Summary
Updated Aug 30, 2026
Thomas C. Merchant is EVP, General Counsel of FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN). 5 SEC Form 4 filings on record going back to 2024, most recently on 3 December 2025.
Recent Transactions
7Every recent SEC Form 4 transaction Thomas C. Merchant has reported, most recent first.
Trading Pattern
InsiderAlpha's records for Thomas C. Merchant go back to 2024: 5 primary Form 4 filings, an average of 1.7 per year. No transaction on record carries a Rule 10b5-1 flag - the filings look discretionary rather than pre-scheduled, which makes their timing more informative as a signal.
Other Insiders Active in the Same Stocks
Insiders who reported open-market trades in the last 12 months at the companies Thomas C. Merchant files at. Multiple unrelated insiders buying the same stock within a short window, cluster buying, has historically been one of the strongest Form 4 signals.
- Charles B. Johnson - $2.13M of BEN open-market activity in the last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Thomas C. Merchant?
Thomas C. Merchant is a corporate insider, tracked as EVP, General Counsel of FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN). InsiderAlpha holds 5 primary Form 4 filings for them, the earliest from 2024, updated as new SEC EDGAR filings are processed.
When did Thomas C. Merchant last file a Form 4?
The most recent primary Form 4 on record is dated 3 December 2025, one of 5 filings going back to 2024.
Where can I see all of Thomas C. Merchant's SEC filings?
All Form 4 filings, transaction values, and 10b5-1 plan flags are listed on this page and updated in real time as new SEC EDGAR filings are processed.
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