is hereby given by Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP that a Class Action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of a class (the "Class") consisting of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired mutual funds in the Franklin family of funds (the "Funds"), operated by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) and its subsidiaries, between February 6, 1999 and February 4, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period").

Emerson Poynter LLP

Emerson Poynter LLP Announces Class Action Against Franklin Resources, Inc. and Certain of its Affiliates,Daniel Calugar, Security Brokerage, Inc., and DCIP, L.P. on Behalf of Purchasers of the Franklin Family of Funds -- AGEFX, FISAX, FRALX, FTAZX

HOUSTON, Feb. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Emerson Poynter LLP announces that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District of the Northern District of California on February 12, 2004, on behalf of purchasers of Franklin AGE High Income Fund (Nasdaq:AGEFX), (Nasdaq:FAHAX), (Nasdaq:FHIBX), (Nasdaq:FRAIX), (Nasdaq: FAHRX); Franklin Adjustable U.S. Government Securities Fund (Nasdaq:FISAX), (Nasdaq:FCSCX); Franklin Alabama Tax-Free Income Fund (Nasdaq:FRALX), (Nasdaq:FALEX); Franklin Arizona Tax-Free Income Fund (Nasdaq:FTAZX), (Nasdaq: FAZIX); and other securities of the Franklin family of funds (the "Funds") operated by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) and its subsidiaries between February 6, 1999 and February 4, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield

Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield Commences Class Action Against Franklin Resources, Inc. and Certain of its Affiliates, Daniel Calugar, Security Brokerage, Inc., and DCIP, L.P. on Behalf of Purchasers of The Franklin Family of Funds -- TEMIX, TFSIX, TEQIX, FMRVX

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Reinhardt Wendorf & Blanchfield announces that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District of the Northern District of California on February 12, 2004, on behalf of purchasers of Franklin Aggressive Growth Fund (Nasdaq:FRAAX), (Nasdaq:FKABX), (Nasdaq:FKACX), (Nasdaq:FKARX); Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund (Nasdaq:FBDIX); Franklin DynaTech Fund (Nasdaq:FDNBX), (Nasdaq:FDYNX); Franklin Global Communications Fund (Nasdaq:FRGUX); and other securities of the Franklin family of funds (the "Funds") operated by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) and its subsidiaries between February 6, 1999 and February 4, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.