Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings India Credit Fund Closure Matters. During the six months ended March 31, 2024, there were no significant changes from the disclosure in the Form 10‑K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. Other Litigation Matters. The Company is from time to time involved in other litigation relating to claims arising in the normal course of business. Management is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of such claims will not materially affect the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations or liquidity. In management’s opinion, an adequate accrual has been made as of March 31, 2024 to provide for any probable losses that may arise from such matters for which the Company could reasonably estimate an amount. Indemnifications and Guarantees In the ordinary course of business or in connection with certain acquisition agreements, the Company enters into contracts that provide for indemnifications by the Company in certain circumstances. In addition, certain Company entities guarantee certain financial and performance-related obligations of various Franklin subsidiaries. The Company is also subject to certain legal requirements and agreements providing for indemnifications of directors, officers and personnel against liabilities and expenses they may incur under certain circumstances in connection with their service. The terms of these indemnities and guarantees vary pursuant to applicable facts and circumstances, and from agreement to agreement. Future payments for claims against the Company under these indemnities or guarantees could negatively impact the Company’s financial condition. In management’s opinion, no material loss was deemed probable or reasonably possible pursuant to such indemnification agreements and/or guarantees as of March 31, 2024. Other Commitments and Contingencies On November 1, 2023, the Company took possession of office space in New York City located at One Madison Avenue. At the time of possession, the Company recognized an operating lease right-of-use asset and a corresponding operating lease liability of $396.6 million. The lease agreement is over sixteen years with an aggregate expected commitment of $707.3 million and is part of a corporate initiative to consolidate existing office space in New York City. At March 31, 2024, there were no other material changes in the other commitments and contingencies as reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2023.

Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Legal Proceedings

India Credit Fund Closure Matters. During the six months ended March 31, 2024, there were no significant changes from the disclosure in the Form 10‑K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.

Other Litigation Matters. The Company is from time to time involved in other litigation relating to claims arising in the normal course of business. Management is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of such claims will not materially affect the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations or liquidity. In management’s opinion, an adequate accrual has been made as of March 31, 2024 to provide for any probable losses that may arise from such matters for which the Company could reasonably estimate an amount.

Indemnifications and Guarantees

In the ordinary course of business or in connection with certain acquisition agreements, the Company enters into contracts that provide for indemnifications by the Company in certain circumstances. In addition, certain Company entities guarantee certain financial and performance-related obligations of various Franklin subsidiaries. The Company is also subject to certain legal requirements and agreements providing for indemnifications of directors, officers and personnel against liabilities and expenses they may incur under certain circumstances in connection with their service. The terms of these indemnities and guarantees vary pursuant to applicable facts and circumstances, and from agreement to agreement. Future payments for claims against the Company under these indemnities or guarantees could negatively impact the Company’s financial condition. In management’s opinion, no material loss was deemed probable or reasonably possible pursuant to such indemnification agreements and/or guarantees as of March 31, 2024.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

On November 1, 2023, the Company took possession of office space in New York City located at One Madison Avenue. At the time of possession, the Company recognized an operating lease right-of-use asset and a corresponding operating lease liability of $396.6 million. The lease agreement is over sixteen years with an aggregate expected commitment of $707.3 million and is part of a corporate initiative to consolidate existing office space in New York City.

At March 31, 2024, there were no other material changes in the other commitments and contingencies as reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2023.