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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSRS

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-05583

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Craig S. Tyle, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-2000

 

Date of fiscal year end: 12/31

 

Date of reporting period: 06/30/10

 

 

 


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JUNE 30, 2010

 

 

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON
VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST SEMIANNUAL REPORT

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Important Notes to Performance Information

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Fund Summaries

  

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

   FGR-1

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

   FGI-1

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

   FH-1

Franklin Income Securities Fund

   FI-1

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund

   FLG-1

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund

   FRD-1

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

   FSV-1

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund

   FSC-1

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

   FSI-1

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund

   FFA-1

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

   FUS-1

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010

   FZ-1

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

   MGD-1

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

   MS-1

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

   TD-1

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

   TF-1

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

   TGB-1

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

   TG-1

*Prospectus Supplement

   TG-7

Index Descriptions

   I-1

Shareholder Information

   SI-1

 

*Not part of the semiannual report

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IMPORTANT NOTES TO PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

 

Performance data is historical and cannot predict or guarantee future results. Principal value and investment return will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you withdraw your money. Inception dates of the funds may have preceded the effective dates of the subaccounts, contracts, or their availability in all states.

 

When reviewing the index comparisons, please keep in mind that indexes have a number of inherent performance differentials over the funds. First, unlike the funds, which must hold a minimum amount of cash to maintain liquidity, indexes do not have a cash component. Second, the funds are actively managed and, thus, are subject to management fees to cover salaries of securities analysts or portfolio managers in addition to other expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and do not include any commissions or other expenses typically associated with investing in securities. Third, indexes often contain a different mix of securities than the fund to which they are compared. Additionally, please remember that indexes are simply a measure of performance and cannot be invested in directly.

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FRANKLIN GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -1.77% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund seeks high total return. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of companies located anywhere in the world that operate in the real estate sector.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund underperformed its new benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global REIT Index, which had a -1.43% total return.1 The Fund underperformed its previous benchmark, the S&P Global REIT Index (hedged into U.S. dollars), which had a +1.12% total return.1 We believe the unhedged S&P Global REIT Index better represents the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six months under review, economic indicators remained mixed. The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic growth estimates and global manufacturing continued to expand for most of the period; however, labor market weakness persisted and U.S. property markets experienced a further sharp decline after a stimulus tax credit for first-time homebuyers expired. Corporate fundamentals remained strong, and the majority of earnings announcements around the world beat expectations despite growing concerns about margin preservation and the sustainability of earnings momentum. Yet stock markets largely ignored such encouraging fundamentals and reacted instead to economic news, leading to across-the-board equity sector declines. As a result of ongoing economic uncertainty, developed world policymakers maintained interest rates at very low levels. However, policymakers in a number of emerging markets began to incrementally withdraw stimulus measures by phasing out incentive programs and cautiously allowing interest rates and foreign exchange rates to rise.

 

Global equities entered 2010 with positive momentum as corporate earnings and economic indicators continued to recover from the worst recessionary conditions in a half century. However, significant downward volatility returned in the latter part of the semiannual period as growing concerns about the state of sovereign finances accompanied by several sovereign credit downgrades in Europe, along with renewed worries about the sustainability of the fragile economic recovery,

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

 

Fund Risks: As a nondiversified Fund that invests at least 80% of its assets in companies located anywhere in the world that operate in the real estate sector, the Fund carries much greater risk of adverse developments affecting that sector than a fund that invests more broadly. REITs may be affected by any change in the value of the properties owned and by their location, rental income, financing and management. The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. Derivative instruments may be volatile and illiquid, may give rise to leverage and may involve a small investment relative to the risk assumed. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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triggered a broad-based sell-off. Investors’ resurgent risk aversion caused more economically sensitive and cyclical sectors that had led returns since the March 2009 market bottom to markedly lag behind the more defensive or counter-cyclical sectors that had been relatively out of favor. European policymakers responded to credit market fears by pledging 750 billion euros in liquidity to help stabilize markets and forestall government debt defaults. However, the intervention did little to quell investor anxiety. Virtually all equity sectors and regions ended the reporting period with losses, the euro fell to its lowest level since 2006, and a renewed flight to safety further compressed already meager U.S. Treasury yields.

 

According to the S&P Global REIT Index, real estate markets that posted positive results included Japan (+6.59%), the U.S. (+5.70%) and South Africa (+5.41%), while the weakest markets were Greece (-39.78%), Italy (-37.13%) and the Netherlands (-21.39%). 1

 

Investment Strategy

 

We are research-driven, fundamental investors. We seek to limit price volatility by investing across markets and property types. We also seek to provide a consistently high level of income. We center our active investment strategy on the belief that unsynchronized regional economic activity within the global economy can provide consistent, attractive return opportunities in the global real estate markets. We use a bottom-up, value-oriented stock selection process that incorporates macro-level views in the evaluation process. We use top-down macro overlays to provide country/regional, property type, and company size perspectives in identifying international/local cyclical and thematic trends that highlight investment opportunities. We may use forward currency exchange contracts from time to time to help manage currency risk and the Fund’s exposure to various currencies.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

During the six months under review, significant detractors from the Fund’s performance relative to the S&P Global REIT Index included Unibail-Rodamco, Norwegian Property and Wereldhave, which were hurt generally by the European debt crisis. French Retail REIT Unibail-Rodamco, one of the Fund’s largest holdings, declined in value during the six-month period partly because investors were disappointed with management’s forecast for a relatively small 2% growth rate for the full-year 2010. Our overweighted holding relative to the index hurt Fund performance. Norwegian Property, a real estate management and

 

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development REIT, was a non-index position that underperformed as investors shunned high-beta stocks in the recent economic environment. We exited the Fund’s position in Norwegian Property by period-end. The share price of Wereldhave, a Netherlands-based diversified REIT, fell significantly during the period, and our overweighting hampered relative results. Wereldhave retreated partly due to the view among many investors that the company overpaid for the Dutch shopping centers it purchased from Unibail-Rodamco this past February.

 

It is also important to recognize the effect of currency movements on the Fund’s performance. In general, if the value of the U.S. dollar goes up compared with a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will go down in value because it will be worth fewer U.S. dollars. This can have a negative effect on Fund performance. Conversely, when the U.S. dollar weakens in relation to a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will increase in value, which can contribute to Fund performance. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. dollar rose in value relative to most non-U.S. currencies. As a result, the Fund’s performance was negatively affected by the portfolio’s significant investment in securities with non-U.S. currency exposure.

 

Significant contributors to relative Fund performance included overweighted positions in Equity Residential, Ventas and Host Hotels & Resorts. Shares of apartment REIT Equity Residential rose and benefited relative Fund performance after the company reported first-quarter results that matched analysts’ estimates — although profits were impacted by costs related to severe storms on the east and west coasts during the period, along with acquisition expenses — and raised its forecast for the second quarter above analysts’ predictions. Several U.S. apartment companies, including Equity Residential, had surprisingly strong growth in cash flow (given the lack of significant job creation) within their first-quarter 2010 results and full-year 2010 outlook statements. Several large apartment landlords reported in May that rent declines stopped for the first time since the economic downturn, and some even managed to increase rental rates.

 

Health care REITs were some of the best performers during the reporting period as investors perceived the sector as a relatively “safe haven” during market volatility. Our position in Ventas advanced after the company announced strong first-quarter results late in April, and the holding contributed to relative results due to an overweighting. The share price of Host Hotels & Resorts, which owns more than 100

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Global Real Estate

Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

Company
Sector/Industry,
Country
  % of Total
Net Assets
Simon Property Group Inc.   5.5%
Retail REITs, U.S.  
Westfield Group, ord. & 144A   4.3%
Retail REITs, Australia  
Unibail-Rodamco   4.3%
Retail REITs, France  
Boston Properties Inc.   3.7%
Office REITs, U.S.  
Equity Residential   3.6%
Residential REITs, U.S.  
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.   3.4%
Specialized REITs, U.S.  
Ventas Inc.   3.1%
Specialized REITs, U.S.  
Vornado Realty Trust   3.0%
Diversified REITs, U.S.  
Public Storage   2.8%
Specialized REITs, U.S.  
Stockland, ord. & 144A   2.7%
Diversified REITs, Australia  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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luxury and upscale hotels, appreciated during the period as management projected that revenue per available room (RevPAR), an important hotel industry performance metric, would jump between 1% and 4% in 2010, boosted by growing demand from large groups and conferences. In the first quarter of 2010, management reported that corporate bookings at its luxury hotels were up 18%, a sign that companies were willing to book events at high-end hotels. As a result, Host Hotels & Resorts performed well.

 

Thank you for your participation in Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 982.30    $ 4.03

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,020.73    $ 4.11

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio, net of expense waivers, for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.82%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 11.16      $ 10.84      $ 25.42      $ 35.25      $ 32.55      $ 30.87   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.15        0.30        0.62        0.80        0.67        0.70   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.32     1.36        (9.10     (7.56     5.40        3.38   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.17     1.66        (8.48     (6.76     6.07        4.08   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (0.36     (1.34     (0.32     (0.81     (0.75     (0.49

Net realized gains

                   (5.78     (2.26     (2.62     (1.91
        

Total distributions

     (0.36     (1.34     (6.10     (3.07     (3.37     (2.40
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 10.63      $ 11.16      $ 10.84      $ 25.42      $ 35.25      $ 32.55   
        

Total returnc

     (1.77)%        19.41%        (42.22)%        (20.65)%        20.87%        13.74%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliates

     1.11%        1.11%        1.08%        0.84%        0.50%        0.49%   

Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliates

     0.82%        0.76% e      0.60% e      0.52% e      0.50% e      0.49% e 

Net investment income

     2.67%        3.13%        3.41%        2.57%        2.04%        2.32%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 35,158      $ 38,486      $ 39,018      $ 83,250      $ 140,487      $ 145,425   

Portfolio turnover rate

     35.84%        87.34%        77.28%        121.84%        31.39%        36.10%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 10.92      $ 10.61      $ 24.97      $ 34.67      $ 32.08      $ 30.49   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.13        0.27        0.56        0.72        0.58        0.64   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.30     1.33        (8.93     (7.43     5.31        3.30   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.17     1.60        (8.37     (6.71     5.89        3.94   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (0.33     (1.29     (0.21     (0.73     (0.68     (0.44

Net realized gains

                   (5.78     (2.26     (2.62     (1.91
        

Total distributions

     (0.33     (1.29     (5.99     (2.99     (3.30     (2.35
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 10.42      $ 10.92      $ 10.61      $ 24.97      $ 34.67      $ 32.08   
        

Total returnc

     (1.75)%        19.08%        (42.39)%        (20.86)%        20.58%        13.47%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliates

     1.36%        1.36%        1.33%        1.09%        0.75%        0.74%   

Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliates

     1.07%        1.01% e      0.85% e      0.77% e      0.75% e      0.74% e 

Net investment income

     2.42%        2.88%        3.16%        2.32%        1.79%        2.07%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 309,039      $ 345,445      $ 343,701      $ 893,837      $ 1,491,571      $ 1,343,868   

Portfolio turnover rate

     35.84%        87.34%        77.28%        121.84%        31.39%        36.10%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 11.14      $ 10.80      $ 23.34   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.13        0.27        0.45   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.30     1.36        (6.89
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.17     1.63        (6.44
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (0.33     (1.29     (0.32

Net realized gains

                   (5.78
        

Total distributions

     (0.33     (1.29     (6.10
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 10.64      $ 11.14      $ 10.80   
        

Total returnd

     (1.87)%        19.01%        (37.28)%   

Ratios to average net assetse

      

Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliates

     1.46%        1.46%        1.43%   

Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliates

     1.17%        1.11% f      0.95% f 

Net investment income

     2.32%        2.78%        3.06%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 2      $ 2      $ 2   

Portfolio turnover rate

     35.84%        87.34%        77.28%   

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks 98.3%

            

Diversified Real Estate Activities 2.3%

            

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

   Japan      165,500      $ 2,341,823

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

   Hong Kong      411,500        5,680,709
                
               8,022,532
                

Diversified REITs 15.3%

            

British Land Co. PLC

   United Kingdom      401,400        2,613,043

Canadian REIT

   Canada      84,900        2,215,407

GPT Group

   Australia      1,072,353        2,534,647

H&R REIT

   Canada      147,000        2,347,361

ICADE

   France      12,430        1,054,076

Kenedix Realty Investment Corp.

   Japan      778        2,183,258

Kiwi Income Property Trust

   New Zealand      425,986        262,927

Land Securities Group PLC

   United Kingdom      596,062        4,979,487

Liberty Property Trust

   United States      91,700        2,645,545

Mirvac Group

   Australia      3,773,937        4,174,398

aMirvac Group, 144A

   Australia      370,633        409,962

Shaftesbury PLC

   United Kingdom      142,400        765,264

Stockland

   Australia      2,372,778        7,424,607

aStockland, 144A

   Australia      591,515        1,850,897

Tokyu REIT Inc.

   Japan      183        957,329

United Urban Investment Corp.

   Japan      446        2,678,724

Vornado Realty Trust

   United States      139,227        10,156,610

Wereldhave NV

   Netherlands      48,280        3,602,275
                
                 52,855,817
                

Industrial REITs 6.3%

            

AMB Property Corp.

   United States      209,500        4,967,245

Ascendas REIT

   Singapore      1,090,000        1,417,760

DuPont Fabros Technology Inc.

   United States      135,400        3,325,424

Goodman Group

   Australia      8,637,844        4,613,734

Japan Logistics Fund Inc.

   Japan      182        1,422,486

Mapletree Logistics Trust

   Singapore      1,436,000        856,930

ProLogis

   United States      319,000        3,231,470

Segro PLC

   United Kingdom      462,970        1,756,697
                
               21,591,746
                

Mortgage REITs 0.4%

            

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.

   United States      29,650        1,228,400
                

Office REITs 17.2%

            

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc.

   United States      78,700        4,987,219

BioMed Realty Trust Inc.

   United States      25,300        407,077

Boston Properties Inc.

   United States      180,200        12,855,468

CapitaCommercial Trust

   Singapore      1,518,000        1,323,538

Champion REIT

   Hong Kong      1,427,196        667,128

Commonwealth Property Office Fund

   Australia      2,336,482        1,827,759

Corporate Office Properties Trust

   United States      77,300        2,918,848

DA Office Investment Corp.

   Japan      655        1,463,952

Derwent London PLC

   United Kingdom      58,020        1,083,850

Digital Realty Trust Inc.

   United States      82,900        4,781,672

Douglas Emmett Inc.

   United States      100,200        1,424,844

Government Properties Income Trust

   United States      64,300        1,640,936

Great Portland Estates PLC

   United Kingdom      597,436        2,591,017

Highwoods Properties Inc.

   United States      56,800        1,576,768

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Office REITs (continued)

            

ING Office Fund

   Australia      3,286,175      $ 1,603,216

Japan Real Estate Investment Co.

   Japan      626        5,133,469

Kilroy Realty Corp.

   United States      54,500        1,620,285

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

   Japan      593        4,722,000

Nippon Commercial Investment Corp.

   Japan      421        406,190

ORIX JREIT Inc.

   Japan      462        1,936,104

Silic

   France      15,220        1,507,924

SL Green Realty Corp.

   United States      47,300        2,603,392
                
               59,082,656
                

Real Estate Development 0.2%

            

Helical Bar PLC

   United Kingdom      213,539        882,376
                

Residential REITs 11.4%

            

Apartment Investment & Management Co., A

   United States      121,700        2,357,329

AvalonBay Communities Inc.

   United States      52,190        4,872,981

Boardwalk REIT

   Canada      95,700        3,601,110

BRE Properties Inc.

   United States      26,600        982,338

Camden Property Trust

   United States      88,000        3,594,800

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc.

   United States      69,400        3,347,162

Equity Residential

   United States      295,000        12,283,800

Essex Property Trust Inc.

   United States      23,880        2,329,255

Nippon Accommodations Fund Inc.

   Japan      289        1,523,289

UDR Inc.

   United States      222,870        4,263,503
                
                 39,155,567
                

Retail REITs 29.5%

            

aCapitaMalls Asia Ltd., 144A

   Singapore      602,000        907,786

Cedar Shopping Centers Inc.

   United States      197,300        1,187,746

CFS Retail Property Trust

   Australia      565,175        898,500

Corio NV

   Netherlands      80,201        3,918,519

Developers Diversified Realty Corp.

   United States      377,676        3,738,992

Eurocommercial Properties NV

   Netherlands      43,100        1,383,841

Federal Realty Investment Trust

   United States      49,100        3,450,257

Frontier Real Estate Investment Corp.

   Japan      245        1,690,420

Glimcher Realty Trust

   United States      232,000        1,387,360

Hammerson PLC

   United Kingdom      679,160        3,486,424

Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp.

   Japan      1,634        2,003,457

Kimco Realty Corp.

   United States      260,600        3,502,464

Klepierre

   France      63,860        1,778,182

The Link REIT

   Hong Kong      1,835,100        4,571,784

The Macerich Co.

   United States      74,990        2,798,627

bMetric Property Investments PLC

   United Kingdom      91,582        146,445

a,bMetric Property Investments PLC, 144A

   United Kingdom      750,595        1,200,248

National Retail Properties Inc.

   United States      150,500        3,226,720

Realty Income Corp.

   United States      86,900        2,635,677

Regency Centers Corp.

   United States      90,400        3,109,760

RioCan REIT

   Canada      124,000        2,217,697

Simon Property Group Inc.

   United States      234,544        18,939,428

Suntec REIT

   Singapore      2,256,000        2,128,226

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc.

   United States      23,100        955,878

Taubman Centers Inc.

   United States      13,600        511,768

Unibail-Rodamco SE

   France      89,183        14,699,094

Westfield Group

   Australia      1,205,088        12,346,376

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Retail REITs (continued)

            

aWestfield Group, 144A

   Australia        251,500      $ 2,576,670
                
               101,398,346
                

Specialized REITs 15.7%

            

CDL Hospitality Trusts

   Singapore        1,380,000        1,725,924

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

   United States        123,600        1,015,992

HCP Inc.

   United States        241,000        7,772,250

Health Care REIT Inc.

   United States        96,600        4,068,792

Hersha Hospitality Trust

   United States        249,300        1,126,836

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.

   United States        878,839        11,846,750

LaSalle Hotel Properties

   United States        86,300        1,775,191

Nationwide Health Properties Inc.

   United States        92,600        3,312,302

Public Storage

   United States        110,300        9,696,473

bStrategic Hotels & Resorts Inc.

   United States        249,400        1,094,866

Ventas Inc.

   United States        227,300        10,671,735
                
               54,107,111
                

Total Common Stocks (Cost $277,526,424)

               338,324,551
                
            Principal
Amount
      

Short Term Investments (Cost $4,852,783) 1.4%

            

Repurchase Agreements 1.4%

            

cJoint Repurchase Agreement, 0.011%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $4,852,785)

   United States      $ 4,852,783        4,852,783

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $594,029)

            

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $653,429)

            

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $1,188,059)

            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Maturity Value $1,188,059)

            

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $41,200)

            

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (Maturity Value $296,990)

            

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $594,029)

            

UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $296,990

            

Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 4.25% - 5.25%, 11/15/10 - 11/17/17; dU.S. Government Agency Discount Notes, 12/27/10; and U.S. Treasury Notes,
1.00% - 3.625%, 12/31/11 - 8/15/19

            
                

Total Investments (Cost $282,379,207) 99.7%

               343,177,334

Other Assets, less Liabilities 0.3%

               1,022,392
                

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 344,199,726
                

 

See Abbreviations on page FGR-23.

 

aSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $6,945,563, representing 2.02% of net assets.

bNon-income producing.

cSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

dThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Global
Real Estate
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 277,526,424   

Cost - Repurchase agreements

     4,852,783   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 282,379,207   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 338,324,551   

Value - Repurchase agreements

     4,852,783   
        

Total value of investments

     343,177,334   

Cash

     287,810   

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     8,633   

Dividends

     1,906,380   

Other assets

     665   
        

Total assets

     345,380,822   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     177,785   

Capital shares redeemed

     479,842   

Affiliates

     385,555   

Reports to shareholders

     106,705   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     31,209   
        

Total liabilities

     1,181,096   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 344,199,726   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 691,215,565   

Distributions in excess of net investment income

     (8,991,998

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     60,739,559   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (398,763,400
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 344,199,726   
        

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 35,158,105   
        

Shares outstanding

     3,306,132   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 10.63   
        

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 309,039,343   
        

Shares outstanding

     29,670,890   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 10.42   
        

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 2,278   
        

Shares outstanding

     214   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 10.64   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the period ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Global
Real Estate
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $386,008)

   $ 6,466,257   

Interest

     4,180   
        

Total investment income

     6,470,437   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     1,483,935   

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     463,730   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     416,191   

Class 4

     4   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     691   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     19,916   

Reports to shareholders

     54,434   

Professional fees

     17,452   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     1,152   

Other

     10,472   
        

Total expenses

     2,467,977   

Expenses waived/paid by affiliates (Note 3e)

     (533,527
        

Net expenses

     1,934,450   
        

Net investment income

     4,535,987   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     (1,176,008

Realized gain distributions from REITs

     1,493,537   

Foreign currency transactions

     3,859,932   
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     4,177,461   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (12,605,931

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (1,996,860
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (14,602,791
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (10,425,330
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (5,889,343
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin Global Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 4,535,987      $ 9,772,462   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments, realized gain distributions from REITs, and foreign currency transactions

     4,177,461        (166,331,137

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (14,602,791     215,645,516   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (5,889,343     59,086,841   
        

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net foreign currency gains:

    

Class 1

     (1,153,555     (4,292,176

Class 2

     (9,661,113     (39,137,801

Class 4

     (70     (277
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (10,814,738     (43,430,254
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (1,602,228     (1,895,657

Class 2

     (21,427,452     (12,548,461
        

Total capital share transactions

     (23,029,680     (14,444,118
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (39,733,761     1,212,469   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     383,933,487        382,721,018   
        

End of period

   $ 344,199,726      $ 383,933,487   
        

Distributions in excess of net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ (8,991,998   $ (2,713,247
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. At June 30, 2010, 60.65% of the Fund’s shares were held through one insurance company. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates market value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account with other funds managed by the investment manager or an affiliate of the investment manager and is used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the funds based on their pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. The joint repurchase agreement held by the Fund at period end had been entered into on June 30, 2010.

 

d. Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Fund may invest in derivative financial instruments (derivatives) in order to manage risk or gain exposure to various other investments or markets. Derivatives are financial contracts based on an underlying or notional amount, require no initial investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would normally be required to have a similar response to changes in market factors, and require or permit net settlement. Derivatives may contain various risks including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market, and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amounts shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain and loss and unrealized appreciation and depreciation on these contracts for the period are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The Fund generally enters into forward exchange contracts in order to manage and/or gain exposure to certain foreign currencies. A forward exchange contract is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a foreign currency for a specific exchange rate on a future date. Pursuant to the terms of the forward exchange contracts, cash or securities may be required to be deposited as collateral. Unrestricted cash received may be invested according to the Fund’s investment objectives.

 

See Note 7 regarding other derivative information.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

e. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

Distributions received by the Fund from certain securities may be a return of capital (ROC). Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the securities, and any distributions in excess of the cost basis are recognized as capital gains.

 

g. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

h. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010a
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009a
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class 1 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   26,108      $ 306,069      44,534      $ 426,475   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   100,659        1,153,555      510,366        4,292,176   

Shares redeemed

   (270,184     (3,061,852   (705,877     (6,614,308
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (143,417   $ (1,602,228   (150,977   $ (1,895,657
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   131,090      $ 1,455,704      1,108,202      $ 9,575,869   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   860,295        9,661,113      4,749,733        39,137,801   

Shares redeemed

   (2,944,968     (32,544,269   (6,626,769     (61,262,131
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (1,953,583   $ (21,427,452   (768,834   $ (12,548,461
        

 

aDuring

the period Class 4 did not report any share transactions.

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC (FT Institutional)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to FT Institutional based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.800%   

Up to and including $500 million

0.700%   

over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion

0.650%   

over $1 billion, up to and including $1.5 billion

0.600%   

over $1.5 billion, up to and including $6.5 billion

0.580%   

over $6.5 billion, up to and including $11.5 billion

0.560%   

over $11.5 billion, up to and including $16.5 billion

0.540%   

over $16.5 billion, up to and including $19 billion

0.530%   

over $19 billion, up to and including $21.5 billion

0.520%   

In excess of $21.5 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services of 0.25% per year of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

e. Waiver and Expense Reimbursements

 

FT Services and FT Institutional have contractually agreed in advance to waive or limit their respective fees so that the increase in the Fund’s investment management and fund administration fees that became effective May 1, 2007 is phased in over a five year period, with there being no increase in the rate of such fees for the first year ending April 30, 2008. For each of the four years thereafter through April 30, 2012, the manager and administrator will receive one-fifth of the increase in the rate of fees. Beginning May 1, 2012, the full new investment management and administration fees will then be in effect.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2016

   $ 151,234,938

2017

     207,451,069
      
   $ 358,686,007
      

 

For tax purposes, realized capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. At December 31, 2009, the Fund deferred realized capital losses of $3,045,007.

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 332,124,196   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 54,576,635   

Unrealized depreciation

     (43,523,497
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 11,053,138   
        

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions and passive foreign investment company shares.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, and passive foreign investment company shares.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $128,822,589 and $145,644,410, respectively.

 

7. OTHER DERIVATIVE INFORMATION

 

For the period ended June 30, 2010, the effect of derivative contracts on the Fund’s Statement of Operations was as follows:

 

Derivative Contracts Not Accounted

for as Hedging Instruments

   Statement of Operations Locations    Realized Gain
(Loss) for the
Period
   Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
for the Period
    Average
Amount
Outstanding
During the
Period
a

Foreign exchange contracts

   Net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies    $ 3,710,842    $ (1,957,852   135,661,119

 

aRepresents the average notional amount for other derivative contracts outstanding during the period.

 

See Note 1(d) regarding derivative financial instruments.

 

8. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
      

Assets:

           

Investments in Securities

           

Equity Investmentsa

   $ 338,324,551    $    $    $ 338,324,551

Short Term Investments

          4,852,783           4,852,783
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 338,324,551    $ 4,852,783    $   —    $ 343,177,334
      

 

aFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

Selected Portfolio
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

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FRANKLIN GROWTH AND INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -6.33% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goals and Main Investments: Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund seeks capital appreciation with current income as a secondary goal. The Fund normally invests predominantly in equity securities, including securities convertible into common stock.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund performed comparably to its benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500), which had a -6.65% total return.1 The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Lipper VIP Equity Income Funds Classification Average, which had a -5.68% return for the same period.2 Please note that the Fund invests primarily in stocks with above average dividend yields. As a result, its holdings and returns may differ from those of the S&P 500, which include nondividend-paying stocks and do not focus on dividend yield.

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some positive signs as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4%. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time homebuyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and the housing sector overall remained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.

 

As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar.

2. Source: Lipper Inc.

One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. The value of convertible securities may rise and fall with the market value of the underlying stock or, like a debt security, vary with changes in interest rates and the credit quality of the issuer. The Fund may have significant investments in particular sectors from time to time, such as financial services, energy, health care/ pharmaceuticals, technology and telecommunications and may be at greater risk of adverse developments in a sector than a fund that invests more broadly. Changes in the financial strength of a debt issuer or in the rating of its securities may affect the securities’ value and, as a result, impact Fund performance. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. Investments in high yield, lower rated (junk) bonds generally have greater price swings and higher risk of default and loss of principal than investment-grade bonds. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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was an annualized 1.1%.3 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.3

 

Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis. During the reporting period, despite a lack of significant job gains, the unemployment rate dropped from 10.0% in December 2009 to 9.5% at period-end.3

 

As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. For the six months under review, the blue chip stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average had a -5.00% total return, while the broader S&P 500 posted a total return of -6.65% and the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index had a -6.63% return.1 All major industry groups declined during the period, with the weakest performance from the materials, energy and information technology sectors.

 

Investment Strategy

 

We invest in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity securities that we consider to be financially strong. To help identify such companies, we use a current relative yield analysis that focuses on a company’s dividend yield (calculated by dividing a stock’s annual per share dividends by its per share market price). This results in a relative yield range for each company that can assist us in determining whether we believe a stock is attractively priced for purchase or sale. A higher relative dividend yield is frequently accompanied by a lower stock price. Therefore, we seek to buy a stock when its relative dividend yield is high and to sell a stock when its relative dividend yield is low, which may be caused by an increase in the price of the stock.

 

3. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

LOGO

 

 

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Manager’s Discussion

 

During a difficult six-month reporting for stocks of all types, every sector represented within the Fund’s portfolio fell in value. Fund investments that produced positive returns included convertible preferred stock of Citigroup and Bank of America in the financials sector. A bond position in pharmaceuticals manufacturer Mylan Laboratories4 also appreciated nicely during the semiannual period, as did convertible preferred stock of Autoliv, a Swedish manufacturer of automobile safety equipment. The Fund’s position in Republic Services stock was another top contributor to the Fund’s absolute performance. The company provides waste disposal services for U.S. commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential customers through its network of 400 collection companies.

 

Some of the Fund’s major detractors from performance were energy and materials sector holdings, which were hindered by falling commodities prices as previously robust forecasts for global economic growth and energy demand subsided. This trend weighed on Fund positions in oil and oilfield services stocks such as Exxon Mobil and Halliburton, as well as convertible bonds of Luxembourg-based steelmaker Arcelor-Mittal and globally diversified U.S. mining company Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (converted to stock during the period). In the consumer staples sector, investments in large food and beverage conglomerates such as Unilever, Coca-Cola and Diageo hampered results. In addition, our investments in software giant Microsoft, casino hotel operator MGM Resorts International, and aerospace and defense contractor General Dynamics were key detractors.

 

Thank you for your participation in Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

4. Sold by period-end.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

Company
Sector/Industry
  % of Total
Net Assets
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   3.9%
Financials  
Wells Fargo & Co.   3.7%
Financials  
Merck & Co.   3.3%
Health Care  
Bank of America Corp.   2.6%
Financials  
Microchip Technology Inc.   2.6%
Information Technology  
Johnson & Johnson   2.5%
Health Care  
International Business Machines Corp.   2.4%
Information Technology  
Microsoft Corp.   2.4%
Information Technology  
Intel Corp.   2.3%
Information Technology  
3M Co.   2.3%
Industrials  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 936.70    $ 2.83

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,021.87    $ 2.96

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.59%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 10.47      $ 8.72      $ 15.07      $ 16.83      $ 15.60      $ 15.60   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.17        0.31        0.39        0.41        0.42        0.42   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.81     1.92        (5.17     (0.82     2.05        0.15   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.64     2.23        (4.78     (0.41     2.47        0.57   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.41     (0.48     (0.45     (0.42     (0.43     (0.43

Net realized gains

                   (1.12     (0.93     (0.81     (0.14
        

Total distributions

     (0.41     (0.48     (1.57     (1.35     (1.24     (0.57
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.42      $ 10.47      $ 8.72      $ 15.07      $ 16.83      $ 15.60   
        

Total returnc

     (6.33)%        26.82%        (34.95)%        (3.46)%        17.05%        3.71%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses

     0.59%        0.60% e      0.55% e      0.52% e      0.54% e      0.51% e 

Net investment income

     3.32%        3.46%        3.17%        2.47%        2.63%        2.74%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 152,231      $ 174,403      $ 162,936      $ 306,691      $ 388,751      $ 405,245   

Portfolio turnover rate

     13.99%        51.05%        30.66%        36.66%        23.05%        43.89%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 10.33      $ 8.59      $ 14.86      $ 16.62      $ 15.42      $ 15.43   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.16        0.28        0.35        0.37        0.37        0.38   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.80     1.90        (5.10     (0.82     2.03        0.15   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.64     2.18        (4.75     (0.45     2.40        0.53   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.39     (0.44     (0.40     (0.38     (0.39     (0.40

Net realized gains

                   (1.12     (0.93     (0.81     (0.14
        

Total distributions

     (0.39     (0.44     (1.52     (1.31     (1.20     (0.54
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.30      $ 10.33      $ 8.59      $ 14.86      $ 16.62      $ 15.42   
        

Total returnc

     (6.46)%        26.55%        (35.14)%        (3.71)%        16.76%        3.51%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses

     0.84%        0.85% e      0.80% e      0.77% e      0.79% e      0.76% e 

Net investment income

     3.07%        3.21%        2.92%        2.22%        2.38%        2.49%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 131,493      $ 152,077      $ 141,359      $ 312,692      $ 348,724      $ 313,286   

Portfolio turnover rate

     13.99%        51.05%        30.66%        36.66%        23.05%        43.89%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 10.45      $ 8.70      $ 14.16   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.15        0.28        0.29   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.81     1.92        (4.18
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.66     2.20        (3.89
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income

     (0.38     (0.45     (0.45

Net realized gains

                   (1.12
        

Total distributions

     (0.38     (0.45     (1.57
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.41      $ 10.45      $ 8.70   
        

Total returnd

     (6.53)%        26.54%        (31.00)%   

Ratios to average net assetse

      

Expenses

     0.94%        0.95% f      0.90% f 

Net investment income

     2.97%        3.11%        2.82%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 3      $ 4      $ 3   

Portfolio turnover rate

     13.99%        51.05%        30.66%   

 

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks 77.3%

            

Consumer Discretionary 5.9%

            

Best Buy Co. Inc.

   United States      116,500      $     3,944,690

Comcast Corp., A

   United States      232,080        4,031,229

The Home Depot Inc.

   United States      160,500        4,505,235

Limited Brands Inc.

   United States      186,900        4,124,883
                
               16,606,037
                

Consumer Staples 6.1%

            

The Coca-Cola Co.

   United States      130,000        6,515,600

Diageo PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom      88,600        5,558,764

Unilever NV, N.Y. shs.

   Netherlands      191,700        5,237,244
                
               17,311,608
                

Energy 9.2%

            

Chevron Corp.

   United States      94,200        6,392,412

ConocoPhillips

   United States      108,800        5,340,992

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   United States      85,244        4,864,875

Halliburton Co.

   United States      175,400        4,306,070

Spectra Energy Corp.

   United States      256,300        5,143,941
                
               26,048,290
                

Financials 6.9%

            

Aflac Inc.

   United States      119,700        5,107,599

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   United States      134,670        4,930,269

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.

   United States      192,000        4,329,600

Wells Fargo & Co.

   United States      206,500        5,286,400
                
               19,653,868
                

Health Care 10.1%

            

Abbott Laboratories

   United States      107,200        5,014,816

Johnson & Johnson

   United States      120,600        7,122,636

Merck & Co. Inc.

   United States      271,261        9,485,997

Pfizer Inc.

   United States      268,300        3,825,958

Roche Holding AG

   Switzerland      24,000        3,319,019
                
               28,768,426
                

Industrials 13.5%

            

3M Co.

   United States      83,400        6,587,766

Caterpillar Inc.

   United States      103,400        6,211,238

General Dynamics Corp.

   United States      92,300        5,405,088

General Electric Co.

   United States      229,900        3,315,158

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.

   United States      108,100        3,531,627

Pitney Bowes Inc.

   United States      125,400        2,753,784

Republic Services Inc.

   United States      202,900        6,032,217

United Parcel Service Inc., B

   United States      78,300        4,454,487
                
               38,291,365
                

Information Technology 12.6%

            

Intel Corp.

   United States      342,600        6,663,570

International Business Machines Corp.

   United States      54,800        6,766,704

Microchip Technology Inc.

   United States      262,300        7,276,202

Microsoft Corp.

   United States      293,500        6,753,435

Paychex Inc.

   United States      171,400        4,451,258

Xerox Corp.

   United States      493,900        3,970,956
                
               35,882,125
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Materials 2.9%

            

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.

   United States      115,000      $     3,977,850

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., B

   United States      72,969        4,314,657
                
               8,292,507
                

Telecommunication Services 5.3%

            

AT&T Inc.

   United States      236,597        5,723,281

Verizon Communications Inc.

   United States      165,600        4,640,112

Vodafone Group PLC

   United Kingdom      2,206,800        4,589,101
                
               14,952,494
                

Utilities 4.8%

            

PG&E Corp.

   United States      99,500        4,089,450

PPL Corp.

   United States      27,000        673,650

Sempra Energy

   United States      77,042        3,604,795

The Southern Co.

   United States      156,200        5,198,336
                
               13,566,231
                

Total Common Stocks (Cost $214,259,834)

               219,372,951
                

Preferred Stocks (Cost $8,133,100) 0.0%a

            

Financials 0.0%a

            

bFannie Mae, 8.25%, pfd.

   United States      325,000        110,500
                

Convertible Preferred Stocks 12.9%

            

Consumer Discretionary 1.3%

            

Autoliv Inc., 8.00%, cvt. pfd.

   Sweden      54,000        3,506,490
                

Energy 1.7%

            

cChesapeake Energy Corp., 5.75%, cvt. pfd., 144A

   United States      5,000        4,889,375
                

Financials 7.2%

            

Bank of America Corp., 7.25%, cvt. pfd., L

   United States      8,100        7,354,800

Citigroup Inc., 7.50%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      42,900        4,847,700

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., 7.25%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      130,000        3,008,200

Wells Fargo & Co., 7.50%, cvt. pfd., A

   United States      5,700        5,306,700
                
               20,517,400
                

Health Care 1.0%

            

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 7.00%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      3,200        2,790,080
                

Utilities 1.7%

            

Great Plains Energy Inc., 12.00%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      80,000        4,730,000
                

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Cost $31,469,049)

               36,433,345
                

d Equity-Linked Securities 2.7%

            

Energy 1.0%

            

Credit Suisse into Weatherford International Ltd., 11.00%

   United States      200,000        2,743,680
                

Information Technology 1.7%

            

cGoldman Sachs Group Inc. into Apple Inc., 5.50%, 144A

   United States      19,000        4,834,607
                

Total Equity-Linked Securities (Cost $8,897,920)

               7,578,287
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
e
     Value

Corporate Bonds (Cost $5,203,782) 2.1%

            

Financials 2.1%

            

fJPMorgan Chase & Co., junior sub. note, 1, 7.90%, Perpetual

   United States      $ 5,800,000      $ 5,997,774
                

Convertible Bonds 3.3%

            

Consumer Discretionary 2.4%

            

Carnival Corp., cvt., senior deb., 2.00%, 4/15/21

   United States        1,403,000        1,459,120

cMGM Resorts International, cvt., senior note, 144A, 4.25%, 4/15/15

   United States        6,500,000        5,312,957
                
               6,772,077
                

Materials 0.9%

            

ArcelorMittal, cvt., senior note, 5.00%, 5/15/14

   Luxembourg        2,250,000        2,635,313
                

Total Convertible Bonds (Cost $9,994,653)

               9,407,390
                

Total Investments before Short Term Investments
(Cost $277,958,338)

               278,900,247
                

Short Term Investments (Cost $3,787,729) 1.3%

            

Repurchase Agreements 1.3%

            

gJoint Repurchase Agreement, 0.011%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $3,787,730)

   United States        3,787,729        3,787,729

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $463,656)

            

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $510,018)

            

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $927,312)

            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Maturity Value $927,312)

            

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $32,158)

            

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (Maturity Value $231,809)

            

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $463,656)

            

UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $231,809)

            

Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 4.25% - 5.25%, 11/15/10 - 11/17/17; hU.S. Government Agency Discount Notes, 12/27/10; and U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00% - 3.625%, 12/31/11 - 8/15/19

            
                

Total Investments (Cost $281,746,067) 99.6%

               282,687,976

Other Assets, less Liabilities 0.4%

               1,039,275
                

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 283,727,251
                

 

See Abbreviations on page FGI-22.

 

aRounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.

bNon-income producing.

cSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $15,036,939, representing 5.29% of net assets.

dSee Note 1(d) regarding equity-linked securities.

eThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

fPerpetual security with no stated maturity date.

gSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

hThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Growth
and Income
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 277,958,338   

Cost - Repurchase agreements

     3,787,729   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 281,746,067   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 278,900,247   

Value - Repurchase agreements

     3,787,729   
        

Total value of investments

     282,687,976   

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     546,294   

Dividends and interest

     1,064,801   

Other assets

     566   
        

Total assets

     284,299,637   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Capital shares redeemed

     275,389   

Affiliates

     188,498   

Reports to shareholders

     91,591   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     16,908   
        

Total liabilities

     572,386   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 283,727,251   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 366,306,862   

Undistributed net investment income

     4,795,832   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     947,359   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (88,322,802
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 283,727,251   
        

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 152,231,188   
        

Shares outstanding

     16,163,347   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 9.42   
        

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 131,492,742   
        

Shares outstanding

     14,140,099   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 9.30   
        

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 3,321   
        

Shares outstanding

     353   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 9.41   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Growth
and Income
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends

   $ 5,667,631   

Interest

     475,767   
        

Total investment income

     6,143,398   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     831,572   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     181,956   

Class 4

     7   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     342   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     2,144   

Reports to shareholders

     58,428   

Professional fees

     19,116   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     1,299   

Other

     10,464   
        

Total expenses

     1,105,328   
        

Net investment income

     5,038,070   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     5,962,156   

Foreign currency transactions

     (46,149
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     5,916,007   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (30,328,601

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (1,974
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (30,330,575
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (24,414,568
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (19,376,498
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin Growth and Income
Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 5,038,070      $ 9,759,311   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     5,916,007        (57,669,814

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (30,330,575     117,578,917   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (19,376,498     69,668,414   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (6,417,296     (8,187,942

Class 2

     (5,249,987     (6,640,173

Class 4

     (134     (158
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (11,667,417     (14,828,273
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (5,470,665     (17,856,351

Class 2

     (6,242,273     (14,797,923
        

Total capital share transactions

     (11,712,938     (32,654,274
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (42,756,853     22,185,867   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     326,484,104        304,298,237   
        

End of period

   $ 283,727,251      $ 326,484,104   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 4,795,832      $ 11,425,179   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. At June 30, 2010, 74.25% of the Fund’s shares were held through one insurance company. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities.

 

Debt and certain preferred securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Securities denominated in a foreign currency are converted into their U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the date that the values of the foreign debt securities are determined. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates market value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation (continued)

 

may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account with other funds managed by the investment manager or an affiliate of the investment manager and is used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the funds based on their pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. The joint repurchase agreement held by the Fund at period end had been entered into on June 30, 2010.

 

d. Equity-Linked Securities

 

The Fund may invest in equity-linked securities. Equity-linked securities are hybrid financial instruments that generally combine both debt and equity characteristics into a single note form. Income received from equity linked securities is recorded as realized gains in the Statement of Operations and may be based on the performance of an underlying equity security, an equity index, or an option position. The risks of investing in equity-linked securities include unfavorable price movements in the underlying security and the credit risk of the issuing financial institution. There may be no guarantee of a return of principal with equity linked securities and the appreciation potential may be limited. Equity-linked securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other investments held by the Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

e. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

g. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

h. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010a
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009a
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   6,473      $ 67,529      19,644      $ 180,736   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   641,089        6,417,296      956,535        8,187,942   

Shares redeemed

   (1,136,140     (11,955,490   (3,016,988     (26,225,029
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (488,578   $ (5,470,665   (2,040,809   $ (17,856,351
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   495,195      $ 5,028,671      951,710      $ 8,248,590   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   530,838        5,249,987      784,890        6,640,173   

Shares redeemed

   (1,602,465     (16,520,931   (3,475,755     (29,686,686
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (576,432   $ (6,242,273   (1,739,155   $ (14,797,923
        

 

a

During the period Class 4 did not report any share transactions.

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.625%   

Up to and including $100 million

0.500%   

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

0.450%   

Over $250 million, up to and including $7.5 billion

0.440%   

Over $7.5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.430%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $12.5 billion

0.420%   

Over $12.5 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.400%   

In excess of $15 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2016

   $ 20,500,338

2017

     73,467,163
      
   $ 93,967,501
      

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 282,226,070   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 29,870,479   

Unrealized depreciation

     (29,408,573
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 461,906   
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions and bond discounts and premiums.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $42,645,658 and $52,571,575, respectively.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

 

7. CREDIT RISK

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had 11.01% of its portfolio invested in high yield or other securities rated below investment grade. These securities may be more sensitive to economic conditions causing greater price volatility and are potentially subject to a greater risk of loss due to default than higher rated securities.

 

8. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

 

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
      

Assets:

           

Investments in Securities:

           

Equity Investments:a

           

Consumer Discretionary

   $ 16,606,037    $ 3,506,490    $   —    $ 20,112,527

Energy

     26,048,290      4,889,375           30,937,665

Health Care

     28,768,426      2,790,080           31,558,506

Utilities

     13,566,231      4,730,000           18,296,231

Other Equity Investmentsb

     155,011,867                155,011,867

Equity-Linked Securities

          7,578,287           7,578,287

Corporate Bonds

          5,997,774           5,997,774

Convertible Bonds

          9,407,390           9,407,390

Short Term Investments

          3,787,729           3,787,729
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 240,000,851    $ 42,687,125    $    $ 282,687,976
      

 

aIncludes common and preferred stock as well as other equity investments.

bFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Selected Portfolio    
ADR - American Depository Receipt    

 

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FRANKLIN HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin High Income Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund – Class 1 delivered a +3.42% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goals and Main Investments: Franklin High Income Securities Fund seeks a high level of current income with capital appreciation as a secondary goal. The Fund normally invests substantially in high yield, lower rated debt securities and preferred stocks.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Credit Suisse (CS) High Yield Index, which posted a +4.69% total return for the period under review.1 The Fund performed comparably to its peers, as measured by the +3.38% return of the Lipper VIP High Current Yield Funds Classification Average.2

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

The U.S. economy improved during the six-month reporting period as corporate profits, manufacturing, consumer spending and exports showed gains. The nation’s economic activity as measured by gross domestic product grew at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4% in 2010’s first and second quarters. Remaining challenges to economic recovery included elevated debt concerns, a struggling housing sector and lack of job prospects for the unemployed as federal stimulus measures began to wind down. The unemployment rate stood at 10.0% in December 2009 and dipped to 9.5% by period-end.3

 

As economic conditions improved, demand for energy products increased and crude oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When European debt concerns threatened the global recovery, oil prices fell and ended the period at $76. June’s inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.3 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.3 The core personal consumption expenditures price index reported a 12-month increase of 1.4%.4

 

During the period under review, economic improvement and benign inflation trends prompted Federal Reserve Board (Fed) policymakers to maintain record-low interest rates and discontinue certain stimulus plans. Noting that it believed the recession had ended, the Fed left the federal funds target rate unchanged at a range of 0% to 0.25%. As the

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar.

2. Source: Lipper Inc.

One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

3. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

4. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Fund Risks: Because the Fund invests in bonds and other debt obligations, its share price and yield will be affected by interest rate movements. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. The Fund invests substantially in high yield, lower rated (junk) bonds, which generally have greater price swings and higher risk of default and loss of principal than investment-grade bonds. Bank loans and loan participations involve credit, interest rate and illiquidity risks. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. Derivative instruments may be volatile and illiquid, may give rise to leverage and may involve a small investment relative to the risk assumed. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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Fed’s support and liquidity programs ended, many observers questioned the recovery’s strength and sustainability. Consumer confidence tumbled in June due to disappointing employment numbers, a plunge in home sales spurred by the expiration of a homebuyer tax credit and nervousness over upcoming second-quarter earnings reports. Near period-end, investor fears about weak economic data and the potential spillover effects of the European debt crisis caused losses in financial markets.

 

Wary investors favored short-term Treasuries, and the Treasury yield curve reached historically steep levels during the period. The spread between two- and 10-year Treasury yields decreased from 271 basis points (100 basis points equal one percentage point) at the beginning of the period to 236 basis points at period-end. The two-year Treasury bill yield decreased from 1.14% to 0.61% over the six-month period, while the 10-year Treasury note yield fell from 3.85% to 2.97%.

 

Investment Strategy

 

We are research-driven, fundamental investors who rely on a team of analysts to provide in-depth industry expertise and use qualitative and quantitative analyses to evaluate companies. As bottom-up investors, we focus primarily on individual securities. We also consider sectors when choosing investments. In selecting securities for the Fund’s investment portfolio, we do not rely principally on ratings assigned by rating agencies, but perform our own independent analysis to evaluate an issuer’s creditworthiness. We consider a variety of factors, including an issuer’s experience and managerial strength, its sensitivity to economic conditions and its current financial condition.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

During the six months under review, Franklin High Income Securities Fund generated a moderately positive return in a fairly volatile high yield market. The high yield market started the period strongly following the market’s significant rebound in 2009; however, financial markets in early 2010 were negatively impacted by a fiscal crisis in Greece; fears of contagion to other fiscally weak European countries such as Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Italy; and related troubles in the European banking system. Although the Greek crisis was averted, concerns lingered over other European countries’ financial stability and the potential impact on economic recovery in Europe and elsewhere. Thus, by late April, markets gave up earlier gains, and the high yield market’s risk premiums widened to end the period with an overall increase in

 

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spreads. As high yield fund flows turned somewhat negative toward period-end, new-issue supply slowed considerably, which helped keep supply and demand largely in balance. In addition, most companies facing financial difficulties had already refinanced their near-term maturity debt, leaving many of those in the high yield market with reasonably strong fundamentals.

 

Given a more positive economic environment at the beginning of the period, we added some higher risk positions to the portfolio. However, the Fund remained somewhat conservatively positioned relative to the benchmark index resulting in underperformance in 2010’s first quarter. Volatility surged in the second quarter, and the Fund’s positioning ultimately helped it to perform in line with its peers for the period. In addition, we drew on our fundamental research process to adjust our industry positioning during the period, and we over- or underweighted certain industries relative to the benchmark index in an effort to outperform it.

 

For example, we overweighted the gaming/leisure industry, which outperformed the overall index, as economic conditions improved.5 Our positioning, therefore, helped relative performance. We underweighted the paper industry throughout the period.6 Although this industry could benefit from an economic recovery, weak long-term demand trends increased concerns about the industry’s fundamental outlook in our analysis. The Fund benefited from its positioning as the paper industry significantly underperformed the index. Similarly, our underweighted allocation to the technology sector aided relative results as the sector underperformed the index given investor concerns over highly leveraged balance sheets in much of the sector.7

 

Although some of the Fund’s positioning helped performance relative to the benchmark index, certain industry weightings had a negative effect. For example, the Fund’s positioning versus the index in the financials, utilities and cable industries hindered results.8 Historically a small portion of the high yield universe, the financials industry has grown to be one of the index’s largest weightings. Much of this increase was driven by downgrades of companies to below investment grade as the industry struggled. Although we did find select investments in the industry, we chose to underweight financials as we believed many such companies were at a significant disadvantage compared with their often large and

 

5. Gaming/leisure holdings are in consumer services in the SOI.

6. Paper holdings are in materials in the SOI.

7. Technology holdings are in semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, software and services, and technology hardware and equipment in the SOI.

8. Financials holdings are in banks and diversified financials in the SOI. Cable holdings are in media in the SOI.

 

Top 10 Sectors/Industries

Franklin High Income Securities Fund 6/30/10

 

     % of Total
Net Assets
Energy   14.4%
Media   11.0%
Materials   9.5%
Health Care Equipment & Services   8.6%
Telecommunication Services   7.8%
Capital Goods   7.1%
Consumer Services   6.0%
Utilities   5.6%
Diversified Financials   4.9%
Automobiles & Components   3.1%

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments (SOI).

 

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better capitalized, investment grade-rated competitors. However, the industry rallied during the reporting period as fundamentals stabilized somewhat, and our underweighted positioning hurt results. The negative effect relative to the Lipper average was mitigated by underweighted positions held by many funds in the Lipper peer group. We overweighted the utilities and cable industries. As typically defensive areas of the market, they notably underperformed the index during the market rally early in the period and hindered relative performance for the overall period. In addition, the independent power producing segment of the utilities industry was pressured during the period by a weak near-term operating outlook.

 

Thank you for your participation in Franklin High Income Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund – Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 1,034.20    $ 3.08

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,021.77    $ 3.06

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.61%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 6.26      $ 4.68      $ 6.72      $ 6.96      $ 6.82      $ 6.99   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.25        0.46        0.50        0.51        0.49        0.48   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.04     1.50        (1.92     (0.30     0.12        (0.23
        

Total from investment operations

     0.21        1.96        (1.42     0.21        0.61        0.25   
        

Less distributions from net investment income

     (0.44     (0.38     (0.62     (0.45     (0.47     (0.42
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 6.03      $ 6.26      $ 4.68      $ 6.72      $ 6.96      $ 6.82   
        

Total returnc

     3.42%        42.99%        (23.16)%        3.02%        9.48%        3.72%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses before expense reduction

     0.61%        0.63%        0.66%        0.61%        0.64%        0.60%   

Expenses net of expense reduction

     0.61%        0.63% e      0.66% e      0.61% e      0.63%        0.60% e 

Net investment income

     7.94%        8.33%        8.30%        7.38%        7.14%        6.96%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 46,882      $ 48,855      $ 38,225      $ 61,286      $ 77,641      $ 87,814   

Portfolio turnover rate

     29.01%        26.41%        21.75%        40.65%        37.99%        47.60%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 6.13      $ 4.59      $ 6.60      $ 6.85      $ 6.71      $ 6.90   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.24        0.44        0.47        0.48        0.46        0.45   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.04     1.47        (1.88     (0.29     0.13        (0.23
        

Total from investment operations

     0.20        1.91        (1.41     0.19        0.59        0.22   
        

Less distributions from net investment income

     (0.43     (0.37     (0.60     (0.44     (0.45     (0.41
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 5.90      $ 6.13      $ 4.59      $ 6.60      $ 6.85      $ 6.71   
        

Total returnc

     3.28%        42.70%        (23.38)%        2.72%        9.36%        3.31%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses before expense reduction

     0.86%        0.88%        0.91%        0.86%        0.89%        0.85%   

Expenses net of expense reduction

     0.86%        0.88% e      0.91% e      0.86% e      0.88%        0.85% e 

Net investment income

     7.69%        8.08%        8.05%        7.13%        6.89%        6.71%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 188,740      $ 198,567      $ 84,396      $ 155,777      $ 166,318      $ 139,413   

Portfolio turnover rate

     29.01%        26.41%        21.75%        40.65%        37.99%        47.60%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
December 31,
 
       2009     2008a  
        
Class 4                   

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 6.22      $ 4.67      $ 6.55   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.24        0.45        0.39   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.04     1.48        (1.65
        

Total from investment operations

     0.20        1.93        (1.26
        

Less distributions from net investment income

     (0.43     (0.38     (0.62
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 5.99      $ 6.22      $ 4.67   
        

Total returnd

     3.30%        42.36%        (21.34)%   

Ratios to average net assetse

      

Expenses

     0.96%        0.98% f      1.01% f 

Net investment income

     7.59%        7.98%        7.95%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 21,181      $ 15,105      $ 2,244   

Portfolio turnover rate

     29.01%        26.41%        21.75%   

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
a
     Value

b,cSenior Floating Rate Interests 1.9%

            

Materials 0.6%

            

Novelis Corp., U.S. Term Loan, 2.54%, 7/07/14

   United States      1,579,772      $ 1,496,506
                

Media 0.3%

            

Univision Communications Inc., Initial Term Loan, 2.597%, 9/29/14

   United States      993,691        836,495
                

Utilities 1.0%

            

Dynegy Holdings Inc.,

            

Term L/C Facility, 4.10%, 4/02/13

   United States      1,386,133        1,298,201

Term Loan B, 4.10%, 4/02/13

   United States      111,298        104,238

dTexas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, Term Loan, 5.75%, 10/10/14

   United States      1,500,000        1,102,768
                
                   2,505,207
                

Total Senior Floating Rate Interests (Cost $5,003,161)

               4,838,208
                

Corporate Bonds 92.0%

            

Automobiles & Components 3.1%

            

eCooper-Standard Automotive Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.50%, 5/01/18

   United States      800,000        810,000

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
7.80%, 6/01/12

   United States      1,500,000        1,545,586

senior note, 9.875%, 8/10/11

   United States      1,000,000        1,052,540

senior note, 7.00%, 4/15/15

   United States      2,000,000        1,981,108

senior note, 8.125%, 1/15/20

   United States      1,000,000        1,023,047

eTRW Automotive Inc., senior note, 144A, 7.25%, 3/15/17

   United States      1,700,000        1,657,500
                
               8,069,781
                

Banks 0.8%

            

fWells Fargo Capital XV, pfd., 9.75%, Perpetual

   United States      2,000,000        2,150,000
                

Capital Goods 7.1%

            

eAllison Transmission Inc., senior note, 144A, 11.00%, 11/01/15

   United States      2,200,000        2,304,500

Arvinmeritor Inc., senior note, 10.625%, 3/15/18

   United States      1,900,000        2,023,500

eCase New Holland Inc., senior note, 144A, 7.875%, 12/01/17

   United States      2,100,000        2,126,250

Greenbrier Cos. Inc., senior note, 8.375%, 5/15/15

   United States      600,000        568,500

eLibbey Glass Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 10.00%, 2/15/15

   United States      1,000,000        1,040,000

Manitowoc Co. Inc., senior note, 9.50%, 2/15/18

   United States      1,000,000        1,005,000

Oshkosh Corp., senior note,
8.25%, 3/01/17

   United States      300,000        313,500

8.50%, 3/01/20

   United States      2,400,000        2,508,000

eRBS Global & Rexnord Corp., senior note, 144A, 8.50%, 5/01/18

   United States      2,200,000        2,134,000

eRSC Equipment Rental Inc./RSC Holdings III LLC, senior note, 144A, 10.25%, 11/15/19

   United States      2,500,000        2,537,500

eThermon Industries Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 9.50%, 5/01/17

   United States      1,700,000        1,729,750
                
               18,290,500
                

Commercial & Professional Services 0.9%

            

g,hGoss Graphic Systems Inc., senior sub. note, 12.25%, 11/19/05

   United States      1,912,374        191

e,iJohnsonDiversey Holdings Inc., senior note, 144A, PIK, 10.50%, 5/15/20

   United States      2,100,000        2,362,500
                
               2,362,691
                

Consumer Durables & Apparel 2.4%

            

Jarden Corp., senior sub. note, 7.50%, 5/01/17

   United States      2,200,000        2,167,000

Jostens IH Corp., senior sub. note, 7.625%, 10/01/12

   United States      2,100,000        2,110,500

KB Home, senior note, 6.25%, 6/15/15

   United States      1,600,000        1,432,000

Standard Pacific Corp., senior note, 8.375%, 5/15/18

   United States      600,000        573,000
                
               6,282,500
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
a
     Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

            

Consumer Services 6.0%

            

e,hFontainebleau Las Vegas, 144A, 10.25%, 6/15/15

   United States      1,700,000      $ 14,875

Harrah’s Operating Co. Inc., senior secured note, 11.25%, 6/01/17

   United States      3,000,000            3,157,500

MGM MIRAGE,

            

senior note, 6.625%, 7/15/15

   United States      2,500,000        1,981,250

senior note, 6.875%, 4/01/16

   United States      1,200,000        966,000

esenior secured note, 144A, 9.00%, 3/15/20

   United States      600,000        619,500

Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd., senior secured note, 11.75%, 11/15/16

   United States      2,000,000        2,100,000

Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.,

            

esenior note, 144A, 8.625%, 8/01/17

   United States      2,200,000        2,277,000

senior sub. note, 7.50%, 6/15/15

   United States      400,000        377,000

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., senior deb., 7.25%, 3/15/18

   United States      1,500,000        1,462,500

eShingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority, senior note, 144A, 9.375%, 6/15/15

   United States      700,000        558,250

hStation Casinos Inc.,

            

senior note, 6.00%, 4/01/12

   United States      200,000        12,875

senior note, 7.75%, 8/15/16

   United States      1,000,000        61,250

senior sub. note, 6.50%, 2/01/14

   United States      100,000        1,250

senior sub. note, 6.875%, 3/01/16

   United States      1,000,000        5,750

eUniversal City Development,

            

senior note, 144A, 8.875%, 11/15/15

   United States      1,500,000        1,515,000

senior sub. note, 144A, 10.875%, 11/15/16

   United States      200,000        205,000
                
               15,315,000
                

Diversified Financials 4.7%

            

fBank of America Corp., pfd., sub. bond, M, 8.125%, Perpetual

   United States      2,500,000        2,418,750

CIT Group Inc., senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/17

   United States      3,000,000        2,715,000

GMAC Inc.,

            

senior note, 6.875%, 8/28/12

   United States      3,000,000        3,022,500

sub. note, 8.00%, 12/31/18

   United States      1,000,000        930,000

International Lease Finance Corp., senior note, R, 5.65%, 6/01/14

   United States      2,800,000        2,499,000

hLehman Brothers Holdings Inc., senior note, 6.20%, 9/26/14

   United States      2,300,000        465,750
                
               12,051,000
                

Energy 14.4%

            

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., senior note, 8.70%, 3/15/19

   United States      2,000,000        1,892,212

eAntero Resources Finance, senior note, 144A, 9.375%, 12/01/17

   United States      2,600,000        2,613,000

Berry Petroleum Co., senior note, 10.25%, 6/01/14

   United States      1,400,000        1,512,000

Chesapeake Energy Corp., senior note, 6.25%, 1/15/18

   United States      3,700,000        3,700,000

eConsol Energy Inc., senior note, 144A,

            

8.00%, 4/01/17

   United States      500,000        518,750

8.25%, 4/01/20

   United States      500,000        523,750

Crosstex Energy LP/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp., senior note, 8.875%, 2/15/18

   United States      500,000        501,875

Denbury Resources Inc., senior sub. note, 8.25%, 2/15/20

   United States      698,000        732,900

El Paso Corp., senior note,

            

12.00%, 12/12/13

   United States      400,000        463,000

6.875%, 6/15/14

   United States      2,000,000        2,047,046

cEnterprise Products Operating LLC, junior sub. note, FRN, 7.034%, 1/15/68

   United States      1,900,000        1,750,472

eExpro Finance Luxembourg, senior secured note, 144A, 8.50%, 12/15/16

   United Kingdom      1,500,000        1,440,000

eGeneral Maritime Corp., senior note, 144A, 12.00%, 11/15/17

   United States      1,100,000        1,127,500

eHolly Corp., senior note, 144A, 9.875%, 6/15/17

   United States      700,000        722,750

eLinn Energy Corp., senior note, 144A, 8.625%, 4/15/20

   United States      1,700,000        1,748,875

eMartin Midstream Partners LP, senior note, 144A, 8.875%, 4/01/18

   United States      900,000        895,500

Peabody Energy Corp., senior note, B, 6.875%, 3/15/13

   United States      2,000,000        2,025,000

Penn Virginia Resource, senior note, 8.25%, 4/15/18

   United States      400,000        395,000

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
a
     Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

            

Energy (continued)

            

Petrohawk Energy Corp., senior note, 7.875%, 6/01/15

   United States      1,800,000      $ 1,813,500

ePetroplus Finance Ltd., senior note, 144A, 6.75%, 5/01/14

   Switzerland      1,600,000        1,400,000

Plains Exploration & Production Co., senior note, 7.625%, 6/01/18

   United States      2,200,000        2,164,250

Quicksilver Resources Inc., senior note,

            

8.25%, 8/01/15

   United States      2,000,000        1,985,000

9.125%, 8/15/19

   United States      300,000        306,000

eSandRidge Energy Inc., senior note, 144A,

            

8.00%, 6/01/18

   United States      2,000,000        1,905,000

8.75%, 1/15/20

   United States      300,000        286,500

Teekay Corp., senior note, 8.50%, 1/15/20

   Canada      700,000        700,000

Tesoro Corp., senior note, 6.50%, 6/01/17

   United States      2,000,000        1,840,000
                
                 37,009,880
                

Food & Staples Retailing 0.7%

            

Rite Aid Corp., senior secured note, 9.75%, 6/12/16

   United States      1,800,000        1,890,000
                

Food, Beverage & Tobacco 2.1%

            

eAlliance One International Inc., senior note, 144A, 10.00%, 7/15/16

   United States      400,000        409,000

eCEDC Finance Corp. International Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 9.125%, 12/01/16

   United States      1,200,000        1,170,000

eJBS USA LLC, senior note, 144A, 11.625%, 5/01/14

   United States      2,100,000        2,362,500

ePinnacle Foods Finance LLC, senior note, 144A, 9.25%, 4/01/15

   United States      1,300,000        1,332,500
                
               5,274,000
                

Health Care Equipment & Services 8.6%

            

Boston Scientific Corp., senior note, 6.00%, 1/15/20

   United States      1,500,000        1,492,980

DaVita Inc., senior sub. note, 7.25%, 3/15/15

   United States      2,000,000        2,010,000

FMC Finance III SA, senior note, 6.875%, 7/15/17

   Germany      2,200,000        2,233,000

eFresenius US Finance II, senior note, 144A, 9.00%, 7/15/15

   Germany      1,000,000        1,088,750

HCA Inc.,
senior secured bond, 7.25%, 9/15/20

   United States      900,000        909,000

senior secured note, 9.125%, 11/15/14

   United States      4,000,000        4,195,000

senior secured note, 7.875%, 2/15/20

   United States      1,500,000        1,550,625

Tenet Healthcare Corp., senior note, 7.375%, 2/01/13

   United States      2,400,000        2,418,000

iUnited Surgical Partners International Inc., senior sub. note, PIK, 9.25%, 5/01/17

   United States      2,300,000        2,311,500

c,iUS Oncology Holdings Inc., senior note, PIK, FRN, 7.178%, 3/15/12

   United States      2,773,000        2,539,591

Vanguard Health Holding Co. II LLC, senior note, 8.00%, 2/01/18

   United States      1,300,000        1,254,500
                
               22,002,946
                

Materials 8.9%

            

eBuilding Materials Corp. of America, senior note, 144A, 7.50%, 3/15/20

   United States      800,000        790,000

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., senior note, 8.375%, 4/01/17

   United States      1,700,000        1,872,429

Huntsman International LLC, senior sub. note, 7.875%, 11/15/14

   United States      2,000,000        1,940,000

eIneos Finance PLC, senior secured note, 144A, 9.00%, 5/15/15

   United Kingdom      200,000        199,500

eIneos Group Holdings PLC, senior secured note, 144A, 8.50%, 2/15/16

   United Kingdom      2,000,000        1,570,000

eLBI Escrow Corp., senior secured note, 144A, 8.00%, 11/01/17

   United States      800,000        826,000

eMacDermid Inc., senior sub. note, 144A, 9.50%, 4/15/17

   United States      2,200,000        2,211,000

Nalco Co.,
senior note, 8.25%, 5/15/17

   United States      100,000        104,000

senior sub. note, 8.875%, 11/15/13

   United States      1,700,000        1,751,000

NewPage Corp., senior secured note, 11.375%, 12/31/14

   United States      2,500,000        2,281,250

Novelis Inc., senior note, 11.50%, 2/15/15

   Canada      700,000        735,000

Owens-Illinois Inc., senior note, 7.80%, 5/15/18

   United States      2,000,000        2,092,500

eReynolds Group Issuer Inc./LLC/SA, senior note, 144A, 8.50%, 5/15/18

   United States      2,300,000        2,268,375

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
a
     Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

            

Materials (continued)

            

Solo Cup Co.,
senior secured note, 10.50%, 11/01/13

   United States      400,000      $ 415,500

senior sub. note, 8.50%, 2/15/14

   United States      2,000,000        1,805,000

Teck Resources Ltd., senior secured note, 10.75%, 5/15/19

   Canada      1,700,000        2,086,147
                
                 22,947,701
                

Media 10.5%

            

Cablevision Systems Corp., senior note,
7.75%, 4/15/18

   United States      1,000,000        1,005,000

e144A, 8.625%, 9/15/17

   United States      1,000,000        1,025,000

CCH II LLC/CCH II Capital Corp., senior note, 13.50%, 12/02/16

   United States      2,566,822        3,003,183

eCCO Holdings LLC, senior note, 144A, 8.125%, 4/30/20

   United States      200,000        205,500

eClear Channel Worldwide Holdings Inc., senior note,
A, 144A, 9.25%, 12/15/17

   United States      300,000        300,000

B, 144A, 9.25%, 12/15/17

   United States      2,300,000        2,323,000

EchoStar DBS Corp., senior note, 7.125%, 2/01/16

   United States      2,500,000        2,518,750

eLamar Media Corp., senior sub. note, 144A, 7.875%, 4/15/18

   United States      900,000        909,000

LIN Television Corp.,

            

esenior note, 144A, 8.375%, 4/15/18

   United States      200,000        200,000

senior sub. note, 6.50%, 5/15/13

   United States      2,000,000        1,960,000

eLive Nation Entertainment Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.125%, 5/15/18

   United States      2,500,000        2,437,500

eMedia General Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 11.75%, 2/15/17

   United States      1,100,000        1,122,000

jRadio One Inc., senior sub. note, 6.375%, 2/15/13

   United States      2,000,000        1,710,000

eSinclair Television Group Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 9.25%, 11/01/17

   United States      2,000,000        2,030,000

e,iUnivision Communications Inc., senior note, 144A, PIK, 10.50%, 3/15/15

   United States      332,326        270,053

eUPC Germany GmbH, senior secured bond, 144A, 8.125%, 12/01/17

   Germany      1,500,000        1,509,375

eUPC Holding BV, senior note, 144A, 9.875%, 4/15/18

   Netherlands      1,500,000        1,515,000

eVirgin Media Secured Finance, senior secured note, 144A, 6.50%, 1/15/18

   United Kingdom      1,100,000        1,086,250

WMG Acquisition Corp., senior secured note, 9.50%, 6/15/16

   United States      1,600,000        1,712,000
                
               26,841,611
                

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences 0.6%

            

eMylan Inc., senior note, 144A, 7.875%, 7/15/20

   United States      1,600,000        1,640,000
                

Real Estate 1.0%

            

FelCor Lodging LP, senior secured note, 10.00%, 10/01/14

   United States      400,000        420,000

Forest City Enterprises Inc., senior note,

            

7.625%, 6/01/15

   United States      2,000,000        1,855,000

6.50%, 2/01/17

   United States      300,000        250,500
                
               2,525,500
                

Retailing 1.6%

            

Dollar General Corp., senior note, 10.625%, 7/15/15

   United States      1,622,000        1,782,173

Michaels Stores Inc., senior note, 10.00%, 11/01/14

   United States      2,200,000        2,282,500
                
               4,064,673
                

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.2%

            

eAdvanced Micro Devices Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.125%, 12/15/17

   United States      500,000        500,000

Freescale Semiconductor Inc., senior note,

            

8.875%, 12/15/14

   United States      2,500,000        2,306,250

10.125%, 12/15/16

   United States      200,000        161,000
                
               2,967,250
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
a
    Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Software & Services 1.8%

         

First Data Corp., senior note, 9.875%,

         

9/24/15

   United States      1,100,000      $ 841,500

9/24/15

   United States      700,000        528,500

eSitel LLC, senior note, 144A, 11.50%, 4/01/18

   United States      1,300,000        1,209,000

SunGard Data Systems Inc., senior sub. note, 10.25%, 8/15/15

   United States      1,600,000        1,660,000

eTrans Union LLC/TransUnion Corp., senior note, 144A, 11.375%, 6/15/18

   United States      600,000        634,500
             
            4,873,500
             

Technology Hardware & Equipment 1.7%

         

Jabil Circuit Inc., senior note, 7.75%, 7/15/16

   United States      1,200,000        1,260,000

Sanmina-SCI Corp., senior sub. note,

         

6.75%, 3/01/13

   United States      1,200,000        1,194,000

8.125%, 3/01/16

   United States      1,300,000        1,287,000

Viasat Inc., senior note, 8.875%, 9/15/16

   United States      500,000        511,250
             
                4,252,250
             

Telecommunication Services 7.8%

         

Crown Castle International Corp.,

         

senior bond, 7.125%, 11/01/19

   United States      100,000        98,250

senior note, 9.00%, 1/15/15

   United States      2,000,000        2,125,000

eDigicel Group Ltd., senior note, 144A, 8.875%, 1/15/15

   Jamaica      2,000,000        1,965,000

eIntegra Telecom Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 10.75%, 4/15/16

   United States      1,100,000        1,082,125

Intelsat Subsidiary Holding Co. Ltd., senior note,

         

8.50%, 1/15/13

   Bermuda      2,000,000        2,025,000

e144A, 8.875%, 1/15/15

   Bermuda      2,000,000        2,032,500

MetroPCS Wireless Inc., senior note, 9.25%, 11/01/14

   United States      2,000,000        2,070,000

Millicom International Cellular SA, senior note, 10.00%, 12/01/13

   Luxembourg      900,000        931,500

eNew Communications Holdings, senior note, 144A,

         

8.25%, 4/15/17

   United States      400,000        403,500

8.50%, 4/15/20

   United States      400,000        403,000

8.75%, 4/15/22

   United States      900,000        904,500

Qwest Communications International Inc., senior note, B, 7.50%, 2/15/14

   United States      1,000,000        1,007,500

eSBA Telecommunications Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.25%, 8/15/19

   United States      800,000        846,000

Sprint Nextel Corp., senior note, 8.375%, 8/15/17

   United States      1,500,000        1,507,500

eWind Acquisition Finance SA, senior note, 144A, 12.00%, 12/01/15

   Italy      2,025,000        2,106,000

e,iWind Acquisition Holdings Finance SA, senior secured note, 144A, PIK, 12.25%, 7/15/17

   Italy      400,000  EUR      447,345
             
            19,954,720
             

Transportation 1.5%

         

eCeva Group PLC, senior secured note, 144A,

         

11.625%, 10/01/16

   United Kingdom      200,000        207,500

11.50%, 4/01/18

   United Kingdom      1,800,000        1,836,000

eDelta Air Lines Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 9.50%, 9/15/14

   United States      1,700,000        1,793,500
             
            3,837,000
             

Utilities 4.6%

         

Ameren Corp., senior note, 8.875%, 5/15/14

   United States      1,600,000        1,856,936

CMS Energy Corp., senior note, 8.75%, 6/15/19

   United States      2,000,000        2,219,986

Dynegy Holdings Inc., senior note, 8.375%, 5/01/16

   United States      1,000,000        796,250

eIntergen NV, senior secured note, 144A, 9.00%, 6/30/17

   Netherlands      2,000,000        2,010,000

NRG Energy Inc., senior note,

         

7.25%, 2/01/14

   United States      700,000        711,375

7.375%, 2/01/16

   United States      2,600,000        2,593,500

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, senior note, A, 10.25%, 11/01/15

   United States      2,500,000        1,662,500
             
            11,850,547
             

Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $236,593,067)

            236,453,050
             

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (Cost $865,221) 0.2%

            

Media 0.2%

            

kDex One Corp.

   United States      27,909      $ 530,271
                

Preferred Stocks (Cost $214,420) 0.2%

            

Diversified Financials 0.2%

            

eGMAC Inc., 7.00%, pfd., 144A

   United States      604        469,516
                

Total Investments before Short Term Investments
(Cost $242,675,869)

               242,291,045
                
            Principal
Amount
a
      

Short Term Investments (Cost $12,551,196) 4.9%

            

Repurchase Agreements 4.9%

            

lJoint Repurchase Agreement, 0.011%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $12,551,200)

   United States      12,551,196        12,551,196

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $1,536,392)

            

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $1,690,020)

            

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $3,072,785)

            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Maturity Value $3,072,785)

            

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $106,560)

            

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (Maturity Value $768,133)

            

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $1,536,392)

            

UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $768,133)

            

Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 4.25% - 5.25%, 11/15/10 - 11/17/17; mU.S. Government Agency Discount Notes, 12/27/10; and U.S. Treasury Notes,
1.00% - 3.625%, 12/31/11 - 8/15/19

            
                

Total Investments (Cost $255,227,065) 99.2%

               254,842,241

Other Assets, less Liabilities 0.8%

               1,961,121
                

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 256,803,362
                

 

aThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

bSee Note 1(f) regarding senior floating rate interests.

cThe coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.

dSecurity purchased on a delayed delivery basis. See Note 1(d).

eSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $84,723,539, representing 32.99% of net assets.

fPerpetual security with no stated maturity date.

gSecurity has been deemed illiquid because it may not be able to be sold within seven days. At June 30, 2010, the value of this security was $191, representing less than 0.01% of net assets.

hSee Note 7 regarding defaulted securities.

iIncome may be received in additional securities and/or cash.

jSee Note 9 regarding other considerations.

kNon-income producing.

lSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

mThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund                      

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had the following forward exchange contract outstanding. See Note 1(e).

 

Forward Exchange Contract

 

Currency    Counterparty      Type      Quantity      Contract
Amount
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      389,500      $ 567,852      12/15/10      $ 90,995      $   —

 

See Abbreviations on page FH-29.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin High
Income
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 242,675,869   

Cost - Repurchase agreements

     12,551,196   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 255,227,065   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 242,291,045   

Value - Repurchase agreements

     12,551,196   
        

Total value of investments

     254,842,241   

Cash

     23,123   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     218,331   

Capital shares sold

     45,464   

Interest

     4,586,767   

Unrealized appreciation on forward exchange contracts

     90,995   

Other assets

     645   
        

Total assets

     259,807,566   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     1,873,378   

Capital shares redeemed

     827,069   

Affiliates

     204,366   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     99,391   
        

Total liabilities

     3,004,204   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 256,803,362   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 353,794,117   

Undistributed net investment income

     8,837,740   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (293,829

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (105,534,666
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 256,803,362   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin High
Income
Securities Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 46,882,195
      

Shares outstanding

     7,777,330
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 6.03
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 188,739,802
      

Shares outstanding

     32,014,508
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 5.90
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 21,181,365
      

Shares outstanding

     3,537,486
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 5.99
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin High
Income
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends

   $ 21,261   

Interest

     10,968,844   
        

Total investment income

     10,990,105   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     702,368   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     239,351   

Class 4

     31,759   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     471   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     1,972   

Reports to shareholders

     48,208   

Professional fees

     21,236   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     733   

Other

     9,638   
        

Total expenses

     1,055,736   
        

Net investment income

     9,934,369   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     4,203,971   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (6,257,964

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     79,784   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (6,178,180
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1,974,209
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 7,960,160   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin High Income
Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 9,934,369      $ 16,443,726   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     4,203,971        (6,274,381

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (6,178,180     60,042,145   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     7,960,160        70,211,491   
        

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (3,172,829     (2,944,930

Class 2

     (12,418,978     (10,742,997

Class 4

     (1,394,573     (471,677
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (16,986,380     (14,159,604
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (344,743     (2,028,103

Class 2

     (3,300,484     72,968,916   

Class 4

     6,947,900        10,669,989   
        

Total capital share transactions

     3,302,673        81,610,802   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (5,723,547     137,662,689   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     262,526,909        124,864,220   
        

End of period

   $ 256,803,362      $ 262,526,909   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 8,837,740      $ 15,889,751   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin High Income Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. At June 30, 2010, 86.90% of the Fund’s shares were held through one insurance company. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity and derivative financial instruments securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Securities denominated in a foreign currency are converted into their U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the date that the values of the foreign debt securities are determined. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates market value.

 

Certain derivative financial instruments trade in the over-the-counter market. The Fund’s pricing services use various techniques including industry standard option pricing models and proprietary discounted cash flow models to determine the fair value of those instruments. The Fund’s net benefit or obligation under the derivative contract, as measured by the fair market value of the contract, is included in net assets.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account with other funds managed by the investment manager or an affiliate of the investment manager and is used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the funds based on their pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. The joint repurchase agreement held by the Fund at period end had been entered into on June 30, 2010.

 

d. Securities Purchased on a Delayed Delivery Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

e. Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Fund may invest in derivative financial instruments (derivatives) in order to manage risk or gain exposure to various other investments or markets. Derivatives are financial contracts based on an underlying or notional amount, require no initial investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would normally be required to have a similar response to changes in market factors, and require or permit net settlement. Derivatives may contain various risks including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market, and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amounts shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain and loss and unrealized appreciation and depreciation on these contracts for the period are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

e. Derivative Financial Instruments (continued)

 

The Fund generally enters into forward exchange contracts in order to manage and/or gain exposure to certain foreign currencies. A forward exchange contract is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a foreign currency for a specific exchange rate on a future date. Pursuant to the terms of the forward exchange contracts, cash or securities may be required to be deposited as collateral. Unrestricted cash received may be invested according to the Fund’s investment objectives.

 

See Note 8 regarding other derivative information.

 

f. Senior Floating Rate Interests

 

Senior secured corporate loans pay interest at rates which are periodically reset by reference to a base lending rate plus a spread. These base lending rates are generally the prime rate offered by a designated U.S. bank or the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Senior secured corporate loans often require prepayment of principal from excess cash flows or at the discretion of the borrower. As a result, actual maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturity.

 

Senior secured corporate loans in which the Fund invests are generally readily marketable, but may be subject to some restrictions on resale.

 

g. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

h. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Facility fees are recognized as income over the expected term of the loan. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

i. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

j. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   268,956      $ 1,732,494      682,625      $ 3,526,494   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   533,249        3,172,829      549,427        2,944,930   

Shares redeemed

   (827,819     (5,250,066   (1,598,576     (8,499,527
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (25,614   $ (344,743   (366,524   $ (2,028,103
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   5,050,649      $ 31,380,663      22,446,477      $ 116,193,323   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   2,133,845        12,418,978      2,046,285        10,742,997   

Shares redeemed

   (7,575,622     (47,100,125   (10,479,398     (53,967,404
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (391,128   $ (3,300,484   14,013,364      $ 72,968,916   
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   885,169      $ 5,618,915      1,889,708      $ 10,380,779   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   235,968        1,394,573      88,329        471,677   

Shares redeemed

   (10,355     (65,588   (32,164     (182,467
        

Net increase (decrease)

   1,110,782      $ 6,947,900      1,945,873      $ 10,669,989   
        

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.625%   

Up to and including $100 million

0.500%   

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

0.450%   

Over $250 million, up to and including $7.5 billion

0.440%   

Over $7.5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.430%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $12.5 billion

0.420%   

Over $12.5 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.400%   

In excess of $15 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2010

   $ 46,366,314

2011

     24,711,916

2012

     9,009,590

2013

     6,321,190

2014

     40,420

2015

     4,493,289

2016

     8,150,741

2017

     10,612,332
      
   $ 109,705,792
      

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 255,835,592   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 9,849,479   

Unrealized depreciation

     (10,842,830
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ (993,351
        

 

Net investment income (loss) differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of defaulted securities, foreign currency transactions, payments-in-kind, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, payments-in-kind, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $71,748,865 and $78,048,782, respectively.

 

7. CREDIT RISK AND DEFAULTED SECURITIES

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had 90.81% of its portfolio invested in high yield, senior secured floating rate notes, or other securities rated below investment grade. These securities may be more sensitive to economic conditions causing greater price volatility and are potentially subject to a greater risk of loss due to default than higher rated securities.

 

The Fund held defaulted securities and/or other securities for which the income has been deemed uncollectible. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $561,941, representing 0.22% of the Fund’s net assets. The Fund discontinues accruing income on securities for which income has been deemed uncollectible and provides an estimate for losses on interest receivable. The securities have been identified on the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

8. OTHER DERIVATIVE INFORMATION

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund has invested in derivative contracts which are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as follows:

 

      Asset Derivatives    Liability Derivatives
Derivative Contracts Not Accounted
for as Hedging Instruments
   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
   Fair
Value
Amount
   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
   Fair
Value
Amount

Foreign exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on
forward exchange contracts
   $ 90,995    Unrealized depreciation on
forward exchange contracts
   $   —

 

For the period ended June 30, 2010, the effect of derivative contracts on the Fund’s Statement of Operations was as follows:

 

Derivative Contracts Not Accounted
for as Hedging Instruments
   Statement of Operations Locations    Realized Gain
(Loss) for the
Period
   Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
for the
Period
   Average
Amount
Outstanding
During the
Period
a

Foreign exchange contracts

   Net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions / Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies    $   —    $ 79,781    $ 517,500

 

aRepresents the average notional amount for derivative contracts outstanding during the period.

 

See Note 1(e) regarding derivative financial instruments.

 

9. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

From time to time, officers, directors or employees of the Fund’s Investment Manager may have discussions or enter into agreements with issuers, underwriters or creditors’ committees which, pursuant to the Fund’s policies and requirements of applicable securities laws, could prevent the Fund from trading in the securities of such company for limited or extended periods of time.

 

10. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund

 

11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
      

Assets:

           

Investments in Securities

           

Equity Investments:a

           

Diversified Financials

   $    $ 469,516    $   —    $ 469,516

Media

     530,271                530,271

Senior Floating Rate Interests

          4,838,208           4,838,208

Corporate Bonds & Notes

          236,452,859      191      236,453,050

Short Term Investments

          12,551,196           12,551,196
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 530,271    $ 254,311,779    $ 191    $ 254,842,241
      

Forward Exchange Contracts

          90,995           90,995

 

aIncludes preferred stock

 

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Counterparty   Currency   Selected Portfolio
DBAB - Deutsche Bank AG   EUR - Euro   FRN - Floating Rate Note
    L/C - Letter of Credit
    PIK - Payment-In-Kind

 

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FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin Income Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 1 delivered a +0.13% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Income Securities Fund seeks to maximize income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation. The Fund normally invests in both equity and debt securities.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund outperformed its equity benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500), which had a -6.65% total return, and underperformed its fixed income benchmark, the Barclays Capital (BC) U.S. Aggregate Index, which had a +5.33% total return for the same period.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some positive signs as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4%. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time homebuyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and the housing sector overall remained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.

 

As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.2 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.2

 

Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Changes in the financial strength of a debt issuer or in the rating of its securities may affect the securities’ value and, as a result, impact Fund performance. Because the Fund invests in bonds and other debt obligations, its share price and yield will be affected by interest rate movements. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. The Fund may invest all of its assets in high yield, lower rated (junk) bonds, which generally have greater price swings and higher risk of default and loss of principal than investment-grade bonds. The Fund may from time to time have significant investments in particular sectors, such as utilities, which can be highly volatile. Foreign investing involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. Derivative instruments may be volatile and illiquid, may give rise to leverage and may involve a small investment relative to the risk assumed. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis. During the reporting period, despite a lack of significant job gains, the unemployment rate dropped from 10.0% in December 2009 to 9.5% at period-end.2

 

As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. For the six months under review, the blue chip stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average had a -5.00% total return, while the broader S&P 500 posted a total return of -6.65% and the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index had a -6.63% return.1 All major industry groups declined during the period, with the weakest performance from the materials, energy and information technology sectors.

 

Wary investors favored short-term Treasuries, and the Treasury yield curve reached historically steep levels during the period. The spread between two- and 10-year Treasury yields decreased from 271 basis points (100 basis points equal one percentage point) at the beginning of the period to 236 basis points at period-end. The two-year Treasury bill yield decreased from 1.14% to 0.61% over the six-month period, while the 10-year Treasury note yield fell from 3.85% to 2.97%.

 

Similar to equity markets, credit markets rallied to start the year, with credit spreads contracting through April before widening to higher levels than where they began the period. Investment-grade yield spreads were 172 basis points (bps; 100 basis points equal one percentage point) at the beginning of the period, reached as low as 139 bps on April 23, and ended the period at 193 bps.3 High yield corporate bond spreads were 634 bps at year-end, reached a period-low 572 bps on April 30, and ended the period at 708 bps.4

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

For the period under review, notable contributors to performance among fixed income holdings included Ford Motor Credit Company,

 

3. Source: Barclays Capital.

4. Source: Credit Suisse.

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Freescale Semiconductor and Chesapeake Energy. Detractors included Energy Future Holdings, First Data Corp. and Dynegy Holdings. Significant equity contributors included Newmont Mining, Citigroup and Felcor Lodging Trust convertible preferred stock, while detractors included a broad range of common stock holdings including Exxon Mobil, AT&T and JPMorgan Chase.

 

The Fund began the year with 52.8% of its total net assets in fixed income securities, 34.6% in equity securities, which included convertible preferred stock and equity-linked securities, 5.8% in senior floating rate interests, and 6.8% in short-term investments and other net assets (cash). During the period, we increased our allocation in fixed income and equity securities. At period-end, the Fund held 56.1% of total net assets in fixed income securities, predominantly high yield corporate bonds, 37.1% in equity securities, 4.6% in senior floating rate interests, and 2.2% in cash.

 

During the period, our fixed income allocation rose mainly because of security appreciation and new positions in financial company CIT Group and industrial company Case New Holland. We believed the CIT bonds were attractively valued given the company’s strong performance since it restructured its operations. Our technology fixed income weighting also increased as we added to existing positions in Freescale Semiconductor and First Data Corp. Both of these companies were taken private, and we invested in various parts of their capital structures as we saw opportunities to receive attractive yields with potential for capital appreciation. Offsetting some of the increase in fixed income was a reduction in bonds of several companies including Host Hotels and Dollar General.

 

The Portfolio’s equity weighting increased primarily due to investments made in health care including Pfizer and in the telecommunications sector where we added a new position in Telstra. The Portfolio also increased its exposure in the materials sector through several securities including positions in Nucor and Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold.

 

Thank you for your participation in Franklin Income Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

Top Five Equity Holdings*

Franklin Income Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

Company
Sector/Industry
  % of Total
Net Assets
Merck & Co. Inc.   1.6%
Health Care  
Exxon Mobil Corp.   1.6%
Energy  
The Southern Co.   1.4%
Utilities  
Charter Communications Inc.   1.2%
Consumer Discretionary  
PG&E Corp.   1.1%
Utilities  

 

*Does not include convertible preferred stocks.

 

Top Five Fixed Income and Senior Floating Rate Interests Holdings**

Franklin Income Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

Issuer
Sector/Industry
  % of Total
Net Assets
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC   3.0%
Utilities  
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC   2.6%
Consumer Discretionary  
Tenet Healthcare Corp.   2.4%
Health Care  
First Data Corp.   2.4%
Information Technology  
CIT Group Inc.   2.1%
Financials  

 

**Does not include convertible bonds.

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 1,001.30    $ 2.33

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,022.46    $ 2.36

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.47%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 14.43      $ 11.53      $ 17.63      $ 17.65      $ 15.56      $ 15.89   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.48        0.91        1.10        1.03        0.94        0.85   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.45     3.08        (5.99     (0.31     1.85        (0.56
        

Total from investment operations

     0.03        3.99        (4.89     0.72        2.79        0.29   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (1.01     (1.09     (0.86     (0.63     (0.62     (0.57

Net realized gains

                   (0.35     (0.11     (0.08     (0.05
        

Total distributions

     (1.01     (1.09     (1.21     (0.74     (0.70     (0.62
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 13.45      $ 14.43      $ 11.53      $ 17.63      $ 17.65      $ 15.56   
        

Total returnc

     0.13%        35.88%        (29.41)%        4.01%        18.47%        1.83%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expensese

     0.47%        0.47%        0.47%        0.47%        0.47%        0.48%   

Net investment income

     6.99%        7.23%        7.28%        5.77%        5.70%        5.44%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 1,038,241      $ 910,504      $ 433,370      $ 455,932      $ 458,613      $ 457,625   

Portfolio turnover rate

     20.54%        42.30%        43.89%        32.11%        25.05%        34.76%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 14.12      $ 11.30      $ 17.31      $ 17.36      $ 15.32      $ 15.67   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.45        0.86        1.04        0.97        0.89        0.80   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.43     3.01        (5.87     (0.30     1.82        (0.55
        

Total from investment operations

     0.02        3.87        (4.83     0.67        2.71        0.25   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.98     (1.05     (0.83     (0.61     (0.59     (0.55

Net realized gains

                   (0.35     (0.11     (0.08     (0.05
        

Total distributions

     (0.98     (1.05     (1.18     (0.72     (0.67     (0.60
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 13.16      $ 14.12      $ 11.30      $ 17.31      $ 17.36      $ 15.32   
        

Total returnc

     0.05%        35.59%        (29.66)%        3.76%        18.24%        1.60%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expensese

     0.72%        0.72%        0.72%        0.72%        0.72%        0.73%   

Net investment income

     6.74%        6.98%        7.03%        5.52%        5.45%        5.19%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 5,799,777      $ 6,114,898      $ 4,944,457      $ 7,429,064      $ 5,109,373      $ 2,865,361   

Portfolio turnover rate

     20.54%        42.30%        43.89%        32.11%        25.05%        34.76%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 14.33      $ 11.49      $ 16.90   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.45        0.86        0.87   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.44     3.06        (5.07
        

Total from investment operations

     0.01        3.92        (4.20
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income

     (0.98     (1.08     (0.86

Net realized gains

                   (0.35
        

Total distributions

     (0.98     (1.08     (1.21
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 13.36      $ 14.33      $ 11.49   
        

Total returnd

     (0.03)%        35.37%        (26.61)%   

Ratios to average net assetse

      

Expensesf

     0.82%        0.82%        0.82%   

Net investment income

     6.64%        6.88%        6.93%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 361,707      $ 347,733      $ 135,360   

Portfolio turnover rate

     20.54%        42.30%        43.89%   

 

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 31.7%

            

Consumer Discretionary 2.1%

            

aCharter Communications Inc.

   United States      1,747,500      $ 61,686,750

aCharter Communications Inc., A

   United States      601,809        21,243,858

aCharter Communications Inc., wts., 11/30/14

   United States      311,018        1,632,844

Comcast Corp., A

   United States      1,035,000        17,977,950

a,bDex One Corp.

   United States      2,642,381        50,205,239

aSuperMedia Inc., Litigation Trust

   United States      3,472,135        13,021
                
                  152,759,662
                

Consumer Staples 0.4%

            

Diageo PLC

   United Kingdom      1,150,000        18,217,345

PepsiCo Inc.

   United States      110,000        6,704,500
                
               24,921,845
                

Energy 4.6%

            

Baker Hughes Inc.

   United States      250,000        10,392,500

BP PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom      200,000        5,776,000

aCallon Petroleum Co.

   United States      782,594        4,930,342

Canadian Oil Sands Trust

   Canada      2,500,050        63,381,880

ConocoPhillips

   United States      1,500,000        73,635,000

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   United States      2,000,000        114,140,000

Schlumberger Ltd.

   United States      300,000        16,602,000

Spectra Energy Corp.

   United States      2,243,200        45,021,024
                
               333,878,746
                

Financials 3.3%

            

Bank of America Corp.

   United States      5,000,000        71,850,000

Barclays PLC

   United Kingdom      2,000,000        8,086,469

aCitigroup Inc.

   United States      4,800,000        18,048,000

HSBC Holdings PLC

   United Kingdom      3,500,000        32,188,958

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   United States      1,500,000        54,915,000

Wells Fargo & Co.

   United States      2,000,000        51,200,000
                
               236,288,427
                

Health Care 2.5%

            

Johnson & Johnson

   United States      750,000        44,295,000

Merck & Co. Inc.

   United States      3,350,000        117,149,500

Pfizer Inc.

   United States      1,250,000        17,825,000
                
               179,269,500
                

Industrials 0.1%

            

General Electric Co.

   United States      500,000        7,210,000

aNortek Inc.

   United States      4,800        201,600
                
               7,411,600
                

Information Technology 1.8%

            

Intel Corp.

   United States      3,000,000        58,350,000

Maxim Integrated Products Inc.

   United States      2,500,000        41,825,000

Xerox Corp.

   United States      2,000,000        16,080,000

Xilinx Inc.

   United States      600,000        15,156,000
                
               131,411,000
                

Materials 2.0%

            

Barrick Gold Corp.

   Canada      1,100,000        49,951,000

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., B

   United States      118,643        7,015,361

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Materials (continued)

            

Newmont Mining Corp.

   United States      1,100,000      $ 67,914,000

Nucor Corp.

   United States      400,000        15,312,000
                
                  140,192,361
                

Telecommunication Services 2.7%

            

AT&T Inc.

   United States      2,500,000        60,475,000

CenturyLink Inc.

   United States      500,000        16,655,000

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

   Australia      10,000,000        27,337,375

Verizon Communications Inc.

   United States      1,200,000        33,624,000

Vodafone Group PLC

   United Kingdom      27,500,000        57,186,997
                
               195,278,372
                

Utilities 12.2%

            

AGL Resources Inc.

   United States      550,000        19,701,000

Ameren Corp.

   United States      1,700,000        40,409,000

American Electric Power Co. Inc.

   United States      1,523,800        49,218,740

a,c,dCalpine Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      13,000,000       

CenterPoint Energy Inc.

   United States      693,600        9,127,776

Consolidated Edison Inc.

   United States      1,000,000        43,100,000

Dominion Resources Inc.

   United States      1,600,000        61,984,000

DTE Energy Co.

   United States      260,500        11,881,405

Duke Energy Corp.

   United States      5,000,000        80,000,000

FirstEnergy Corp.

   United States      600,000        21,138,000

NextEra Energy Inc.

   United States      1,075,000        52,417,000

NiSource Inc.

   United States      600,000        8,700,000

PG&E Corp.

   United States      2,000,000        82,200,000

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

   United States      300,000        10,908,000

PPL Corp.

   United States      669,500        16,704,025

Progress Energy Inc.

   United States      1,400,000        54,908,000

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.

   United States      2,500,000        78,325,000

Sempra Energy

   United States      1,000,000        46,790,000

The Southern Co.

   United States      3,000,000        99,840,000

TECO Energy Inc.

   United States      2,500,000        37,675,000

Xcel Energy Inc.

   United States      2,670,464        55,038,263
                
               880,065,209
                

Total Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (Cost $2,335,353,875)

               2,281,476,722
                

Convertible Preferred Stocks 2.7%

            

Consumer Discretionary 0.1%

            

aGeneral Motors Corp., 6.25%, cvt. pfd., C

   United States      1,400,000        9,591,120
                

Energy 0.4%

            

a,eChesapeake Energy Corp., 5.75%, cvt. pfd., 144A

   United States      30,000        29,336,250
                

Financials 2.0%

            

Bank of America Corp., 7.25%, cvt. pfd., L

   United States      86,000        78,088,000

aFannie Mae, 5.375%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      600        1,719,000

aFannie Mae, 8.75%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      1,060,400        567,261

aFelcor Lodging Trust Inc., 7.80%, cvt. pfd., A

   United States      400,000        8,104,000

Wells Fargo & Co., 7.50%, cvt. pfd., A

   United States      61,000        56,791,000
                
               145,269,261
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants
     Value

Convertible Preferred Stocks (continued)

            

Health Care 0.2%

            

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 7.00%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      13,500      $ 11,770,650
                

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Cost $310,188,928)

                  195,967,281
                

f Equity-Linked Securities 2.3%

            

Energy 1.2%

            

Credit Suisse into Halliburtun Co., 12.00%

   United States      300,000        6,788,310

Credit Suisse into Weatherford International Ltd., 11.00%

   United States      1,000,000        13,718,400

eDeutsche Bank AG into Chesapeake Energy Corp., 12.00%, 144A

   United States      900,000        20,043,630

eThe Goldman Sachs Group Inc. into Devon Energy Corp., 10.55%, 144A

   United States      200,000        11,956,760

eThe Goldman Sachs Group Inc. into XTO Energy Inc., 9.00%, 144A

   United States      750,000        31,717,275
                
               84,224,375
                

Financials 0.5%

            

eThe Goldman Sachs Group Inc. into Citigroup Inc., 10.00%, 144A

   United States      3,000,000        11,214,660

eJPMorgan Chase & Co. into Bank of America, 9.00%, 144A

   United States      1,100,000        17,512,000

eMorgan Stanley into Wells Fargo & Co., 8.00%, 144A

   United States      400,000        10,328,840
                
               39,055,500
                

Information Technology 0.3%

            

eMorgan Stanley into Xilinx Inc., 8.00%, 144A

   United States      906,000        22,384,361
                

Utilities 0.3%

            

eBarclays Capital into Calpine Corp., 8.00%, 144A

   United States      1,000,000        12,167,800

Credit Suisse into Calpine Corp., 8.00%

   United States      550,000        6,535,705
                
               18,703,505
                

Total Equity-Linked Securities (Cost $170,096,470)

               164,367,741
                

Preferred Stocks 0.4%

            

Financials 0.4%

            

aFannie Mae, 6.75%, pfd.

   United States      500,000        160,000

aFannie Mae, 7.625%, pfd., R

   United States      800,000        288,000

aFannie Mae, 8.25%, pfd.

   United States      851,500        289,510

aFreddie Mac, 8.375%, pfd., Z

   United States      1,549,200        526,728

eGMAC Inc., 7.00%, pfd., 144A

   United States      36,265        28,190,373
                

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $105,391,575)

               29,454,611
                
            Principal
Amount
g
      

h,iSenior Floating Rate Interests 4.6%

            

Consumer Discretionary 1.1%

            

Clear Channel Communications Inc., Term Loan B, 3.997%, 11/13/15

   United States      74,951,317        58,330,862

bDex Media West LLC, Term Loan B, 7.50%, 10/24/14

   United States      5,414,769        4,881,030

Jarden Corp., Term Loan B-3, 2.283%, 1/24/12

   United States      12,298,627        12,116,706

SuperMedia Inc., Exit Term Loan, 9.75%, 12/31/15

   United States      2,946,302        2,535,399
                
               77,863,997
                

Industrials 0.8%

            

Allison Transmission Inc., Term Loan B, 3.05% - 3.11%, 8/07/14

   United States      28,519,737        26,051,012

Altegrity Inc., Term Loan B, 3.539%, 2/21/15

   United States      17,458,878        15,451,107

Ceva Group PLC,
Dollar Pre-Refunded L/C Commitment, 3.533%, 8/01/12

   United States      2,105,263        1,836,842

EGL Term Loans, 3.347%, 8/01/12

   United States      17,357,895        15,166,460
                
               58,505,421
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
     Value

Senior Floating Rate Interests (continued)

            

Information Technology 1.1%

            

First Data Corp.,
Term Loan B-1, 3.097%, 9/24/14

   United States      9,974,359      $ 8,413,092

Term Loan B-2, 3.097%, 9/24/14

   United States      61,466,987        51,924,237

Term Loan B-3, 3.097%, 9/24/14

   United States      22,399,185        18,877,541

Freescale Semiconductor Inc., Extended Term Loan, 4.603%, 12/01/16

   United States      2,624,150        2,310,074
                
               81,524,944
                

Materials 0.4%

            

Novelis Corp., U.S. Term Loan, 2.54%, 7/07/14

   United States      26,314,640        24,927,648
                

Utilities 1.2%

            

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC,
jTerm Loan, 5.75%, 10/10/14

   United States      44,774,749        32,917,455

Term Loan B-2, 3.85% - 4.066%, 10/10/14

   United States      51,763,897        38,402,341

Term Loan B-3, 3.85% - 4.033%, 10/10/14

   United States      24,312,500        18,033,043
                
               89,352,839
                

Total Senior Floating Rate Interests (Cost $371,493,801)

                  332,174,849
                

Corporate Bonds 54.5%

            

Consumer Discretionary 9.8%

            

Cablevision Systems Corp., senior note,
7.75%, 4/15/18

   United States      35,000,000        35,175,000

8.00%, 4/15/20

   United States      35,000,000        35,612,500

e144A, 8.625%, 9/15/17

   United States      5,000,000        5,125,000

CCH II LLC/CCH II Capital Corp., senior note, 13.50%, 12/02/16

   United States      42,829,272        50,110,248

eCCO Holdings LLC, senior note, 144A, 8.125%, 4/30/20

   United States      22,200,000        22,810,500

eCequel Communications Holdings I LLC, senior note, 144A,
8.625%, 11/15/17

   United States      10,000,000        10,012,500

eClear Channel Worldwide Holdings Inc., senior note,
A, 144A, 9.25%, 12/15/17

   United States      4,200,000        4,200,000

B, 144A, 9.25%, 12/15/17

   United States      17,000,000        17,170,000

b,kDex One Corp., senior sub. note, PIK, 12.00%, 1/29/17

   United States      32,511,674        31,129,928

DISH DBS Corp., senior note, 7.875%, 9/01/19

   United States      5,000,000        5,225,000

Dollar General Corp., senior note, 10.625%, 7/15/15

   United States      38,246,000        42,022,792

EchoStar DBS Corp., senior note,
7.75%, 5/31/15

   United States      25,000,000        25,875,000

7.125%, 2/01/16

   United States      17,500,000        17,631,250

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
8.00%, 6/01/14

   United States      25,000,000        25,830,125

senior note, 7.50%, 8/01/12

   United States      13,800,000        14,196,750

senior note, 7.00%, 10/01/13

   United States      40,000,000        40,821,440

senior note, 8.70%, 10/01/14

   United States      10,000,000        10,450,000

senior note, 7.00%, 4/15/15

   United States      25,000,000        24,763,850

senior note, 12.00%, 5/15/15

   United States      15,000,000        17,475,000

isenior note, FRN, 3.048%, 1/13/12

   United States      55,000,000        53,235,569

Harrah’s Operating Co. Inc., senior secured note, 11.25%, 6/01/17

   United States      10,000,000        10,525,000

Host Hotels & Resorts LP, senior note,
O, 6.375%, 3/15/15

   United States      15,000,000        14,775,000

Q, 6.75%, 6/01/16

   United States      30,000,000        29,812,500

S, 6.875%, 11/01/14

   United States      10,335,000        10,360,838

T, 9.00%, 5/15/17

   United States      12,900,000        13,867,500

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Consumer Discretionary (continued)

         

KB Home, senior note,
5.75%, 2/01/14

   United States      6,500,000      $ 5,980,000

6.25%, 6/15/15

   United States      15,000,000        13,425,000

7.25%, 6/15/18

   United States      10,600,000        9,434,000

MGM MIRAGE,
senior note, 6.75%, 4/01/13

   United States      10,000,000        8,975,000

esenior secured note, 144A, 9.00%, 3/15/20

   United States      900,000        929,250

Michaels Stores Inc., senior note, 10.00%, 11/01/14

   United States      9,600,000        9,960,000

e,kUnivision Communications Inc., senior note, 144A, PIK, 10.50%, 3/15/15

   United States      44,310,250        36,007,129

eUPC Germany GmbH,
senior secured bond, 144A, 8.125%, 12/01/17

   Germany      6,300,000        6,339,375

senior secured note, 144A, 8.125%, 12/01/17

   Germany      5,500,000  EUR      6,727,325

senior sub. note, 144A, 9.625%, 12/01/19

   Germany      3,000,000  EUR      3,728,662

eVirgin Media Secured Finance, senior secured note, 144A, 7.00%, 1/15/18

   United Kingdom      10,000,000  GBP      14,834,005

Visant Holding Corp., senior note, 8.75%, 12/01/13

   United States      17,000,000        17,255,000
             
               701,808,036
             

Consumer Staples 0.3%

         

eJBS USA LLC, senior note, 144A, 11.625%, 5/01/14

   United States      11,000,000        12,375,000

SUPERVALU Inc., senior note, 8.00%, 5/01/16

   United States      11,200,000        11,144,000
             
            23,519,000
             

Energy 9.8%

         

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., senior note, 5.95%, 9/15/16

   United States      10,000,000        8,621,940

eAntero Resources Finance, senior note, 144A, 9.375%, 12/01/17

   United States      14,600,000        14,673,000

eATP Oil And Gas Corp., senior secured note, 144A, 11.875%, 5/01/15

   United States      15,000,000        10,950,000

Callon Petroleum Co., senior secured note, 13.00%, 9/15/16

   United States      15,651,750        12,364,883

Chesapeake Energy Corp., senior note,
7.625%, 7/15/13

   United States      12,300,000        12,976,500

9.50%, 2/15/15

   United States      30,000,000        33,300,000

6.50%, 8/15/17

   United States      34,000,000        33,702,500

6.25%, 1/15/18

   United States      20,000,000        20,000,000

7.25%, 12/15/18

   United States      33,000,000        34,237,500

eConsol Energy Inc., senior note, 144A,

         

8.00%, 4/01/17

   United States      11,300,000        11,723,750

8.25%, 4/01/20

   United States      6,800,000        7,123,000

Denbury Resources Inc., senior sub. note, 8.25%, 2/15/20

   United States      7,468,000        7,841,400

El Paso Corp., senior note,
12.00%, 12/12/13

   United States      2,000,000        2,315,000

8.25%, 2/15/16

   United States      14,000,000        14,735,000

7.25%, 4/01/18

   United States      10,200,000        10,286,394

MTN, 7.75%, 1/15/32

   United States      22,000,000        21,886,898

eExpro Finance Luxembourg, senior secured note, 144A, 8.50%, 12/15/16

   United Kingdom      11,400,000        10,944,000

Forest Oil Corp., senior note, 8.50%, 2/15/14

   United States      20,000,000        20,950,000

eHolly Corp., senior note, 144A, 9.875%, 6/15/17

   United States      10,000,000        10,325,000

eLinn Energy Corp., senior note, 144A, 8.625%, 4/15/20

   United States      20,000,000        20,575,000

Newfield Exploration Co.,

         

senior sub. bond, 6.875%, 2/01/20

   United States      22,500,000        21,937,500

senior sub. note, 6.625%, 4/15/16

   United States      18,200,000        18,382,000

OPTI Canada Inc., senior note, 7.875%, 12/15/14

   Canada      7,500,000        6,562,500

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
     Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

            

Energy (continued)

            

Petrohawk Energy Corp., senior note,

            

10.50%, 8/01/14

   United States      20,200,000      $ 21,841,250

7.875%, 6/01/15

   United States      26,000,000        26,195,000

ePetroplus Finance Ltd., senior note, 144A,

            

6.75%, 5/01/14

   Switzerland      11,865,000        10,381,875

7.00%, 5/01/17

   Switzerland      30,000,000        24,600,000

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.,

            

6.65%, 3/15/17

   United States      5,000,000        5,053,795

senior bond, 6.875%, 5/01/18

   United States      18,165,000        18,345,923

Plains Exploration & Production Co., senior note,

            

7.75%, 6/15/15

   United States      15,000,000        14,925,000

10.00%, 3/01/16

   United States      10,000,000        10,750,000

Quicksilver Resources Inc., senior note,

            

11.75%, 1/01/16

   United States      7,800,000        8,638,500

9.125%, 8/15/19

   United States      20,000,000        20,400,000

Sabine Pass LNG LP, senior secured note,

            

7.25%, 11/30/13

   United States      10,000,000        9,050,000

7.50%, 11/30/16

   United States      40,000,000        33,500,000

eSandRidge Energy Inc., senior note, 144A,

            

9.875%, 5/15/16

   United States      20,000,000        20,400,000

8.00%, 6/01/18

   United States      27,000,000        25,717,500

8.75%, 1/15/20

   United States      6,600,000        6,303,000

SEACOR Holdings Inc., senior note, 7.375%, 10/01/19

   United States      3,800,000        4,022,494

SESI LLC, senior note, 6.875%, 6/01/14

   United States      18,500,000        18,130,000

Tesoro Corp., senior note,

            

6.625%, 11/01/15

   United States      5,156,000        4,859,530

9.75%, 6/01/19

   United States      10,400,000        10,842,000

eW&T Offshore Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.25%, 6/15/14

   United States      40,000,000        36,400,000

eWestern Refining Inc.,

            

isenior note, 144A, FRN, 10.75% 6/15/14

   United States      5,000,000        4,525,000

senior secured note, 144A, 11.25%, 6/15/17

   United States      5,000,000        4,575,000
                
               705,869,632
                

Financials 7.0%

            

lBank of America Corp., pfd., sub. bond, M, 8.125%, Perpetual

   United States      5,000,000        4,837,500

CIT Group Inc., senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%,

            

5/01/14

   United States      20,000,000        18,950,000

5/01/15

   United States      63,500,000        59,055,000

5/01/16

   United States      45,000,000        41,287,500

5/01/17

   United States      43,000,000        38,915,000

FelCor Lodging LP, senior secured note, 10.00%, 10/01/14

   United States      12,900,000        13,545,000

eGMAC Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.00%, 3/15/20

   United States      75,000,000        73,500,000

Hexion Fin/Nova Scotia, senior secured note, 8.875%, 2/01/18

   United States      8,000,000        7,260,000

eInternational Lease Finance Corp., senior note, 144A,

            

8.625%, 9/15/15

   United States      7,000,000        6,650,000

8.75%, 3/15/17

   United States      21,100,000        20,045,000

iStar Financial Inc., senior secured note, 10.00%, 6/15/14

   United States      16,000,000        15,920,000

lJPMorgan Chase & Co., junior sub. note, 1, 7.90%, Perpetual

   United States      110,000,000        113,750,890

e,iLiberty Mutual Group, junior sub. note, 144A, FRN, 10.75%, 6/15/88

   United States      25,000,000        27,250,000

lWells Fargo Capital XIII, pfd., 7.70%, Perpetual

   United States      5,600,000        5,684,000

lWells Fargo Capital XV, pfd., 9.75%, Perpetual

   United States      55,000,000        59,125,000
                
                  505,774,890
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
     Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

            

Health Care 7.0%

            

Community Health Systems Inc., senior sub. note, 8.875%, 7/15/15

   United States      55,000,000      $ 56,856,250

DaVita Inc., senior sub. note, 7.25%, 3/15/15

   United States      7,900,000        7,939,500

HCA Inc.,

            

6.75%, 7/15/13

   United States      2,000,000        1,970,000

senior note, 6.375%, 1/15/15

   United States      5,000,000        4,693,750

senior note, 6.50%, 2/15/16

   United States      20,000,000        18,750,000

senior secured bond, 7.25%, 9/15/20

   United States      13,000,000        13,130,000

senior secured note, 9.25%, 11/15/16

   United States      20,000,000        21,250,000

senior secured note, 8.50%, 4/15/19

   United States      30,000,000        31,950,000

senior secured note, 7.875%, 2/15/20

   United States      50,000,000        51,687,500

jsenior secured note, PIK, 9.625%, 11/15/16

   United States      12,622,000        13,537,095

eIMS Health Inc., senior note, 144A, 12.50%, 3/01/18

   United States      5,000,000        5,737,500

e,kQuintiles Transnational Corp., senior note, 144A, PIK, 9.50%, 12/30/14

   United States      30,000,000        30,225,000

eTalecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp., senior note, 144A, 7.75%, 11/15/16

   United States      6,100,000        6,527,000

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,
senior note, 7.375%, 2/01/13

   United States      65,000,000        65,487,500

isenior note, FRN, 9.25%, 2/01/15

   United States      13,500,000        14,006,250

esenior secured note, 144A, 9.00%, 5/01/15

   United States      50,000,000        53,125,000

esenior secured note, 144A, 10.00%, 5/01/18

   United States      41,250,000        45,787,500

i,kUS Oncology Holdings Inc., senior note, PIK, FRN, 7.178%, 3/15/12

   United States      23,985,000        21,966,134

US Oncology Inc.,

            

senior note, 10.75%, 8/15/14

   United States      9,220,000        9,496,600

senior secured note, 9.125%, 8/15/17

   United States      6,000,000        6,195,000

Vanguard Health Holding Co. II LLC, senior note, 8.00%, 2/01/18

   United States      23,100,000        22,291,500
                
                  502,609,079
                

Industrials 6.3%

            

eAmerican Airlines Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 10.50%, 10/15/12

   United States      7,500,000        7,837,500

eBombardier Inc., senior note, 144A,

            

7.50%, 3/15/18

   Canada      2,500,000        2,587,500

7.75%, 3/15/20

   Canada      10,000,000        10,400,000

Case New Holland Inc., senior note,

            

7.75%, 9/01/13

   United States      26,100,000        26,817,750

e144A, 7.875%, 12/01/17

   United States      53,700,000        54,371,250

eCeva Group PLC, senior secured note, 144A, 11.50%, 4/01/18

   United Kingdom      30,300,000        30,906,000

eDelta Air Lines Inc., senior secured note, 144A,

            

9.50%, 9/15/14

   United States      12,100,000        12,765,500

11.75%, 3/15/15

   United States      20,000,000        21,250,000

Hertz Corp.,

            

senior note, 8.875%, 1/01/14

   United States      75,335,000        76,653,363

senior sub. note, 10.50%, 1/01/16

   United States      17,000,000        17,722,500

eIcahn Enterprises/FIN, senior note, 144A,

            

7.75%, 1/15/16

   United States      22,000,000        21,381,250

8.00%, 1/15/18

   United States      12,500,000        12,156,250

e,kJohnsonDiversey Holdings Inc., senior note, 144A, PIK, 10.50%, 5/15/20

   United States      16,400,000        18,450,000

eJohnsonDiversey Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.25%, 11/15/19

   United States      10,000,000        10,312,500

Manitowoc Co. Inc., senior note, 9.50%, 2/15/18

   United States      10,000,000        10,050,000

Navistar International Corp., senior note, 8.25%, 11/01/21

   United States      11,700,000        11,934,000

Nortek Inc., senior secured note, 11.00%, 12/15/13

   United States      4,821,333        5,050,346

RBS Global & Rexnord Corp.,
esenior note, 144A, 8.50%, 5/01/18

   United States      26,900,000        26,093,000

senior sub. note, 11.75%, 8/01/16

   United States      13,500,000        14,141,250

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Industrials (continued)

         

eSeverstal Columbus LLC, senior secured note, 144A, 10.25%, 2/15/18

   United States      15,000,000      $ 15,450,000

Terex Corp., senior sub. note, 8.00%, 11/15/17

   United States      45,000,000        41,850,000

United Rentals North America Inc., senior sub. note, 7.75%, 11/15/13

   United States      7,500,000        7,293,750
             
               455,473,709
             

Information Technology 4.5%

         

eAdvanced Micro Devices Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.125%, 12/15/17

   United States      10,100,000        10,100,000

Ceridian Corp., senior note, 11.50%, 11/15/15

   United States      20,000,000        18,150,000

First Data Corp.,
senior note, 9.875%, 9/24/15

   United States      52,500,000        40,162,500

senior note, 9.875%, 9/24/15

   United States      35,000,000        26,425,000

senior sub. note, 11.25%, 3/31/16

   United States      30,000,000        18,600,000

Freescale Semiconductor Inc.,
senior note, 8.875%, 12/15/14

   United States      76,750,000        70,801,875

senior note, 10.125%, 12/15/16

   United States      20,000,000        16,100,000

esenior secured note, 144A, 10.125%, 3/15/18

   United States      5,000,000        5,137,500

esenior secured note, 144A, 9.25%, 4/15/18

   United States      46,700,000        46,233,000

Lucent Technologies Inc., 6.45%, 3/15/29

   United States      3,200,000        2,128,000

Sanmina-SCI Corp., senior sub. note,
6.75%, 3/01/13

   United States      20,000,000        19,900,000

8.125%, 3/01/16

   United States      18,100,000        17,919,000

SunGard Data Systems Inc.,
senior note, 9.125%, 8/15/13

   United States      8,100,000        8,272,125

senior note, 10.625%, 5/15/15

   United States      7,500,000        8,053,125

senior sub. note, 10.25%, 8/15/15

   United States      14,500,000        15,043,750
             
            323,025,875
             

Materials 2.0%

         

Huntsman International LLC,
esenior note, 144A, 5.50%, 6/30/16

   United States      1,750,000        1,548,750

senior sub. note, 7.875%, 11/15/14

   United States      14,700,000        14,259,000

senior sub. note, 7.375%, 1/01/15

   United States      15,500,000        14,570,000

eIneos Group Holdings PLC,
senior secured note, 144A, 8.50%, 2/15/16

   United Kingdom      5,000,000        3,925,000

senior sub. note, 144A, 7.875%, 2/15/16

   United Kingdom      30,000,000  EUR      26,786,985

eKerling PLC, senior secured note, 144A, 10.625%, 1/28/17

   United Kingdom      9,400,000  EUR      11,684,504

eLBI Escrow Corp., senior secured note, 144A, 8.00%, 11/01/17

   United States      18,700,000        19,307,750

Nalco Co., senior note, 8.25%, 5/15/17

   United States      4,000,000        4,160,000

Nalco Finance Holdings, senior note, 9.00%, 2/01/14

   United States      36,829,000        37,565,580

NewPage Corp., senior secured note,
10.00%, 5/01/12

   United States      10,800,000        5,832,000

11.375%, 12/31/14

   United States      6,000,000        5,475,000
             
            145,114,569
             

Telecommunication Services 1.3%

         

eClearwire Communications LLC/Finance, senior secured note,
144A, 12.00%, 12/01/15

   United States      5,000,000        5,037,500

eClearwire Corp., senior secured note, 144A, 12.00%, 12/01/15

   United States      27,500,000        27,396,875

Cricket Communications Inc.,
senior note, 9.375%, 11/01/14

   United States      7,500,000        7,650,000

senior secured note, 7.75%, 5/15/16

   United States      5,000,000        5,125,000

eDigicel Group Ltd., senior note, 144A, 8.875%, 1/15/15

   Jamaica      12,000,000        11,790,000

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
     Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

            

Telecommunication Services (continued)

            

eNew Communications Holdings, senior note, 144A,
8.25%, 4/15/17

   United States      11,600,000      $ 11,701,500

8.50%, 4/15/20

   United States      12,900,000        12,996,750

Sprint Nextel Corp., senior note, 8.375%, 8/15/17

   United States      7,700,000        7,738,500
                
               89,436,125
                

Utilities 6.5%

            

The AES Corp., senior note, 8.00%, 10/15/17

   United States      15,500,000        15,732,500

eCalpine Construction Finance, senior secured note, 144A, 8.00%, 6/01/16

   United States      17,500,000        17,981,250

eCalpine Corp., senior secured note, 144A, 7.25%, 10/15/17

   United States      5,000,000        4,825,000

Dynegy Holdings Inc., senior note,
7.50%, 6/01/15

   United States      20,000,000        15,925,000

8.375%, 5/01/16

   United States      79,199,000        63,062,204

7.75%, 6/01/19

   United States      3,000,000        2,088,750

e144A, 7.50%, 6/01/15

   United States      15,000,000        11,868,750

Energy Future Holdings Corp., senior note,
10.875%, 11/01/17

   United States      40,000,000        29,900,000

P, 5.55%, 11/15/14

   United States      38,000,000        27,193,902

R, 6.55%, 11/15/34

   United States      55,000,000        24,750,000

kPIK, 12.00%, 11/01/17

   United States      75,843,000        48,719,040

eIntergen NV, senior secured note, 144A, 9.00%, 6/30/17

   Netherlands      7,500,000        7,537,500

eNiska Gas Storage U.S./Canada, senior note, 144A, 8.875%, 3/15/18

   United States      15,000,000        15,300,000

Public Service Co. of New Mexico, senior note, 7.95%, 5/15/18

   United States      11,400,000        12,009,878

Reliant Energy Inc., senior note,
7.625%, 6/15/14

   United States      19,500,000        19,305,000

7.875%, 6/15/17

   United States      25,000,000        23,750,000

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, senior note,
A, 10.25%, 11/01/15

   United States      115,000,000        76,475,000

B, 10.25%, 11/01/15

   United States      20,000,000        13,300,000

kPIK, 11.25%, 11/01/16

   United States      63,375,000        40,136,845
                
               469,860,619
                

Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $3,907,131,042)

               3,922,491,534
                

Convertible Bonds 1.2%

            

Consumer Discretionary 0.3%

            

eLiberty Global Inc., cvt., senior sub. note, 144A, 4.50%, 11/15/16

   United States      11,750,000        13,688,750

eMGM Mirage, cvt., senior note, 144A, 4.25%, 4/15/15

   United States      7,500,000        6,130,335
                
               19,819,085
                

Financials 0.8%

            

CapitalSource Inc., cvt., senior sub. note, 4.00%, 7/15/34

   United States      15,000,000        14,343,750

iiStar Financial Inc., cvt., senior note, FRN, 0.791%, 10/01/12

   United States      67,500,000        48,600,000
                
               62,943,750
                

Information Technology 0.1%

            

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., cvt., senior note, 6.00%, 5/01/15

   United States      5,000,000        4,775,000
                

Total Convertible Bonds (Cost $91,986,814)

               87,537,835
                

Municipal Bonds (Cost $25,029,093) 0.4%

            

California State GO, 7.95%, 3/01/36

   United States      25,000,000        26,284,750
                

Total Investments before Short Term Investments
(Cost $7,316,671,598)

               7,039,755,323
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
     Value

Short Term Investments (Cost $118,714,100) 1.6%

            

Repurchase Agreements 1.6%

            

mJoint Repurchase Agreement, 0.011%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $118,714,137)

   United States      118,714,100      $ 118,714,100

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $14,531,798)
Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $15,984,859)
BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $29,063,594)
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Maturity Value $29,063,595)
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $1,007,883)
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (Maturity Value $7,265,305)
Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $14,531,798)
UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $7,265,305)

            

Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 4.25% - 5.25%, 11/15/10 - 11/17/17;
nU.S. Government Agency Discount Notes, 12/27/10; and U.S. Treasury Notes,
1.00% - 3.625%, 12/31/11 - 8/15/19

            
                

Total Investments (Cost $7,435,385,698) 99.4%

               7,158,469,423

Other Assets, less Liabilities 0.6%

               41,256,265
                

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 7,199,725,688
                

 

See Abbreviations on page FI-31.

 

aNon-income producing.

bSee Note 8 regarding holdings of 5% voting securities.

cContingent distributions represent the right to receive additional distributions, if any, during the reorganization of the underlying company. Shares represent total underlying principal of debt securities.

dSecurity has been deemed illiquid because it may not be able to be sold within seven days.

eSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $1,338,112,269, representing 18.59% of net assets.

fSee Note 1(e) regarding equity-linked securities.

gThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

hSee Note 1(f) regarding senior floating rate interests.

iThe coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.

jA portion of the security purchased on a delayed delivery basis. See Note 1(d).

kIncome may be received in additional securities and/or cash.

lPerpetual security with no stated maturity date.

mSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

nThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Income
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 7,174,374,292   

Cost - Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 8)

     142,297,306   

Cost - Repurchase agreements

     118,714,100   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 7,435,385,698   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 6,953,539,126   

Value - Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 8)

     86,216,197   

Value - Repurchase agreements

     118,714,100   
        

Total value of investments

     7,158,469,423   

Cash

     2,104,830   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     37,815,878   

Capital shares sold

     799,811   

Dividends and interest

     89,976,995   

Other assets

     12,391   
        

Total assets

     7,289,179,328   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     51,583,493   

Capital shares redeemed

     31,863,744   

Affiliates

     5,398,153   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     608,250   
        

Total liabilities

     89,453,640   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 7,199,725,688   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 8,507,122,256   

Undistributed net investment income

     186,287,966   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (276,971,249

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (1,216,713,285
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 7,199,725,688   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Income
Securities Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,038,241,401
      

Shares outstanding

     77,205,416
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.45
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 5,799,777,276
      

Shares outstanding

     440,868,369
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.16
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 361,707,011
      

Shares outstanding

     27,067,726
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.36
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the period ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Income
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends

   $ 60,186,320   

Interest:

  

Unaffiliated issuers

     200,246,035   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 8)

     1,813,338   
        

Total investment income

     262,245,693   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     16,706,815   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     7,500,488   

Class 4

     625,695   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     1,343   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     58,584   

Reports to shareholders

     318,632   

Professional fees

     103,201   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     29,379   

Other

     117,935   
        

Total expenses

     25,462,072   

Expense reductions (Note 4)

     (13
        

Net investment income

     236,783,634   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments:

  

Unaffiliated issuers

     26,772,296   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 8)

     (88,243,355

Foreign currency transactions

     (116,691
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     (61,587,750
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (176,030,009

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     4,252   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (176,025,757
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (237,613,507
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (829,873
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin Income Securities Fund  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 236,783,634      $ 431,531,209   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (61,587,750     (456,942,376

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (176,025,757     1,964,691,384   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (829,873     1,939,280,217   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (70,751,613     (46,648,798

Class 2

     (403,393,475     (437,720,445

Class 4

     (24,551,628     (19,056,945
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (498,696,716     (503,426,188
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     202,496,188        328,438,277   

Class 2

     84,626,852        (55,863,777

Class 4

     38,993,844        151,520,403   
        

Total capital share transactions

     326,116,884        424,094,903   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (173,409,705     1,859,948,932   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     7,373,135,393        5,513,186,461   
        

End of period

   $ 7,199,725,688      $ 7,373,135,393   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 186,287,966      $ 448,201,048   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin Income Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Securities denominated in a foreign currency are converted into their U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the date that the values of the foreign debt securities are determined. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation (continued)

 

movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account with other funds managed by the investment manager or an affiliate of the investment manager and is used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the funds based on their pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. The joint repurchase agreement held by the Fund at period end had been entered into on June 30, 2010.

 

d. Securities Purchased on a Delayed Delivery Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

e. Equity-Linked Securities

 

The Fund may invest in equity-linked securities. Equity-linked securities are hybrid financial instruments that generally combine both debt and equity characteristics into a single note form. Income received from equity linked securities is recorded as realized

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

e. Equity-Linked Securities (continued)

 

gains in the Statement of Operations and may be based on the performance of an underlying equity security, an equity index, or an option position. The risks of investing in equity-linked securities include unfavorable price movements in the underlying security and the credit risk of the issuing financial institution. There may be no guarantee of a return of principal with equity linked securities and the appreciation potential may be limited. Equity-linked securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other investments held by the Fund.

 

f. Senior Floating Rate Interests

 

Senior secured corporate loans pay interest at rates which are periodically reset by reference to a base lending rate plus a spread. These base lending rates are generally the prime rate offered by a designated U.S. bank or the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Senior secured corporate loans often require prepayment of principal from excess cash flows or at the discretion of the borrower. As a result, actual maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturity.

 

Senior secured corporate loans in which the Fund invests are generally readily marketable, but may be subject to some restrictions on resale.

 

g. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

h. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Facility fees are recognized as income over the expected term of the loan. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

i. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

j. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
        

Shares sold

   17,991,898      $ 261,562,560      27,450,254      $ 349,770,752   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   5,206,153        70,751,613      3,884,163        46,648,798   

Shares redeemed

   (9,102,194     (129,817,985   (5,820,524     (67,981,273
        

Net increase (decrease)

   14,095,857      $ 202,496,188      25,513,893      $ 328,438,277   
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   12,286,043      $ 174,856,538      28,676,075      $ 352,470,139   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   30,330,336        403,393,475      37,189,503        437,720,445   

Shares redeemed

   (34,791,326     (493,623,161   (70,577,619     (846,054,361
        

Net increase (decrease)

   7,825,053      $ 84,626,852      (4,712,041   $ (55,863,777
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   2,376,620      $ 34,417,640      12,441,769      $ 152,226,979   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   1,817,293        24,551,628      1,593,390        19,056,945   

Shares redeemed

   (1,384,414     (19,975,424   (1,557,805     (19,763,521
        

Net increase (decrease)

   2,809,499      $ 38,993,844      12,477,354      $ 151,520,403   
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets

0.625%

  

Up to and including $100 million

0.500%

  

over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

0.450%

  

over $250 million, up to and including $7.5 billion

0.440%

  

over $7.5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.430%

  

over $10 billion, up to and including $12.5 billion

0.420%

  

over $12.5 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.400%

  

In excess of $15 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Statement of Operations.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2016

   $ 524,982,657

2017

     521,405,875
      
   $ 1,046,388,532
      

 

For tax purposes, realized capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. At December 31, 2009, the Fund deferred realized capital losses of $114,248,832.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 7,456,870,705   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 420,931,080   

Unrealized depreciation

     (719,332,362
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ (298,401,282
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of defaulted securities, foreign currency transactions, payments-in-kind, corporate actions, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, defaulted securities, foreign currency transactions, payments-in-kind, corporate actions, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $1,926,203,625 and $1,459,986,974, respectively.

 

7. CREDIT RISK

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had 57.50% of its portfolio invested in high yield, senior secured floating rate notes, or other securities rated below investment grade. These securities may be more sensitive to economic conditions causing greater price volatility and are potentially subject to a greater risk of loss due to default than higher rated securities.

 

8. HOLDINGS OF 5% VOTING SECURITIES OF PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

 

The 1940 Act defines “affiliated companies” to include investments in portfolio companies in which a fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. Investments in “affiliated companies” for the Fund for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as shown below.

 

Name of Issuer   Number of
Shares
Held at
Beginning
of Year
  Gross
Additions
  Gross
Reductions
  Number of
Shares
Held at End
of Period
  Value at
End of
Period
  Investment
Income
  Realized
Capital
Gain (Loss)
 

Non-Controlled Affiliates

             

aDex Media West LLC, Term Loan B,
7.50%, 10/24/14

    6,217,056   802,287   5,414,769   $ 4,881,030   $ 155,243   $ 273,658   

Dex One Corp.

    2,867,386   225,005   2,642,381     50,205,239         (88,517,013

Dex One Corp., senior sub. note, PIK,
12.00%, 1/29/17

    32,511,674     32,511,674     31,129,928     1,658,095       
               

Total Affiliated Securities (1.20% of Net Assets)

      $ 86,216,197   $ 1,813,338   $ (88,243,355
               

 

aCompany is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dex One Corp.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

9. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund

 

10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3     Total
      

Assets:

          

Investments in Securities:

          

Equity Investments:a

          

Consumer Discretionary

   $ 160,704,917    $ 1,645,865    $   —      $ 162,350,782

Energy

     333,878,746      29,336,250             363,214,996

Financials

     380,535,665      30,476,634             411,012,299

Health Care

     179,269,500      11,770,650             191,040,150

Industrials

     7,210,000      201,600             7,411,600

Other Equity Investmentsb

     1,371,868,787           c      1,371,868,787

Equity-Linked Securities

        164,367,741             164,367,741

Senior Floating Rate Interests

          332,174,849             332,174,849

Corporate Bonds

          3,922,491,534             3,922,491,534

Convertible Bonds

          87,537,835             87,537,835

Municipal Bonds

          26,284,750             26,284,750

Short Term Investments

          118,714,100             118,714,100
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 2,433,467,615    $ 4,725,001,808    $ c    $ 7,158,469,423
      

 

aIncludes common, preferred, and convertible preferred stocks as well as other equity investments.

bFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying statement of investments.

cIncludes securities determined to have no value at June 30, 2010.

 

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

 
Currency   Selected Portfolio
EUR - Euro   ADR - American Depository Receipt
GBP - British Pound   FRN - Floating Rate Note
  GO - General Obligation
  L/C - Letter of Credit
  MTN - Medium Term Note
  PIK - Payment-In-Kind

 

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FRANKLIN LARGE CAP GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -7.30% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund seeks capital appreciation. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of large-capitalization companies. For this Fund, large-capitalization companies are those with market capitalization values within those of the top 50% of companies in the Russell 1000® Index at the time of purchase.1

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500), which had a -6.65% total return.2 The Fund performed comparably to its secondary benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, which had a -7.65% total return for the same period.2

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some positive signs as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4%. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time homebuyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and the housing sector overall remained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.

 

As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.3 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.3

 

1. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

3. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. The Fund may have substantial investments in particular sectors from time to time, such as the technology sector (including health care technology, electronic technology and technology services), which has been among the most volatile sectors in the market, as well as the communications and financial services sectors, and may be at greater risk from adverse developments in a sector than a fund that invests more broadly. Smaller and midsize company securities can increase the risk of greater price fluctuations, particularly over the short term. Foreign investing involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis. During the reporting period, despite a lack of significant job gains, the unemployment rate dropped from 10.0% in December 2009 to 9.5% at period-end.3

 

As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. For the six months under review, the blue chip stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average had a -5.00% total return, while the broader S&P 500 posted a total return of -6.65% and the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index had a -6.63% return.2 All major industry groups declined during the period, with the weakest performance from the materials, energy and information technology sectors.

 

Investment Strategy

 

We are research-driven, fundamental investors pursuing a bottom-up, growth strategy. As such, we seek out companies that have identifiable drivers of future earnings growth and that present, in our opinion, the best trade-off between potential earnings growth, business and financial risk, and valuation. We rely on a team of analysts to help provide in-depth industry expertise and use both qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate companies for distinct, sustainable and competitive advantages likely to lead to growth in earnings and/or share price. Competitive advantages such as a particular product niche, proven technology, sound financial profits and records, or strong management are all factors we believe may contribute to growth in earnings or share price.

 

 

LOGO

 

*Significant exposure to a single sector may result in greater volatility for the Fund than a more broadly diversified portfolio. There are specific risks to investing in technology company stocks, which can be subject to abrupt or erratic price movements and have been volatile, especially over the short term.

 

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Manager’s Discussion

 

Looking back on the key factors impacting the Fund’s returns during the six months under review, we would like to remind shareholders that our investment strategy is primarily bottom up and driven by individual stock selection. However, we recognize that a sector-based discussion can be a helpful way to organize a portfolio review of key performance drivers.

 

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s underweighted allocation in consumer discretionary relative to the S&P 500 hampered performance as that sector was comparatively better than the index for the period. Our stock selection in the financials sector also weighed on returns, particularly our position in investment manager Invesco. In the industrials sector, stock selection was detrimental as shipping and logistics management company FedEx and employment services provider Monster Worldwide performed poorly.

 

Other key detractors from relative Fund returns included wireless technology developer QUALCOMM, drugstore chain Walgreen and energy services provider Exelon.

 

In contrast, the Fund’s performance relative to the S&P 500 was helped by our underweighted allocation and stock selection in the materials sector. In particular, our exposure to gold mining and exploration company Randgold Resources contributed to returns largely due to recent discoveries at its Gounkoto and Massawa facilities and the rapid expansion of its Kibali facility.4 The Fund’s stock selection in the energy sector also aided relative results partly due to our holding in integrated oil company Marathon Oil.

 

Other key contributors to relative Fund returns included communications equipment manufacturer Polycom,4 conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway and computer storage and data management company NetApp.

 

4. This holding is not an index component.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund 6/30/10

 

Company
Sector/Industry
  % of Total
Net Assets
Exxon Mobil Corp.   2.6%
Energy  
Hewlett-Packard Co.   2.5%
Information Technology  
Merck & Co. Inc.   2.5%
Health Care  
Wells Fargo & Co.   2.4%
Financials  
Google Inc., A   2.4%
Information Technology  
International Business Machines Corp.   2.4%
Information Technology  
Abbott Laboratories   2.3%
Health Care  
Apple Inc.   2.3%
Information Technology  
Intel Corp.   2.2%
Information Technology  
Johnson & Johnson   2.2%
Health Care  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Thank you for your participation in Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 927.00    $ 3.77

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,020.88    $ 3.96

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.79%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.62      $ 10.66      $ 17.51      $ 16.70      $ 15.17      $ 15.08   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.06        0.12        0.17        0.21        0.17        0.17   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.04     3.04        (5.82     0.89        1.51        0.02   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.98     3.16        (5.65     1.10        1.68        0.19   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.15     (0.20     (0.24     (0.16     (0.15     (0.10

Net realized gains

                   (0.96     (0.13              
        

Total distributions

     (0.15     (0.20     (1.20     (0.29     (0.15     (0.10
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.49      $ 13.62      $ 10.66      $ 17.51      $ 16.70      $ 15.17   
        

Total returnc

     (7.30)%        30.04%        (34.39)%        6.53%        11.17%        1.31%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses

     0.79%        0.81%e        0.77%e        0.74%e        0.76%e        0.76%e   

Net investment income

     0.92%        1.03%        1.19%        1.21%        1.11%        1.14%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 51,583      $ 58,287      $ 51,651      $ 96,920      $ 114,929      $ 136,464   

Portfolio turnover rate

     30.12%        71.95%        66.04%        50.67%        50.97%        39.44%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.43      $ 10.50      $ 17.25      $ 16.47      $ 14.97      $ 14.90   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.04        0.09        0.13        0.17        0.13        0.13   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.03     3.00        (5.73     0.87        1.49        0.03   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.99     3.09        (5.60     1.04        1.62        0.16   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.11     (0.16     (0.19     (0.13     (0.12     (0.09

Net realized gains

                   (0.96     (0.13              
        

Total distributions

     (0.11     (0.16     (1.15     (0.26     (0.12     (0.09
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.33      $ 13.43      $ 10.50      $ 17.25      $ 16.47      $ 14.97   
        

Total returnc

     (7.41)%        29.73%        (34.53)%        6.23%        10.90%        1.06%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses

     1.04%        1.06%e        1.02%e        0.99%e        1.01%e        1.01%e   

Net investment income

     0.67%        0.78%        0.94%        0.96%        0.86%        0.89%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 317,932      $ 373,821      $ 328,597      $ 642,351      $ 636,592      $ 510,395   

Portfolio turnover rate

     30.12%        71.95%        66.04%        50.67%        50.97%        39.44%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.57      $ 10.62      $ 16.05   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.06        0.09        0.11   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.06     3.02        (4.34
        

Total from investment operations

     (1.00     3.11        (4.23
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income

     (0.10     (0.16     (0.24

Net realized gains

                   (0.96
        

Total distributions

     (0.10     (0.16     (1.20
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.47      $ 13.57      $ 10.62   
        

Total returnd

     (7.39)%        29.58%        (28.68)%   

Ratios to average net assetse

      

Expenses

     1.14%        1.16%f        1.12%f   

Net investment income

     0.57%        0.68%        0.84%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 4      $ 4      $ 3   

Portfolio turnover rate

     30.12%        71.95%        66.04%   

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks 93.9%

            

Consumer Discretionary 4.0%

            

Best Buy Co. Inc.

   United States      38,403      $ 1,300,327

aKohl’s Corp.

   United States      122,600        5,823,500

Marriott International Inc., A

   United States      83,300        2,494,002

Target Corp.

   United States      67,700        3,328,809

The Walt Disney Co.

   United States      61,200        1,927,800
                
                 14,874,438
                

Consumer Staples 9.4%

            

Costco Wholesale Corp.

   United States      82,500        4,523,475

CVS Caremark Corp.

   United States      125,400        3,676,728

aHansen Natural Corp.

   United States      56,400        2,205,804

PepsiCo Inc.

   United States      78,000        4,754,100

Philip Morris International Inc.

   United States      95,800        4,391,472

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   United States      97,945        5,874,741

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

   United States      74,200        3,566,794

Walgreen Co.

   United States      209,854        5,603,102
                
               34,596,216
                

Energy 7.8%

            

ConocoPhillips

   United States      75,300        3,696,477

Devon Energy Corp.

   United States      55,200        3,362,784

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   United States      165,800        9,462,206

Marathon Oil Corp.

   United States      93,300        2,900,697

aPetrohawk Energy Corp.

   United States      216,800        3,679,096

Schlumberger Ltd.

   United States      101,470        5,615,350
                
               28,716,610
                

Financials 10.3%

            

Aflac Inc.

   United States      59,000        2,517,530

The Allstate Corp.

   United States      128,109        3,680,572

aBerkshire Hathaway Inc., B

   United States      21,700        1,729,273

aCitigroup Inc.

   United States      617,000        2,319,920

Invesco Ltd.

   United States      97,400        1,639,242

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   United States      124,940        4,574,053

Northern Trust Corp.

   United States      166,300        7,766,210

U.S. Bancorp

   United States      214,427        4,792,443

Wells Fargo & Co.

   United States      350,300        8,967,680
                
               37,986,923
                

Health Care 19.7%

            

Abbott Laboratories

   United States      185,490        8,677,222

Aetna Inc.

   United States      182,100        4,803,798

aAmgen Inc.

   United States      58,000        3,050,800

aathenahealth Inc.

   United States      124,500        3,253,185

Baxter International Inc.

   United States      52,900        2,149,856

aCelgene Corp.

   United States      76,600        3,892,812

aExpress Scripts Inc.

   United States      82,800        3,893,256

aGilead Sciences Inc.

   United States      152,400        5,224,272

Johnson & Johnson

   United States      136,800        8,079,408

Medtronic Inc.

   United States      167,700        6,082,479

Merck & Co. Inc.

   United States      259,275        9,066,847

Roche Holding AG, ADR

   Switzerland      218,500        7,494,550

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR

   Israel      139,900        7,273,401
                
               72,941,886
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Industrials 9.7%

            

Caterpillar Inc.

   United States      52,900      $ 3,177,703

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.

   United States      69,400        2,394,994

FedEx Corp.

   United States      77,500        5,433,525

aFirst Solar Inc.

   United States      21,430        2,439,377

General Dynamics Corp.

   United States      62,900        3,683,424

General Electric Co.

   United States      483,100        6,966,302

Pitney Bowes Inc.

   United States      84,700        1,860,012

Precision Castparts Corp.

   United States      21,100        2,171,612

Union Pacific Corp.

   United States      29,200        2,029,692

United Technologies Corp.

   United States      89,700        5,822,427
                
                 35,979,068
                

Information Technology 26.9%

            

aAgilent Technologies Inc.

   United States      109,600        3,115,928

Analog Devices Inc.

   United States      56,800        1,582,448

aApple Inc.

   United States      34,400        8,652,632

aCisco Systems Inc.

   United States      208,200        4,436,742

aDell Inc.

   United States      104,500        1,260,270

aEMC Corp.

   United States      310,000        5,673,000

aFLIR Systems Inc.

   United States      72,400        2,106,116

aGoogle Inc., A

   United States      20,100        8,943,495

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   United States      211,700        9,162,376

Intel Corp.

   United States      420,300        8,174,835

International Business Machines Corp.

   United States      71,700        8,853,516

MasterCard Inc., A

   United States      22,630        4,515,364

Microsoft Corp.

   United States      282,700        6,504,927

aMonster Worldwide Inc.

   United States      190,750        2,222,237

aNetApp Inc.

   United States      158,900        5,928,559

Oracle Corp.

   United States      131,500        2,821,990

aPMC-Sierra Inc.

   United States      188,360        1,416,467

aPolycom Inc.

   United States      49,500        1,474,605

QUALCOMM Inc.

   United States      244,200        8,019,528

aSilicon Laboratories Inc.

   United States      50,600        2,052,336

Visa Inc., A

   United States      35,500        2,511,625
                
               99,428,996
                

Materials 1.4%

            

Celanese Corp., A

   United States      105,200        2,620,532

Randgold Resources Ltd., ADR

   United Kingdom      26,000        2,463,500
                
               5,084,032
                

Telecommunication Services 2.1%

            

AT&T Inc.

   United States      143,900        3,480,941

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom      200,200        4,138,134
                
               7,619,075
                

Utilities 2.6%

            

Exelon Corp.

   United States      126,780        4,813,836

FirstEnergy Corp.

   United States      39,800        1,402,154

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.

   United States      43,400        1,359,722

The Southern Co.

   United States      65,500        2,179,840
                
               9,755,552
                

Total Common Stocks (Cost $300,678,365)

               346,982,796
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund    Country    Principal
Amount
   Value

Short Term Investments (Cost $22,110,564) 6.0%

        

Repurchase Agreements 6.0%

        

bJoint Repurchase Agreement, 0.011%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $22,110,570)

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $2,706,555)
Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $2,977,187)
BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $5,413,110)
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Maturity Value $5,413,110)
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $187,719)
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (Maturity Value $1,353,167)
Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $2,706,555)
UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $1,353,167)

   United States    $ 22,110,564    $ 22,110,564

Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 4.25% - 5.25%, 11/15/10 - 11/17/17; cU.S. Government Agency Discount Notes, 12/27/10; and U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00% - 3.625%, 12/31/11 - 8/15/19

        
            

Total Investments (Cost $322,788,929) 99.9%

           369,093,360

Other Assets, less Liabilities 0.1%

           425,324
            

Net Assets 100.0%

         $ 369,518,684
            

 

See Abbreviations on page FLG-22.

 

 

aNon-income producing.

bSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

cThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin
Large Cap Growth
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 300,678,365   

Cost - Repurchase agreements

     22,110,564   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 322,788,929   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 346,982,796   

Value - Repurchase agreements

     22,110,564   
        

Total value of investments

     369,093,360   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     1,170,099   

Capital shares sold

     2,004,948   

Dividends

     545,288   

Other assets

     749   
        

Total assets

     372,814,444   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     2,197,303   

Capital shares redeemed

     565,992   

Affiliates

     382,637   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     149,828   
        

Total liabilities

     3,295,760   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 369,518,684   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 441,718,902   

Undistributed net investment income

     1,396,711   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     46,304,431   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (119,901,360
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 369,518,684   
        

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 51,582,832   
        

Shares outstanding

     4,128,818   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 12.49   
        

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 317,931,962   
        

Shares outstanding

     25,781,789   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 12.33   
        

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 3,890   
        

Shares outstanding

     312   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 12.47   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin
Large Cap Growth
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends

   $ 3,545,902   

Interest

     11,379   
        

Total investment income

     3,557,281   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     1,558,360   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     446,662   

Class 4

     7   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     344   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     2,683   

Reports to shareholders

     61,998   

Professional fees

     14,372   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     1,360   

Other

     9,901   
        

Total expenses

     2,095,687   
        

Net investment income

     1,461,594   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     18,098,129   

Foreign currency transactions

     (8,001
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     18,090,128   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (48,631,476
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (30,541,348
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (29,079,754
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin Large Cap Growth
Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 1,461,594      $ 3,159,481   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     18,090,128        (51,443,844

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (48,631,476     150,444,919   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (29,079,754     102,160,556   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (595,893     (896,286

Class 2

     (2,876,875     (4,724,247

Class 4

     (33     (49
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (3,472,801     (5,620,582
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (2,116,904     (6,256,675

Class 2

     (27,924,259     (38,422,446
        

Total capital share transactions

     (30,041,163     (44,679,121
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (62,593,718     51,860,853   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     432,112,402        380,251,549   
        

End of period

   $ 369,518,684      $ 432,112,402   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 1,396,711      $ 3,407,918   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities. Joint repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates market value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation (continued)

 

exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations. Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account with other funds managed by the investment manager or an affiliate of the investment manager and is used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the funds based on their pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. The joint repurchase agreement held by the Fund at period end had been entered into on June 30, 2010.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (continued)

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,  2010
a
    Year Ended
December 31,  2009
a
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   41,962      $ 561,958      92,858      $ 1,084,582   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   44,470        595,893      79,458        896,286   

Shares redeemed

   (237,563     (3,274,755   (739,154     (8,237,543
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (151,131   $ (2,116,904   (566,838   $ (6,256,675
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   500,276      $ 6,630,924      1,484,116      $ 16,174,927   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   217,451        2,876,875      424,080        4,724,247   

Shares redeemed

   (2,775,966     (37,432,058   (5,372,705     (59,321,620
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (2,058,239   $ (27,924,259   (3,464,509   $ (38,422,446
        

 

aDuring the period Class 4 did not report any share transactions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets

0.750%

  

Up to and including $500 million

0.625%

  

Over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion

0.500%

  

In excess of $1 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2016

   $ 67,544,988

2017

     62,499,598
      
   $ 130,044,586
      

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 328,944,462   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 54,034,342   

Unrealized depreciation

     (13,885,444
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 40,148,898   
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of foreign currency transactions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales and foreign currency transactions.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $118,600,570 and $154,953,538, respectively.

 

7. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
      

Assets:

           

Investments in Securities

           

Equity Investmentsa

   $ 346,982,796    $    $   —    $ 346,982,796

Short Term Investments

          22,110,564           22,110,564
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 346,982,796    $ 22,110,564    $    $ 369,093,360
      

 

aFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Selected Portfolio    
ADR - American Depository Receipt    

 

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FRANKLIN RISING DIVIDENDS SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -0.72% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation, with preservation of capital as an important consideration. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of companies that have paid rising dividends.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund performed better than its benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500), which fell 6.65% for the same period.1 Please note the Fund employs a bottom-up stock selection process, and the managers invest in securities without regard to benchmark comparisons.

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some positive signs as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4%. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time homebuyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and the housing sector overall remained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.

 

As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.2 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.2

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Smaller and midsize company securities can increase the risk of greater price fluctuations, particularly over the short term. The Fund may have significant investments in particular sectors from time to time, such as financial services and health care, and may be at greater risk of adverse developments in a sector than a fund that invests more broadly. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis. During the reporting period, despite a lack of significant job gains, the unemployment rate dropped from 10.0% in December 2009 to 9.5% at period-end.2

 

As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. For the six months under review, the blue chip stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 5.00%, while the broader S&P 500 declined 6.65% and the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index lost 6.63%.1 All major industry groups declined during the period, with the weakest performance from the materials, energy and information technology sectors.

 

Investment Strategy

 

We are a research-driven, fundamental investment adviser, pursuing a disciplined value-oriented strategy. As bottom-up investors concentrating primarily on individual securities, we seek fundamentally sound companies that we believe meet our screening criteria, which include consistent, substantial dividend increases; reinvested earnings; and strong balance sheets. We attempt to acquire such stocks at attractive prices, often when they are out of favor with other investors. In following these criteria, we do not necessarily focus on companies whose securities pay a high dividend but rather on companies that consistently raise their dividends.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

During the six months under review, significant contributors to performance included Family Dollar Stores, a discount retailer, Erie Indemnity, a property and casualty insurer, and Old Republic International, an insurer primarily focused on mortgage guaranty and various liability risks. Family Dollar reported better-than-expected quarterly

 

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earnings and strong same-stores sales. During the period, the company increased its dividend for the 34th consecutive year. Shares of Erie Indemnity increased as investors became less concerned about the company’s investment portfolio. Erie has 30 years of dividend increases. Old Republic’s stock price benefited from the housing market’s stabilization. Old Republic, which also raised its dividend during the period, has 29 years of dividend increases.

 

Detractors from Fund performance included Becton, Dickinson, a medical devices manufacturer; Brady, a manufacturer of industrial identification solutions; and Pfizer, a drug manufacturer. Several concerns negatively affected Becton, Dickinson during the period, including the potential impact of U.S. health care reform, the drag on earnings caused by the lower euro, and the threat of lower health care reimbursement rates in Europe due to the region’s sovereign debt crisis. Although Brady reported solid earnings in its most recent quarter, it offered a cautious assessment of the economic environment in Europe. Pfizer’s shares declined in value largely due to the issues that affected Becton, Dickinson.

 

We initiated positions in Archer Daniels Midland, General Dynamics, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic and PepsiCo during the reporting period. Agricultural products processor Archer Daniels Midland, aerospace and defense company General Dynamics, and health care products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson have increased their dividends for the past 36, 18 and 48 years, respectively. Medtronic, a medical device manufacturer, has raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years, while food and beverage maker PepsiCo has 38 years of dividend increases. We made additions to seven other positions. We liquidated our position in Graco and significantly reduced positions in Aflac, Carlisle and Family Dollar Stores. We made smaller reductions to 21 other positions.

 

Our 10 largest positions on June 30, 2010, represented 49.1% of the Fund’s total net assets. It is interesting to note how these 10 companies would respond, in aggregate, to the Fund’s screening criteria based on a simple average of statistical measures. On average, these 10 companies have raised their dividends 33 years in a row and by 258% in the past 10 years. Their most recent year-over-year dividend increases averaged 10.6% with a yield of 2.6% on June 30, 2010, and a dividend payout ratio of 36.3%, based on estimates of calendar year 2010 operating earnings. The average price/earnings ratio was 14.4 times calendar year 2010 estimates versus 12.7 for that of the unmanaged S&P 500.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

Company
Sector/Industry
  % of Total
Net Assets
Family Dollar Stores Inc.   5.6%
Retailing  
The Procter & Gamble Co.   5.4%
Household & Personal Products  
Praxair Inc.   5.3%
Materials  
United Technologies Corp.   5.2%
Aerospace & Defense  
Roper Industries Inc.   5.2%
Electrical Equipment  
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.   5.1%
Food & Staples Retailing  
Becton, Dickinson and Co.   5.0%
Health Care Equipment & Services  
Abbott Laboratories   4.4%
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences  
Erie Indemnity Co., A   4.0%
Insurance  
Dover Corp.   3.9%
Machinery  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Thank you for your participation in Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

 

 

 

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 992.80    $ 3.16

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,021.62    $ 3.21

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.64%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 16.13      $ 13.96      $ 19.61      $ 20.88      $ 18.11      $ 17.75   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.14        0.14 c      0.35        0.36        0.58 d      0.28   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.24     2.28        (5.51     (0.80     2.53        0.36   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.10     2.42        (5.16     (0.44     3.11        0.64   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.31     (0.25     (0.36     (0.53     (0.24     (0.18

Net realized gains

                   (0.13     (0.30     (0.10     (0.10
        

Total distributions

     (0.31     (0.25     (0.49     (0.83     (0.34     (0.28
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 15.72      $ 16.13      $ 13.96      $ 19.61      $ 20.88      $ 18.11   
        

Total returne

     (0.72)%        17.67%        (26.94)%        (2.41)%        17.43%        3.68%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

            

Expenses

     0.64%        0.65% g      0.61% g      0.59% g      0.61% g      0.62% g 

Net investment income

     1.69%        0.99% c      2.05%        1.72%        3.15% d      1.65%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 128,846      $ 139,816      $ 142,862      $ 235,946      $ 288,303      $ 292,223   

Portfolio turnover rate

     4.90%        16.99%        5.39%        3.29%        6.19%        2.26%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.15) per share as a return of capital adjustment to a previously recorded special dividend received by the Fund. Excluding this non-recurring amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 2.07%.

dNet investment income per share includes approximately $0.30 per share received in the form of a special dividend paid in connection with a corporate spin-off. Excluding this non-recurring amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.57%.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 15.86      $ 13.72      $ 19.27      $ 20.55      $ 17.84      $ 17.51   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.12        0.10 c      0.31        0.30        0.56 d      0.24   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.24     2.24        (5.42     (0.79     2.46        0.34   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.12     2.34        (5.11     (0.49     3.02        0.58   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.27     (0.20     (0.31     (0.49     (0.21     (0.15

Net realized gains

                   (0.13     (0.30     (0.10     (0.10
        

Total distributions

     (0.27     (0.20     (0.44     (0.79     (0.31     (0.25
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 15.47      $ 15.86      $ 13.72      $ 19.27      $ 20.55      $ 17.84   
        

Total returne

     (0.83)%        17.34%        (27.10)%        (2.69)%        17.12%        3.43%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

            

Expenses

     0.89%        0.90% g      0.86% g      0.84% g      0.86% g      0.87% g 

Net investment income

     1.44%        0.74% c      1.80%        1.47%        2.90% d      1.40%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 1,300,272      $ 1,371,351      $ 1,286,878      $ 2,079,366      $ 1,981,240      $ 1,423,827   

Portfolio turnover rate

     4.90%        16.99%        5.39%        3.29%        6.19%        2.26%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.15) per share as a return of capital adjustment to a previously recorded special dividend received by the Fund. Excluding this non-recurring amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.82%.

dNet investment income per share includes approximately $0.30 per share received in the form of a special dividend paid in connection with a corporate spin-off. Excluding this non-recurring amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.32%.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

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Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 16.09      $ 13.92      $ 18.51   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.12        0.13 d      0.26   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.24     2.24        (4.36
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.12     2.37        (4.10
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income

     (0.31     (0.20     (0.36

Net realized gains

                   (0.13
        

Total distributions

     (0.31     (0.20     (0.49
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 15.66      $ 16.09      $ 13.92   
        

Total returne

     (0.79)%        17.22%        (22.82)%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

      

Expenses

     0.99%        1.00% g      0.96% g 

Net investment income

     1.34%        0.64% d      1.70%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 250      $ 15      $ 4   

Portfolio turnover rate

     4.90%        16.99%        5.39%   

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.15) per share as a return of capital adjustment to a previously recorded special dividend received by the Fund. Excluding this non-recurring amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.72%.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund    Shares      Value

Common Stocks 95.4%

       

Aerospace & Defense 5.3%

       

General Dynamics Corp.

   11,000      $ 644,160

United Technologies Corp.

   1,149,900             74,640,009
           
          75,284,169
           

Banks 1.8%

       

Hudson City Bancorp Inc.

   1,560,300        19,098,072

Peoples Bancorp Inc.

   109,977        1,594,667

aTrustCo Bank Corp. NY

   299,985        1,679,916

U.S. Bancorp

   146,449        3,273,135
           
          25,645,790
           

Commercial & Professional Services 2.4%

       

ABM Industries Inc.

   951,288        19,929,484

Cintas Corp.

   525,200        12,589,044

Superior Uniform Group Inc.

   237,100        2,365,072
           
          34,883,600
           

Consumer Durables & Apparel 1.2%

       

bKid Brands Inc.

   265,947        1,869,607

Leggett & Platt Inc.

   775,800        15,562,548
           
          17,432,155
           

Consumer Services 1.8%

       

Hillenbrand Inc.

   1,191,300        25,481,907
           

Diversified Financials 0.8%

       

State Street Corp.

   324,500        10,974,590
           

Electrical Equipment 8.2%

       

Brady Corp., A

   1,723,579        42,951,589

Roper Industries Inc.

   1,332,550        74,569,498
           
          117,521,087
           

Food & Staples Retailing 5.1%

       

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

   1,506,100        72,398,227
           

Food, Beverage & Tobacco 3.9%

       

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

   28,000        722,960

McCormick & Co. Inc.

   1,429,095        54,248,446

PepsiCo Inc.

   12,000        731,400
           
          55,702,806
           

Health Care Equipment & Services 12.6%

       

Beckman Coulter Inc.

   27,000        1,627,830

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

   1,056,643        71,450,200

Hill-Rom Holdings Inc.

   477,103        14,518,244

Medtronic Inc.

   20,000        725,400

Stryker Corp.

   414,500        20,749,870

Teleflex Inc.

   513,753        27,886,513

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.

   1,165,600        42,532,744
           
          179,490,801
           

Household & Personal Products 7.0%

       

Alberto-Culver Co.

   848,350        22,981,801

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   1,281,600        76,870,368
           
          99,852,169
           

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Industrial Conglomerates 0.7%

       

Carlisle Cos. Inc.

   260,261      $ 9,403,230   
             

Insurance 11.4%

       

Aflac Inc.

   517,700        22,090,259   

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

   753,000        18,358,140   

Erie Indemnity Co., A

   1,253,221             57,021,556   

Mercury General Corp.

   154,200        6,390,048   

Old Republic International Corp.

   3,429,708        41,602,358   

RLI Corp.

   335,848        17,635,378   
             
          163,097,739   
             

Machinery 5.2%

       

Donaldson Co. Inc.

   347,500        14,820,875   

Dover Corp.

   1,320,200        55,171,158   

Nordson Corp.

   66,691        3,740,031   
             
          73,732,064   
             

Materials 11.8%

       

Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

   514,500        33,344,745   

Bemis Co. Inc.

   1,231,300        33,245,100   

Nucor Corp.

   699,002        26,757,797   

Praxair Inc.

   996,260        75,705,797   
             
          169,053,439   
             

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences 7.4%

       

Abbott Laboratories

   1,348,300        63,073,474   

Johnson & Johnson

   175,000        10,335,500   

Pfizer Inc.

   2,255,100        32,157,726   
             
          105,566,700   
             

Retailing 5.8%

       

Family Dollar Stores Inc.

   2,121,830        79,971,773   

bSally Beauty Holdings Inc.

   339,650        2,785,130   
             
          82,756,903   
             

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 0.0%c

       

Cohu Inc.

   50,300        610,139   
             

Software & Services 3.0%

       

International Business Machines Corp.

   352,600        43,539,048   
             

Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,114,988,305)

          1,362,426,563   
             

Short Term Investments 4.7%

       

Money Market Funds (Cost $67,263,008) 4.7%

       

b,dInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio, 0.00%

   67,263,008        67,263,008   
             

eInvestments from Cash Collateral Received for Loaned Securities 0.0%c

       

Money Market Funds (Cost $632,226) 0.0%c

       

bBank of New York Institutional Cash Reserve Fund, Series B

   632,226        505,781   
             

Total Investments (Cost $1,182,883,539) 100.1%

          1,430,195,352   

Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.1)%

          (826,569
             

Net Assets 100.0%

        $ 1,429,368,783   
             

 

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund              

 

 

 

 

 

aA portion or all of the security is on loan as of June 30, 2010. See Note 1(b).

bNon-income producing.

cRounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.

dSee Note 7 regarding investments in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

eSee Note 1(b) regarding securities on loan.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Rising
Dividends
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 1,115,620,531   

Cost - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     67,263,008   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 1,182,883,539   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 1,362,932,344   

Value - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     67,263,008   
        

Total value of investments (includes securities loaned in the amount of $489,440)

     1,430,195,352   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     251,924   

Capital shares sold

     122,133   

Dividends

     1,600,306   

Other assets

     2,826   
        

Total assets

     1,432,172,541   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Capital shares redeemed

     654,432   

Affiliates

     1,332,018   

Funds advanced by custodian

     107,826   

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     524,400   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     185,082   
        

Total liabilities

     2,803,758   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,429,368,783   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,449,899,528   

Undistributed net investment income

     11,153,310   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     247,311,813   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (278,995,868
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,429,368,783   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Rising
Dividends
Securities Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 128,846,497
      

Shares outstanding

     8,194,203
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 15.72
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,300,272,385
      

Shares outstanding

     84,031,028
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 15.47
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 249,901
      

Shares outstanding

     15,961
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 15.66
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Rising
Dividends
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends

   $ 17,763,701   

Income from securities loaned

     59   
        

Total investment income

     17,763,760   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     4,676,489   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     1,730,459   

Class 4

     218   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     649   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     9,512   

Reports to shareholders

     130,059   

Professional fees

     24,102   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     4,766   

Other

     26,246   
        

Total expenses

     6,602,500   
        

Net investment income

     11,161,260   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     35,162,649   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (55,088,091
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (19,925,442
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (8,764,182
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin Rising Dividends
Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 11,161,260      $ 10,527,347   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     35,162,649        (78,434,293

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (55,088,091     289,247,239   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (8,764,182     221,340,293   
        

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (2,516,672     (2,324,786

Class 2

     (22,710,892     (18,134,021

Class 4

     (5,357     (54
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (25,232,921     (20,458,861
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (8,051,578     (21,307,918

Class 2

     (40,018,417     (98,146,365

Class 4

     253,541        11,072   
        

Total capital share transactions

     (47,816,454     (119,443,211
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (81,813,557     81,438,221   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     1,511,182,340        1,429,744,119   
        

End of period

   $ 1,429,368,783      $ 1,511,182,340   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 11,153,310      $ 25,224,971   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. At June 30, 2010, 63.88% of the Fund’s shares were held through one insurance company. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

b. Securities Lending

 

The Fund participates in a principal based security lending program. The Fund receives cash collateral against the loaned securities in an amount equal to at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities. Collateral is maintained over the life of the loan in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of loaned securities, as determined at the close of Fund business each day; any additional collateral required due to changes in security values is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. The collateral is invested in repurchase agreements or in a non-registered money fund (Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserve Fund or ICRF), managed by the Fund’s custodian on the Fund’s behalf. The Fund receives income from the investment of cash collateral, in addition to lending fees and rebates paid by the borrower. The Fund bears the market risk with respect to the collateral investment, securities loaned, and the risk that the principal may default on its obligations to the Fund.

 

In September of 2008, the Bank of New York Mellon advised the Fund that the ICRF had exposure to certain defaulted debt obligations of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. and that they had created a separate sleeve (Series B) of the ICRF to hold these securities apart from the main investments. Each investor in the ICRF was allocated its pro-rata portion of Series B. The Fund’s position in Series B is disclosed on the Statement of Investments at fair value and any unrealized loss attributable to the position is included in net assets.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

c. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

Distributions received by the Fund from certain securities may be a return of capital (ROC). Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the securities, and any distributions in excess of the cost basis are recognized as capital gains.

 

e. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

f. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   63,711      $ 1,077,606      342,788      $ 4,710,091   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   150,880        2,516,672      170,689        2,324,786   

Shares redeemed

   (690,401     (11,645,856   (2,076,650     (28,342,795
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (475,810   $ (8,051,578   (1,563,173   $ (21,307,918
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   1,514,324      $ 25,088,376      3,853,342      $ 52,313,933   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   1,383,124        22,710,892      1,352,276        18,134,021   

Shares redeemed

   (5,343,146     (87,817,685   (12,538,092     (168,594,319
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (2,445,698   $ (40,018,417   (7,332,474   $ (98,146,365
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   16,431      $ 276,554      691      $ 11,072   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   317        5,273               

Shares redeemed

   (1,748     (28,286            
        

Net increase (decrease)

   15,000      $ 253,541      691      $ 11,072   
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisory Services, LLC (Advisory Services)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisory Services based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.750%    Up to and including $500 million
0.625%    Over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion
0.500%    In excess of $1 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with Advisory Services, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisory Services based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2016

   $ 204,040,738

2017

     107,931,803
      
   $ 311,972,541
      

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 1,185,069,513   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 326,469,523   

Unrealized depreciation

     (81,343,684
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 245,125,839   
        

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of wash sales.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $70,982,462 and $141,145,708, respectively.

 

7. INVESTMENTS IN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. (an affiliate of the investment manager). Pursuant to a SEC exemptive order specific to the Fund’s investment in the Sweep Money Fund, management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund

 

8. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use Global Credit Facility.

 

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
      

Assets:

           

Investments in Securities:

           

Equity Investmentsa

   $ 1,362,426,563    $    $   —    $ 1,362,426,563

Short Term Investments

     67,263,008      505,781           67,768,789
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,429,689,571    $ 505,781    $    $ 1,430,195,352
      

 

aFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

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FRANKLIN SMALL CAP VALUE SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -3.03% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund seeks long-term total return. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of small-capitalization companies. For this Fund, small-capitalization companies are those with market capitalization values not exceeding $3.5 billion at the time of purchase. The Fund invests generally in equity securities of companies that the manager believes are currently undervalued and have the potential for capital appreciation.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2500TM Value Index, which fell 1.57% for the same period. 1 Please note that the Fund employs a bottom-up stock selection process, and the managers invest in securities without regard to benchmark comparisons.

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some positive signs as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4%. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time homebuyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and the housing sector overall remained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.

 

As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.2 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.2

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Smaller company securities can increase the risk of greater price volatility, particularly over the short term. Smaller or relatively new or unseasoned companies can also be particularly sensitive to changing economic conditions, and their prospects for growth are less certain than those of larger, more established companies. Foreign investing involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis. During the reporting period, despite a lack of significant job gains, the unemployment rate dropped from 10.0% in December 2009 to 9.5% at period-end.2

 

As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. For the six months under review, the blue chip stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 5.00%, while the broader Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) declined 6.65% and the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index lost 6.63%.1 All major industry groups declined during the period, with the weakest performance from the materials, energy and information technology sectors.

 

Investment Strategy

 

We are a research-driven, fundamental investment adviser, pursuing a disciplined, value-oriented strategy for the Fund. As a bottom-up adviser concentrating primarily on individual securities, we focus on the market price of a company’s securities relative to our evaluation of the company’s potential long-term earnings, asset value or cash flow. We seek bargains among the “unloved,” out-of-favor companies that offer, in our opinion, attractive long-term potential. These might include current growth companies that are being ignored by the market, former growth companies that have stumbled recently, dropping sharply in price but that still have significant growth potential, in our opinion, or companies that may be potential turnaround candidates or takeover targets.

 

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Manager’s Discussion

 

During the six months under review, the industrials and energy sectors were significant detractors from Fund performance.3 For example, building products manufacturer Gibraltar Industries, airline SkyWest and construction materials producer and contractor Granite Construction, a new holding, hindered returns. Offshore drilling company Atwood Oceanics, offshore oil and gas services provider Global Industries, and Bristow Group, which provides helicopter services to the offshore energy industry globally, also hurt results. Other key detractors from performance included recreational vehicle manufacturer Thor Industries, specialty chemicals company Westlake Chemical, steel producer Steel Dynamics and electronics manufacturer Benchmark Electronics.

 

The financials sector was a top contributor to performance during the reporting period, due in part to insurers Protective Life and Old Republic International.4 The health care sector, where medical equipment and services provider STERIS performed well, also helped results.5 Several holdings in the consumer discretionary sector boosted results, including footwear retailer Brown Shoe, discount retailer Tuesday Morning, boating retailer West Marine and auto safety systems manufacturer Autoliv.6 Other contributors to performance included transportation equipment manufacturer Wabash National, industrial and specialty gases distributor Airgas (sold by period-end), and steel producer Gerdau AmeriSteel (sold by period-end).

 

In addition to purchasing shares of Granite Construction, the Fund initiated nine positions during the period in what we considered attractively valued securities: comprehensive human resources provider Administaff, women’s apparel and accessories retailer Cato, consumer products manufacturer Lancaster Colony, electric utility company PNM Resources, food and beverage products manufacturer Sensient Technologies, reinsurer Transatlantic Holdings, and property and casualty insurers HCC Insurance Holdings, The Hanover Insurance Group and Tower Group. In addition to Airgas and Gerdau AmeriSteel, we liquidated six positions during the period: Carbo Ceramics, Kansas City Southern, OmniVision Technologies, Zale, Zenith National Insurance

 

3. The industrials sector comprises aerospace and defense, building products, commercial and professional services, construction and engineering, electrical equipment, industrial conglomerates, machinery, and trading companies and distributors in the SOI.

4. The financials sector comprises banks and insurance in the SOI.

5. The health care sector comprises health care equipment and services; and pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and life sciences in the SOI.

6. The consumer discretionary sector comprises automobiles and components, consumer durables and apparel, consumer services, and retailing in the SOI.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

Company
Sector/Industry
  % of Total
Net Assets
Protective Life Corp.   2.1%
Insurance  
Old Republic International Corp.   1.8%
Insurance  
Thor Industries Inc.   1.8%
Automobiles & Components  
Autoliv Inc. (Sweden)   1.6%
Automobiles & Components  
Benchmark Electronics Inc.   1.5%
Technology Hardware &
Equipment
Rowan Cos. Inc.   1.5%
Energy  
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.   1.4%
Pharmaceuticals,
Biotechnology
& Life Sciences
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.   1.4%
Materials  
NV Energy Inc.   1.4%
Utilitiies  
Tidewater Inc.   1.4%
Energy  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments (SOI).

 

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and Furiex Pharmaceuticals, which we received as a spin-off from Pharmaceutical Product Development. We also reduced holdings in Casey’s General Stores, D.R. Horton, Ethan Allen Interiors, Glatfelter, Gymboree and Warnaco Group.

 

Thank you for your participation in Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund – Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 969.70    $ 3.17

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,021.57    $ 3.26

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.65%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.00      $ 10.73      $ 17.38      $ 19.07      $ 17.02      $ 15.85   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.06        0.15        0.24        0.22        0.18        0.17   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.44     2.86        (5.44     (0.44     2.69        1.24   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.38     3.01        (5.20     (0.22     2.87        1.41   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.13     (0.22     (0.23     (0.17     (0.16     (0.14

Net realized gains

            (0.52     (1.22     (1.30     (0.66     (0.10
        

Total distributions

     (0.13     (0.74     (1.45     (1.47     (0.82     (0.24
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.49      $ 13.00      $ 10.73      $ 17.38      $ 19.07      $ 17.02   
        

Total returnc

     (3.03)%        29.54%        (32.87)%        (2.14)%        17.30%        8.99%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses

     0.65%        0.68% e      0.67% e      0.64% e      0.65% e      0.64% e 

Net investment income

     0.80%        1.29%        1.62%        1.13%        0.97%        1.05%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 38,190      $ 42,428      $ 34,901      $ 57,045      $ 73,154      $ 52,632   

Portfolio turnover rate

     5.89%        6.68%        16.98%        16.27%        16.43% f      11.03%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

fExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

 

Class 2    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
     2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.77      $ 10.55      $ 17.10      $ 18.79      $ 16.79      $ 15.65   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.04        0.12        0.20        0.17        0.13        0.13   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.43     2.81        (5.35     (0.43     2.65        1.23   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.39     2.93        (5.15     (0.26     2.78        1.36   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.10     (0.19     (0.18     (0.13     (0.12     (0.12

Net realized gains

            (0.52     (1.22     (1.30     (0.66     (0.10
        

Total distributions

     (0.10     (0.71     (1.40     (1.43     (0.78     (0.22
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.28      $ 12.77      $ 10.55      $ 17.10      $ 18.79      $ 16.79   
        

Total returnc

     (3.10)%        29.16%        (33.02)%        (2.38)%        16.98%        8.77%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses

     0.90%        0.93% e      0.92% e      0.89% e      0.90% e      0.89% e 

Net investment income

     0.55%        1.04%        1.37%        0.88%        0.72%        0.80%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 1,104,499      $ 1,109,855      $ 784,773      $ 1,177,367      $ 1,240,892      $ 1,094,120   

Portfolio turnover rate

     5.89%        6.68%        16.98%        16.27%        16.43% f      11.03%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

fExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

 

Class 4    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2009      2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

       

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

       

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.92      $ 10.70       $ 16.42   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

       

Net investment incomec

     0.03        0.11         0.15   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.42     2.84         (4.42
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.39     2.95         (4.27
        

Less distributions from:

       

Net investment income

     (0.10     (0.21      (0.23

Net realized gains

            (0.52      (1.22
        

Total distributions

     (0.10     (0.73      (1.45
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.43      $ 12.92       $ 10.70   
        

Total returnd

     (3.11)%        29.04%         (29.14)%   

Ratios to average net assetse

       

Expenses

     1.00%        1.03% f       1.02% f 

Net investment income

     0.45%        0.94%         1.27%   

Supplemental data

       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 29,187      $ 28,599       $ 14,850   

Portfolio turnover rate

     5.89%        6.68%         16.98%   

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund    Shares      Value

Common Stocks 95.8%

       

Aerospace & Defense 0.6%

       

aCeradyne Inc.

   328,243      $        7,014,553
           

Automobiles & Components 5.2%

       

aAutoliv Inc. (Sweden)

   384,900        18,417,467

aDrew Industries Inc.

   90,700        1,832,140

Gentex Corp.

   771,500        13,871,570

Thor Industries Inc.

   873,900        20,755,125

a,bWinnebago Industries Inc.

   600,000        5,964,000
           
          60,840,302
           

Banks 2.1%

       

Chemical Financial Corp.

   485,854        10,581,900

Peoples Bancorp Inc.

   199,400        2,891,300

bTrustCo Bank Corp. NY

   1,939,000        10,858,400
           
          24,331,600
           

Building Products 4.9%

       

A.O. Smith Corp.

   112,500        5,421,375

American Woodmark Corp.

   359,310        6,144,201

Apogee Enterprises Inc.

   864,000        9,357,120

aGibraltar Industries Inc.

   1,079,800        10,905,980

Simpson Manufacturing Co. Inc.

   412,284        10,121,572

Universal Forest Products Inc.

   496,200        15,039,822
           
          56,990,070
           

Commercial & Professional Services 2.7%

       

ABM Industries Inc.

   712,000        14,916,400

Administaff Inc.

   290,000        7,006,400

Mine Safety Appliances Co.

   402,100        9,964,038
           
          31,886,838
           

Construction & Engineering 1.5%

       

aEMCOR Group Inc.

   264,000        6,116,880

Granite Construction Inc.

   501,000        11,813,580
           
          17,930,460
           

Consumer Durables & Apparel 5.2%

       

aBassett Furniture Industries Inc.

   230,900        988,252

Brunswick Corp.

   906,000        11,261,580

D.R. Horton Inc.

   523,000        5,141,090

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.

   199,000        2,784,010

cHooker Furniture Corp.

   555,100        5,917,366

aLa-Z-Boy Inc.

   1,095,700        8,141,051

aM/I Homes Inc.

   593,700        5,723,268

M.D.C. Holdings Inc.

   287,700        7,753,515

aTimberland Co., A

   250,700        4,048,805

aThe Warnaco Group Inc.

   254,000        9,179,560
           
          60,938,497
           

Consumer Services 0.7%

       

Regis Corp.

   532,000        8,283,240
           

Electrical Equipment 2.9%

       

Brady Corp., A

   474,100        11,814,572

Franklin Electric Co. Inc.

   246,732        7,110,816

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund    Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Electrical Equipment (continued)

       

aPowell Industries Inc.

   135,200      $        3,696,368

Roper Industries Inc.

   202,000        11,303,920
           
          33,925,676
           

Energy 10.9%

       

Arch Coal Inc.

   111,500        2,208,815

aAtwood Oceanics Inc.

   472,000        12,045,440

aBristow Group Inc.

   520,000        15,288,000

CONSOL Energy Inc.

   87,000        2,937,120

aGlobal Industries Ltd.

   1,690,000        7,588,100

aHelix Energy Solutions Group Inc.

   890,000        9,585,300

aOil States International Inc.

   346,500        13,714,470

Overseas Shipholding Group Inc.

   197,000        7,296,880

Peabody Energy Corp.

   114,000        4,460,820

aRowan Cos. Inc.

   793,300        17,405,002

Teekay Corp. (Canada)

   286,531        7,498,516

Tidewater Inc.

   415,000        16,068,800

aUnit Corp.

   295,000        11,974,050
           
          128,071,313
           

Food & Staples Retailing 1.3%

       

Casey’s General Stores Inc.

   428,367        14,950,008
           

Food, Beverage & Tobacco 0.4%

       

Lancaster Colony Corp.

   88,500        4,722,360
           

Health Care Equipment & Services 2.7%

       

STERIS Corp.

   432,200        13,432,776

Teleflex Inc.

   195,600        10,617,168

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.

   215,800        7,874,542
           
          31,924,486
           

Industrial Conglomerates 1.3%

       

Carlisle Cos. Inc.

   433,000        15,644,290
           

Insurance 13.1%

       

American National Insurance Co.

   86,000        6,963,420

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

   294,900        7,189,662

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.

   594,800        14,715,352

Erie Indemnity Co., A

   194,000        8,827,000

HCC Insurance Holdings Inc.

   82,000        2,030,320

Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

   776,200        11,588,666

Old Republic International Corp.

   1,747,000        21,191,110

Protective Life Corp.

   1,176,500        25,165,335

RLI Corp.

   155,764        8,179,168

StanCorp Financial Group Inc.

   232,000        9,405,280

The Hanover Insurance Group Inc.

   155,000        6,742,500

Tower Group Inc.

   645,000        13,886,850

Transatlantic Holdings Inc.

   116,600        5,592,136

Validus Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

   488,295        11,924,164
           
          153,400,963
           

Machinery 12.1%

       

aAstec Industries Inc.

   357,700        9,919,021

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

   475,800        8,098,116

CIRCOR International Inc.

   141,000        3,606,780

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund    Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Machinery (continued)

       

aCNH Global NV (Netherlands)

   84,000      $        1,902,600

Gardner Denver Inc.

   323,800        14,438,242

Graco Inc.

   458,200        12,916,658

Kennametal Inc.

   542,300        13,790,689

Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc.

   216,000        11,013,840

Mueller Industries Inc.

   539,500        13,271,700

Nordson Corp.

   273,000        15,309,840

Timken Co.

   120,000        3,118,800

Trinity Industries Inc.

   893,000        15,823,960

aWabash National Corp.

   1,259,200        8,952,912

Watts Water Technologies Inc., A

   341,300        9,781,658
           
          141,944,816
           

Materials 8.0%

       

AptarGroup Inc.

   250,700        9,481,474

Cabot Corp.

   384,000        9,258,240

Glatfelter

   491,200        5,329,520

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

   449,600        16,253,040

RPM International Inc.

   865,000        15,431,600

Sensient Technologies Corp.

   230,000        5,963,900

Steel Dynamics Inc.

   1,071,400        14,131,766

United States Steel Corp.

   49,000        1,888,950

bWestlake Chemical Corp.

   840,221        15,602,904
           
          93,341,394
           

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences 2.6%

       

aMettler-Toledo International Inc.

   150,000        16,744,500

Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc.

   521,800        13,258,938
           
          30,003,438
           

Retailing 8.1%

       

Brown Shoe Co. Inc.

   967,843        14,691,857

The Cato Corp., A

   45,200        995,304

Christopher & Banks Corp.

   1,420,000        8,789,800

Fred’s Inc.

   967,000        10,695,020

aGroup 1 Automotive Inc.

   521,000        12,259,130

aGymboree Corp.

   113,500        4,847,585

J.C. Penney Co. Inc.

   273,000        5,864,040

The Men’s Wearhouse Inc.

   671,100        12,321,396

aPier 1 Imports Inc.

   770,000        4,935,700

a,bSaks Inc.

   777,548        5,901,589

aTuesday Morning Corp.

   1,227,000        4,895,730

aWest Marine Inc.

   845,600        9,200,128
           
          95,397,279
           

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 0.8%

       

Cohu Inc.

   818,100        9,923,553
           

Technology Hardware & Equipment 2.4%

       

aBenchmark Electronics Inc.

   1,103,000        17,482,550

Diebold Inc.

   46,400        1,264,400

aRofin-Sinar Technologies Inc.

   437,000        9,098,340
           
          27,845,290
           

Trading Companies & Distributors 0.5%

       

Applied Industrial Technologies Inc.

   227,100        5,750,172
           

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Transportation 2.3%

       

aGenesee & Wyoming Inc.

     372,700      $      13,905,437   

SkyWest Inc.

     1,020,000        12,464,400   
             
          26,369,837   
             

Utilities 3.5%

       

Atmos Energy Corp.

     170,100        4,599,504   

Energen Corp.

     257,000        11,392,810   

NV Energy Inc.

     1,375,000        16,238,750   

PNM Resources Inc.

     825,000        9,223,500   
             
          41,454,564   
             

Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,144,979,044)

          1,122,884,999   
             
     Principal
Amount
        

Corporate Bonds (Cost $1,482,565) 0.1%

       

Machinery 0.1%

       

Mueller Industries Inc., 6.00%, 11/01/14

   $ 1,494,000        1,471,590   
             

Total Investments before Short Term Investments (Cost $1,146,461,609)

          1,124,356,589   
             
     Shares         

Short Term Investments 6.7%

       

Money Market Funds (Cost $68,649,809) 5.9%

       

a,dInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio, 0.00%

     68,649,809        68,649,809   
             

e Investments from Cash Collateral Received for Loaned Securities 0.8%

       

Money Market Funds (Cost $2,536,889) 0.2%

       

aBank of New York Institutional Cash Reserve Fund, Series B

     2,536,889        2,029,511   
             
     Principal
Amount
        

f Repurchase Agreements 0.6%

       

Banc of America Securities LLC, 0.02%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $1,418,001)
Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 4.00% - 6.15%, 8/15/24 - 4/15/52

   $ 1,418,000        1,418,000   

Barclays Capital Inc., 0.01%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $2,029,001)
Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.75% - 5.00%, 2/15/11 - 8/15/19;

      U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.50% - 8.125%, 8/15/19 - 8/15/39

     2,029,000        2,029,000   

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., 0.03%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $2,000,002)
Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 1.70% - 4.625%, 8/12/10 - 8/18/15;

      gU.S. Government Agency Discount Notes, 5/27/11

     2,000,000        2,000,000   

RBS Securities Inc., 0.05%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $2,429,003)
Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 0.75% - 8.875%, 12/08/10 - 4/15/30

     2,429,000        2,429,000   
             

Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost $7,876,000)

          7,876,000   
             

Total Investments from Cash Collateral Received for Loaned Securities
(Cost $10,412,889)

          9,905,511   
             

Total Investments (Cost $1,225,524,307) 102.6%

          1,202,911,909   

Other Assets, less Liabilities (2.6)%

          (31,035,563
             

Net Assets 100.0%

        $ 1,171,876,346   
             

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund              

 

 

 

 

aNon-income producing.

bA portion or all of the security is on loan at June 30, 2010. See Note 1(c).

cSee Note 8 regarding holdings of 5% voting securities.

dSee Note 7 regarding investments in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

eSee Note 1(c) regarding securities on loan.

fSee Note 1(b) regarding repurchase agreements.

gThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Small Cap
Value Securities
Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 1,140,277,757   

Cost - Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 8)

     8,720,741   

Cost - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     68,649,809   

Cost - Repurchase agreements

     7,876,000   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 1,225,524,307   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 1,120,468,734   

Value - Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 8)

     5,917,366   

Value - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     68,649,809   

Value - Repurchase agreements

     7,876,000   
        

Total value of investments (includes securities loaned in the amount of $9,830,739)

     1,202,911,909   

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     737,961   

Dividends and interest

     875,036   

Other assets

     2,049   
        

Total assets

     1,204,526,955   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     17,556,185   

Capital shares redeemed

     3,273,254   

Affiliates

     1,180,160   

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     10,412,889   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     228,121   
        

Total liabilities

     32,650,609   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,171,876,346   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,269,449,325   

Undistributed net investment income

     3,540,762   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (22,612,398

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (78,501,343
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,171,876,346   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Small Cap
Value Securities
Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 38,189,967
      

Shares outstanding

     3,056,761
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 12.49
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,104,499,385
      

Shares outstanding

     89,952,885
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 12.28
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 29,186,994
      

Shares outstanding

     2,348,199
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 12.43
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Small Cap
Value Securities
Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends:

  

Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 9,069,235   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 8)

     111,020   

Interest

     45,941   

Income from securities loaned

     1,599   
        

Total investment income

     9,227,795   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     3,173,018   

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     759,000   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     1,489,392   

Class 4

     54,689   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     2,129   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     7,606   

Reports to shareholders

     158,637   

Professional fees

     19,835   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     4,210   

Other

     20,707   
        

Total expenses

     5,689,223   
        

Net investment income

     3,538,572   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     10,929,901   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (59,323,090
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (48,393,189
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (44,854,617
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin Small Cap Value
Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 3,538,572      $ 9,986,631   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     10,929,901        (86,881,008

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (59,323,090     345,475,195   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (44,854,617     268,580,818   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (391,013     (665,043

Class 2

     (9,354,014     (13,687,826

Class 4

     (225,374     (385,972

Net realized gains:

    

Class 1

            (1,544,298

Class 2

            (37,694,393

Class 4

            (931,849
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (9,970,401     (54,909,381
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (2,653,835     209,708   

Class 2

     46,442,125        123,378,715   

Class 4

     2,030,922        9,098,546   
        

Total capital share transactions

     45,819,212        132,686,969   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (9,005,806     346,358,406   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     1,180,882,152        834,523,746   
        

End of period

   $ 1,171,876,346      $ 1,180,882,152   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 3,540,762      $ 9,972,591   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates market value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

b. Repurchase Agreements

 

The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, which are accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Fund, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. All repurchase agreements held by the Fund at period end had been entered into on June 30, 2010.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

c. Securities Lending

 

The Fund participates in a principal based security lending program. The Fund receives cash collateral against the loaned securities in an amount equal to at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities. Collateral is maintained over the life of the loan in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of loaned securities, as determined at the close of Fund business each day; any additional collateral required due to changes in security values is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. The collateral is invested in repurchase agreements or in a non-registered money fund (Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserve Fund or ICRF), managed by the Fund’s custodian on the Fund’s behalf. The Fund receives income from the investment of cash collateral, in addition to lending fees and rebates paid by the borrower. The Fund bears the market risk with respect to the collateral investment, securities loaned, and the risk that the principal may default on its obligations to the Fund.

 

In September of 2008, the Bank of New York Mellon advised the Fund that the ICRF had exposure to certain defaulted debt obligations of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. and that they had created a separate sleeve (Series B) of the ICRF to hold these securities apart from the main investments. Each investor in the ICRF was allocated its pro-rata portion of Series B. The Fund’s position in Series B is disclosed on the Statement of Investments at fair value and any unrealized loss attributable to the position is included in net assets.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   253,638      $ 3,544,985      756,038      $ 8,112,443   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   28,110        391,013      206,867        2,209,341   

Shares redeemed

   (489,599     (6,589,833   (950,287     (10,112,076
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (207,851   $ (2,653,835   12,618      $ 209,708   
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   10,633,000      $ 150,132,418      25,275,286      $ 260,568,778   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   684,273        9,354,014      4,888,889        51,382,219   

Shares redeemed

   (8,294,669     (113,044,307   (17,632,475     (188,572,282
        

Net increase (decrease)

   3,022,604      $ 46,442,125      12,531,700      $ 123,378,715   
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   406,930      $ 5,769,136      1,211,897      $ 12,938,698   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   16,284        225,374      123,855        1,317,821   

Shares redeemed

   (287,969     (3,963,588   (510,091     (5,157,973
        

Net increase (decrease)

   135,245      $ 2,030,922      825,661      $ 9,098,546   
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisory Services, LLC (Advisory Services)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisory Services based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets

0.600%

  

Up to and including $200 million

0.500%

  

over $200 million, up to and including $1.3 billion

0.400%

  

In excess of $1.3 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services based on the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets

0.150%

  

Up to and including $200 million

0.135%

  

over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

0.100%

  

over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

0.075%

  

In excess of $1.2 billion

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $76,440,230 expiring in 2017.

 

For tax purposes, realized capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. At December 31, 2009, the Fund deferred realized capital losses of $12,909,409.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 1,225,594,935   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 182,074,180   

Unrealized depreciation

     (204,757,206
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ (22,683,026
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of bond discounts and premiums.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of wash sales.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $129,610,335 and $68,949,787, respectively.

 

7. INVESTMENTS IN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. (an affiliate of the investment manager). Pursuant to a SEC exemptive order specific to the Fund’s investment in the Sweep Money Fund, management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

8. HOLDINGS OF 5% VOTING SECURITIES OF PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

 

The 1940 Act defines “affiliated companies” to include investments in portfolio companies in which a fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. Investments in “affiliated companies” for the Fund for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as shown below.

 

Name of Issuer    Number of
Shares
Held at
Beginning
of Period
   Gross
Additions
   Gross
Reductions
   Number of
Shares
Held at End
of Period
   Value at
End of
Period
   Investment
Income
   Realized
Capital
Gain (Loss)

Non-Controlled Affiliates

                    

Hooker Furniture Corp.

   555,100          555,100    $ 5,917,366    $ 111,020    $   —
                  

Total Affiliated Securities (0.50% of Net Assets)

              

 

9. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

 

9. CREDIT FACILITY (continued)

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
      

Assets:

           

Investments in Securities:

           

Equity Investmentsa

   $ 1,122,884,999    $    $    $ 1,122,884,999

Corporate Bonds

          1,471,590           1,471,590

Short Term Investments

     68,649,809      9,905,511           78,555,320
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,191,534,808    $ 11,377,101    $   —    $ 1,202,911,909
      

 

aFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

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FRANKLIN SMALL-MID CAP GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -2.82% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund seeks long-term capital growth. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of small-capitalization (small cap) and mid-capitalization (mid cap) companies. For this Fund, small cap companies are those within the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 2500TM Index at the time of purchase, and mid cap companies are companies within the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell Midcap® Index at the time of purchase.1

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund performed better than its narrow benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, which had a -3.31% total return, and its broad benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500), which had a -6.65% total return, for the same period.2

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some positive signs as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4%. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time homebuyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and the housing sector overall remained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.

 

As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate

 

1. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Smaller and midsize company securities can increase the risk of greater price fluctuations, particularly over the short term. Smaller or relatively new or unseasoned companies can also be particularly sensitive to changing economic conditions, and their prospects for growth are less certain than those of larger, more established companies. The Fund may have significant investments in particular sectors from time to time, such as technology, which has been among the market’s most volatile sectors and involves special risks. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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was an annualized 1.1%.3 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.3

 

Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis. During the reporting period, despite a lack of significant job gains, the unemployment rate dropped from 10.0% in December 2009 to 9.5% at period-end.3

 

As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. For the six months under review, the blue chip stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average had a -5.00% total return, while the broader S&P 500 posted a total return of -6.65% and the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index had a -6.63% return.2 All major industry groups declined during the period, with the weakest performance from the materials, energy and information technology sectors.

 

Investment Strategy

 

We use fundamental, bottom-up research to seek companies meeting our criteria of growth potential, quality and valuation. In seeking sustainable growth characteristics, we look for companies we believe can produce sustainable earnings and cash flow growth, evaluating the long-term market opportunity and competitive structure of an industry to target leaders and emerging leaders. We define quality companies as those with strong and improving competitive positions in attractive markets. We also believe important attributes of quality are experienced and talented management teams as well as financial strength reflected in the capital structure, gross and operating margins, free cash flow generation and returns on capital employed. Our valuation analysis includes a range of potential outcomes based on an assessment of

 

3. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

 

LOGO

 

*Significant exposure to a single sector may result in greater volatility for the Fund than a more broadly diversified portfolio. There are specific risks to investing in technology company stocks, which can be subject to abrupt or erratic price movements and have been volatile, especially over the short term.

 

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multiple scenarios. In assessing value, we consider whether security prices fully reflect the balance of the sustainable growth opportunities relative to business and financial risks.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

During the six-month reporting period, stock selection in the energy and information technology sectors supported the Fund’s performance relative to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. In the energy sector, independent oil and gas company Concho Resources and drilling equipment and services provider Smith International were key contributors. Information technology holding Sybase, an enterprise software and services company, made one of the largest contributions to relative results, as SAP announced its intention to acquire Sybase in May. In addition, an underweighting in the utilities sector helped relative results. In other sectors, fast-food operator Chipotle Mexican Grill and real estate investment trust iStar Financial4 were major contributors. By period-end, we no longer held positions in Smith International, Sybase and iStar Financial.

 

In contrast, stock selection in the consumer discretionary, health care and financials sectors weighed on the Fund’s relative performance for the same period. Consumer discretionary holding Guess?, an apparel retailer, was a significant detractor. Health insurer Aetna4 in the health care sector and brokerage house Charles Schwab4 in the financials sector had a negative impact on relative Fund performance. Other major detractors included consumer payment system operator MasterCard,4 semiconductor company Silicon Laboratories and chemicals company Celanese.

 

Thank you for your participation in Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

4. This holding is not an index component.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

Company
Sector/Industry
  % of Total
Net Assets
Concho Resources Inc.   2.4%
Energy  
SBA Communications Corp.   1.8%
Telecommunication Services  
Community Health Systems Inc.   1.7%
Health Care  
Alliance Data Systems Corp.   1.7%
Information Technology  
Citrix Systems Inc.   1.6%
Information Technology  
Precision Castparts Corp.   1.6%
Industrials  
Nuance Communications Inc.   1.6%
Information Technology  
Cummins Inc.   1.5%
Industrials  
Silicon Laboratories Inc.   1.5%
Information Technology  
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.   1.5%
Health Care  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 971.80    $ 3.86

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,020.88    $ 3.96

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.79%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.36      $ 12.06      $ 23.39      $ 22.51      $ 20.66      $ 19.66   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment income (loss)b

     (0.02     (0.10 )c      0.01        (0.02     d      (0.02

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.47     5.40        (8.98     2.65        1.85        1.02   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.49     5.30        (8.97     2.63        1.85        1.00   
        

Less distributions from net realized gains

                   (2.36     (1.75              
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 16.87      $ 17.36      $ 12.06      $ 23.39      $ 22.51      $ 20.66   
        

Total returne

     (2.82)%        43.95%        (42.34)%        11.51%        8.95%        5.09%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

            

Expenses

     0.79%        0.80% g      0.76% g      0.74% g      0.76% g      0.74% g 

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.22)%        (0.72)% c      0.06%        (0.10)%        (0.02)%        (0.09)%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 73,027      $ 79,670      $ 63,531      $ 127,602      $ 135,402      $ 157,085   

Portfolio turnover rate

     27.20%        63.93%        60.12%        66.94%        50.08%        74.39%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.06) per share as a return of capital and capital gain adjustment to previously recorded dividends received by the Fund. Excluding this non-recurring amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been (0.22)%.

dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 16.87      $ 11.75      $ 22.91      $ 22.13      $ 20.36      $ 19.43   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment income (loss)b

     (0.04     (0.13 )c      (0.03     (0.08     (0.06     (0.07

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.46     5.25        (8.77     2.61        1.83        1.00   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.50     5.12        (8.80     2.53        1.77        0.93   
        

Less distributions from net realized gains

                   (2.36     (1.75              
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 16.37      $ 16.87      $ 11.75      $ 22.91      $ 22.13      $ 20.36   
        

Total returnd

     (2.96)%        43.57%        (42.49)%        11.24%        8.69%        4.79%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expenses

     1.04%        1.05% f      1.01% f      0.99% f      1.01% f      0.99% f 

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.47)%        (0.97)% c      (0.19)%        (0.35)%        (0.27)%        (0.34)%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 724,166      $ 813,480      $ 614,053      $ 1,217,177      $ 1,184,521      $ 1,166,806   

Portfolio turnover rate

     27.20%        63.93%        60.12%        66.94%        50.08%        74.39%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.06) per share as a return of capital and capital gain adjustment to previously recorded dividends received by the Fund. Excluding this non-recurring amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been (0.47)%.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.24      $ 12.02      $ 20.60   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment income (loss)c

     (0.05     (0.15 )d      0.02   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.47     5.37        (6.24
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.52     5.22        (6.22
        

Less distributions from net realized gains

                   (2.36
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 16.72      $ 17.24      $ 12.02   
        

Total returne

     (3.02)%        43.43%        (34.74)%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

      

Expenses

     1.14%        1.15% g      1.11% g 

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.57)%        (1.07)% d      (0.29)%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 9,021      $ 11,029      $ 3,538   

Portfolio turnover rate

     27.20%        63.93%        60.12%   

 

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.06) per share as a return of capital and capital gain adjustment to previously recorded dividends received by the Fund. Excluding this non-recurring amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been (0.57)%.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund    Shares      Value

Common Stocks 99.2%

       

Consumer Discretionary 19.6%

       

Advance Auto Parts Inc.

   101,000      $     5,068,180

aApollo Group Inc., A

   91,700        3,894,499

aBlue Nile Inc.

   50,000        2,354,000

aBorgWarner Inc.

   183,700        6,859,358

aBuffalo Wild Wings Inc.

   160,000        5,852,800

aCapella Education Co.

   24,800        2,017,480

aChipotle Mexican Grill Inc.

   37,000        5,061,970

aDick’s Sporting Goods Inc.

   286,800        7,138,452

aDiscovery Communications Inc., A

   148,500        5,302,935

aDollar General Corp.

   235,000        6,474,250

aDreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., A

   61,300        1,750,115

Expedia Inc.

   320,000        6,009,600

Guess? Inc.

   275,000        8,591,000

aGymboree Corp.

   150,000        6,406,500

Jarden Corp.

   262,400        7,050,688

Johnson Controls Inc.

   319,300        8,579,591

aKohl’s Corp.

   217,800        10,345,500

Limited Brands Inc.

   175,000        3,862,250

aPeet’s Coffee & Tea Inc.

   115,800        4,547,466

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.

   79,200        5,778,432

aPriceline.com Inc.

   34,700        6,125,938

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.

   183,200        7,589,976

aUlta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc.

   134,500        3,182,270

aUnder Armour Inc., A

   224,030        7,422,114

aUrban Outfitters Inc.

   208,300        7,163,437

aWMS Industries Inc.

   168,300        6,605,775

Wolverine World Wide Inc.

   285,076        7,189,616
           
          158,224,192
           

Consumer Staples 2.8%

       

aHansen Natural Corp.

   247,600        9,683,636

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., A

   139,800        7,006,776

aTreeHouse Foods Inc.

   125,000        5,707,500
           
          22,397,912
           

Energy 7.8%

       

aCameron International Corp.

   305,700        9,941,364

aConcho Resources Inc.

   345,079        19,093,221

aFMC Technologies Inc.

   155,000        8,162,300

Noble Corp.

   104,000        3,214,640

Peabody Energy Corp.

   163,400        6,393,842

aPetrohawk Energy Corp.

   297,000        5,040,090

SM Energy Co.

   150,000        6,024,000

aWeatherford International Ltd.

   405,900        5,333,526
           
          63,202,983
           

Financials 6.2%

       

aAffiliated Managers Group Inc.

   69,300        4,211,361

The Charles Schwab Corp.

   132,974        1,885,571

First Niagara Financial Group Inc.

   321,700        4,030,901

aIntercontinentalExchange Inc.

   44,600        5,041,138

Janus Capital Group Inc.

   346,500        3,076,920

Lazard Ltd.

   178,200        4,759,722

Northern Trust Corp.

   104,000        4,856,800

 

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Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund    Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Financials (continued)

       

People’s United Financial Inc.

   297,000      $     4,009,500

aSignature Bank

   100,000        3,801,000

T. Rowe Price Group Inc.

   195,865        8,694,448

W. R. Berkley Corp.

   222,800        5,895,288
           
          50,262,649
           

Health Care 16.2%

       

Aetna Inc.

   371,200        9,792,256

aAllscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions Inc.

   262,000        4,218,200

aArQule Inc.

   414,300        1,781,490

aBioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

   79,261        1,502,789

C. R. Bard Inc.

   130,700        10,133,171

aCerner Corp.

   99,000        7,513,110

aCommunity Health Systems Inc.

   406,300        13,737,003

aDaVita Inc.

   116,300        7,261,772

aDendreon Corp.

   79,200        2,560,536

aEdwards Lifesciences Corp.

   188,200        10,542,964

aHeartWare International Inc. (Australia)

   37,403        2,620,828

aHuman Genome Sciences Inc.

   170,000        3,852,200

aIntuitive Surgical Inc.

   17,000        5,365,540

aMettler-Toledo International Inc.

   108,900        12,156,507

aOnyx Pharmaceuticals Inc.

   78,000        1,684,020

Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc.

   257,400        6,540,534

aQIAGEN NV (Netherlands)

   10,877        209,056

aSalix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

   160,000        6,244,800

aSavient Pharmaceuticals Inc.

   158,400        1,995,840

aStereotaxis Inc.

   575,000        1,903,250

aThoratec Corp.

   50,000        2,136,500

aVarian Medical Systems Inc.

   131,200        6,859,136

aWaters Corp.

   150,000        9,705,000
           
          130,316,502
           

Industrials 15.7%

       

Allegiant Travel Co.

   107,900        4,606,251

AMETEK Inc.

   172,900        6,941,935

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

   65,000        3,617,900

aCopart Inc.

   143,600        5,142,316

Cummins Inc.

   190,000        12,374,700

Danaher Corp.

   187,000        6,941,440

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.

   88,400        3,050,684

aFirst Solar Inc.

   71,300        8,116,079

Flowserve Corp.

   128,700        10,913,760

Fluor Corp.

   94,100        3,999,250

Heico Corp.

   26,241        942,577

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.

   190,000        6,207,300

aJacobs Engineering Group Inc.

   99,000        3,607,560

Joy Global Inc.

   178,400        8,936,056

Knight Transportation Inc.

   200,000        4,048,000

aMarten Transport Ltd.

   29,348        609,851

Precision Castparts Corp.

   126,400        13,009,088

Robert Half International Inc.

   237,600        5,595,480

Rockwell Collins Inc.

   193,100        10,259,403

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund    Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Industrials (continued)

       

aRyanair Holdings PLC, ADR (Ireland)

   185,000      $     5,011,650

aTetra Tech Inc.

   132,000        2,588,520
           
          126,519,800
           

Information Technology 25.6%

       

Activision Blizzard Inc.

   627,700        6,584,573

aAlliance Data Systems Corp.

   208,300        12,398,016

Analog Devices Inc.

   290,000        8,079,400

aANSYS Inc.

   203,600        8,260,052

aAvago Technologies Ltd. (Singapore)

   251,500        5,296,590

aCitrix Systems Inc.

   312,800        13,209,544

aCree Inc.

   94,900        5,696,847

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

   125,100        8,380,449

aFLIR Systems Inc.

   308,400        8,971,356

Global Payments Inc.

   150,000        5,481,000

aGSI Commerce Inc.

   260,000        7,488,000

aHittite Microwave Corp.

   167,500        7,493,950

aJuniper Networks Inc.

   260,000        5,933,200

aLam Research Corp.

   178,200        6,782,292

MasterCard Inc., A

   45,000        8,978,850

aNetApp Inc.

   173,000        6,454,630

aNetlogic Microsystems Inc.

   80,100        2,178,720

aNuance Communications Inc.

   841,500        12,580,425

aPolycom Inc.

   282,200        8,406,738

aRed Hat Inc.

   225,000        6,511,500

aSensata Technologies Holding NV

   480,900        7,689,591

aSilicon Laboratories Inc.

   300,000        12,168,000

aTaleo Corp., A

   180,000        4,372,200

aTrimble Navigation Ltd.

   217,800        6,098,400

aVarian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc.

   262,300        7,517,518

aViaSat Inc.

   146,000        4,753,760

Xilinx Inc.

   335,000        8,462,100
           
          206,227,701
           

Materials 2.9%

       

Celanese Corp., A

   440,000        10,960,400

Ecolab Inc.

   135,000        6,062,850

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., A

   143,800        6,386,158
           
          23,409,408
           

Telecommunication Services 1.8%

       

aSBA Communications Corp.

   420,700        14,308,007
           

Utilities 0.6%

       

aCalpine Corp.

   350,000        4,452,000
           

Total Common Stocks (Cost $680,456,132)

          799,321,154
           

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund    Principal
Amount
     Value  

Convertible Bonds (Cost $790,524) 0.1%

       

Information Technology 0.1%

       

Alliance Data Systems Corp., cvt., senior note, 4.75%, 5/15/14

   $ 781,000      $ 1,101,210   
             

Total Investments before Short Term Investments (Cost $681,246,656)

          800,422,364   
             
     Shares         

Short Term Investments (Cost $7,847,221) 1.0%

       

Money Market Funds 1.0%

       

a,bInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio, 0.00%

     7,847,221        7,847,221   
             

Total Investments (Cost $689,093,877) 100.3%

          808,269,585   

Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.3)%

          (2,055,009
             

Net Assets 100.0%

        $ 806,214,576   
             

 

See Abbreviations on page FSC-23.

 

 

 

aNon-income producing.

bSee Note 7 regarding investments in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Small-Mid
Cap Growth
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 681,246,656   

Cost - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     7,847,221   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 689,093,877   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 800,422,364   

Value - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     7,847,221   
        

Total value of investments

     808,269,585   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     1,417,321   

Capital shares sold

     153,544   

Dividends and interest

     288,429   

Other assets

     1,543   
        

Total assets

     810,130,422   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     1,578,905   

Capital shares redeemed

     1,231,436   

Affiliates

     861,746   

Reports to shareholders

     203,145   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     40,614   
        

Total liabilities

     3,915,846   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 806,214,576   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 788,312,061   

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

     (1,985,167

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     119,175,708   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (99,288,026
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 806,214,576   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Small-Mid
Cap Growth
Securities Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 73,027,473
      

Shares outstanding

     4,329,070
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 16.87
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 724,166,055
      

Shares outstanding

     44,227,845
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 16.37
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 9,021,048
      

Shares outstanding

     539,495
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 16.72
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the period ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Small-Mid
Cap Growth
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends

   $ 2,555,732   

Interest

     18,549   
        

Total investment income

     2,574,281   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     2,247,129   

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     1,116,760   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     1,001,137   

Class 4

     18,790   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     1,399   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     7,355   

Reports to shareholders

     121,724   

Professional fees

     22,089   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     3,616   

Other

     19,449   
        

Total expenses

     4,559,448   
        

Net investment income (loss)

     (1,985,167
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     50,560,343   

Foreign currency transactions

     (33,706
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     50,526,637   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (71,195,517
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (20,668,880
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (22,654,047
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin Small-Mid Cap
Growth Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (1,985,167   $ (7,248,055

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     50,526,637        (15,270,498

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (71,195,517     304,247,899   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (22,654,047     281,729,346   
        

Capital share transactions:

    

Class 1

     (4,662,229     (9,085,824

Class 2

     (68,755,389     (54,143,599

Class 4

     (1,892,709     4,556,653   
        

Total capital share transactions

     (75,310,327     (58,672,770
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (97,964,374     223,056,576   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     904,178,950        681,122,374   
        

End of period

   $ 806,214,576      $ 904,178,950   
        

Undistributed net investment income (loss) included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ (1,985,167   $   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as

 

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1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation (continued)

 

baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

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1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (continued)

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

e. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

f. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   120,123      $ 2,205,197      360,719      $ 4,738,225   

Shares redeemed

   (380,060     (6,867,426   (1,039,202     (13,824,049
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (259,937   $ (4,662,229   (678,483   $ (9,085,824
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   2,005,581      $ 35,662,544      5,849,260      $ 79,159,779   

Shares redeemed

   (5,992,637     (104,417,933   (9,890,944     (133,303,378
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (3,987,056   $ (68,755,389   (4,041,684   $ (54,143,599
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   83,737      $ 1,485,361      430,752      $ 5,835,810   

Shares redeemed

   (183,838     (3,378,070   (85,450     (1,279,157
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (100,101   $ (1,892,709   345,302      $ 4,556,653   
        

 

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Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets

0.550%

  

Up to and including $500 million

0.450%

  

Over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion

0.400%

  

Over $1 billion, up to and including $1.5 billion

0.350%

  

Over $1.5 billion, up to and including $6.5 billion

0.325%

  

Over $6.5 billion, up to and including $11.5 billion

0.300%

  

Over $11.5 billion, up to and including $16.5 billion

0.290%

  

Over $16.5 billion, up to and including $19 billion

0.280%

  

Over $19 billion, up to and including $21.5 billion

0.270%

  

In excess of $21.5 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services of 0.25% per year of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2016

   $ 75,079,787

2017

     74,710,692
      
   $ 149,790,479
      

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 690,129,762   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 157,095,632   

Unrealized depreciation

     (38,955,809
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 118,139,823   
        

 

Net investment income (loss) differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions and pass-through entity income.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales and foreign currency transactions.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $237,602,106 and $300,988,514, respectively.

 

7. INVESTMENTS IN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers. Pursuant to a SEC exemptive order specific to the Fund’s investment in the Sweep Money Fund, management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

8. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund

 

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
      

Assets:

           

Investments in Securities

           

Equity Investmenta

   $ 799,321,154    $    $   —    $ 799,321,154

Convertible Bonds

          1,101,210           1,101,210

Short Term Investments

     7,847,221                7,847,221
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 807,168,375    $ 1,101,210    $   —    $ 808,269,585
      

 

aFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Selected Portfolio    
ADR - American Depository Receipt    

 

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FRANKLIN STRATEGIC INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund – Class 1 delivered a +3.85% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goals and Main Investments: Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund seeks a high level of current income, with capital appreciation over the long term as a secondary goal. The Fund normally invests at least 65% of its assets in U.S. and foreign debt securities, including those in emerging markets.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. Compared with its benchmarks for the same period, the Fund underperformed the Barclays Capital (BC) U.S. Aggregate Index’s +5.33% total return, and underperformed the Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Classification Average’s +4.32% total return.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

The U.S. economy improved during the six-month reporting period as corporate profits, manufacturing, consumer spending and exports showed gains. The nation’s economic activity as measured by gross domestic product grew at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4% in 2010’s first and second quarters. Remaining challenges to economic recovery included elevated debt concerns, a struggling housing sector and lack of job prospects for the unemployed as federal stimulus measures began to wind down. The unemployment rate stood at 10.0% in December 2009 and dipped to 9.5% by period-end.2

 

As economic conditions improved, demand for energy products increased and crude oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When European debt concerns threatened the global recovery, oil prices fell and ended the period at $76. June’s inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.2 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.2 The core personal consumption expenditures price index reported a 12-month increase of 1.4%.3

 

During the period under review, economic improvement and benign inflation trends prompted Federal Reserve Board (Fed) policymakers to maintain record-low interest rates and discontinue certain stimulus plans. Noting that it believed the recession had ended, the Fed left the federal funds target rate unchanged at a range of 0% to 0.25%. As the Fed’s support and liquidity programs ended, many observers

 

1. Sources: © 2010 Morningstar; Lipper Inc. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

3. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Fund Risks: Because the Fund invests in bonds and other debt obligations, its share price and yield will be affected by interest rate movements. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. High yield, lower rated (junk) bonds generally have greater price swings and higher default risks than investment-grade bonds. Bank loans and loan participations involve credit, interest rate and illiquidity risks. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities are subject to prepayment and extension risks. The value of convertible securities may rise and fall with the market value of the underlying stock or, like a debt security, vary with changes in interest rates and the credit quality of the issuer. The Fund may also use certain derivative instruments, which may be volatile and illiquid, may give rise to leverage and may involve a small investment relative to the risk assumed. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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questioned the recovery’s strength and sustainability. Consumer confidence tumbled in June due to disappointing employment numbers, a plunge in home sales spurred by the expiration of a homebuyer tax credit and nervousness over upcoming second-quarter earnings reports. Near period-end, investor fears about weak economic data and the potential spillover effects of the European debt crisis caused losses in financial markets.

 

Wary investors favored short-term Treasuries, and the Treasury yield curve reached historically steep levels during the period. The spread between two- and 10-year Treasury yields decreased from 271 basis points (100 basis points equal one percentage point) at the beginning of the period to 236 basis points at period-end. The two-year Treasury bill yield decreased from 1.14% to 0.61% over the six-month period, while the 10-year Treasury note yield fell from 3.85% to 2.97%.

 

The global economic recovery continued to gather strength, particularly in emerging markets. This improvement supported the strong performance of financial markets in the first four months of the period. However, beginning in May, markets largely focused on sovereign and financial risks in overleveraged European countries, which contributed to increased volatility across asset classes. The large fiscal deficits and growing debt burdens of Greece, Spain, and Portugal, among others, were at the center of these concerns and prompted policymakers to provide unprecedented support, including 750 billion euros from the International Monetary Fund and European Union, to ease the financing needs of these governments and regional banks. The euro and non-euro European currencies suffered relative to most others as a result of these challenges, and the general rise in risk aversion favored the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen in particular. Government bond yields fell in many countries as a result of the flight to quality and markets pricing in a slower normalization of monetary policy as a result of the international uncertainty.

 

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Portfolio Breakdown

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

    

% of Total
Net Assets

 
High Yield Corporate Bonds & Preferred Securities   29.3%   
International Government & Agency Bonds (non-$US)   19.9%   
Floating Rate Bank Loans   14.5%   
Investment Grade Corporate Bonds   10.2%   
International Government & Agency Bonds ($US)   6.0%   
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities   4.5%   
Mortgage-Backed Securities   3.7%   
Municipal Bonds   3.1%   
U.S. Treasury Securities*   2.7%   
Asset-Backed Securities   2.0%   
U.S. Agency Bonds   0.5%   
Equities   0.2%   
Convertible Securities   0.0% ** 
Short-Term Investments & Other Net Assets***   3.4%   

 

*Includes 1.1% Treasury Inflation Protected Securities as of 6/30/10.

**Rounds to less than 0.1% of total net assets.

***Includes unrealized gains/losses on forward currency contracts. Does not include short-term foreign government securities.

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

Investment Strategy

 

We allocate our investments among the various types of debt available based on our assessment of changing economic, global market, industry and issuer conditions. We use a top-down analysis of macroeconomic trends, combined with a bottom-up fundamental analysis of market sectors, industries and issuers, seeking to take advantage of varying sector reactions to economic events. For example, we may evaluate business cycles, yield curves, country risk, and the relative interest rates among currencies, and values between and within markets. In selecting debt securities, we generally conduct our own analysis of the security’s intrinsic value rather than simply relying on the coupon rate or rating.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

Markets in early 2010 continued many trends that had unfolded over the course of 2009: Equity markets moved higher, financial market volatility remained fairly contained, and credit markets delivered strong performance despite a relatively heavy new-issue supply calendar.

 

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However, concerns about financial and economic stresses in Greece and the European region and their potential effects on the global economy led to heightened financial market risk aversion as the reporting period progressed. Largely as a result, in the period’s latter half, long-term U.S. interest rates declined, equity markets fell, and performance lagged for many fixed income market spread sectors. Within this environment, the Fund’s higher spread sector exposure and lower weightings in the more U.S. interest rate-sensitive fixed income sectors (U.S. Treasuries, agency bonds and mortgage-backed securities) hindered performance compared to the benchmark index. Compared with the peer average, the Fund’s heavier exposure to certain non-U.S. dollar investments also negatively impacted relative returns.

 

During the period, longer term U.S. interest rates declined and the yield curve flattened, and U.S. Treasury securities posted strong returns, well above their coupon income. As a result of their shorter duration, agency mortgage-backed securities generally lagged the total return performance of the Treasury market. In addition, given declining expectations regarding near-term domestic inflationary pressures, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) underperformed their fixed-rate Treasury counterparts. The Fund had relatively little exposure to U.S. government and agency debt securities largely due to the modest yields these instruments offered. We reduced our TIPS exposure during the period as valuations appeared to us less compelling following 2009’s strong performance and given an outlook for mild inflation over the near term. The commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) sector was one of the best performing fixed income categories during the six months under review. Despite a weak outlook for commercial property fundamentals and the potential for relatively high delinquency rates, the value of the asset collateral backing many of the Fund’s CMBS holdings supported their prices. We pared our CMBS exposure given a strong price rebound that certain CMBS had experienced over the past year. We added to the Fund’s municipal bond positions, with a focus on certain Build America Bonds, which provide a higher level of income to investors than traditional municipal bonds.

 

The investment-grade and noninvestment-grade corporate bond markets posted healthy performance during the first four months of 2010 before giving back some of those gains in May as investor risk aversion increased. Fundamentally, first quarter 2010 corporate earnings came in above expectations, with strong year-over-year growth. Initial second quarter earnings displayed a similar trend. In this environment, the

 

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trailing 12-month noninvestment-grade default rate declined significantly relative to 2009 highs, and the ratio of ratings upgrades to downgrades for investment grade-rated companies also moved in a favorable direction. Nonetheless, spread sector widening in May caused corporate bond markets to move lower. While continuing to take some gains in investment-grade corporate bonds, we added some noninvestment-grade bank loan and high yield corporate bonds to the Fund’s portfolio. Such securities could benefit from improving fundamental credit trends, and we maintained significant exposure to corporate credit at period-end given valuations we believed still offered long-term value considering this outlook for better credit fundamentals.

 

During the reporting period, the U.S. dollar strengthened versus a basket of foreign currencies. As a result, the Fund’s non-U.S. dollar bond and currency positions hindered performance. For example, declines in the Australian dollar and South Korean won hurt the Fund’s returns given our local currency bond holdings in those countries. In addition, the Fund held a negative (short) position in the Japanese yen, which rallied amid increased risk aversion and market perception that U.S. economic growth may be more sluggish than earlier anticipated. Consequently, our yen positioning detracted from performance. Conversely, despite the negative impact of local currency holdings in Norway and Sweden, our negative (short) position in the euro contributed to an overall benefit to the Fund given the euro’s greater decline relative to those currencies. Similar to other spread sectors, the Fund’s hard currency, U.S. dollar-denominated emerging market sovereign positions weakened in May but provided positive overall results during the period. However, the Fund’s sector weighting was relatively limited as yield spreads remained somewhat tight compared to longer term averages.

 

Thank you for your participation in Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund – Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 1,038.50    $ 2.93

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,021.92    $ 2.91

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.58%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.28      $ 10.58      $ 12.78      $ 12.73      $ 12.43      $ 12.92   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.36        0.70        0.69        0.73        0.69        0.65   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.11        1.95        (1.99     0.04        0.32        (0.44
        

Total from investment operations

     0.47        2.65        (1.30     0.77        1.01        0.21   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (0.62     (0.95     (0.87     (0.68     (0.63     (0.60

Net realized gains

                   (0.03     (0.04     (0.08     (0.10
        

Total distributions

     (0.62     (0.95     (0.90     (0.72     (0.71     (0.70
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.13      $ 12.28      $ 10.58      $ 12.78      $ 12.73      $ 12.43   
        

Total returnc

     3.85%        26.11%        (11.03)%        6.20%        8.51%        1.73%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expensese

     0.58%        0.58%        0.61%        0.62%        0.62%        0.66%   

Net investment income

     5.81%        6.13%        5.83%        5.72%        5.51%        5.21%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 1,178,352      $ 1,173,313      $ 903,358      $ 1,086,850      $ 902,071      $ 740,352   

Portfolio turnover rate

     26.93%        56.19%        47.68%        46.88%        47.88%        40.56%   

Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar rollsf

     26.93%        56.19%        47.68%        46.43%        44.58%        40.07%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

fSee Note 1(e) regarding mortgage dollar rolls.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.05      $ 10.41      $ 12.60      $ 12.56      $ 12.27      $ 12.78   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.34        0.66        0.65        0.69        0.65        0.61   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.11        1.91        (1.96     0.05        0.31        (0.44
        

Total from investment operations

     0.45        2.57        (1.31     0.74        0.96        0.17   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (0.60     (0.93     (0.85     (0.66     (0.59     (0.58

Net realized gains

                   (0.03     (0.04     (0.08     (0.10
        

Total distributions

     (0.60     (0.93     (0.88     (0.70     (0.67     (0.68
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 11.90      $ 12.05      $ 10.41      $ 12.60      $ 12.56      $ 12.27   
        

Total returnc

     3.76%        25.75%        (11.24)%        5.91%        8.24%        1.46%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expensese

     0.83%        0.83%        0.86%        0.87%        0.87%        0.91%   

Net investment income

     5.56%        5.88%        5.58%        5.47%        5.26%        4.96%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 80,815      $ 68,240      $ 33,155      $ 24,613      $ 11,753      $ 19,514   

Portfolio turnover rate

     26.93%        56.19%        47.68%        46.88%        47.88%        40.56%   

Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar rollsf

     26.93%        56.19%        47.68%        46.43%        44.58%        40.07%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

fSee Note 1(e) regarding mortgage dollar rolls.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
     Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4       2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

       

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

       

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.20       $ 10.54      $ 12.84   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

       

Net investment incomec

     0.34         0.66        0.53   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.10         1.94        (1.93
        

Total from investment operations

     0.44         2.60        (1.40
        

Less distributions from:

       

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (0.59      (0.94     (0.87

Net realized gains

                    (0.03
        

Total distributions

     (0.59      (0.94     (0.90
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.05       $ 12.20      $ 10.54   
        

Total returnd

     3.73%         25.52%        (11.69)%   

Ratios to average net assetse

       

Expensesf

     0.93%         0.93%        0.96%   

Net investment income

     5.46%         5.78%        5.48%   

Supplemental data

       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 178,995       $ 162,074      $ 59,766   

Portfolio turnover rate

     26.93%         56.19%        47.68%   

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks 0.2%

            

Consumer Durables & Apparel 0.0%

            

a,bComfort Co., Inc.

   United States      6,137      $
                

Consumer Services 0.1%

            

a,c,dTurtle Bay Resort

   United States      1,901,448               1,901,448
                

Media 0.1%

            

aCharter Communications Inc., A

   United States      7,456        263,197

aDex One Corp.

   United States      40,000        760,000
                
               1,023,197
                

Total Common Stocks (Cost $3,529,029)

               2,924,645
                

Convertible Preferred Stocks (Cost $2,200,000) 0.0%e

            

Banks 0.0%e

            

aFannie Mae, 8.75%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      44,000        23,538
                

Preferred Stocks 0.1%

            

Banks 0.0%e

            

aFreddie Mac, 8.375%, pfd., Z

   United States      70,000        23,800
                

Diversified Financials 0.1%

            

fGMAC Inc., 7.00%, pfd., 144A

   United States      804        624,984
                

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $2,035,420)

               648,784
                
            Principal
Amount
g
      

h,iSenior Floating Rate Interests 14.5%

            

Automobiles & Components 0.7%

            

Federal-Mogul Corp.,
Term Loan B, 2.288%, 12/27/14

   United States      7,378,860        6,447,279

Term Loan C, 2.288%, 12/27/15

   United States      1,810,592        1,582,005

jKey Safety Systems Inc., Term Loan B, 2.597% - 2.598%, 3/10/14

   United States      1,625,912        1,396,930
                
               9,426,214
                

Capital Goods 0.8%

            

BE Aerospace Inc., Term Loan B, 5.75%, 7/28/14

   United States      935,163        939,672

Oshkosh Truck Corp., Term Loan B, 6.54%, 12/06/13

   United States      1,243,207        1,246,033

RBS Global Inc. (Rexnord),
Incremental Tranche B-2, 2.625%, 7/22/13

   United States      2,320,847        2,194,168

Tranche B-1 Term B Loan, 2.813% - 2.875%, 7/22/13

   United States      4,561,406        4,354,720

TransDigm Inc., Term Loan B, 2.538%, 6/23/13

   United States      2,726,867        2,645,914
                
               11,380,507
                

Commercial & Professional Services 0.9%

            

ARAMARK Corp.,
Extended Synthetic L/C, 0.198%, 7/26/16

   United States      157,113        151,270

Synthetic L/C, 0.198%, 1/26/14

   United States      112,161        104,941

Term Loan B, 2.408%, 1/26/14

   United States      1,548,893        1,449,183

Term Loan B Extended, 3.783%, 7/26/16

   United States      2,389,007        2,300,167

Diversey Inc., Tranche B Dollar Term Loan, 5.50%, 11/24/15

   United States      3,780,170        3,761,269

Duratek Inc. (EnergySolutions), Term Loan B, 4.10%, 6/07/13

   United States      1,059,332        1,037,704

EnergySolutions LLC,
Synthetic A Deposit, 4.10%, 6/07/13

   United States      44,385        43,479

Synthetic L/C, 4.10%, 6/07/13

   United States      165,084        161,714

Term Loan B, 4.10%, 6/07/13

   United States      2,207,977        2,162,896

k,lEnviroSolutions Inc., Initial Term Loan, PIK, 4.75%, 7/07/12

   United States      1,627,616        1,224,781
                
               12,397,404
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
     Value

h,iSenior Floating Rate Interests (continued)

            

Consumer Durables & Apparel 0.4%

            

Jarden Corp.,

            

Term Loan B1, 2.283%, 1/24/12

   United States      561,190      $ 550,200

Term Loan B2, 2.283%, 1/24/12

   United States      565,653        554,623

Term Loan B4, 3.783%, 1/26/15

   United States      2,014,929        1,991,542

Jostens IH Corp. (Visant Holding Corp.), Term Loan C, 2.35%, 10/04/11

   United States      1,678,094        1,657,118

b,j,kSleep Innovations Inc., Term Loan, PIK, 10.25%, 3/05/15

   United States      790,568        654,195
                
                      5,407,678
                

Consumer Services 1.2%

            

CCM Merger Inc. (MotorCity Casino), Term Loan B, 8.50%, 7/13/12

   United States      2,503,673        2,465,074

Education Management LLC, Term Loan C, 2.313%, 6/01/13

   United States      5,384,249        4,979,590

Penn National Gaming Inc., Term Loan B, 2.07% - 2.12%, 10/03/12

   United States      4,714,441        4,551,647

dTurtle Bay Holdings LLC,

            

Term Loan A, 10.375%, 3/01/13

   United States      1,864,162        1,798,916

b,kTerm Loan B, PIK, 3.125%, 2/09/15

   United States      3,873,836        3,028,565
                
               16,823,792
                

Food & Staples Retailing 0.3%

            

SUPERVALU Inc.,

            

Term Loan B, 1.597%, 6/02/12

   United States      1,561,876        1,487,882

Term Loan B-2, 3.097%, 10/15/15

   United States      2,767,209        2,653,061
                
               4,140,943
                

Food, Beverage & Tobacco 0.2%

            

Constellation Brands Inc., Term Loan B, 1.875%, 6/05/13

   United States      581,113        565,859

Dean Foods Co., Term Loan B, 1.915%, 4/02/14

   United States      2,670,690        2,489,465
                
               3,055,324
                

Health Care Equipment & Services 2.0%

            

Carestream Health Inc., Second Lien Term Loan, 5.597%, 10/30/13

   United States      404,040        374,579

Community Health Systems Inc.,

            

Delayed Draw Term Loan, 2.788%, 7/25/14

   United States      452,496        423,140

Term Loan, 2.788%, 7/25/14

   United States      8,818,277        8,246,192

DaVita Inc., Term Loan B-1, 1.80% - 2.04%, 10/05/12

   United States      2,183,247        2,132,305

DJO Finance LLC, Term Loan B, 3.347%, 5/20/14

   United States      4,830,476        4,615,520

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc., Term Loan B, 1.664% - 1.908%, 3/31/13

   Germany      1,639,131        1,595,592

HCA Inc.,

            

Term Loan A-1, 1.783%, 11/19/12

   United States      1,279,280        1,211,785

Term Loan B-1, 2.783%, 11/18/13

   United States      2,479,660        2,343,983

Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3.783%, 3/31/17

   United States      3,843,645        3,681,190

LifePoint Hospitals Inc., Term B-2 Loan, 3.25%, 4/15/15

   United States      3,691,186        3,578,121
                
               28,202,407
                

Materials 2.0%

            

Anchor Glass Container Corp., Second Lien Term Loan, 10.00%, 9/02/16

   United States      5,813,900        5,737,592

Celanese U.S. Holdings LLC, Dollar Term Loan, 2.042%, 4/02/14

   United States      5,620,468        5,339,445

Georgia-Pacific LLC,

            

jTerm Loan B, 2.533% - 2.538%, 12/20/12

   United States      1,782,592        1,727,221

Term Loan C, 3.783% - 3.787%, 12/23/14

   United States      2,283,793        2,259,884

Nalco Co.,

            

Term Loan, 6.50%, 5/13/16

   United States      3,170,555        3,176,830

Term Loan B, 2.125%, 11/04/10

   United States      593,807        592,197

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
     Value

h,iSenior Floating Rate Interests (continued)

            

Materials (continued)

            

Novelis Corp., U.S. Term Loan, 2.54%, 7/07/14

   United States      2,375,604      $ 2,250,390

Rockwood Specialties Group Inc., Term Loan H, 6.00%, 5/15/14

   United States      8,146,984        8,158,186
                
                    29,241,745
                

Media 2.6%

            

Cinemark USA Inc., Extended Term Loan, 3.55% - 3.68%, 4/30/16

   United States      4,519,375        4,401,682

jCSC Holdings Inc. (Cablevision), Incremental Term Loan B-2, 2.10%, 3/29/16

   United States      7,975,886        7,747,824

DIRECTV Holdings LLC, Term Loan B, 1.847%, 4/13/13

   United States      1,827,192        1,817,802

lMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., Term Loan B, 20.50%, 4/08/12

   United States      13,312,357        6,073,763

R.H. Donnelley Inc., Term Loan B, 9.25%, 10/24/14

   United States      6,834,513        6,128,282

Regal Cinemas Corp., Term Loan, 4.033%, 11/17/16

   United States      2,388,050        2,339,293

Univision Communications Inc., Initial Term Loan, 2.597%, 9/29/14

   United States      8,067,964        6,791,661

UPC Financing Partnership, Term Loan T, 3.93%, 12/31/16

   Netherlands      2,892,130        2,712,818
                
               38,013,125
                

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences 0.3%

            

Mylan Inc., Term Loan B, 3.625% - 3.813%, 10/02/14

   United States      4,692,015        4,664,145
                

Retailing 0.2%

            

Dollar General Corp., Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3.088% - 3.10%, 7/07/14

   United States      3,779,537        3,633,073
                

Software & Services 1.1%

            

First Data Corp.,

            

Term Loan B-1, 3.097%, 9/24/14

   United States      4,345,344        3,665,176

Term Loan B-2, 3.097%, 9/24/14

   United States      1,381,065        1,166,655

Term Loan B-3, 3.097%, 9/24/14

   United States      1,381,065        1,163,931

Lender Processing Services Inc., Term Loan B, 2.847%, 7/02/14

   United States      1,501,254        1,498,127

MSCI Inc., Term Loan, 4.75%, 6/01/16

   United States      2,704,200        2,706,452

SunGard Data Systems Inc., Tranche B U.S. Term Loan, 3.999% - 4.061%, 2/28/16

   United States      2,188,863        2,095,054

jTrans Union LLC, Term Loan B, 6.75%, 6/15/17

   United States      3,177,077        3,199,714
                
               15,495,109
                

Technology Hardware & Equipment 0.2%

            

Flextronics International USA Inc.,

            

A Closing Date Loan, 2.541% -2.554%, 10/01/14

   United States      1,586,951        1,474,543

A-1-A Delayed Draw Term Loan, 2.553%, 10/01/14

   United States      238,039        221,178

A-1-B Delayed Draw Term Loan, 2.597%, 10/01/14

   United States      575,203        534,460

A-3 Delayed Draw Term Loan, 2.604%, 10/01/14

   United States      804,528        748,211
                
               2,978,392
                

Telecommunication Services 0.6%

            

Intelsat Corp. (PanAmSat),

            

Tranche B-2-A, 2.792%, 1/03/14

   United States      2,349,829        2,181,565

Tranche B-2-B, 2.792%, 1/03/14

   United States      2,349,107        2,180,894

Tranche B-2-C, 2.792%, 1/03/14

   United States      2,349,107        2,180,894

Incremental Term Loan B-2-A, 2.792%, 1/03/14

   United States      95,963        89,320

Incremental Term Loan B-2-B, 2.792%, 1/03/14

   United States      95,933        89,293

Incremental Term Loan B-2-C, 2.792%, 1/03/14

   United States      95,933        89,293

Windstream Corp., Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3.06%, 12/17/15

   United States      2,203,763        2,161,984
                
               8,973,243
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
     Value

h,iSenior Floating Rate Interests (continued)

            

Utilities 1.0%

            

jNRG Energy Inc.,

            

Credit Link, 2.283%, 2/01/13

   United States      3,529,410      $        3,379,410

Term Loan, 2.283%, 2/01/13

   United States      5,331,205        5,104,628

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, Term Loan B-2, 3.85% - 4.066%, 10/10/14

   United States      8,008,338        5,941,186
                
               14,425,224
                

Total Senior Floating Rate Interests (Cost $209,608,627)

               208,258,325
                

Corporate Bonds 39.4%

            

Automobiles & Components 0.6%

            

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, senior note,

            

7.50%, 8/01/12

   United States      2,500,000        2,571,875

7.00%, 4/15/15

   United States      2,000,000        1,981,108

8.125%, 1/15/20

   United States      1,200,000        1,227,656

fTRW Automotive Inc., senior note, 144A, 7.25%, 3/15/17

   United States      2,900,000        2,827,500
                
               8,608,139
                

Banks 1.7%

            

BB&T Capital Trust IV, junior sub. bond, 6.82%, 6/12/77

   United States      3,400,000        3,169,763

f,mBNP Paribas, 144A, 7.195%, Perpetual

   France      3,300,000        2,904,000

Regions Financial Corp., senior note,

            

7.75%, 11/10/14

   United States      3,300,000        3,485,774

5.75%, 6/15/15

   United States      300,000        298,546

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, senior note, 6.40%, 10/21/19

   United Kingdom      4,000,000        4,052,584

UBS AG Stamford, senior note, 5.875%, 12/20/17

   United States      3,300,000        3,500,363

Wells Fargo & Co., senior note, 5.625%, 12/11/17

   United States      1,500,000        1,643,301

mWells Fargo Capital XIII, pfd., 7.70%, Perpetual

   United States      2,900,000        2,943,500

mWells Fargo Capital XV, pfd., 9.75%, Perpetual

   United States      2,300,000        2,472,500
                
               24,470,331
                

Capital Goods 2.1%

            

fAllison Transmission Inc., senior note, 144A, 11.00%, 11/01/15

   United States      4,000,000        4,190,000

Arvinmeritor Inc., senior note, 10.625%, 3/15/18

   United States      3,000,000        3,195,000

Case New Holland Inc., senior note,

            

7.75%, 9/01/13

   United States      500,000        513,750

7.125%, 3/01/14

   United States      3,100,000        3,208,500

f144A, 7.875%, 12/01/17

   United States      2,900,000        2,936,250

Greenbrier Cos. Inc., senior note, 8.375%, 5/15/15

   United States      1,100,000        1,042,250

L-3 Communications Corp., senior sub. note, 5.875%, 1/15/15

   United States      2,000,000        1,985,000

fLibbey Glass Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 10.00%, 2/15/15

   United States      1,300,000        1,352,000

Manitowoc Co. Inc., senior note, 9.50%, 2/15/18

   United States      3,100,000        3,115,500

Oshkosh Corp., senior note,

            

8.25%, 3/01/17

   United States      500,000        522,500

8.50%, 3/01/20

   United States      400,000        418,000

fRBS Global & Rexnord Corp., senior note, 144A, 8.50%, 5/01/18

   United States      3,600,000        3,492,000

RSC Equipment Rental Inc./RSC Holdings III LLC, senior note, 9.50%, 12/01/14

   United States      3,700,000        3,695,375
                
               29,666,125
                

Commercial & Professional Services 0.2%

            

f,kJohnsonDiversey Holdings Inc., senior note, 144A, PIK, 10.50%, 5/15/20

   United States      2,400,000        2,700,000
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Consumer Durables & Apparel 0.7%

         

Jarden Corp., senior sub. note, 7.50%,

         

5/01/17

   United States      3,400,000      $ 3,349,000

1/15/20

   United States      500,000        490,000

Jostens IH Corp., senior sub. note, 7.625%, 10/01/12

   United States      3,000,000        3,015,000

KB Home, senior note,

         

6.25%, 6/15/15

   United States      2,500,000        2,237,500

7.25%, 6/15/18

   United States      500,000        445,000
             
                   9,536,500
             

Consumer Services 2.3%

         

fCirsa Funding Luxembourg SA, senior bond, 144A, 8.75%, 5/15/18

   Spain      900,000  EUR      1,028,473

fCodere Finance SA, senior note, 144A, 8.25%, 6/15/15

   Spain      1,500,000  EUR      1,697,121

f,lFontainebleau Las Vegas, 144A, 10.25%, 6/15/15

   United States      2,500,000        21,875

Harrah’s Operating Co. Inc., senior secured note, 11.25%, 6/01/17

   United States      6,000,000        6,315,000

MGM MIRAGE,

         

senior note, 6.625%, 7/15/15

   United States      6,000,000        4,755,000

fsenior secured note, 144A, 9.00%, 3/15/20

   United States      1,000,000        1,032,500

Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd., senior secured note, 11.75%, 11/15/16

   United States      3,300,000        3,465,000

Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.,

         

fsenior note, 144A, 8.625%, 8/01/17

   United States      2,400,000        2,484,000

senior sub. note, 7.50%, 6/15/15

   United States      900,000        848,250

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., senior deb., 7.25%, 3/15/18

   United States      3,300,000        3,217,500

fShingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority, senior note, 144A, 9.375%, 6/15/15

   United States      2,000,000        1,595,000

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., senior note,

         

6.75%, 5/15/18

   United States      3,500,000        3,517,500

7.15%, 12/01/19

   United States      500,000        508,750

lStation Casinos Inc.,

         

senior note, 6.00%, 4/01/12

   United States      500,000        32,188

senior note, 7.75%, 8/15/16

   United States      1,000,000        61,250

senior sub. note, 6.50%, 2/01/14

   United States      300,000        3,750

senior sub. note, 6.875%, 3/01/16

   United States      1,000,000        5,750

fUniversal City Development,

         

senior note, 144A, 8.875%, 11/15/15

   United States      2,200,000        2,222,000

senior sub. note, 144A, 10.875%, 11/15/16

   United States      400,000        410,000
             
            33,220,907
             

Diversified Financials 3.9%

         

American Express Co., senior note, 7.00%, 3/19/18

   United States      2,000,000        2,311,696

Bank of America Corp.,

         

mpfd., sub. bond, M, 8.125%, Perpetual

   United States      5,000,000        4,837,500

senior note, 5.65%, 5/01/18

   United States      1,500,000        1,540,604

Capital One Capital V, pfd., junior sub. note, 10.25%, 8/15/39

   United States      3,000,000        3,183,750

CIT Group Inc., senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/17

   United States      4,000,000        3,620,000

Citigroup Inc.,

         

senior note, 6.125%, 11/21/17

   United States      1,800,000        1,883,657

sub. note, 5.00%, 9/15/14

   United States      3,000,000        3,004,533

The Export-Import Bank of Korea, senior note, 8.125%, 1/21/14

   South Korea      2,770,000        3,174,797

General Electric Capital Corp., senior note, A, 8.50%, 4/06/18

   United States      64,000,000  MXN      4,803,612

GMAC Inc.,

         

senior note, 7.25%, 3/02/11

   United States      1,000,000        1,021,250

senior note, 6.875%, 9/15/11

   United States      1,400,000        1,431,500

senior note, 6.875%, 8/28/12

   United States      2,000,000        2,015,000

sub. note, 8.00%, 12/31/18

   United States      1,000,000        930,000

 

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Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
     Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

            

Diversified Financials (continued)

            

The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., senior bond, 5.375%, 3/15/20

   United States      6,000,000      $ 5,944,206

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

            

6.00%, 1/15/18

   United States      1,500,000               1,659,898

mjunior sub. note, 1, 7.90%, Perpetual

   United States      1,800,000        1,861,378

JPMorgan Chase Capital XXII, sub. bond, 6.45%, 2/02/37

   United States      4,500,000        4,277,713

lLehman Brothers Holdings Inc., senior note, 6.20%, 9/26/14

   United States      5,500,000        1,113,750

Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., senior note, 6.40%, 8/28/17

   United States      3,500,000        3,656,873

Morgan Stanley, senior note, 6.00%, 4/28/15

   United States      4,000,000        4,186,396
                
               56,458,113
                

Energy 5.9%

            

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., senior note, 8.70%, 3/15/19

   United States      4,500,000        4,257,477

fAntero Resources Finance, senior note, 144A, 9.375%, 12/01/17

   United States      3,000,000        3,015,000

Berry Petroleum Co., senior note, 10.25%, 6/01/14

   United States      2,200,000        2,376,000

Chesapeake Energy Corp., senior note,

            

7.625%, 7/15/13

   United States      700,000        738,500

6.625%, 1/15/16

   United States      100,000        102,125

6.25%, 1/15/18

   United States      4,000,000        4,000,000

7.25%, 12/15/18

   United States      300,000        311,250

Compagnie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas, senior note,

            

7.50%, 5/15/15

   France      2,300,000        2,202,250

9.50%, 5/15/16

   France      100,000        104,292

7.75%, 5/15/17

   France      1,800,000        1,714,500

fConsol Energy Inc., senior note, 144A,

            

8.00%, 4/01/17

   United States      1,800,000        1,867,500

8.25%, 4/01/20

   United States      800,000        838,000

Copano Energy LLC, senior note,

            

8.125%, 3/01/16

   United States      3,500,000        3,465,000

7.75%, 6/01/18

   United States      200,000        190,000

Crosstex Energy LP/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp., senior note, 8.875%, 2/15/18

   United States      3,000,000        3,011,250

Denbury Resources Inc., senior sub. note, 8.25%, 2/15/20

   United States      1,198,000        1,257,900

El Paso Corp., senior note,

            

12.00%, 12/12/13

   United States      2,300,000        2,662,250

7.00%, 6/15/17

   United States      1,000,000        1,000,070

Enterprise Products Operating LLC,

            

hjunior sub. note, FRN, 7.034%, 1/15/68

   United States      4,000,000        3,685,204

senior note, 5.20%, 9/01/20

   United States      1,500,000        1,544,760

fExpro Finance Luxembourg, senior secured note, 144A, 8.50%, 12/15/16

   United Kingdom      3,000,000        2,880,000

fGeneral Maritime Corp., senior note, 144A, 12.00%, 11/15/17

   United States      2,100,000        2,152,500

fHolly Corp., senior note, 144A, 9.875%, 6/15/17

   United States      1,900,000        1,961,750

fLinn Energy Corp., senior note, 144A, 8.625%, 4/15/20

   United States      2,700,000        2,777,625

Mariner Energy Inc., senior note,

            

7.50%, 4/15/13

   United States      500,000        515,000

11.75%, 6/30/16

   United States      300,000        375,000

MarkWest Energy Partners LP, senior note, 6.875%, 11/01/14

   United States      3,500,000        3,386,250

fMartin Midstream Partners LP, senior note, 144A, 8.875%, 4/01/18

   United States      1,200,000        1,194,000

fOPTI Canada Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 9.00%, 12/15/12

   Canada      1,000,000        1,015,000

Peabody Energy Corp., senior note,

            

7.375%, 11/01/16

   United States      500,000        523,125

B, 6.875%, 3/15/13

   United States      2,000,000        2,025,000

Petrohawk Energy Corp., senior note, 10.50%, 8/01/14

   United States      3,300,000        3,568,125

Petroleos de Venezuela SA, senior bond, zero cpn., 7/10/11

   Venezuela      6,520,000        5,682,792

 

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Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Energy (continued)

         

fPetroplus Finance Ltd., senior note, 144A, 6.75%, 5/01/14

   Switzerland      2,100,000      $ 1,837,500

Plains Exploration & Production Co., senior note,

         

7.75%, 6/15/15

   United States      500,000        497,500

10.00%, 3/01/16

   United States      500,000        537,500

7.625%, 6/01/18

   United States      3,200,000               3,148,000

Quicksilver Resources Inc., senior note,

         

8.25%, 8/01/15

   United States      3,200,000        3,176,000

11.75%, 1/01/16

   United States      100,000        110,750

9.125%, 8/15/19

   United States      300,000        306,000

fSandRidge Energy Inc., senior note, 144A,

         

8.00%, 6/01/18

   United States      3,500,000        3,333,750

8.75%, 1/15/20

   United States      500,000        477,500

Teekay Corp., senior note, 8.50%, 1/15/20

   Canada      1,000,000        1,000,000

Tesoro Corp., senior note, 6.50%, 6/01/17

   United States      3,800,000        3,496,000
             
            84,319,995
             

Food & Staples Retailing 0.2%

         

Rite Aid Corp., senior secured note, 9.75%, 6/12/16

   United States      2,700,000        2,835,000
             

Food, Beverage & Tobacco 1.7%

         

fAlliance One International Inc., senior note, 144A, 10.00%, 7/15/16

   United States      800,000        818,000

Altria Group Inc.,

         

senior bond, 9.25%, 8/06/19

   United States      1,000,000        1,250,937

senior note, 9.70%, 11/10/18

   United States      2,300,000        2,918,836

fAnheuser-Busch InBev NV, senior note, 144A, 7.75%, 1/15/19

   United States      3,300,000        4,014,493

fCampofrio Food Group SA, senior note, 144A, 8.25%, 10/31/16

   Spain      1,600,000  EUR      1,908,114

fCEDC Finance Corp. International Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 9.125%, 12/01/16

   United States      3,000,000        2,925,000

fCott Beverages Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.375%, 11/15/17

   United States      1,500,000        1,518,750

Dole Food Co. Inc., senior secured note, 13.875%, 3/15/14

   United States      2,106,000        2,479,815

fJBS USA LLC, senior note, 144A, 11.625%, 5/01/14

   United States      3,500,000        3,937,500

Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC, senior note,

         

9.25%, 4/01/15

   United States      900,000        922,500

f144A, 9.25%, 4/01/15

   United States      2,100,000        2,152,500
             
            24,846,445
             

Health Care Equipment & Services 2.7%

         

Boston Scientific Corp., senior note, 6.00%, 1/15/20

   United States      4,000,000        3,981,280

Coventry Health Care Inc., senior note,

         

6.30%, 8/15/14

   United States      1,500,000        1,585,476

5.95%, 3/15/17

   United States      2,000,000        1,913,988

DaVita Inc., senior sub. note, 7.25%, 3/15/15

   United States      4,000,000        4,020,000

FMC Finance III SA, senior note, 6.875%, 7/15/17

   Germany      2,500,000        2,537,500

Fresenius Medical Care Capital Trust IV, 7.875%, 6/15/11

   Germany      1,000,000        1,038,750

fFresenius US Finance II, senior note, 144A, 9.00%, 7/15/15

   Germany      2,400,000        2,613,000

HCA Inc.,

         

senior note, 6.50%, 2/15/16

   United States      800,000        750,000

senior secured bond, 7.25%, 9/15/20

   United States      300,000        303,000

senior secured note, 9.125%, 11/15/14

   United States      4,000,000        4,195,000

ksenior secured note, PIK, 9.625%, 11/15/16

   United States      2,000,000        2,145,000

fTenet Healthcare Corp., senior secured note, 144A,

         

9.00%, 5/01/15

   United States      1,150,000        1,221,875

10.00%, 5/01/18

   United States      1,700,000        1,887,000

8.875%, 7/01/19

   United States      900,000        958,500

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Health Care Equipment & Services (continued)

         

kUnited Surgical Partners International Inc., senior sub. note, PIK, 9.25%, 5/01/17

   United States      3,000,000      $ 3,015,000

h,kUS Oncology Holdings Inc., senior note, PIK, FRN, 7.178%, 3/15/12

   United States      3,476,000        3,183,418

US Oncology Inc., senior secured note, 9.125%, 8/15/17

   United States      200,000        206,500

Vanguard Health Holding Co. II LLC, senior note, 8.00%, 2/01/18

   United States      3,000,000        2,895,000
             
                 38,450,287
             

Insurance 0.9%

         

American International Group Inc., senior note, 5.60%, 10/18/16

   United States      3,000,000        2,754,000

Lincoln National Corp., senior note,

         

8.75%, 7/01/19

   United States      3,300,000        4,053,657

6.25%, 2/15/20

   United States      1,350,000        1,449,964

f,hMetLife Capital Trust X, secured bond, 144A, FRN, 9.25%, 4/08/68

   United States      800,000        868,000

hMetLife Inc., junior sub. note, FRN, 6.40%, 12/15/66

   United States      2,000,000        1,786,953

Willis North America Inc., senior note, 7.00%, 9/29/19

   United States      2,000,000        2,141,544
             
            13,054,118
             

Materials 3.5%

         

Ball Corp., senior note,

         

7.125%, 9/01/16

   United States      500,000        525,625

7.375%, 9/01/19

   United States      500,000        522,500

fBuilding Materials Corp. of America, senior note, 144A, 7.50%, 3/15/20

   United States      1,300,000        1,283,750

CF Industries Holdings Inc., senior note, 6.875%, 5/01/18

   United States      1,700,000        1,729,750

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., senior note, 8.375%, 4/01/17

   United States      3,000,000        3,304,287

Huntsman International LLC,

         

fsenior note, 144A, 5.50%, 6/30/16

   United States      200,000        177,000

senior sub. note, 7.875%, 11/15/14

   United States      3,400,000        3,298,000

fIneos Finance PLC, senior secured note, 144A, 9.25%, 5/15/15

   United Kingdom      100,000  EUR      121,769

fIneos Group Holdings PLC, senior secured note, 144A, 8.50%, 2/15/16

   United Kingdom      3,500,000        2,747,500

fKerling PLC, senior secured note, 144A, 10.625%, 1/28/17

   United Kingdom      1,900,000  EUR      2,361,761

fLBI Escrow Corp., senior secured note, 144A, 8.00%, 11/01/17

   United States      3,000,000        3,097,500

fMacDermid Inc., senior sub. note, 144A, 9.50%, 4/15/17

   United States      3,400,000        3,417,000

Nalco Co.,

         

senior note, 8.25%, 5/15/17

   United States      300,000        312,000

senior sub. note, 8.875%, 11/15/13

   United States      2,500,000        2,575,000

NewPage Corp., senior secured note, 11.375%, 12/31/14

   United States      4,000,000        3,650,000

Novelis Inc., senior note,

         

7.25%, 2/15/15

   Canada      1,000,000        970,000

11.50%, 2/15/15

   Canada      1,000,000        1,050,000

Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc., senior note,

         

6.75%, 12/01/14

   United States      2,800,000        2,863,000

7.375%, 5/15/16

   United States      500,000        523,750

fReynolds Group Issuer Inc./LLC/SA, senior note, 144A, 8.50%, 5/15/18

   United States      3,200,000        3,156,000

Solo Cup Co.,

         

senior secured note, 10.50%, 11/01/13

   United States      500,000        519,375

senior sub. note, 8.50%, 2/15/14

   United States      3,000,000        2,707,500

Teck Resources Ltd., senior secured note, 10.75%, 5/15/19

   Canada      2,500,000        3,067,863

Weyerhaeuser Co., senior note, 7.375%, 10/01/19

   United States      2,200,000        2,333,783

fXstrata Finance Canada Ltd., 144A, 5.80%, 11/15/16

   United Kingdom      3,400,000        3,651,559
             
            49,966,272
             

Media 3.5%

         

fCablevision Systems Corp., senior note, 144A, 8.625%, 9/15/17

   United States      500,000        512,500

CCH II LLC/CCH II Capital Corp., senior note, 13.50%, 12/02/16

   United States      3,713,498        4,344,793

 

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Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Media (continued)

         

fCCO Holdings LLC, senior note, 144A, 8.125%, 4/30/20

   United States      900,000      $ 924,750

fClear Channel Worldwide Holdings Inc., senior note,

         

A, 144A, 9.25%, 12/15/17

   United States      400,000        400,000

B, 144A, 9.25%, 12/15/17

   United States      1,600,000               1,616,000

CSC Holdings Inc., senior deb., 7.625%, 7/15/18

   United States      2,100,000        2,134,125

EchoStar DBS Corp., senior note,

         

7.75%, 5/31/15

   United States      1,500,000        1,552,500

7.125%, 2/01/16

   United States      4,000,000        4,030,000

Lamar Media Corp.,

         

senior note, 9.75%, 4/01/14

   United States      300,000        328,500

fsenior sub. note, 144A, 7.875%, 4/15/18

   United States      1,300,000        1,313,000

senior sub. note, B, 6.625%, 8/15/15

   United States      400,000        381,000

LIN Television Corp.,

         

fsenior note, 144A, 8.375%, 4/15/18

   United States      400,000        400,000

senior sub. note, 6.50%, 5/15/13

   United States      3,000,000        2,940,000

fMedia General Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 11.75%, 2/15/17

   United States      2,400,000        2,448,000

dRadio One Inc., senior sub. note, 6.375%, 2/15/13

   United States      2,800,000        2,394,000

fSeat Pagine Gialle SpA, senior secured note, 144A, 10.50%, 1/31/17

   Italy      2,600,000  EUR      2,952,807

fSinclair Television Group Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 9.25%, 11/01/17

   United States      3,500,000        3,552,500

Time Warner Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/31

   United States      3,200,000        3,867,379

fUPC Germany GmbH, senior sub. note, 144A, 9.625%, 12/01/19

   Germany      700,000  EUR      870,021

fUPC Holding BV, senior note, 144A, 9.875%, 4/15/18

   Netherlands      800,000        808,000

Viacom Inc., senior note, 6.875%, 4/30/36

   United States      3,300,000        3,755,519

fVirgin Media Secured Finance, senior secured note, 144A, 6.50%, 1/15/18

   United Kingdom      1,800,000        1,777,500

WMG Acquisition Corp., senior secured note, 9.50%, 6/15/16

   United States      3,500,000        3,745,000

fZiggo Bond Co., senior bond, 144A, 8.00%, 5/15/18

   Netherlands      2,500,000  EUR      2,977,875
             
            50,025,769
             

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences 0.3%

         

fMylan Inc., senior note, 144A, 7.875%, 7/15/20

   United States      2,600,000        2,665,000

fTalecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp., senior note, 144A, 7.75%, 11/15/16

   United States      1,800,000        1,926,000
             
            4,591,000
             

Real Estate 1.8%

         

Boston Properties LP, senior note, 5.625%, 11/15/20

   United States      5,000,000        5,244,800

fDexus Finance Property Ltd., 144A, 7.125%, 10/15/14

   Australia      4,000,000        4,361,636

fDigital Realty Trust LP, 144A, 5.875%, 2/01/20

   United States      2,900,000        2,966,265

Duke Realty LP, senior note, 8.25%, 8/15/19

   United States      4,000,000        4,645,088

FelCor Lodging LP, senior secured note, 10.00%, 10/01/14

   United States      600,000        630,000

Forest City Enterprises Inc., senior note, 7.625%, 6/01/15

   United States      3,100,000        2,875,250

Healthcare Realty Trust Inc., senior note, 6.50%, 1/17/17

   United States      1,100,000        1,158,958

Kimco Realty Corp., senior note, 6.875%, 10/01/19

   United States      3,200,000        3,573,856
             
            25,455,853
             

Retailing 0.8%

         

Dollar General Corp., senior note, 10.625%, 7/15/15

   United States      3,000,000        3,296,250

f,hEdcon Holdings, 144A, FRN, 6.219%, 6/15/15

   South Africa      1,700,000  EUR      1,268,407

f,hEdcon Proprietary Ltd., senior secured note, 144A, FRN, 8.198%, 6/15/14

   South Africa      2,300,000  EUR      2,009,501

Michaels Stores Inc., senior note, 10.00%, 11/01/14

   United States      3,700,000        3,838,750

fQVC Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 7.50%, 10/01/19

   United States      1,400,000        1,393,000
             
            11,805,908
             

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 0.3%

         

fAdvanced Micro Devices Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.125%, 12/15/17

   United States      800,000      $ 800,000

Freescale Semiconductor Inc., senior note,

         

8.875%, 12/15/14

   United States      4,000,000               3,690,000

10.125%, 12/15/16

   United States      100,000        80,500
             
            4,570,500
             

Software & Services 0.6%

         

fSitel LLC, senior note, 144A, 11.50%, 4/01/18

   United States      3,000,000        2,790,000

SunGard Data Systems Inc., senior note, 9.125%, 8/15/13

   United States      2,100,000        2,144,625

senior sub. note, 10.25%, 8/15/15

   United States      3,000,000        3,112,500

fTrans Union LLC/TransUnion Corp., senior note, 144A, 11.375%, 6/15/18

   United States      1,000,000        1,057,500
             
            9,104,625
             

Technology Hardware & Equipment 0.4%

         

Jabil Circuit Inc., senior note, 7.75%, 7/15/16

   United States      1,800,000        1,890,000

Sanmina-SCI Corp.,

         

f,hsenior note, 144A, FRN, 8.11%, 6/15/14

   United States      500,000        465,000

senior sub. note, 6.75%, 3/01/13

   United States      2,300,000        2,288,500

senior sub. note, 8.125%, 3/01/16

   United States      1,000,000        990,000

Viasat Inc., senior note, 8.875%, 9/15/16

   United States      700,000        715,750
             
            6,349,250
             

Telecommunication Services 3.0%

         

fAmerica Movil SAB de CV, senior note, 144A, 5.00%, 3/30/20

   Mexico      4,500,000        4,676,427

Crown Castle International Corp.,

         

senior bond, 7.125%, 11/01/19

   United States      200,000        196,500

senior note, 9.00%, 1/15/15

   United States      2,800,000        2,975,000

fDigicel Group Ltd., senior note, 144A,

         

8.875%, 1/15/15

   Jamaica      3,700,000        3,635,250

8.25%, 9/01/17

   Jamaica      300,000        298,500

fIntegra Telecom Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 10.75%, 4/15/16

   United States      1,700,000        1,672,375

Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., senior note, 11.25%, 6/15/16

   Bermuda      3,000,000        3,210,000

Intelsat Subsidiary Holding Co. Ltd., senior note, 8.50%, 1/15/13

   Bermuda      3,500,000        3,543,750

MetroPCS Wireless Inc., senior note, 9.25%, 11/01/14

   United States      3,700,000        3,829,500

Millicom International Cellular SA, senior note, 10.00%, 12/01/13

   Luxembourg      1,300,000        1,345,500

fNew Communications Holdings, senior note, 144A,

         

8.25%, 4/15/17

   United States      600,000        605,250

8.50%, 4/15/20

   United States      2,000,000        2,015,000

8.75%, 4/15/22

   United States      1,400,000        1,407,000

Qwest Communications International Inc., senior note, 7.50%, 2/15/14

   United States      3,500,000        3,526,250

fSBA Telecommunications Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.25%, 8/15/19

   United States      1,400,000        1,480,500

Sprint Nextel Corp., senior note, 8.375%, 8/15/17

   United States      4,000,000        4,020,000

fWind Acquisition Finance SA, senior note, 144A,

         

12.00%, 12/01/15

   Italy      3,400,000        3,536,000

11.75%, 7/15/17

   Italy      400,000        416,000

f,kWind Acquisition Holdings Finance SA, senior secured note, 144A, PIK, 12.25%, 7/15/17

   Italy      500,000  EUR      559,181
             
            42,947,983
             

Transportation 0.4%

         

fCeva Group PLC, senior secured note, 144A,

         

11.625%, 10/01/16

   United Kingdom      100,000        103,750

11.50%, 4/01/18

   United Kingdom      2,900,000        2,958,000

fDelta Air Lines Inc., senior secured note, 144A, 9.50%, 9/15/14

   United States      3,000,000        3,165,000
             
            6,226,750
             

 

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Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Utilities 1.9%

         

Ameren Corp., senior note, 8.875%, 5/15/14

   United States      2,800,000      $ 3,249,638

CenterPoint Energy Inc., senior note,

         

6.125%, 11/01/17

   United States      1,800,000        1,996,535

6.50%, 5/01/18

   United States      1,000,000        1,108,632

CMS Energy Corp., senior note, 8.75%, 6/15/19

   United States      2,500,000        2,774,982

Dynegy Holdings Inc., senior note, 8.375%, 5/01/16

   United States      4,000,000        3,185,000

fInfinis PLC, senior note, 144A, 9.125%, 12/15/14

   United Kingdom      600,000  GBP      913,148

fIntergen NV, senior secured note, 144A, 9.00%, 6/30/17

   Netherlands      4,000,000        4,020,000

NRG Energy Inc., senior note,

         

7.25%, 2/01/14

   United States      700,000        711,375

7.375%, 2/01/16

   United States      5,000,000        4,987,500

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, senior note, A, 10.25%, 11/01/15

   United States      6,500,000        4,322,500
             
            27,269,310
             

Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $546,852,788)

               566,479,180
             

Asset-Backed Securities and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 6.5%

      

Banks 4.7%

         

hCitibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, 2005-A3, A3, FRN, 0.417%, 4/24/14

   United States      1,000,000        995,899

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust,
h2007-C6, AM, FRN, 5.888%, 6/10/17

   United States      1,200,000        1,027,916

2008-C7, A4, 6.297%, 12/10/49

   United States      8,700,000        8,955,278

Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, 2006-CD3, A5, 5.617%, 10/15/48

   United States      9,800,000        10,055,526

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, 2005-11, AF4, 5.21%, 3/25/34

   United States      1,275,000        795,373

GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp., 2003-C1, A4, 4.819%, 1/10/38

   United States      10,000        10,557

Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp.,
2005-GG5, A5, 5.224%, 4/10/37

   United States      7,695,000        7,916,383

h2006-GG7, A4, FRN, 6.085%, 7/10/38

   United States      4,000,000        4,188,401

hGS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, 2006-GG6, A4, FRN, 5.553%, 4/10/38

   United States      5,605,000        5,776,700

hHomebanc Mortgage Trust, 2005-4, A1, FRN, 0.617%, 10/25/35

   United States      2,396,991        1,801,715

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust,
2005-C5, A4, 4.954%, 9/15/30

   United States      3,500,000        3,700,215

2006-C1, A4, 5.156%, 2/15/31

   United States      5,700,000        5,937,904

hMorgan Stanley Capital I Trust, 2004-IQ7, A4, FRN, 5.536%, 6/15/38

   United States      4,000,000        4,218,350

f,hSchiller Park CLO Ltd., 2007-1A, A2, 144A, FRN, 0.556%, 4/25/21

   United States      4,400,000        4,088,832

f,hWachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, 2007-WHL8, A1, 144A, FRN, 0.429%, 6/15/20

   United States      7,089,965        6,159,478

hWells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, 2004-W, A9, FRN, 2.992%, 11/25/34

   United States      2,450,000        2,254,602
             
            67,883,129
             

Diversified Financials 1.8%

         

hAmerican Express Credit Account Master Trust, 2008-1, A, FRN, 0.799%, 8/15/13

   United States      2,800,000        2,805,800

f,hArmstrong Loan Funding Ltd., 2008-1A, B, 144A, FRN, 1.344%, 8/10/16

   Cayman Islands      5,361,142        5,057,916

f,hBabson CLO Ltd., 2005-2A, A1, 144A, FRN, 0.498%, 7/20/19

   Cayman Islands      2,045,349        1,921,595

f,hCent CDO Ltd., 2007-15A, A2B, 144A, FRN, 0.876%, 3/11/21

   Cayman Islands      1,251,000        1,080,676

hChase Issuance Trust, sub. note, 2006-A7, A, FRN, 0.359%, 2/15/13

   United States      800,000        799,510

f,hColumbus Nova CLO Ltd., 2007-2A, A2, 144A, FRN, 1.303%, 10/15/21

   Cayman Islands      860,000        727,968

Foxe Basin CLO Ltd., 2003-1A, A2, 1.437%, 12/15/15

   Cayman Islands      790,000        731,781

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.,
h2004-CB9, A4, FRN, 5.54%, 6/12/41

   United States      5,096,445        5,370,369

2004-LN2, A2, 5.115%, 7/15/41

   United States      412,616        425,090

2005-LDP2, AM, 4.78%, 7/15/42

   United States      775,000        724,849

f,hMAPS CLO Fund LLC, 2005-1A, B, 144A, FRN, 1.039%, 12/21/17

   United States      1,400,000        1,187,613

Residential Asset Securities Corp., 2004-KS1, AI4, 4.213%, 4/25/32

   United States      92,463        89,254

 

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Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
     Value

Asset-Backed Securities and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued)

         

Diversified Financials (continued)

            

f,hWestchester CLO Ltd., 2007-1A, A1A, 144A, FRN, 0.569%, 8/01/22

   Cayman Islands      5,057,622      $ 4,675,266
                
               25,597,687
                

Total Asset-Backed Securities and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $89,048,594)

                    93,480,816
                

Mortgage-Backed Securities 3.7%

            

hFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC) Adjustable Rate 0.0%e

            

FHLMC, 2.598%, 1/01/33

   United States      129,033        134,372
                

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC) Fixed Rate 1.5%

            

FHLMC Gold 15 Year, 4.50%, 10/01/18 - 6/01/19

   United States      1,835,894        1,951,397

FHLMC Gold 15 Year, 5.00%, 12/01/17 - 9/01/19

   United States      2,080,001        2,235,491

FHLMC Gold 15 Year, 5.50%, 7/01/17 - 7/01/19

   United States      558,730        606,742

FHLMC Gold 15 Year, 6.00%, 5/01/17

   United States      20,288        22,117

FHLMC Gold 15 Year, 6.50%, 5/01/16

   United States      7,557        8,212

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 5.00%, 4/01/34 - 6/01/38

   United States      6,305,149        6,684,507

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 5.50%, 3/01/33 - 6/01/36

   United States      5,263,408        5,670,523

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 6.00%, 4/01/33 - 2/01/36

   United States      4,053,859        4,431,493

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 6.50%, 12/01/23 - 6/01/36

   United States      445,316        491,666

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 7.00%, 9/01/21 - 1/01/32

   United States      103,527        116,116

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 7.50%, 3/01/30 - 7/01/31

   United States      2,408        2,759
                
               22,221,023
                

hFederal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) Adjustable Rate 0.0%e

            

FNMA, 2.737%, 12/01/34

   United States      490,407        511,284

FNMA, 2.793%, 4/01/20

   United States      80,546        83,939
                
               595,223
                

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) Fixed Rate 1.9%

            

FNMA 15 Year, 4.50%, 6/01/19 - 3/01/20

   United States      457,636        488,124

FNMA 15 Year, 5.00%, 10/01/17 - 6/01/18

   United States      539,781        580,645

FNMA 15 Year, 5.50%, 10/01/16 - 1/01/18

   United States      40,044        43,399

FNMA 15 Year, 6.00%, 4/01/16 - 7/01/16

   United States      8,951        9,742

FNMA 15 Year, 7.00%, 5/01/12

   United States      835        865

jFNMA 30 Year, 4.50%, 4/01/39 - 7/01/39

   United States      3,939,658        4,089,171

jFNMA 30 Year, 5.00%, 4/01/34 - 7/01/39

   United States      7,404,750        7,844,875

FNMA 30 Year, 5.50%, 8/01/33 - 9/01/35

   United States      3,077,556        3,315,544

jFNMA 30 Year, 6.00%, 6/01/34 - 7/01/39

   United States      8,251,501        8,982,687

FNMA 30 Year, 6.50%, 6/01/28 - 10/01/37

   United States      2,193,958        2,417,824
                
               27,772,876
                

Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) Fixed Rate 0.3%

            

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 5.00%, 11/15/33 - 7/15/34

   United States      1,332,615        1,431,312

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 5.50%, 12/15/32 - 6/15/36

   United States      1,541,136        1,675,733

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 6.50%, 11/15/31 - 2/15/32

   United States      6,931        7,750

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 7.00%, 10/15/28 - 6/15/32

   United States      103,278        117,417

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 7.50%, 9/15/30

   United States      2,225        2,537

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 5.00%, 9/20/33 - 11/20/33

   United States      376,828        404,992

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 6.00%, 11/20/34

   United States      416,148        458,578

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 6.50%, 4/20/31 - 2/20/34

   United States      156,325        174,159

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 7.50%, 1/20/28 - 4/20/32

   United States      46,254        52,497
                
               4,324,975
                

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $51,791,954)

                    55,048,469
                

 

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Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 3.2%

         

FHLMC,
3.75%, 6/28/13

   United States      3,000,000      $        3,238,590

5.625%, 3/15/11

   United States      2,700,000        2,799,873

senior note, 4.75%, 3/05/12

   United States      700,000        748,259

FNMA, 4.125%, 4/15/14

   United States      700,000        765,342

U.S. Treasury Bond,
4.50%, 2/15/16

   United States      3,000,000        3,397,266

4.50%, 5/15/17

   United States      1,000,000        1,138,594

7.125%, 2/15/23

   United States      1,980,000        2,743,846

7.875%, 2/15/21

   United States      2,600,000        3,725,314

U.S. Treasury Note,
4.125%, 5/15/15

   United States      6,700,000        7,446,950

4.625%, 2/15/17

   United States      600,000        686,016

4.75%, 8/15/17

   United States      2,900,000        3,355,390

nIndex Linked, 1.625%, 1/15/15

   United States      4,338,347        4,585,429

nIndex Linked, 2.00%, 1/15/16

   United States      4,503,209        4,863,465

nIndex Linked, 2.50%, 7/15/16

   United States      5,936,968        6,614,619
             

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities
(Cost $42,782,522)

            46,108,953
             

Foreign Government and Agency Securities 23.8%

         

fArab Republic of Egypt, 144A, 5.75%, 4/29/20

   Egypt      3,195,000        3,234,938

h,oGovernment of Argentina, senior bond, FRN, 0.389%, 8/03/12

   Argentina      48,392,000        16,719,436

Government of Australia, TB123, 5.75%, 4/15/12

   Australia      20,350,000  AUD      17,501,380

Government of Hungary, 6.25%, 1/29/20

   Hungary      6,230,000        6,144,338

Government of Indonesia,

         

FR19, 14.25%, 6/15/13

   Indonesia      35,480,000,000  IDR      4,627,595

FR20, 14.275%, 12/15/13

   Indonesia      23,637,000,000  IDR      3,136,513

FR26, 11.00%, 10/15/14

   Indonesia      1,800,000,000  IDR      222,745

FR34, 12.80%, 6/15/21

   Indonesia      39,455,000,000  IDR      5,742,218

FR42, 10.25%, 7/15/27

   Indonesia      28,000,000,000  IDR      3,251,492

FR44, 10.00%, 9/15/24

   Indonesia      23,400,000,000  IDR      2,734,843

fsenior bond, 144A, 6.625%, 2/17/37

   Indonesia      330,000        347,266

fsenior bond, 144A, 7.75%, 1/17/38

   Indonesia      4,000,000        4,741,875

fsenior bond, 144A, 8.50%, 10/12/35

   Indonesia      360,000        456,621

Government of Israel, 2680, 7.00%, 4/29/11

   Israel      12,235,000  ILS      3,275,973

Government of Malaysia, senior bond,

         

2.509%, 8/27/12

   Malaysia      3,600,000  MYR      1,100,961

3.461%, 7/31/13

   Malaysia      6,400,000  MYR      1,991,510

3.756%, 4/28/11

   Malaysia      48,970,000  MYR      15,268,979

3.814%, 2/15/17

   Malaysia      11,400,000  MYR      3,540,856

3.833%, 9/28/11

   Malaysia      27,100,000  MYR      8,482,861

4.24%, 2/07/18

   Malaysia      6,600,000  MYR      2,096,416

Government of Mexico,

         

M 10, 8.00%, 12/17/15

   Mexico      350,000p  MXN      2,918,466

M 20, 10.00%, 12/05/24

   Mexico      1,516,000p  MXN      14,639,394

Government of Norway, 6.00%, 5/16/11

   Norway      159,570,000  NOK      25,287,124

Government of Poland,
4.25%, 5/24/11

   Poland      1,230,000  PLN      362,821

4.75%, 4/25/12

   Poland      38,300,000  PLN      11,322,925

5.75%, 4/25/14

   Poland      8,010,000  PLN      2,402,792

5.75%, 9/23/22

   Poland      19,100,000  PLN      5,512,042

6.25%, 10/24/15

   Poland      9,100,000  PLN      2,777,438

senior note, 6.375%, 7/15/19

   Poland      6,000,000        6,554,334

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

Foreign Government and Agency Securities (continued)

         

fGovernment of Russia, 144A, 7.50%, 3/31/30

   Russia      18,580,320      $      21,012,484

Government of South Africa,

         

6.875%, 5/27/19

   South Africa      3,245,000        3,707,413

senior note, 5.875%, 5/30/22

   South Africa      3,500,000        3,699,063

Government of Sri Lanka, A,
8.50%, 1/15/13

   Sri Lanka      50,900,000 LKR      433,615

11.00%, 8/01/15

   Sri Lanka      200,400,000  LKR      1,827,983

11.25%, 7/15/14

   Sri Lanka      176,100,000  LKR      1,616,416

12.00%, 7/15/11

   Sri Lanka      14,460,000  LKR      130,743

13.50%, 2/01/13

   Sri Lanka      59,500,000  LKR      566,384

Government of Sweden,
5.25%, 3/15/11

   Sweden      211,360,000  SEK      27,957,844

5.50%, 10/08/12

   Sweden      13,990,000  SEK      1,957,376

Government of Venezuela,
10.75%, 9/19/13

   Venezuela      7,830,000        6,925,635

h,qReg S, FRN, 1.307%, 4/20/11

   Venezuela      295,000        273,465

qsenior bond, Reg S, 5.375%, 8/07/10

   Venezuela      3,035,000        3,019,749

fGovernment of Vietnam, 144A, 6.75%, 1/29/20

   Vietnam      4,500,000        4,645,446

Korea Development Bank, senior note, 8.00%, 1/23/14

   South Korea      4,100,000        4,672,151

Korea Treasury Bond,
0475-1112, 4.75%, 12/10/11

   South Korea      18,681,350,000  KRW      15,561,988

0525-1209, 5.25%, 9/10/12

   South Korea      2,850,000,000  KRW      2,396,910

0525-1303, 5.25%, 3/10/13

   South Korea      346,570,000  KRW      291,926

senior bond, 0400-1206, 4.00%, 6/10/12

   South Korea      31,013,880,000  KRW      25,469,157

senior bond, 0550-1106, 5.50% 6/10/11

   South Korea      3,511,820,000  KRW      2,933,893

New South Wales Treasury Corp., senior note, 5.50%, 3/01/17

   Australia      3,540,000  AUD      2,998,247

Nota Do Tesouro Nacional,
10.00%, 1/01/12

   Brazil      6,910r  BRL      3,718,382

10.00%, 1/01/14

   Brazil      2,700r  BRL      1,402,140

10.00%, 1/01/17

   Brazil      23,200r  BRL      11,622,214

sIndex Linked, 6.00%, 5/15/15

   Brazil      6,290r  BRL      6,542,642

sIndex Linked, 6.00%, 5/15/45

   Brazil      1,725r  BRL      1,771,374

Queensland Treasury Corp.,

         

11, 6.00%, 6/14/11

   Australia      5,090,000  AUD      4,334,419

13, 6.00%, 8/14/13

   Australia      600,000  AUD      520,479

17, 6.00%, 9/14/17

   Australia      1,200,000  AUD      1,043,322

f144A, 7.125%, 9/18/17

   Australia      740,000  NZD      552,578

Western Australia Treasury Corp., 5.50%, 7/17/12

   Australia      2,350,000  AUD      2,004,799
             

Total Foreign Government and Agency Securities (Cost $335,881,898)

            342,006,389
             

Municipal Bonds 3.1%

         

jBay Area Toll Authority Toll Bridge Revenue, Build America Bonds,

         

Series S1, 7.043%, 4/01/50

   United States      7,000,000        7,075,950

California State GO,

         

7.625%, 3/01/40

   United States      2,400,000        2,595,528

Build America Bonds, Various Purpose, 7.55%, 4/01/39

   United States      8,500,000        9,129,425

Refunding, 5.00%, 4/01/38

   United States      10,000,000        9,510,100

Various Purpose, 6.00%, 4/01/38

   United States      7,000,000        7,418,740

Various Purpose, Refunding, 5.25%, 3/01/38

   United States      2,335,000        2,304,645

Clovis USD, GO, Capital Appreciation, Election of 2004, Series A, NATL RE, FGIC Insured, zero cpn.,

         

8/01/25

   United States      2,500,000        1,103,700

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund    Country      Principal
Amount
g
    Value

Municipal Bonds (continued)

         

Clovis USD, GO, Capital Appreciation, Election of 2004, Series A, NATL RE, FGIC Insured, zero cpn., (continued)

         

8/01/26

   United States      1,290,000      $ 533,557

8/01/27

   United States      1,720,000        664,488

8/01/29

   United States      1,720,000        579,193

fNew York City IDA, 144A, 11.00%, 3/01/29

   United States      600,000        703,842

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water and Sewer Revenue, Build America Bonds, Second General, Refunding, Series EE, 6.491%, 6/15/42

   United States      2,000,000        2,092,440

Poway USD, GO, Election of 2008, ID 07-1-A, zero cpn.,

         

8/01/27

   United States      370,000        137,362

8/01/30

   United States      370,000        108,647

8/01/32

   United States      460,000        116,513

8/01/33

   United States      245,000        57,666

San Mateo County Community College District GO, Election of 2001, Series C, NATL Insured, zero cpn.,

         

9/01/30

   United States      585,000        184,819

3/01/31

   United States      555,000        170,642
             

Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $42,325,961)

            44,487,257
             

Total Investments before Short Term Investments (Cost $1,326,056,793)

            1,359,466,356
             

Short Term Investments

         

Foreign Government and Agency Securities 2.1%

         

Bank of Negara Monetary Note, 10/15/10 - 1/27/11

   Malaysia      10,375,000  MYR      3,166,391

tEgypt Treasury Bill, 8/03/10 - 4/12/11

   Egypt      85,000,000  EGP      14,071,123

tIsrael Treasury Bill, 10/06/10 - 4/06/11

   Israel      47,100,000  ILS      11,968,687
             

Total Foreign Government and Agency Securities
(Cost $30,286,115)

            29,206,201
             

Total Investments before Money Market Funds (Cost $1,356,342,908)

            1,388,672,557
             
            Shares      

Money Market Funds (Cost $24,825,899) 1.7%

         

a,uInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio, 0.00%

   United States      24,825,899        24,825,899
             

Total Investments (Cost $1,381,168,807) 98.3%

            1,413,498,456

Other Assets, less Liabilities 1.7%

            24,664,232
             

Net Assets 100.0%

          $ 1,438,162,688
             

 

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

 

 

aNon-income producing.

bSecurity has been deemed illiquid because it may not be able to be sold within seven days. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $3,682,760, representing 0.26% of net assets.

cSee Note 9 regarding restricted securities.

dSee Note 12 regarding other considerations.

eRounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.

fSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $234,015,436, representing 16.27% of net assets.

gThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

hThe coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.

iSee Note 1(f) regarding senior floating rate interests.

jA portion or all of the security purchased on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or TBA basis. See Note 1(c).

kIncome may be received in additional securities and/or cash.

lSee Note 8 regarding defaulted securities.

mPerpetual security with no stated maturity date.

nPrincipal amount of security is adjusted for inflation. See Note 1(h).

oThe principal amount is stated in original face, and scheduled paydowns are reflected in the market price on ex-date.

pPrincipal amount is stated in 100 Mexican Peso Units.

qSecurity was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $3,293,214, representing 0.23% of net assets.

rPrincipal amount is stated in 1,000 Brazilian Real Units.

sRedemption price at maturity is adjusted for inflation. See Note 1(h).

tThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

uSee Note 7 regarding investments in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had the following forward exchange contracts outstanding. See Note 1(d).

 

Forward Exchange Contracts

 

Currency    Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Sell    9,750,548    6,000,000      7/06/10    $    $ (684,064

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Buy    9,750,548    6,797,012      7/06/10           (112,948

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Buy    979,356    714,930      7/30/10           (44,722

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Sell    979,356    630,215      7/30/10           (39,992

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Sell    975,630    626,696      8/03/10           (40,750

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Buy    975,630    688,697      8/03/10           (21,251

New Zealand Dollar

   BZWS    Buy    381,918    277,502      8/03/10           (16,225

New Zealand Dollar

   BZWS    Sell    381,918    245,192      8/03/10           (16,086

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Buy    386,535    282,054      8/04/10           (17,640

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Sell    386,535    246,957      8/04/10           (17,457

New Zealand Dollar

   BZWS    Sell    352,796    226,495      8/04/10           (14,840

New Zealand Dollar

   HSBC    Buy    10,696,000    7,799,523      8/05/10           (483,361

New Zealand Dollar

   HSBC    Sell    10,696,000    6,918,173      8/05/10           (397,989

New Zealand Dollar

   CITI    Buy    968,880    694,203      8/05/10           (31,480

New Zealand Dollar

   CITI    Sell    968,880    632,703      8/05/10           (30,020

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Sell    526,935    343,456      8/05/10           (16,972

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Buy    526,935    377,391      8/05/10           (16,962

Indonesian Rupiah

   HSBC    Buy    41,320,000,000    4,000,000      8/06/10      532,367        

New Zealand Dollar

   CITI    Sell    695,629    454,604      8/06/10           (21,175

New Zealand Dollar

   FBCO    Sell    347,171    226,095      8/06/10           (11,354

New Zealand Dollar

   FBCO    Buy    347,171    240,416      8/06/10           (2,967

New Zealand Dollar

   CITI    Buy    65,000    46,569      8/06/10           (2,112

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Buy    689,485    493,671      8/09/10           (22,207

New Zealand Dollar

   FBCO    Buy    678,558    483,473      8/09/10           (19,480

New Zealand Dollar

   CITI    Sell    686,387    451,272      8/09/10           (18,074

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Sell    689,485    453,543      8/09/10           (17,921

New Zealand Dollar

   FBCO    Sell    678,558    447,136      8/09/10           (16,857

New Zealand Dollar

   CITI    Buy    686,387    474,122      8/09/10           (4,776

New Zealand Dollar

   FBCO    Buy    679,748    484,219      8/11/10           (19,486

New Zealand Dollar

   FBCO    Sell    679,748    451,441      8/11/10           (13,292

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Sell    3,696,487    2,408,776      8/12/10           (118,251

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Buy    3,696,487    2,608,241      8/12/10           (81,214

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Sell    1,940,000    1,259,254      8/13/10           (66,882

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Buy    1,940,000    1,368,767      8/13/10           (42,631

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Sell    2,046,000    1,350,565      8/16/10           (47,698

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Buy    2,046,000    1,443,248      8/16/10           (44,986

Brazilian Real

   DBAB    Buy    231,000    11,218,977   JPY    8/17/10           (550

Japanese Yen

   UBSW    Sell    32,055,000    337,933      8/17/10           (24,926

New Israeli Shekel

   CITI    Buy    2,500,000    659,735      8/17/10           (16,708

Brazilian Real

   DBAB    Buy    171,000    8,233,650   JPY    8/18/10      374        

Chilean Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    1,543,470,600    2,820,000      8/18/10      8,095        

Japanese Yen

   JPHQ    Sell    15,928,000    168,961      8/18/10           (11,345

Brazilian Real

   DBAB    Buy    256,000    12,033,536   JPY    8/19/10      3,835        

Chilean Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    509,866,000    922,000      8/19/10      12,220        

Japanese Yen

   HSBC    Sell    15,854,000    168,516      8/19/10           (10,956

New Israeli Shekel

   CITI    Buy    2,501,000    658,896      8/19/10           (15,612

New Israeli Shekel

   DBAB    Buy    250,000    65,859      8/19/10           (1,556

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    1,750,000    2,466,888      8/20/10      325,780        

Euro

   BZWS    Sell    2,124,000    3,001,318      8/20/10      402,626        

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

Forward Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

Currency    Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Japanese Yen

   DBAB    Sell    15,915,000    168,523      8/20/10    $    $ (11,642

Japanese Yen

   BZWS    Sell    15,895,000    168,776      8/20/10           (11,163

New Israeli Shekel

   CITI    Buy    959,500    251,040      8/20/10           (4,247

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    1,750,000    2,475,305      8/23/10      334,158        

Japanese Yen

   CITI    Sell    31,757,000    337,544      8/23/10           (21,979

Japanese Yen

   FBCO    Sell    31,524,000    337,543      8/23/10           (19,342

New Israeli Shekel

   CITI    Buy    1,637,500    429,429      8/23/10           (8,249

Japanese Yen

   JPHQ    Sell    31,689,000    337,539      8/24/10           (21,220

Japanese Yen

   BZWS    Sell    31,584,000    337,544      8/24/10           (20,026

New Zealand Dollar

   FBCO    Sell    1,598,800    1,054,217      8/24/10           (37,731

New Zealand Dollar

   FBCO    Buy    1,520,000    1,051,232      8/24/10           (13,103

Japanese Yen

   DBAB    Sell    15,708,000    168,776      8/25/10           (9,061

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Buy    1,591,000    1,137,883      8/27/10           (51,521

New Zealand Dollar

   DBAB    Sell    1,591,000    1,063,584      8/27/10           (22,779

Brazilian Real

   DBAB    Buy    171,000    7,989,633   JPY    8/31/10      2,797        

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    1,390,000    1,993,260      9/01/10      292,482        

Japanese Yen

   JPHQ    Sell    15,743,000    168,771      9/01/10           (9,486

Mexican Peso

   DBAB    Sell    26,215,919    1,880,491      9/01/10           (132,487

Brazilian Real

   DBAB    Buy    256,000    11,836,672   JPY    9/02/10      5,520        

Japanese Yen

   HSBC    Sell    15,578,000    168,770      9/02/10           (7,621

Euro

   BZWS    Sell    2,785,000    3,966,954      9/07/10      559,148        

Japanese Yen

   HSBC    Sell    23,462,000    253,156      9/09/10           (12,543

Japanese Yen

   HSBC    Sell    23,382,000    253,162      9/10/10           (11,637

Japanese Yen

   DBAB    Sell    19,230,000    209,486      9/10/10           (8,291

Japanese Yen

   UBSW    Sell    15,974,000    174,572      9/13/10           (6,342

Brazilian Real

   DBAB    Buy    384,000    17,904,883   JPY    9/15/10      5,847        

Japanese Yen

   UBSW    Sell    18,929,000    209,482      9/15/10           (4,907

Japanese Yen

   HSBC    Sell    12,709,000    139,656      9/15/10           (4,286

Japanese Yen

   BZWS    Sell    12,568,000    139,652      9/15/10           (2,693

Japanese Yen

   HSBC    Sell    18,851,000    209,479      9/16/10           (4,031

Japanese Yen

   DBAB    Sell    6,319,000    69,823      9/16/10           (1,747

Japanese Yen

   DBAB    Sell    634,550,000    7,000,000      9/17/10           (187,177

United States Dollar

   UBSW    Buy    3,000,000    2,044,850   EUR    9/20/10      497,654        

Japanese Yen

   JPHQ    Sell    12,639,000    139,657      9/21/10           (3,508

Japanese Yen

   HSBC    Sell    6,266,000    69,824      9/21/10           (1,153

Japanese Yen

   JPHQ    Sell    3,050,000    33,704      9/24/10           (847

Japanese Yen

   JPHQ    Sell    302,000    3,356      9/27/10           (65

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    2,850,000    4,164,990      10/04/10      677,072        

Philippine Peso

   DBAB    Buy    21,010,000    435,477      10/04/10      11,891        

Philippine Peso

   HSBC    Buy    16,853,000    348,382      10/04/10      10,470        

Philippine Peso

   DBAB    Buy    25,119,000    522,561      10/05/10      12,250        

Philippine Peso

   HSBC    Buy    25,126,000    522,580      10/05/10      12,380        

Philippine Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    6,636,000    139,353      10/06/10      1,922        

Philippine Peso

   DBAB    Buy    20,621,000    435,483      10/07/10      3,480        

Euro

   BZWS    Sell    2,749,000    4,047,903      10/08/10      683,523        

Philippine Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    8,232,000    174,182      10/08/10      1,038        

Philippine Peso

   CITI    Buy    8,254,000    174,194      10/08/10      1,494        

Philippine Peso

   DBAB    Buy    16,501,000    348,387      10/08/10      2,840        

Philippine Peso

   HSBC    Buy    16,532,000    348,383      10/08/10      3,504        

Philippine Peso

   DBAB    Buy    4,913,000    104,510      10/12/10      26        

Philippine Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    18,311,000    391,264      10/13/10           (1,691

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

Forward Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

Currency    Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Philippine Peso

   HSBC    Buy    8,192,000    174,187      10/13/10    $ 101    $   

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    2,030,000    3,019,016      10/19/10      534,449        

Japanese Yen

   DBAB    Sell    722,080,000    8,000,000      10/19/10           (184,102

Philippine Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    237,550,000    5,000,000      10/22/10      49,754        

Chinese Yuan

   HSBC    Buy    4,344,052    659,809      10/25/10           (17,609

Japanese Yen

   JPHQ    Sell    270,990,000    3,000,000      10/25/10           (71,823

Chinese Yuan

   HSBC    Buy    7,365,718    1,115,646      10/26/10           (26,693

Euro

   BZWS    Sell    1,993,000    2,981,727      10/26/10      542,359        

Chinese Yuan

   HSBC    Buy    4,405,928    666,001      10/27/10           (14,598

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    2,679,000    4,011,936      10/27/10      732,909        

Chinese Yuan

   HSBC    Buy    73,370,000    11,000,000      10/29/10           (151,554

Japanese Yen

   JPHQ    Sell    360,360,000    4,000,000      11/02/10           (85,599

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    1,480,440    2,200,733      11/17/10      388,519        

Philippine Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    191,280,000    4,000,000      11/26/10      53,045        

Euro

   DBAB    Buy    4,460,000    5,974,616      11/29/10           (514,772

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    5,029,668    7,496,720      11/29/10      1,339,500        

Japanese Yen

   BOFA    Sell    620,288,000    7,000,006      11/29/10           (36,710

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    3,920,000    5,857,852      12/02/10      1,058,992        

Japanese Yen

   BZWS    Sell    257,790,000    3,000,000      12/02/10      75,367        

Mexican Peso

   CITI    Sell    3,870,000    284,957      12/02/10           (9,158

Japanese Yen

   UBSW    Sell    351,760,000    4,000,000      12/10/10      8,574        

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    3,400,000    4,988,922      12/13/10      826,412        

British Pound

   DBAB    Sell    600,000    971,700      12/15/10      75,120        

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    486,875    709,815      12/15/10      113,744        

Euro

   CITI    Sell    3,868,000    5,655,635      12/16/10      920,095        

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    2,137,312    3,097,286      12/17/10      480,591        

Philippine Peso

   HSBC    Buy    142,980,000    3,000,000      12/28/10      20,706        

Japanese Yen

   HSBC    Sell    183,560,000    2,000,000      1/07/11           (84,145

Chilean Peso

   DBAB    Buy    2,449,000,000    5,000,000      1/10/11           (528,474

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    4,890,000    7,027,664      1/10/11      1,040,165        

Indian Rupee

   HSBC    Buy    139,650,000    3,000,000      1/10/11           (49,447

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    2,187,000    3,124,130      1/12/11      446,259        

Euro

   BZWS    Sell    1,691,484    2,434,046      1/12/11      362,909        

Euro

   JPHQ    Sell    1,802,953    2,609,820      1/13/11      402,185        

Japanese Yen

   BZWS    Sell    460,675,000    5,000,000      1/13/11           (231,213

Philippine Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    35,843,000    770,705      1/13/11           (14,559

Philippine Peso

   HSBC    Buy    5,750,000    122,942      1/14/11           (1,651

Euro

   BZWS    Sell    2,912,410    4,177,415      1/19/11      611,197        

Japanese Yen

   DBAB    Sell    271,680,000    3,000,000      1/19/11           (85,484

Euro

   BZWS    Sell    1,007,118    1,420,610      1/26/11      187,363        

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    3,157,264    4,457,899      1/27/11      591,711        

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    3,014,151    4,199,617      2/04/11      508,534        

Chilean Peso

   DBAB    Buy    725,000,000    1,345,083      2/08/11           (22,776

Chilean Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    482,900,000    896,734      2/08/11           (15,985

Chilean Peso

   BZWS    Buy    486,100,000    896,781      2/08/11           (10,196

Indian Rupee

   HSBC    Buy    186,760,000    4,000,086      2/08/11           (61,958

Chilean Peso

   BZWS    Buy    1,001,200,000    1,865,300      2/09/11           (39,308

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    2,151,000    2,944,719      2/11/11      310,549        

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    1,250,438    1,706,597      2/16/11      175,242        

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    3,690,000    4,985,375      3/01/11      466,114        

Japanese Yen

   JPHQ    Sell    85,800,000    960,290      3/01/11           (15,033

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

Forward Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

Currency    Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Japanese Yen

   HSBC    Sell    85,800,000    960,839      3/01/11    $    $ (14,485

Japanese Yen

   UBSW    Sell    95,700,000    1,075,789      3/01/11           (12,072

Indian Rupee

   DBAB    Buy    20,841,000    459,205      4/11/11           (21,575

Indian Rupee

   DBAB    Buy    44,691,000    984,600      4/12/11           (46,220

Indian Rupee

   JPHQ    Buy    30,019,000    663,257      4/13/11           (32,987

Indian Rupee

   JPHQ    Buy    29,466,000    651,038      4/15/11           (32,462

Indian Rupee

   JPHQ    Buy    14,719,000    323,850      4/19/11           (14,938

Indian Rupee

   DBAB    Buy    10,360,000    228,194      4/19/11           (10,765

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    3,362,808    4,461,815      4/21/11      341,988        

Chilean Peso

   MSCO    Buy    220,380,000    419,564      4/25/11           (19,054

Indian Rupee

   DBAB    Buy    20,931,000    462,155      4/26/11           (23,074

Chilean Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    234,301,000    446,075      4/27/11           (20,319

Indian Rupee

   JPHQ    Buy    2,986,000    65,887      4/27/11           (3,252

Chilean Peso

   CITI    Buy    377,668,000    723,502      4/28/11           (37,272

Indian Rupee

   JPHQ    Buy    14,815,000    326,898      4/28/11           (16,156

Indian Rupee

   JPHQ    Buy    14,829,000    327,351      4/29/11           (16,337

Chilean Peso

   DBAB    Buy    1,554,000,000    3,000,000      5/04/11           (177,414

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    3,010,000    3,997,581      5/04/11      309,624        

Philippine Peso

   JPHQ    Buy    91,360,000    2,000,000      5/04/11           (91,101

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    100,000    126,466      5/10/11      3,937        

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    683,564    841,331      5/20/11      3,703        

Indian Rupee

   DBAB    Buy    28,359,000    596,780      6/01/11           (3,297

Indian Rupee

   HSBC    Buy    5,001,000    104,821      6/03/11           (176

Indian Rupee

   HSBC    Buy    27,770,000    576,022      6/03/11      5,058        

Indian Rupee

   DBAB    Buy    20,889,000    432,127      6/07/11      4,854        

Indian Rupee

   HSBC    Buy    5,576,000    117,069      6/08/11           (431

Indian Rupee

   DBAB    Buy    5,655,000    117,641      6/10/11      634        

Indian Rupee

   HSBC    Buy    14,080,000    292,955      6/13/11      1,470        

Indian Rupee

   DBAB    Buy    14,156,000    296,958      6/16/11           (1,003

Indian Rupee

   DBAB    Buy    12,894,000    270,825      6/20/11           (1,326

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    1,768,675    2,164,858      6/27/11           (3,064

Euro

   UBSW    Sell    4,274,000    5,266,936      6/29/11      28,074        

Euro

   DBAB    Sell    1,245,890    1,542,411      6/29/11      15,261        
                

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

                17,441,861      (6,179,977
                

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

              $ 11,261,884   
                          

 

*In U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

 

See Abbreviations on page FSI-45.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Strategic
Income Securities
Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 1,356,342,908   

Cost - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     24,825,899   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 1,381,168,807   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 1,388,672,557   

Value - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     24,825,899   
        

Total value of investments

     1,413,498,456   

Cash

     1,479,505   

Foreign currency, at value (cost $506,194)

     501,209   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     12,789,778   

Capital shares sold

     1,845,016   

Interest

     17,681,121   

Due from brokers

     660,000   

Unrealized appreciation on forward exchange contracts

     17,441,861   

Unrealized appreciation on unfunded loan commitments (Note 10)

     10,354   

Other assets

     2,366   
        

Total assets

     1,465,909,666   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     20,204,625   

Capital shares redeemed

     402,632   

Affiliates

     774,241   

Unrealized depreciation on forward exchange contracts

     6,179,977   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     185,503   
        

Total liabilities

     27,746,978   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,438,162,688   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,409,123,946   

Undistributed net investment income

     37,980,998   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     43,478,074   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (52,420,330
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,438,162,688   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Strategic
Income Securities
Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,178,352,474
      

Shares outstanding

     97,122,817
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 12.13
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 80,815,434
      

Shares outstanding

     6,793,213
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 11.90
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 178,994,780
      

Shares outstanding

     14,852,569
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 12.05
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin
Strategic Income
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends

   $ 58,555   

Interest

     45,655,084   
        

Total investment income

     45,713,639   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     2,450,206   

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     1,429,487   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     94,759   

Class 4

     302,538   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     484   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     85,352   

Reports to shareholders

     69,520   

Professional fees

     66,004   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     5,676   

Other

     42,403   
        

Total expenses

     4,546,429   

Expense reductions (Note 4)

     (902
        

Net expenses

     4,545,527   
        

Net investment income

     41,168,112   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     20,977,236   

Foreign currency transactions

     337,469   
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     21,314,705   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (20,048,720

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     11,538,236   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (8,510,484
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     12,804,221   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 53,972,333   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin Strategic Income
Securities Fund
 
    

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2010
(unaudited)

   

Year

Ended
December 31,
2009

 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 41,168,112      $ 73,041,521   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     21,314,705        (1,836,787

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (8,510,484     204,099,469   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     53,972,333        275,304,203   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains:

    

Class 1

     (57,255,268     (82,420,054

Class 2

     (3,841,288     (3,695,069

Class 4

     (8,302,315     (8,181,980
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (69,398,871     (94,297,103
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     17,167,495        112,467,004   

Class 2

     13,704,747        27,727,705   

Class 4

     19,090,375        86,145,347   
        

Total capital share transactions

     49,962,617        226,340,056   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     34,536,079        407,347,156   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     1,403,626,609        996,279,453   
        

End of period

   $ 1,438,162,688      $ 1,403,626,609   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 37,980,998      $ 66,211,757   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. At June 30, 2010, 95.53% of the Fund’s shares were held through one insurance company. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity and derivative financial instruments securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Securities denominated in a foreign currency are converted into their U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the date that the values of the foreign debt securities are determined.

 

Certain derivative financial instruments trade in the over-the-counter market. The Fund’s pricing services use various techniques including industry standard option pricing models and proprietary discounted cash flow models to determine the fair value of those instruments. The Fund’s net benefit or obligation under the derivative contract, as measured by the fair market value of the contract, is included in net assets.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Securities Purchased on a When-Issued, Delayed Delivery, and TBA Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery, and to-be-announced (TBA) basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

d. Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Fund may invest in derivative financial instruments (derivatives) in order to manage risk or gain exposure to various other investments or markets. Derivatives are financial contracts based on an underlying or notional amount, require no initial investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would normally be required to have a similar response to changes in market factors, and require or permit net settlement. Derivatives may contain various risks including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market, and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amounts shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain and loss and unrealized appreciation and depreciation on these contracts for the period are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The Fund generally enters into forward exchange contracts in order to manage and/or gain exposure to certain foreign currencies. A forward exchange contract is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a foreign currency for a specific exchange rate on a future date. Pursuant to the terms of the forward exchange contracts, cash or securities may be required to be deposited as collateral. Unrestricted cash received may be invested according to the Fund’s investment objectives.

 

See Note 11 regarding other derivative information.

 

e. Mortgage Dollar Rolls

 

The Fund may enter into mortgage dollar rolls, typically on a TBA basis. Mortgage dollar rolls are agreements between the Fund and a financial institution to simultaneously sell and repurchase mortgage-backed securities at a future date. Gains or losses are

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

e. Mortgage Dollar Rolls (continued)

 

realized on the initial sale, and the difference between the repurchase price and the sale price is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss to the fund upon entering into the mortgage dollar roll. In addition, the Fund may invest the cash proceeds that are received from the initial sale. During the period between the sale and repurchase, the Fund is not entitled to principal and interest paid on the mortgage backed securities. The risks of mortgage dollar roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations.

 

f. Senior Floating Rate Interests

 

Senior secured corporate loans pay interest at rates which are periodically reset by reference to a base lending rate plus a spread. These base lending rates are generally the prime rate offered by a designated U.S. bank or the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Senior secured corporate loans often require prepayment of principal from excess cash flows or at the discretion of the borrower. As a result, actual maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturity.

 

Senior secured corporate loans in which the Fund invests are generally readily marketable, but may be subject to some restrictions on resale.

 

g. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

h. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Facility fees are recognized as income over the expected term of the loan. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ

from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

Inflation-indexed bonds provide an inflation hedge through periodic increases or decreases in the security’s interest accruals and principal redemption value, by amounts corresponding to the current rate of inflation. Any such adjustments, including adjustments to principal redemption value, are recorded as interest income.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

i. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

j. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   2,436,723      $ 30,733,615      9,412,738      $ 106,695,495   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   4,747,535        57,255,268      7,520,078        82,420,054   

Shares redeemed

   (5,601,139     (70,821,388   (6,784,394     (76,648,545
        

Net increase (decrease)

   1,583,119      $ 17,167,495      10,148,422      $ 112,467,004   
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   1,514,524      $ 18,651,054      2,996,388      $ 33,743,716   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   324,982        3,841,288      343,408        3,695,069   

Shares redeemed

   (709,391     (8,787,595   (862,128     (9,711,080
        

Net increase (decrease)

   1,130,115      $ 13,704,747      2,477,668      $ 27,727,705   
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   1,336,823      $ 16,626,574      7,159,387      $ 81,195,127   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   693,015        8,302,315      750,640        8,181,980   

Shares redeemed

   (464,775     (5,838,514   (291,537     (3,231,760
        

Net increase (decrease)

   1,565,063      $ 19,090,375      7,618,490      $ 86,145,347   
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.425%   

Up to and including $500 million

0.325%   

over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion

0.280%   

over $1 billion, up to and including $1.5 billion

0.235%   

over $1.5 billion, up to and including $6.5 billion

0.215%   

over $6.5 billion, up to and including $11.5 billion

0.200%   

over $11.5 billion, up to and including $16.5 billion

0.190%   

over $16.5 billion, up to and including $19 billion

0.180%   

over $19 billion, up to and including $21.5 billion

0.170%   

In excess of $21.5 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services of 0.20% per year of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.25% and 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2 and Class 4, respectively.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Statement of Operations.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2016

   $ 40,547,914

2017

     32,675,865
      
     $73,223,779
      

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 1,385,603,585   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 66,625,585   

Unrealized depreciation

     (38,730,714
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $   27,894,871   
        

 

Net investment income (loss) differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of defaulted securities, foreign currency transactions, mortgage dollar rolls, paydown losses, payments-in-kind, bond discounts and premiums, and inflation related adjustments on foreign securities.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, mortgage dollar rolls, paydown losses, payments-in-kind, bond discounts and premiums, and inflation related adjustments on foreign securities.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $373,415,999 and $368,990,775, respectively.

 

7. INVESTMENTS IN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers. Pursuant to a SEC exemptive order specific to the Fund’s investment in the Sweep Money Fund, management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

8. CREDIT RISK AND DEFAULTED SECURITIES

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had 48.14% of its portfolio invested in high yield, senior secured floating rate notes, or other securities rated below investment grade. These securities may be more sensitive to economic conditions causing greater price volatility and are potentially subject to a greater risk of loss due to default than higher rated securities.

 

The Fund held defaulted securities and/or other securities for which the income has been deemed uncollectible. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $8,537,107, representing 0.59% of the Fund’s net assets. The Fund discontinues accruing income on securities for which income has been deemed uncollectible and provides an estimate for losses on interest receivable. The securities have been identified on the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

9. RESTRICTED SECURITIES

 

The Fund may invest in securities that are restricted under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) or which are subject to legal, contractual, or other agreed upon restrictions on resale. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, and cannot be sold without prior registration unless the sale is pursuant to an exemption under the 1933 Act. Disposal of these securities may require greater effort and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. The Fund may have registration rights for restricted securities. The issuer generally incurs all registration costs.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

9. RESTRICTED SECURITIES (continued)

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund held investments in restricted securities, excluding certain securities exempt from registration under the 1933 Act deemed to be liquid, as follows:

 

Principal
Amount/
Shares
   Issuer    Acquisition
Dates
   Cost    Value
1,901,448   

aTurtle Bay Resort

   8/18/08 - 6/03/09    $ 2,042,976    $ 1,901,448
               
  

Total Restricted Securities (0.13% of Net Assets)

        

 

aThe Fund also invests in unrestricted securities of the issuer, valued at $4,827,481 as of June 30, 2010.

 

10. UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS

 

The Fund may enter into certain credit agreements, all or a portion of which may be unfunded. The Fund is obligated to fund these loan commitments at the borrowers’ discretion. Funded portions of credit agreements are presented on the Statement of Investments.

 

At June 30, 2010, unfunded commitment was as follows:

 

Borrower    Unfunded
Commitment

EnviroSolutions Real Property Holdings Inc., DIP Revolver, FRN, 6.50%, 11/09/10

   $ 703,908
      

 

Unfunded loan commitments and funded portions of credit agreements are marked to market daily and any unrealized appreciation or depreciation is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations.

 

11. OTHER DERIVATIVE INFORMATION

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund has invested in derivative contracts which are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as follows:

 

      Asset Derivatives    Liability Derivatives
Derivative Contracts Not Accounted
for as Hedging Instruments
   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
   Fair
Value
Amount
   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
   Fair
Value
Amount

Foreign exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on forward exchange contracts    $ 17,441,861    Unrealized depreciation on forward exchange contracts    $ 6,179,977

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

11. OTHER DERIVATIVE INFORMATION (continued)

 

For the period ended June 30, 2010, the effect of derivative contracts on the Fund’s Statement of Operations was as follows:

 

Derivative Contracts Not Accounted
for as Hedging Instruments
   Statement of Operations Locations    Realized Gain
(Loss) for the
Period
   Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
for the
Period
   Average
Amount
Outstanding
During the
Period
a

Foreign exchange contracts

   Net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies    $ 755,782    $11,696,206    282,611,420

 

aRepresents the average notional amount for derivative contracts outstanding during the period. For derivative contracts denominated in foreign currencies, notional amounts are converted into U.S. dollars.

 

See Note 1(d) regarding derivative financial instruments.

 

12. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

For Turtle Bay, officers, directors or employees of the Fund’s Investment Manager, may serve from time to time as members of boards of directors of companies in which the funds invest. Such participation may result in the possession by the Investment Manager of material nonpublic information which, pursuant to the Fund’s policies and the requirements of applicable securities laws, could prevent the Fund from trading in the securities of such companies for limited or extended periods of time.

 

For Radio One, officers, directors or employees of the Fund’s Investment Manager may have discussions or enter into agreements with issuers, underwriters or creditors’ committees which, pursuant to the Fund’s policies and requirements of applicable securities laws, could prevent the Fund from trading in the securities of such company for limited or extended periods of time.

 

13. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3     Total
      

Assets:

          

Investments in Securities

          

Equity Investmentsa

          

Banks

   $ 23,800    $ 23,538    $      $ 47,338

Consumer Services

               1,901,448        1,901,448

Diversified Financials

          624,984             624,984

Other Equity Investmentsb

     1,023,197           c      1,023,197

Senior Floating Rate Interests

          204,575,565      3,682,760        208,258,325

Corporate Bonds

          566,479,180             566,479,180

Asset-Backed Securities and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

          93,480,816             93,480,816

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          55,048,469             55,048,469

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

          46,108,953             46,108,953

Foreign Government and Agency Securities

          342,006,389             342,006,389

Municipal Bonds

          44,487,257             44,487,257

Short Term Investments

     24,825,899      29,206,201             54,032,100
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 25,872,896    $ 1,382,041,352    $ 5,584,208 c    $ 1,413,498,456
      

Forward Exchange Contracts

          17,441,861             17,441,861

Unfunded Loan Commitments

          10,354             10,354

Liabilities:

          

Forward Exchange Contracts

          6,179,977             6,179,977

 

aIncludes common, preferred and convertible preferred stock.

bFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying statement of investments.

cIncludes securities determined to have no value at June 30, 2010.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

 

14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

At June 30, 2010, the reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) was used in determining fair value, is as follows:

 

     Balance at
Beginning of
Period
   Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
   Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Net Purchases
(Sales)
   Transfer
In (Out of)
Level 3
   Balance
at End of
Period
   Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
on Assets
Held at
Period End
 
        

Assets

                   

Equity Investments

                   

Consumer Services

   $    $    $ (141,528   $ 2,042,976    $    $ 1,901,448    $ (141,528

Senior Floating Rate

Interests

               317,200        3,365,560           3,682,760      317,200   
        

Total

   $   —    $   —    $ 175,672      $ 5,408,536    $   —    $ 5,584,208    $ 175,672   
        

 

15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Counterparty   Currency   Selected Portfolio
BOFA - Bank of America N.A   AUD - Australian Dollar   CDO - Collateralized Debt Obligation
BZWS - Barclays Bank PLC   BRL - Brazilian Real   CLO - Collateralized Loan Obligation
CITI - Citibank N.A.   EGP - Egyptian Pound   FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
DBAB - Deutsche Bank AG   EUR - Euro   FRN - Floating Rate Note
FBCO - Credit Suisse International   GBP - British Pound   GO - General Obligation
HSBC - HSBC Bank USA   IDR - Indonesian Rupiah   ID - Improvement District
JPHQ - JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   ILS - New Israeli Shekel   IDA - Industrial Development Authority/Agency
MSCO - Morgan Stanley and Co., Inc.   JPY - Japanese Yen   L/C - Letter of Credit
UBSW - UBS AG   KRW - South Korean Won   NATL - National Public Financial Guarantee Corp.
  LKR - Sri Lankan Rupee  

NATL RE - National Public Financial Guarantee

Corp. Reinsured

  MXN - Mexican Peso  
  MYR - Malaysian Ringgit   PIK - Payment-In-Kind
  NOK - Norwegian Krone   SF - Single Family
  NZD - New Zealand Dollar   USD - Unified/Union School District
  PLN - Polish Zloty  
  SEK - Swedish Krona  

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VIP FOUNDING FUNDS ALLOCATION FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 1 had a -5.16% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goals and Main Investments: Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund seeks capital appreciation, with income as a secondary goal. The Fund normally invests equal portions in Class 1 shares of Franklin Income Securities Fund, Mutual Shares Securities Fund and Templeton Growth Securities Fund.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund performed better than the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index’s (S&P 500’s) -6.65% total return and the MSCI World Index’s -9.56% total return for the same period.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some signs of improvement. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4% as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time homebuyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and the housing sector overall remained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.

 

As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.2 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.2

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fund Risks: Because the Fund invests in underlying funds that may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, this Fund may be subject to those same risks. Investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Because the underlying funds invest in bonds and other debt obligations, the Fund’s share price and yield will be affected by interest rate movements. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction from interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. High yield, lower rated (junk) bonds generally have greater price swings and higher default risks than investment-grade bonds. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. Smaller and midsize company securities can increase the risk of greater price fluctuations, particularly over the short term. Underlying funds may use certain derivative instruments which may be volatile and illiquid, may give rise to leverage and may involve a small investment relative to the risk assumed. These and other risks are described more fully in the Fund’s and underlying funds’ prospectuses.

 

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Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some U.S. economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis.

 

The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic growth estimates and global manufacturing continued to expand for most of the reporting period; however, economic indicators were mixed. Corporate fundamentals remained strong, and the majority of earnings announcements around the world beat expectations despite growing concerns about margin preservation and the sustainability of earnings momentum. In the spring of 2010, a debt crisis affecting several European countries had the potential to stifle the fragile recovery. As a result of ongoing economic uncertainty, developed world policymakers maintained interest rates at very low levels. However, policymakers in a number of emerging markets began to incrementally withdraw stimulus measures by phasing out incentive programs and cautiously allowing interest rates and foreign exchange rates to rise.

 

As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, global equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. and global economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. Virtually all equity sectors and regions ended the reporting period with losses, the euro fell to its lowest level since 2006, and a renewed flight to safety further compressed already meager U.S. Treasury yields.

 

Investment Strategy

 

The Fund invests its assets in an equally weighted combination of Class 1 shares of Franklin Income Securities Fund, Mutual Shares Securities Fund and Templeton Growth Securities Fund. These underlying funds, in turn, invest in a variety of U.S. and foreign equity securities and, to a lesser extent, fixed income and money market securities. As market conditions affect the underlying funds, we rebalance the Fund’s allocations seeking to maintain equal weightings of approximately

 

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33  1/3% of total net assets in each underlying fund whenever the actual allocations exceed plus or minus 3% of the fixed allocation percentages.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

The Fund’s performance can be attributed largely to its allocation among the underlying funds and their investments in domestic and foreign equities, fixed income securities, and short-term investments and other net assets.

 

During the period under review, Franklin Income Securities Fund – Class 1 and Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 1 performed better than the S&P 500, while Templeton Growth Securities Fund – Class 1 underperformed the MSCI World Index.

 

Thank you for your participation in Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

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*The asset allocation is based on the Statement of Investments (SOI), which classifies each underlying fund into a broad asset class.

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s SOI.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1   Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
  Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
  Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10
  Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period**
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

  $ 1,000   $ 948.40   $ 0.48   $ 3.77

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

  $ 1,000   $ 1,024.30   $ 0.50   $ 3.91

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio excluding expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.10%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

**Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio including expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.78%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007a  
        

Per share operating performance

        

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 7.15      $ 5.61      $ 9.33      $ 10.00   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

        

Net investment income (loss)c,d

     0.21        0.26        0.28        (0.19

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.58     1.46        (3.64     (0.48
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.37     1.72        (3.36     (0.67
        

Less distributions from:

        

Net investment income

     e      (0.18     (0.19       

Net realized gains

                   (0.17       
        

Total distributions

     e      (0.18     (0.36       
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 6.78      $ 7.15      $ 5.61      $ 9.33   
        

Total returnf

     (5.16)%        30.47%        (35.75)%        (6.70)%   

Ratios to average net assetsg

        

Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesh

     0.11%        0.12%        0.13%        0.41%   

Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesh

     0.10%        0.10%        0.13%        0.41%   

Net investment income (loss)d

     5.80%        4.16%        3.81%        (0.41)%   

Supplemental data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 688      $ 629      $ 339      $ 466   

Portfolio turnover rate

     10.59%        4.23%        22.09%        0.04%   

 

 

aFor the period July 2, 2007 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2007.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.

eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

fTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.68% for the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007a  
        

Per share operating performance

        

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 7.14      $ 5.61      $ 9.31      $ 10.00   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

        

Net investment income (loss)c,d

     0.18        0.26        0.27        (0.03

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.56     1.44        (3.63     (0.66
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.38     1.70        (3.36     (0.69
        

Less distributions from:

        

Net investment income

     e      (0.17     (0.17       

Net realized gains

                   (0.17       
        

Total distributions

     e      (0.17     (0.34       
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 6.76      $ 7.14      $ 5.61      $ 9.31   
        

Total returnf

     (5.31)%        30.25%        (35.87)%        (6.90)%   

Ratios to average net assetsg

        

Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesh

     0.36%        0.37%        0.38%        0.66%   

Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesh

     0.35%        0.35%        0.38%        0.66%   

Net investment income (loss)d

     5.55%        3.91%        3.56%        (0.66)%   

Supplemental data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 428,727      $ 474,176      $ 338,320      $ 131,710   

Portfolio turnover rate

     10.59%        4.23%        22.09%        0.04%   

 

 

aFor the period July 2, 2007 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2007.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.

eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

fTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.68% for the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 7.14      $ 5.62      $ 8.65   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec,d

     0.20        0.23        0.19   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.58     1.46        (2.87
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.38     1.69        (2.68
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income

     e      (0.17     (0.18

Net realized gains

                   (0.17
        

Total distributions

     e      (0.17     (0.35
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 6.76      $ 7.14      $ 5.62   
        

Total returnf

     (5.31)%        30.06%        (30.81)%   

Ratios to average net assetsg

      

Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesh

     0.46%        0.47%        0.48%   

Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesh

     0.45%        0.45%        0.48%   

Net investment incomed

     5.45%        3.81%        3.46%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 1,870,056      $ 1,424,479      $ 263,001   

Portfolio turnover rate

     10.59%        4.23%        22.09%   

 

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.

eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

fTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.68% for the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund    Shares      Value  

Investments in Underlying Fundsa

       

Domestic Equity 33.7%

       

Mutual Shares Securities Fund, Class 1

   54,741,471      $ 775,139,226   
             

Domestic Hybrid 33.6%

       

Franklin Income Securities Fund, Class 1

   57,499,982        773,374,760   
             

Foreign Equity 33.5%

       

Templeton Growth Securities Fund, Class 1

   83,862,504        769,857,790   
             

Total Investments in Underlying Funds (Cost $2,341,147,199) 100.8%

          2,318,371,776   

Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.8)%

          (18,901,648
             

Net Assets 100.0%

        $ 2,299,470,128   
             

 

 

 

aSee Note 6 regarding investments in Underlying Funds.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Templeton
VIP Founding
Funds Allocation
Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in Underlying Funds: (Note 6)

  

Cost

   $ 2,341,147,199   
        

Value

   $ 2,318,371,776   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     20,199,753   

Capital shares sold

     356,251   

Other assets

     3,241   
        

Total assets

     2,338,931,021   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Capital shares redeemed

     24,864,437   

Affiliates

     1,469,820   

Funds advanced by custodian

     13,017,419   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     109,217   
        

Total liabilities

     39,460,893   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 2,299,470,128   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 2,399,603,203   

Undistributed net investment income

     60,157,955   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (22,775,423

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (137,515,607
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 2,299,470,128   
        

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 687,558   
        

Shares outstanding

     101,404   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 6.78   
        

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 428,726,707   
        

Shares outstanding

     63,428,758   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 6.76   
        

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,870,055,863   
        

Shares outstanding

     276,712,794   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 6.76   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin Templeton
VIP Founding
Funds Allocation
Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends from Underlying Funds (Note 6)

   $ 64,881,015   
        

Expenses:

  

Administrative fees (Note 3a)

     1,099,435   

Distribution fees: (Note 3b)

  

Class 2

     575,887   

Class 4

     3,045,812   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     1,054   

Reports to shareholders

     86,135   

Professional fees

     23,807   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     5,583   

Other

     21,322   
        

Total expenses

     4,859,035   

Expenses waived/paid by affiliates (Note 3d)

     (137,728
        

Net expenses

     4,721,307   
        

Net investment income

     60,159,708   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from sale of investments in Underlying Funds (Note 6)

     (60,187,813

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in Underlying Funds

     (149,195,471
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (209,383,284
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (149,223,576
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin Templeton VIP
Founding Funds Allocation Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 60,159,708      $ 41,768,096   

Net realized gain (loss) from Underlying Funds

     (60,187,813     (33,084,814

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in Underlying Funds

     (149,195,471     315,119,406   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (149,223,576     323,802,688   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (119     (15,661

Class 2

     (76,281     (10,747,497

Class 4

     (316,998     (30,912,074
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (393,398     (41,675,232
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     99,161        178,968   

Class 2

     (21,053,152     33,157,540   

Class 4

     570,757,220        982,159,582   
        

Total capital share transactions

     549,803,229        1,015,496,090   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     400,186,255        1,297,623,546   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     1,899,283,873        601,660,327   
        

End of period

   $ 2,299,470,128      $ 1,899,283,873   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 60,157,955      $ 391,645   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. The Fund invests primarily in other funds of the Trust (Underlying Funds). Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

Net asset value per share is calculated as of the close of trading of the NYSE. Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at their closing net asset value each trading day.

 

b. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

c. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and realized gain distributions by Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of expenses from the Underlying Funds. Since the Underlying Funds have varied expense levels and the Fund may own different proportions of the Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund will vary.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

d. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

e. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   17,272      $ 125,935      30,232      $ 193,836   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   17        119      2,209        15,661   

Shares redeemed

   (3,812     (26,893   (4,934     (30,529
        

Net increase (decrease)

   13,477      $ 99,161      27,507      $ 178,968   
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   2,893,832      $ 20,776,862      14,864,113      $ 87,081,355   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   10,805        76,281      1,519,236        10,747,497   

Shares redeemed

   (5,874,650     (41,906,295   (10,330,403     (64,671,312
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (2,970,013   $ (21,053,152   6,052,946      $ 33,157,540   
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   117,526,155      $ 845,391,079      166,538,372      $ 1,052,248,327   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   44,901        316,998      4,364,502        30,912,074   

Shares redeemed

   (40,269,194     (274,950,857   (18,323,686     (101,000,819
        

Net increase (decrease)

   77,301,862      $ 570,757,220      152,579,188      $ 982,159,582   
        

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

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3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of certain of the Underlying Funds and of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services of 0.10% per year of the average daily net assets of the Fund for administrative services including monitoring and rebalancing the percentage of the Fund’s investment in the Underlying Funds.

 

b. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

c. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

d. Waiver and Expense Reimbursements

 

FT Services has contractually agreed in advance to waive or limit its fees and to assume as its own expense certain expenses otherwise payable by the Fund so that the common expenses (i.e. a combination of fund administrative fees and other expenses, but excluding distribution fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.10% (other than certain non-routine expenses or costs, including those relating to litigation, indemnification, reorganizations, and liquidations) until April 30, 2011.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $24,705 expiring in 2017.

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 2,478,638,102   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $   

Unrealized depreciation

     (160,266,326
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ (160,266,326
        

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

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4. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of wash sales.

 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of Underlying Funds (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $866,881,015 and $230,101,225, respectively.

 

6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS

 

The Fund invests primarily in the Underlying Funds which are managed by affiliates of the Fund’s administrative manager, FT Services. The Fund does not invest in the Underlying Funds for the purpose of exercising a controlling influence over the management or policies. Investments in Underlying Funds for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as follows:

 

Underlying Funds   Number of Shares
Held at Beginning
of Period
  Gross
Additions
  Gross
Reductions
  Number of Shares
Held at End
of Period
  Value at
End
of Period
  Investment
Income
  Realized
Capital
Gain (Loss)
    % of
Underlying
Fund Shares
Outstanding
Held at End
of Period

Franklin Income Securities Fund, Class 1

  43,863,503   21,493,009   7,856,530   57,499,982   $ 773,374,760   $ 52,180,626   $ (12,464,187   10.55%

Mutual Shares Securities Fund, Class 1

  42,654,858   16,389,056   4,302,443   54,741,471     775,139,226         (18,493,100   16.27%

Templeton Growth Securities Fund, Class 1

  59,551,683   30,142,857   5,832,036   83,862,504     769,857,790     12,700,389     (29,230,526   31.65%
                 

Total

          $ 2,318,371,776   $ 64,881,015   $ (60,187,813  
                 

 

7. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

 

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8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

At June 30, 2010, all of the Fund’s investments in Underlying Funds carried at fair value were in Level 1 inputs. For detailed Underlying Fund categories, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

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FRANKLIN U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

 

This semiannual report for Franklin U.S. Government Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund – Class 1 delivered a +4.69% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Franklin U.S. Government Fund seeks income. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government securities.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. Compared with its benchmarks for the same period, the Fund performed comparably to the Barclays Capital U.S. Government: Intermediate Index’s +4.41% total return and underperformed the Lipper VIP General U.S. Government Funds Classification Average’s +5.77% total return.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

The U.S. economy improved during the six-month reporting period as corporate profits, manufacturing, consumer spending and exports showed gains. The nation’s economic activity as measured by gross domestic product grew at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4% in 2010’s first and second quarters. Remaining challenges to economic recovery included elevated debt concerns, a struggling housing sector and lack of job prospects for the unemployed as federal stimulus measures began to wind down. The unemployment rate stood at 10.0% in December 2009 and dipped to 9.5% by period-end.2

 

As economic conditions improved, demand for energy products increased and crude oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When European debt concerns threatened the global recovery, oil prices fell and ended the period at $76. June’s inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.2 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.2 The core personal consumption expenditures price index reported a 12-month increase of 1.4%.3

 

During the period under review, economic improvement and benign inflation trends prompted Federal Reserve Board (Fed) policymakers to maintain record-low interest rates and discontinue certain stimulus plans. Noting that it believed the recession had ended, the Fed left the federal funds target rate unchanged at a range of 0% to 0.25%. As the

 

 

 

1. Sources: © 2010 Morningstar; Lipper, Inc. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

3. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Fund Risks: Interest rate movements and mortgage prepayment rates may impact the Fund’s share price and yield. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund’s portfolio adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. U.S. government securities owned by the Fund, but not shares of the Fund, may be guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities as to the timely payment of principal and interest. The Fund’s yield and share price are not guaranteed and will fluctuate with market conditions. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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Fed’s support and liquidity programs ended, many observers questioned the recovery’s strength and sustainability. Consumer confidence tumbled in June due to disappointing employment numbers, a plunge in home sales spurred by the expiration of a homebuyer tax credit and nervousness over upcoming second-quarter earnings reports. Near period-end, investor fears about weak economic data and the potential spillover effects of the European debt crisis caused losses in financial markets.

 

Wary investors favored short-term Treasuries, and the Treasury yield curve reached historically steep levels during the period. The spread between two- and 10-year Treasury yields decreased from 271 basis points (100 basis points equal one percentage point) at the beginning of the period to 236 basis points at period-end. The two-year Treasury bill yield decreased from 1.14% to 0.61% over the six-month period, while the 10-year Treasury note yield fell from 3.85% to 2.97%.

 

Investment Strategy

 

Using our straightforward investment approach, we seek to produce current income with a high degree of credit safety from a conservatively managed portfolio of U.S. government securities. Analyzing securities using proprietary and nonproprietary research, we seek to identify attractive investment opportunities.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

Ginnie Mae (GNMA) mortgage-backed securities (MBS) remained relatively attractive in the recent environment as the GNMA current coupon yielded 3.72% at period-end, an income opportunity over both five- and 10-year Treasuries, which yielded 1.77% and 2.93%.

 

The Fed ended its MBS purchase program in March, which had a relatively muted impact on overall market performance, although periods of spread widening pushed us to reevaluate the sector’s relative attractiveness. Supply was relatively light, despite the lower interest rate environment, largely as a result of tightened lending standards within the mortgage issuance industry. Also, many managers underweighted the sector for quite some time, which left a good deal of cash on the sidelines.

 

During the period, GNMA MBS outperformed comparable duration high credit-quality U.S. Treasuries and outperformed their conventional Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac MBS counterparts. We remained weighted toward GNMA I securities versus GNMA II securities, as we believed GNMA Is offered better value on a historical price-spread basis. Over

 

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The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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the period, we added GNMA I 4.5% and GNMA I 5.0% coupon bonds. For the 5% coupon bonds, we concentrated on purchasing specified pools of loan balance securities that we believed could offer prepayment protection.

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund takes a consistent and disciplined approach and invests significantly in GNMA mortgage pass-throughs, which remain the only MBS backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.4 The Fund took a collateral intensive research approach to uncover opportunities across the GNMA and agency MBS universe. We believe our experience and continual investment in new technologies can help us identify specified pools and individual securities that offer strong cash flow fundamentals and valuations.

 

Thank you for your participation in Franklin U.S. Government Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs

 

 

4. Securities owned by the Fund, but not shares of the Fund, are guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities as to timely payment of principal and interest. The Fund’s yield and share price are not guaranteed and will vary with market conditions.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund – Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 1,046.90    $ 2.64

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,022.22    $ 2.61

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.52%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.08      $ 13.19      $ 12.89      $ 12.69      $ 12.75      $ 12.99   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.24        0.51        0.58        0.61        0.59        0.54   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.37        (0.08     0.39        0.22        (0.07     (0.20
        

Total from investment operations

     0.61        0.43        0.97        0.83        0.52        0.34   
        

Less distributions from net investment income

     (0.46     (0.54     (0.67     (0.63     (0.58     (0.58
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 13.23      $ 13.08      $ 13.19      $ 12.89      $ 12.69      $ 12.75   
        

Total returnc

     4.69%        3.34%        7.91%        6.85%        4.31%        2.65%   

Ratios to average net assets

            

Expenses

     0.52%        0.53%        0.53%d        0.53%d        0.54%d        0.52%d   

Net investment income

     3.64%        3.91%        4.54%        4.83%        4.67%        4.18%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 164,495      $ 162,524      $ 173,018      $ 167,700      $ 187,867      $ 217,165   

Portfolio turnover rate

     26.39%        27.51%        17.06%        27.50%        23.46%        21.46%   

Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar rollse

     26.39%        27.51%        17.06%        27.50%        23.46%        15.62%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

eSee Note 1(d) regarding mortgage dollar rolls.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.87      $ 12.99      $ 12.71      $ 12.52      $ 12.59      $ 12.84   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.22        0.47        0.54        0.57        0.55        0.50   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.36        (0.08     0.38        0.22        (0.07     (0.20
        

Total from investment operations

     0.58        0.39        0.92        0.79        0.48        0.30   
        

Less distributions from net investment income

     (0.43     (0.51     (0.64     (0.60     (0.55     (0.55
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 13.02      $ 12.87      $ 12.99      $ 12.71      $ 12.52      $ 12.59   
        

Total returnc

     4.56%        3.09%        7.59%        6.61%        4.02%        2.40%   

Ratios to average net assets

            

Expenses

     0.77%        0.78%        0.78%d        0.78%d        0.79%d        0.77%d   

Net investment income

     3.39%        3.66%        4.29%        4.58%        4.42%        3.93%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 671,129      $ 557,809      $ 450,603      $ 379,386      $ 374,323      $ 379,662   

Portfolio turnover rate

     26.39%        27.51%        17.06%        27.50%        23.46%        21.46%   

Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar rollse

     26.39%        27.51%        17.06%        27.50%        23.46%        15.62%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

eSee Note 1(d) regarding mortgage dollar rolls.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

     Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4       2009      2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

        

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.03       $ 13.15       $ 13.19   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

        

Net investment incomec

     0.22         0.47         0.45   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.37         (0.09      0.18   
        

Total from investment operations

     0.59         0.38         0.63   
        

Less distributions from net investment income

     (0.41      (0.50      (0.67
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 13.21       $ 13.03       $ 13.15   
        

Total returnd

     4.58%         2.98%         5.14%   

Ratios to average net assetse

        

Expenses

     0.87%         0.88%         0.88%f   

Net investment income

     3.29%         3.56%         4.19%   

Supplemental data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 5       $ 5       $ 5   

Portfolio turnover rate

     26.39%         27.51%         17.06%   

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund    Principal
Amount
     Value

Mortgage-Backed Securities 64.8%

       

a Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC) Adjustable Rate 0.1%

       

FHLMC, 2.584%, 2/01/19

   $ 131,607      $ 137,663

FHLMC, 2.677%, 6/01/22

     191,191        199,627
           
          337,290
           

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC) Fixed Rate 6.7%

       

FHLMC Gold 15 Year, 4.50%, 3/01/25

     10,005,110          10,565,846

FHLMC Gold 15 Year, 4.50%, 4/01/25

     10,568,798        11,161,126

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 5.00%, 9/01/33 - 6/01/37

     10,800,215        11,463,425

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 5.50%, 7/01/33 - 1/01/35

     9,001,966        9,712,283

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 6.00%, 1/01/24 - 8/01/35

     6,591,465        7,248,072

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 6.50%, 11/01/23 - 5/01/35

     2,441,585        2,704,745

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 7.00%, 4/01/24 - 10/01/32

     914,805        1,036,736

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 7.50%, 12/01/22 - 5/01/24

     60,682        68,412

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 8.00%, 7/01/21 - 5/01/22

     40,563        46,451

FHLMC Gold 30 Year, 8.50%, 10/01/21 - 7/01/31

     1,384,668        1,630,574

FHLMC PC 30 Year, 8.00%, 1/01/17 - 9/01/17

     7,637        8,452

FHLMC PC 30 Year, 8.50%, 9/01/20

     1,819        2,091
           
          55,648,213
           

a Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) Adjustable Rate 0.2%

       

FNMA, 2.621%, 1/01/18

     1,068,720        1,116,899

FNMA, 2.747%, 2/01/19

     146,602        153,209

FNMA, 2.876%, 9/01/18

     351,449        368,695

FNMA, 4.793%, 7/01/19

     122,947        123,839

FNMA, 6.272%, 3/01/20

     108,884        112,613
           
          1,875,255
           

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) Fixed Rate 8.1%

       

FNMA 15 Year, 5.50%, 6/01/16 - 11/01/17

     975,924        1,057,723

FNMA 15 Year, 6.00%, 8/01/17 - 9/01/17

     1,137,585        1,240,383

FNMA 30 Year, 5.00%, 3/01/34 - 7/01/35

     6,380,259        6,777,339

FNMA 30 Year, 5.50%, 12/01/32 - 8/01/35

     11,467,482        12,357,671

FNMA 30 Year, 6.00%, 1/01/24 - 2/01/37

     23,151,807        25,212,509

FNMA 30 Year, 6.00%, 8/01/38

     8,174,616        8,877,633

FNMA 30 Year, 6.50%, 1/01/24 - 9/01/36

     6,065,259        6,679,503

FNMA 30 Year, 7.50%, 4/01/23 - 8/01/25

     120,539        136,898

FNMA 30 Year, 8.00%, 7/01/16 - 2/01/25

     199,647        230,059

FNMA 30 Year, 8.50%, 10/01/19 - 8/01/21

     3,384        3,826

FNMA 30 Year, 9.00%, 10/01/26

     388,750        453,974

FNMA GL 30 Year, 8.00%, 8/01/19 - 6/01/20

     59,509        65,607

FNMA PL 30 Year, 5.50%, 4/01/34

     4,468,471        4,810,462
           
          67,903,587
           

Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) Fixed Rate 49.7%

       

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 4.50%, 9/15/39

     9,698,152        10,127,599

bGNMA I SF 30 Year, 4.50%, 1/15/39 - 7/01/40

     76,482,758        79,862,477

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 5.00%, 8/15/39

     11,742,847        12,543,195

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 5.00%, 2/15/40

     16,658,699        17,794,093

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 5.00%, 3/15/40

     9,215,527        9,851,352

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 5.00%, 6/15/30 - 6/15/40

     76,291,062        81,625,192

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 5.50%, 11/15/28 - 11/15/39

     51,920,270        56,347,804

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 6.00%, 11/15/23 - 11/15/38

     25,353,007        27,774,347

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 6.50%, 5/15/23 - 9/15/38

     7,629,832        8,502,265

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund    Principal
Amount
     Value

Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued)

       

Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) Fixed Rate (continued)

       

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 7.00%, 3/15/22 - 1/15/32

   $ 2,007,804      $ 2,272,830

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 7.50%, 2/15/17 - 8/15/33

     1,911,114        2,167,821

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 8.00%, 2/15/17 - 6/15/24

     546,839        626,158

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 8.25%, 4/15/25

     19,991        23,087

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 8.50%, 6/15/22 - 12/15/24

     187,661        217,839

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 9.00%, 6/15/16 - 5/15/20

     73,210        82,862

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 9.50%, 7/15/16 - 6/15/21

     219,746        250,310

GNMA I SF 30 Year, 10.00%, 10/15/17 - 8/15/21

     136,189        156,003

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 4.50%, 10/20/39 - 2/20/40

     9,085,998        9,466,903

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 5.00%, 9/20/33 - 6/20/40

     25,298,383          27,092,153

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 5.50%, 2/20/36

     13,452,622        14,603,961

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 5.50%, 5/20/34 - 6/20/38

     23,456,665        25,489,458

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 6.00%, 11/20/23 - 7/20/39

     23,363,079        25,660,272

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 6.50%, 12/20/27 - 4/20/34

     2,122,726        2,381,447

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 7.00%, 5/20/32

     34,116        38,244

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 7.50%, 5/20/17 - 5/20/33

     416,509        469,950

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 8.00%, 7/20/16 - 8/20/26

     39,680        44,749

GNMA II SF 30 Year, 9.50%, 4/20/25

     3,153        3,677
           
          415,476,048
           

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $513,681,827)

          541,240,393
           

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 31.7%

       

FFCB, 4.45%, 8/27/10

     15,000,000        15,099,180

FHLB,

       

3.625%, 5/29/13

     4,500,000        4,824,418

5.125%, 8/14/13

     11,000,000        12,317,184

5.375%, 8/19/11

     12,000,000        12,643,260

FHLMC, 5.125%, 11/17/17

     10,000,000        11,546,230

cFICO,

       

15, Strip, 3/07/16

     15,000,000        12,819,930

16, Strip, 10/05/10

     4,745,000        4,734,248

FNMA,

       

1.25%, 6/22/12

     25,000,000        25,255,400

1.75%, 3/23/11

     7,000,000        7,069,496

1.75%, 5/07/13

     7,900,000        8,052,138

senior note, 5.375%, 6/12/17

     26,000,000        30,357,132

HUD, 96-A,

       

7.63%, 8/01/14

     1,900,000        1,903,785

7.66%, 8/01/15

     2,010,000        2,014,165

SBA,

       

aFRN, 2.85%, 6/25/19

     392,402        399,073

aFRN, 3.125%, 3/25/18

     589,351        598,057

PC, 1995-20L, 1, 6.45%, 12/01/15

     467,060        500,321

PC, 1996-20L, 1, 6.70%, 12/01/16

     518,617        564,976

PC, 1997-20G, 1, 6.85%, 7/01/17

     617,245        658,624

PC, 1998-20I, 1, 6.00%, 9/01/18

     1,733,685        1,877,789

TVA,

       

5.88%, 4/01/36

     5,000,000        5,967,775

zero cpn. to 4/15/12, 8.25% thereafter, 4/15/42

     6,000,000        6,062,940

U.S. Treasury Bond,

       

4.375%, 5/15/40

     13,500,000        14,639,076

4.625%, 2/15/40

     10,250,000        11,553,677

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund    Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Government and Agency Securities (continued)

       

U.S. Treasury Note,

       

2.375%, 8/31/14

   $ 8,000,000      $ 8,274,376   

2.375%, 9/30/14

     17,000,000        17,567,120   

2.375%, 10/31/14

     7,000,000        7,225,862   

2.50%, 4/30/15

     18,250,000        18,907,292   

3.125%, 8/31/13

     12,000,000        12,776,256   

4.75%, 5/15/14

     8,000,000        9,029,376   
             

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $249,115,743)

          265,239,156   
             

Total Investments before Short Term Investments (Cost $762,797,570)

          806,479,549   
             

Short Term Investments (Cost $30,354,234) 3.6%

       

Repurchase Agreements 3.6%

       

dJoint Repurchase Agreement, 0.011%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $30,354,243)

     30,354,234        30,354,234   

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $3,715,663)

       

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $4,087,199)

       

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $7,431,324)

       

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Maturity Value $7,431,326)

       

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $257,708)

       

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (Maturity Value $1,857,680)

       

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $3,715,663)

       

UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $1,857,680)

       

Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 4.25% - 5.25 11/15/10 - 11/17/17;
cU.S. Government Agency Discount Notes, 12/27/10; and U.S. Treasury Notes,
1.00% - 3.625%, 12/31/11 - 8/15/19

       
             

Total Investments (Cost $793,151,804) 100.1%

          836,833,783   

Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.1)%

          (1,204,578
             

Net Assets 100.0%

        $ 835,629,205   
             

 

See Abbreviations on page FUS-21.

 

aThe coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.

bA portion or all of the security purchased on a TBA basis. See Note 1(c).

cThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

dSee Note 1(b) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin U.S.
Government Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 762,797,570   

Cost - Repurchase agreements

     30,354,234   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 793,151,804   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 806,479,549   

Value - Repurchase agreements

     30,354,234   
        

Total value of investments

     836,833,783   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     11,081   

Capital shares sold

     346,144   

Interest

     3,955,778   

Other assets

     1,206   
        

Total assets

     841,147,992   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     4,297,675   

Capital shares redeemed

     475,361   

Affiliates

     591,245   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     154,506   
        

Total liabilities

     5,518,787   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 835,629,205   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 795,389,404   

Undistributed net investment income

     12,277,347   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     43,681,979   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (15,719,525
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 835,629,205   
        

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 164,495,325   
        

Shares outstanding

     12,430,715   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.23   
        

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 671,128,873   
        

Shares outstanding

     51,535,846   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.02   
        

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 5,007   
        

Shares outstanding

     379   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.21   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin U.S.
Government Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Interest

   $ 15,790,330   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     1,831,772   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     748,053   

Class 4

     9   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     530   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     5,493   

Reports to shareholders

     89,039   

Professional fees

     20,447   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     2,920   

Other

     16,277   
        

Total expenses

     2,714,540   
        

Net investment income

     13,075,790   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     (534,461

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     22,053,073   
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     21,518,612   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 34,594,402   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin U.S. Government Fund  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 13,075,790      $ 25,159,362   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     (534,461     1,136,390   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     22,053,073        (5,729,636
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     34,594,402        20,566,116   
        

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (5,536,228     (6,764,185

Class 2

     (21,255,018     (18,929,900

Class 4

     (156     (189
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (26,791,402     (25,694,274
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     4,133        (9,317,944

Class 2

     107,484,079        111,158,235   
        

Total capital share transactions

     107,488,212        101,840,291   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     115,291,212        96,712,133   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     720,337,993        623,625,860   
        

End of period

   $ 835,629,205      $ 720,337,993   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 12,277,347      $ 25,992,959   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin U.S. Government Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. At June 30, 2010, 61.95% of the Fund’s shares were held through one insurance company. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates market value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

b. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account with other funds managed by the investment manager or an affiliate of the investment manager and is used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the funds based on their pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. The joint repurchase agreement held by the Fund at period end had been entered into on June 30, 2010.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

c. Securities Purchased on a TBA Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a to-be-announced (TBA) basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

d. Mortgage Dollar Rolls

 

The Fund may enter into mortgage dollar rolls, typically on a TBA basis. Mortgage dollar rolls are agreements between the Fund and a financial institution to simultaneously sell and repurchase mortgage-backed securities at a future date. Gains or losses are realized on the initial sale, and the difference between the repurchase price and the sale price is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund upon entering into the mortgage dollar roll. In addition, the Fund may invest the cash proceeds that are received from the initial sale. During the period between the sale and repurchase, the Fund is not entitled to principal and interest paid on the mortgage backed securities. The risks of mortgage dollar roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations.

 

e. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

g. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

h. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
a
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
a
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   522,735      $ 6,973,427      763,621      $ 10,042,333   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   422,290        5,536,228      531,776        6,764,185   

Shares redeemed

   (938,897     (12,505,522   (1,989,207     (26,124,462
        

Net increase (decrease)

   6,128      $ 4,133      (693,810   $ (9,317,944
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   11,341,148      $ 148,877,365      18,952,917      $ 245,236,722   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   1,647,676        21,255,018      1,510,766        18,929,900   

Shares redeemed

   (4,791,263     (62,648,304   (11,812,087     (153,008,387
        

Net increase (decrease)

   8,197,561      $ 107,484,079      8,651,596      $ 111,158,235   
        

 

aDuring the period Class 4 did not report any share transactions.

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets

0.625%

  

Up to and including $100 million

0.500%

  

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

0.450%

  

Over $250 million, up to and including $7.5 billion

0.440%

  

Over $7.5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.430%

  

Over $10 billion, up to and including $12.5 billion

0.420%

  

Over $12.5 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.400%

  

In excess of $15 billion

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2011

   $ 4,558,723

2012

     3,331,578

2013

     2,102,640

2014

     1,618,397

2015

     2,329,071

2016

     841,479

2017

     401,851
      
   $ 15,183,739
      

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 794,224,325   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 42,836,238   

Unrealized depreciation

     (226,780
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 42,609,458   
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of mortgage dollar rolls, paydown losses, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, mortgage dollar rolls, paydown losses, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $276,044,241 and $195,110,179, respectively.

 

7. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

At June 30, 2010, all of the Fund’s investments in securities carried at fair value were in Level 2 inputs. For detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Selected Portfolio    
FFCB - Federal Farm Credit Bank    
FHLB - Federal Home Loan Bank    
FICO - Financing Corp.    
FRN - Floating Rate Note    
GL - Government Loan    
HUD - Housing and Urban Development    
PC - Participation Certificate    
PL - Project Loan    
SBA - Small Business Administration    
SF - Single Family    
TVA - Tennessee Valley Authority    

 

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FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND 2010

 

This semiannual report for Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010 covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010 – Class 1 delivered a +0.35% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010 – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010 seeks as high an investment return as is consistent with capital preservation. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in zero coupon debt securities.

 

The Fund’s maturation is planned for the third Friday of December 2010 — December 17, 2010 (Target Date). On the Target Date the Fund’s assets will be converted into cash and distributed; the Fund will thereafter be terminated.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Merrill Lynch (ML) 2-Year Zero Coupon Bond Index, which had +1.96% total return for the same period.1 The Fund underperformed its peers in the Lipper VIP General Bond Funds Classification Average, which had a +4.77% total return.2

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

The U.S. economy improved during the six-month reporting period as corporate profits, manufacturing, consumer spending and exports showed gains. The nation’s economic activity as measured by gross domestic product grew at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4% in 2010’s first and second quarters. Remaining challenges to economic recovery included elevated debt concerns, a struggling housing sector and lack of job prospects for the unemployed as federal stimulus measures began to wind down. The unemployment rate stood at 10% in December 2009 and dipped to 9.5% by period-end.3

 

As economic conditions improved, demand for energy products increased and crude oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When European debt concerns threatened the global recovery, oil prices fell and ended the period at $76. June’s inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.3 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.3 The core personal consumption expenditures price index reported a 12-month increase of 1.4%.4

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar.

2. Source: Lipper Inc.

One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

3. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

4. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis.

 

Fund Risks: Changes in interest rates affect the prices of the Fund’s debt securities. If interest rates rise, the value of the Fund’s debt securities will fall and so will the Fund’s share price. Zero coupon securities do not pay interest, and their market value can fall more dramatically when interest rates rise than interest-paying securities of similar maturities. Because the Fund is approaching the target date, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher than in past years and may involve additional expenses. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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During the period under review, economic improvement and benign inflation trends prompted Federal Reserve Board (Fed) policymakers to maintain record-low interest rates and discontinue certain stimulus plans. Noting that it believed the recession had ended, the Fed left the federal funds target rate unchanged at a range of 0% to 0.25%. As the Fed’s support and liquidity programs ended, many observers questioned the recovery’s strength and sustainability. Consumer confidence tumbled in June due to disappointing employment numbers, a plunge in home sales spurred by the expiration of a homebuyer tax credit and nervousness over upcoming second-quarter earnings reports. Near period-end, investor fears about weak economic data and the potential spillover effects of the European debt crisis caused losses in financial markets.

 

Wary investors favored short-term Treasuries, and the Treasury yield curve reached historically steep levels during the period. The spread between two- and 10-year Treasury yields decreased from 271 basis points (100 basis points equal one percentage point) at the beginning of the period to 236 basis points at period-end. The two-year Treasury bill yield decreased from 1.14% to 0.61% over the six-month period, while the 10-year Treasury note yield fell from 3.85% to 2.97%.

 

Investment Strategy

 

In selecting investments for the Fund, we seek to keep the Fund’s average duration to within 12 months of its maturity Target Date. Duration is a measure of the length of an investment, taking into account the timing and amount of any interest payments and the principal repayment. Duration is also a measure of a bond’s price sensitivity to interest rates. We analyze securities using both proprietary and nonproprietary research seeking to identify attractive investment opportunities.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund was primarily invested in zero coupon and stripped securities issued by government-related entities and other high-quality issuers. As the Fund approached its target date, we invested in securities with fairly short maturities that underperformed longer-term bonds. Given the objective of this product and proximity to the target date, high-quality short-duration investments were most appropriate, though they underperformed longer bonds due to declining interest rates over the reporting period. Many products within the Fund’s peer group have very different objectives, and may include assets that are inappropriate for this product, creating widely divergent returns among our peers.

 

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The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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We remained committed to our investment process as we remained invested in high-quality bonds with what we believed were attractive valuations and cash instruments. Consistent with our investment strategy, we also continued to emphasize zero coupon and stripped securities with maturities near the Fund’s target date.

 

Thank you for your participation in Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010.

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010 will mature on December 17, 2010 (Target Date).

 

On the Target Date, the Fund will be converted into cash. At least 30 days prior to the Target Date, contract owners should be notified and given an opportunity to select another investment option. If the contract owner does not complete an instruction form directing what should be done with the cash proceeds, the proceeds will be automatically invested in a money market fund available under the contract.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010 – Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 1,003.50    $ 3.23

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,021.57    $ 3.26

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.65%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund – 2010

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 16.00      $ 16.68      $ 16.30      $ 15.80      $ 16.02      $ 16.49   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.31        0.75        0.78        0.78        0.77        0.80   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.26     (0.68     0.39        0.52        (0.36     (0.54
        

Total from investment operations

     0.05        0.07        1.17        1.30        0.41        0.26   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.97     (0.75     (0.79     (0.80     (0.63     (0.72

Net realized gains

     (0.02                                 (0.01
        

Total distributions

     (0.99     (0.75     (0.79     (0.80     (0.63     (0.73
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 15.06      $ 16.00      $ 16.68      $ 16.30      $ 15.80      $ 16.02   
        

Total returnc

     0.35%        0.44%        7.50%        8.62%        2.71%        1.54%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses

     0.65%        0.66%        0.68%        0.66% e      0.67% e      0.69%   

Net investment income

     3.95%        4.59%        4.74%        4.94%        4.89%        4.93%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 86,419      $ 100,374      $ 122,058      $ 95,583      $ 93,184      $ 101,555   

Portfolio turnover rate

     16.24%        1.55%        10.39%        4.49%        2.00%        —%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund – 2010

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 15.93      $ 16.61      $ 16.22      $ 15.72      $ 15.96      $ 16.43   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.29        0.70        0.74        0.73        0.73        0.76   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.25     (0.68     0.39        0.53        (0.37     (0.54
        

Total from investment operations

     0.04        0.02        1.13        1.26        0.36        0.22   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.92     (0.70     (0.74     (0.76     (0.60     (0.68

Net realized gains

     (0.02                                 (0.01
        

Total distributions

     (0.94     (0.70     (0.74     (0.76     (0.60     (0.69
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 15.03      $ 15.93      $ 16.61      $ 16.22      $ 15.72      $ 15.96   
        

Total returnc

     0.27%        0.15%        7.23%        8.41%        2.39%        1.32%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses

     0.90%        0.91%        0.93%        0.91% e      0.92% e      0.94%   

Net investment income

     3.70%        4.34%        4.49%        4.69%        4.64%        4.68%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 11,175      $ 12,789      $ 17,392      $ 17,424      $ 25,982      $ 24,040   

Portfolio turnover rate

     16.24%        1.55%        10.39%        4.49%        2.00%        —%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund – 2010    Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 57.7%

       

FHLMC, Strip,

       

7/15/10

   $ 11,150,000      $ 11,147,135   

1/15/11

     10,629,000        10,589,726   

FICO, Strip, A, 8/08/10

     7,000,000        6,993,959   

FNMA, Strip,

       

8/01/10

     8,250,000        8,242,105   

8/12/10

     1,230,000        1,229,034   

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development (Supranationala),

       

2, zero cpn., 2/15/11

     500,000        498,248   

zero cpn., 2/15/11

     1,392,000        1,387,122   

Resolution Funding, Strip, 10/15/10

     10,000,000        9,985,990   

TVA, Strip, 10/15/10

     1,320,000        1,316,972   

U.S. Treasury, Strip,

       

2/15/11

     1,000,000        998,214   

2/15/11

     4,000,000        3,996,396   
             

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $55,615,592)

          56,384,901   
             

Short Term Investments 42.5%

       

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 20.5%

       

bFNMA, 11/12/10

     5,000,000        4,996,465   

U.S. Treasury, Strip,

       

11/15/10

     7,000,000        6,994,575   

11/15/10

     8,000,000        7,994,528   
             

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $19,979,698)

          19,985,568   
             

Total Investments before Repurchase Agreements (Cost $75,595,290)

          76,370,469   
             

Repurchase Agreements (Cost $21,455,786) 22.0%

       

cJoint Repurchase Agreement, 0.011%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $21,455,793)

     21,455,786        21,455,786   

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $2,626,403)

       

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $2,889,024)

       

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $5,252,807)

       

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Maturity Value $5,252,807)

       

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $182,161)

       

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (Maturity Value $1,313,094)

       

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $2,626,403)

       

UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $1,313,094)

       

Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 4.25% - 5.25%, 11/15/10 - 11/17/17;
bU.S. Government Agency Discount Notes, 12/27/10; and U.S. Treasury Notes,
1.00% - 3.625%, 12/31/11 - 8/15/19

       
             

Total Investments (Cost $97,051,076) 100.2%

          97,826,255   

Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.2)%

          (232,401
             

Net Assets 100.0%

        $ 97,593,854   
             

 

See Abbreviations on page FZ-17.

 

aA supranational organization is an entity formed by two or more central governments through international treaties.

bThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

cSee Note 1(b) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin
Zero Coupon
Fund – 2010

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 75,595,290

Cost - Repurchase agreements

     21,455,786
      

Total cost of investments

   $ 97,051,076
      

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 76,370,469

Value - Repurchase agreements

     21,455,786
      

Total value of investments

     97,826,255

Receivables from capital shares sold

     1,023

Other assets

     283
      

Total assets

     97,827,561
      

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Capital shares redeemed

     129,085

Affiliates

     55,132

Reports to shareholders

     44,440

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     5,050
      

Total liabilities

     233,707
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 97,593,854
      

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 92,285,060

Undistributed net investment income

     2,020,358

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     775,179

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     2,513,257
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 97,593,854
      

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 86,419,149
      

Shares outstanding

     5,738,039
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 15.06
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 11,174,705
      

Shares outstanding

     743,504
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 15.03
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Franklin
Zero Coupon
Fund – 2010
 

Investment income:

  

Interest

   $ 2,370,261   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     319,472   

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3c)

     14,700   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     357   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     804   

Reports to shareholders

     10,858   

Professional fees

     1,259   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     408   

Other

     2,400   
        

Total expenses

     350,258   
        

Net investment income

     2,020,003   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     2,573,339   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (4,199,541
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1,626,202
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 393,801   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Franklin Zero Coupon
Fund – 2010
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 2,020,003      $ 5,910,229   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     2,573,339        622,436   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (4,199,541     (6,043,006
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     393,801        489,659   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (5,260,343     (5,207,491

Class 2

     (648,216     (646,473

Net realized gains:

    

Class 1

     (134,770       

Class 2

     (17,580       
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (6,060,909     (5,853,964
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (8,921,405     (16,956,073

Class 2

     (980,740     (3,966,639
        

Total capital share transactions

     (9,902,145     (20,922,712
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (15,569,253     (26,287,017

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     113,163,107        139,450,124   
        

End of period

   $ 97,593,854      $ 113,163,107   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 2,020,358      $ 5,908,914   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund – 2010

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Franklin Zero Coupon Fund – 2010 (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. At June 30, 2010, 88.53% of the Fund’s shares were held through one insurance company. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege. The Fund matures on December 17, 2010.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates market value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

b. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account with other funds managed by the investment manager or an affiliate of the investment manager and is used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the funds based on their pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. The joint repurchase agreement held by the Fund at period end had been entered into on June 30, 2010.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund – 2010

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

c. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

e. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

f. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund – 2010

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   83,576      $ 1,337,392      1,819,951      $ 29,826,153   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   358,241        5,395,113      328,756        5,207,491   

Shares redeemed

   (977,963     (15,653,910   (3,190,283     (51,989,717
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (536,146   $ (8,921,405   (1,041,576   $ (16,956,073
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   12,148      $ 193,393      81,740      $ 1,332,078   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   44,298        665,796      40,916        646,473   

Shares redeemed

   (115,640     (1,839,929   (366,853     (5,945,190
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (59,194   $ (980,740   (244,197   $ (3,966,639
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.625%   

Up to and including $100 million

0.500%   

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

0.450%   

Over $250 million, up to and including $7.5 billion

0.440%   

Over $7.5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.430%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $12.5 billion

0.420%   

Over $12.5 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.400%   

In excess of $15 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with Advisers FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund – 2010

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for Class 2 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plan, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 97,075,738   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 751,426   

Unrealized depreciation

     (909
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 750,517   
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of bond discounts.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales and bond discounts.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $14,975,200 and $55,640,520, respectively.

 

7. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Franklin Zero Coupon Fund – 2010

 

and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

At June 30, 2010, all of the Fund’s investments in securities carried at fair value were in Level 2 inputs. For detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Selected Portfolio    
FHLMC - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.    
FICO - Financing Corp.    
FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association    
TVA - Tennessee Valley Authority    

 

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MUTUAL GLOBAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -2.66% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund seeks capital appreciation. The Fund normally invests primarily in U.S. and foreign equity securities that the manager believes are undervalued. The Fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in risk arbitrage securities and distressed companies.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. Compared with its benchmarks, the Fund performed better than the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index, which had a -9.56% total return, and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500), which had a -6.65% total return for the same period.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six months under review, economic indicators remained mixed. The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic growth estimates and global manufacturing continued to expand for most of the period; however, labor market weakness persisted and U.S. property markets experienced a further sharp decline after a stimulus tax credit for first-time homebuyers expired. Corporate fundamentals remained strong, and the majority of earnings announcements around the world beat expectations despite growing concerns about margin preservation and the sustainability of earnings momentum. Yet stock markets largely ignored such encouraging fundamentals and reacted instead to economic news, leading to across-the-board equity sector declines. As a result of ongoing economic uncertainty, developed world policymakers maintained interest rates at very low levels. However, policymakers in a number of emerging markets began to incrementally withdraw stimulus measures by phasing out incentive programs and cautiously allowing interest rates and foreign exchange rates to rise.

 

Global equities entered 2010 with positive momentum as corporate earnings and economic indicators continued to recover from the worst recessionary conditions in a half century. However, significant downward volatility returned in the latter part of the semiannual period as growing concerns about the state of sovereign finances accompanied by several sovereign credit downgrades in Europe, along with renewed worries about the sustainability of the fragile economic recovery,

triggered a broad-based sell-off. Investors’ resurgent risk aversion

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Investments in companies involved in mergers, liquidations, reorganizations and distressed bankruptcy, which may include defaulted debt, involve higher credit and other risks. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. Smaller and midsize company securities involve special risks, such as relatively small revenues, limited product lines and small market share. The Fund’s investment in certain hedging and derivative instruments may involve a small investment relative to the risk assumed. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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caused more economically sensitive and cyclical sectors that had led returns since the March 2009 market bottom to markedly lag behind the more defensive or counter-cyclical sectors that had been relatively out of favor. European policymakers responded to credit market fears by pledging 750 billion euros in liquidity to help stabilize markets and forestall government debt defaults. However, the intervention did little to quell investor anxiety. Virtually all equity sectors and regions ended the reporting period with losses, the euro fell to its lowest level since 2006, and a renewed flight to safety further compressed already meager U.S. Treasury yields.

 

Investment Strategy

 

At Mutual Series, we are committed to our distinctive value approach to investing. Our major investment strategy is investing in undervalued stocks. When selecting undervalued equities, we are attracted to fundamentally strong companies with healthy balance sheets, high-quality assets, substantial free cash flow and shareholder-oriented management teams and whose stocks are trading at discounts to our assessment of the companies’ intrinsic or business value. We also look for asset rich companies whose shares may be trading at depressed levels due to concerns over short-term earnings disappointments, litigation, management strategy or other perceived negatives. While the vast majority of our undervalued equity investments are made in publicly traded companies globally, we may invest occasionally in privately held companies as well.

 

We complement this more traditional investment strategy with two others. One is distressed investing, which is complex and can take many forms. The most common distressed investment the Fund undertakes is the purchase of financially troubled or bankrupt companies’ debt at a substantial discount to face value. After the financially distressed company is reorganized, often in bankruptcy court, the old debt is typically replaced with new securities issued by the financially stronger company.

 

The other piece of our investment strategy is participating in arbitrage situations, another highly specialized field. When companies announce proposed mergers or takeovers, commonly referred to as “deals,” the target company may trade at a discount to the bid it ultimately accepts. One form of arbitrage involves purchasing the target company’s stock when it is trading below the value we believe it would receive in a deal. In keeping with our commitment to a relatively conservative investment

 

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approach, we typically focus our arbitrage efforts on announced deals, and eschew rumored deals or other situations we consider relatively risky.

 

In addition, it is our practice to hedge the Fund’s currency exposure when we deem it advantageous for our shareholders.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

During the first half of 2010, the Fund’s top performers included Carlsberg, Schindler Holding and British American Tobacco (BAT).

 

Shares of Carlsberg performed well during the period as the outlook for its largest market (Russia) began to improve and confidence rose that the company could achieve longer term margin targets for its western European operation. The Russian market was impacted by weak consumer demand and regulation challenges, but we believe data released during the period suggested there could be a more positive trend moving forward. In addition, regulations on beer sales turned out to be less severe than first expected. All these factors helped the position become a key contributor to the portfolio.

 

Share-price strength in Schindler, a Swiss elevator and escalator manufacturer, resulted largely from rising new orders during fourth quarter 2009, which continued into first quarter 2010. This positive momentum underpinned investor confidence in the company’s ability to achieve 14% margins, in line with its internal targets. Given the product’s safety requirements, low level of profitability on the initial installation and high maintenance requirements, we believe Schindler has a relatively low risk of competition from the Chinese, a concern that weighed on other industrial companies.

 

BAT shares appreciated after the company reported earnings that exceeded analysts’ estimates. In addition, the value of the British pound weakened against a variety of currencies during the first half of 2010. The company earns the vast majority of its profits outside the U.K., and many analysts raised their earnings estimates for BAT as the pound weakened.

 

Against the backdrop of a global stock market retreat, several Fund holdings detracted from performance. Among the worst were Transocean, Microsoft and Intesa SanPaolo.

 

Transocean is the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor and owns a diversified fleet of deepwater, mid-water and shallow water rigs. Transocean’s stock price posted a steep decline during the period after its

 

Top 10 Sectors/Industries

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

Based on Equity Securities 6/30/10

 

     % of Total
Net Assets
Tobacco   11.5%
Food Products   6.5%
Beverages   5.4%
Commercial Banks   5.3%
Insurance   3.9%
Diversified Financial Services   3.6%
Food & Staples Retailing   3.5%
Capital Markets   3.1%
Industrial Conglomerates   2.8%
Wireless Telecommunication Services   2.8%

 

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Deepwater Horizon rig, which was part of a joint effort with well operator BP, caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Mexico, triggering the biggest oil spill and environmental disaster in U.S. history. While investigations into the exact cause of the fire and resultant liabilities were ongoing at the end of June and could take years, we continued to believe the company is insured for the rig and loss of life and that its liability with respect to environmental clean-up should remain limited.

 

Microsoft was in the midst of a major product upgrade cycle, with new versions of core products like Windows and Office being released in 2009 and 2010. Microsoft shares had been strong in 2009 in anticipation of this product cycle and the resumption of enterprise IT spending, but in the first half of 2010 the share price deteriorated. In particular, the share price plummeted in May and June as fears of a double-dip recession and currency headwinds weighed on investors’ assessment of future sales.

 

Intesa SanPaolo underperformed with other European banks during the period due to sovereign debt and regulatory concerns. In this environment, we preferred the company’s solid liquidity, leverage and capital ratios as well as its limited investment banking exposure, which we believe reduced risk to onerous new regulatory rules. The company also had a small exposure to sovereign debt in Greece, Spain, Ireland or Portugal. Although near-term earnings may continue to be muted, at period-end we still believed that Intesa SanPaolo’s valuation was compelling at tangible book value.

 

Finally, investors should note that we maintained our currency hedging posture of being generally hedged to the U.S. dollar for most of our non-U.S. holdings. Since the dollar was stronger compared with most foreign currencies during the first half of 2010, our hedging strategy positively impacted performance.

 

Thank you for your participation in Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

Top 10 Holdings

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund 6/30/10

 

Company
Sector/Industry,
Country
  % of Total
Net Assets
Nestle SA   2.9%
Food Products, Switzerland  
British American Tobacco PLC   2.7%
Tobacco, U.K.  
Carlsberg AS, A & B   2.5%
Beverages, Denmark  
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC   2.4%
Tobacco, U.K.  
CIT Group Inc.   1.9%
Diversified Financial Services, U.S.  
Schindler Holding AG   1.9%
Machinery, Switzlerland  
Pernod Ricard SA   1.9%
Beverages, France  
Vodafone Group PLC   1.9%
Wireless Telecommunication Services, U.K.  
Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.   1.8%
Industrial Conglomerates, Hong Kong  
Bank of America Corp.   1.8%
Diversified Financial Services, U.S.  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 973.40    $ 4.99

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,019.74    $ 5.11

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (1.02%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 19.14      $ 16.12      $ 24.08      $ 22.05      $ 18.85      $ 16.44   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.24        0.19 c      0.37        0.47        0.52        0.25   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.75     3.57        (6.95     2.22        3.69        2.40   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.51     3.76        (6.58     2.69        4.21        2.65   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

            (0.26     (0.52     (0.38     (0.25     (0.24

Net realized gains

            (0.48     (0.86     (0.28     (0.76       
        

Total distributions

            (0.74     (1.38     (0.66     (1.01     (0.24
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 18.63      $ 19.14      $ 16.12      $ 24.08      $ 22.05      $ 18.85   
        

Total returnd

     (2.66)%        23.63%        (28.29)%        12.17%        23.32%        16.28%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expensesf

     1.02%        1.06% g      0.98% g      0.97% g      1.03% g      1.02% g 

Expenses - excluding dividend expense on securities sold short

     0.98%        0.97% g      0.98% g      0.97% g      1.00% g      1.00% g 

Net investment income

     2.44%        1.07% c      1.82%        1.96%        2.44%        1.37%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 79,149      $ 86,755      $ 81,320      $ 142,751      $ 146,229      $ 136,508   

Portfolio turnover rate

     27.54%        43.35%        22.76%        28.20%        19.83%        22.94%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.03) per share related to an adjustment for uncollectible interest. Excluding the effect of this adjustment, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.26%.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fIncludes dividend expense on securities sold short which varies from period to period. See below for expense ratios that reflect only operating expenses.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 18.81      $ 15.85      $ 23.69      $ 21.73      $ 18.60      $ 16.25   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.21        0.14 c      0.32        0.40        0.43        0.19   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.74     3.50        (6.84     2.18        3.68        2.38   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.53     3.64        (6.52     2.58        4.11        2.57   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

            (0.20     (0.46     (0.34     (0.22     (0.22

Net realized gains

            (0.48     (0.86     (0.28     (0.76       
        

Total distributions

            (0.68     (1.32     (0.62     (0.98     (0.22
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 18.28      $ 18.81      $ 15.85      $ 23.69      $ 21.73      $ 18.60   
        

Total returnd

     (2.82)%        23.31%        (28.45)%        11.85%        23.06%        15.97%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expensesf

     1.27%        1.31% g      1.23% g      1.22% g      1.28% g      1.28% g 

Expenses - excluding dividend expense on securities sold short

     1.23%        1.22% g      1.23% g      1.22% g      1.25% g      1.25% g 

Net investment income

     2.19%        0.82% c      1.57%        1.71%        2.19%        1.12%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 1,204,932      $ 1,309,852      $ 1,113,720      $ 1,867,484      $ 1,365,575      $ 811,975   

Portfolio turnover rate

     27.54%        43.35%        22.76%        28.20%        19.83%        22.94%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.03) per share related to an adjustment for uncollectible interest. Excluding the effect of this adjustment, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.01%.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fIncludes dividend expense on securities sold short which varies from period to period. See below for expense ratios that reflect only operating expenses.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 19.02      $ 16.07      $ 22.50   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.20        0.11 d      0.09   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.74     3.56        (5.14
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.54     3.67        (5.05
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income

            (0.24     (0.52

Net realized gains

            (0.48     (0.86
        

Total distributions

            (0.72     (1.38
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 18.48      $ 19.02      $ 16.07   
        

Total returne

     (2.84)%        23.19%        (23.48)%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

      

Expensesg

     1.37%        1.41% h      1.33% h 

Expenses - excluding dividend expense on securities sold short

     1.33%        1.32% h      1.32% h 

Net investment income

     2.09%        0.72% d      1.47%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 59,913      $ 59,178      $ 23,981   

Portfolio turnover rate

     27.54%        43.35%        22.76%   

 

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.03) per share related to an adjustment for uncollectible interest. Excluding the effect of this adjustment, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.91%.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gIncludes dividend expense on securities sold short which varies from period to period. See below for expense ratios that reflect only operating expenses.

hBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 84.5%

            

Airlines 0.0%

            

a,b,cNorthwest Airlines Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      8,167,000      $
                

Auto Components 0.2%

            

a,b,cCollins & Aikman Products Co., Contingent Distribution

   United States      218,708        2,187

a,b,cDana Holding Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      2,673,000       

a,dIACNA Investor LLC

   United States      47,271        473

a,d,eInternational Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC

   Brazil      424,073        680,527

a,d,eInternational Automotive Components Group Japan LLC

   Japan      74,174        418,338

a,d,eInternational Automotive Components Group LLC

   Luxembourg      1,512,200        1,081,571

a,d,eInternational Automotive Components Group NA LLC, A

   United States      1,353,608        983,897
                
               3,166,993
                

Automobiles 1.3%

            

aDaimler AG (EUR Traded)

   Germany      323,994             16,618,558

aDaimler AG (USD Traded)

   Germany      2,800        141,540
                
               16,760,098
                

Beverages 5.4%

            

Carlsberg AS, A

   Denmark      7,100        550,297

Carlsberg AS, B

   Denmark      442,162        33,900,200

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.

   United States      189,800        4,908,228

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc.

   United States      191,410        7,156,820

Pernod Ricard SA

   France      327,808        25,653,316
                
               72,168,861
                

Biotechnology 0.5%

            

aAmgen Inc.

   United States      135,290        7,116,254
                

Capital Markets 3.1%

            

The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

   United States      56,890        7,467,950

Morgan Stanley

   United States      626,650        14,544,547

aUBS AG (CHF Traded)

   Switzerland      1,445,336        19,384,648
                
               41,397,145
                

Chemicals 1.4%

            

Airgas Inc.

   United States      82,831        5,152,088

a,b,cDow Corning Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      300,000       

Linde AG

   Germany      97,340        10,300,004

Sika AG

   Switzerland      1,886        3,358,642
                
               18,810,734
                

Commercial Banks 5.3%

            

a,d,fThe Bankshares Inc.

   United States      800,000        2,754,144

Barclays PLC

   United Kingdom      3,505,494        14,173,534

BNP Paribas

   France      262,466        14,372,750

a,dElephant Capital Holdings Ltd.

   Japan      1,903       

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

   Italy      3,779,142        10,100,070

a,dNCB Warrant Holdings Ltd., A

   Japan      9,306       

PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

   United States      158,150        8,935,475

Wells Fargo & Co.

   United States      802,340        20,539,904
                
               70,875,877
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.0%g

            

aComdisco Holding Co. Inc.

   United States      44      $ 395

a,b,cComdisco Holding Co. Inc., Contingent Distribution

   United States      1,863,000       
                
               395
                

Computers & Peripherals 0.2%

            

a,b,cDecisionOne Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      33,639       

aDell Inc.

   United States      166,275        2,005,277
                
               2,005,277
                

Construction Materials 0.5%

            

CRH PLC

   Ireland      337,406        7,073,646
                

Consumer Finance 0.2%

            

a,dCerberus CG Investor I LLC

   United States      2,431,677               1,118,572

a,dCerberus CG Investor II LLC

   United States      2,431,640        1,118,554

a,dCerberus CG Investor III LLC

   United States      1,215,984        559,353

a,dGMAC Inc.

   United States      56        338,520
                
               3,134,999
                

Containers & Packaging 0.3%

            

Rexam PLC

   United Kingdom      854,753        3,873,033
                

Diversified Financial Services 3.5%

            

Bank of America Corp.

   United States      1,663,100        23,898,747

aCIT Group Inc.

   United States      62,986        2,132,706

Deutsche Boerse AG

   Germany      268,739        16,461,702

a,b,cMarconi Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United Kingdom      1,739,100       

a,dNorth American Financial Holdings Inc., 144A

   United States      175,423        3,376,893

a,dNorth American Financial Holdings Inc., 144A, non-voting

   United States      72,570        1,396,973
                
               47,267,021
                

Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.0%

            

a,dAboveNet Inc.

   United States      36,827        1,737,498

a,dAboveNet Inc., stock grant, grant price $10.475, expiration date 9/09/13

   United States      23        3,377

a,dAboveNet Inc., stock grant, grant price $30, expiration date 9/07/18

   United States      5        343

a,dAboveNet Inc., wts., 9/08/10

   United States      739        50,991

Cable & Wireless Communication PLC

   United Kingdom      3,585,816        3,100,079

Cable & Wireless Worldwide PLC

   United Kingdom      3,585,816        4,640,740

a,b,cGlobal Crossing Holdings Ltd., Contingent Distribution

   United States      2,236,777       

Telefonica SA

   Spain      909,701        16,974,251
                
               26,507,279
                

Electric Utilities 2.7%

            

a,b,cCalpine Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      1,400,000       

E.ON AG

   Germany      576,710        15,688,159

Exelon Corp.

   United States      459,650        17,452,911

Prime Infrastructure Group

   Australia      1,361,600        3,733,710
                
               36,874,780
                

Electrical Equipment 0.5%

            

Alstom SA

   France      149,660        6,860,963
                

Energy Equipment & Services 3.2%

            

aBW Offshore Ltd.

   Norway      3,040,522        3,551,247

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Energy Equipment & Services (continued)

            

aCompagnie Generale de Geophysique SA

   France      345,440      $ 6,232,243

a,dMPF Corp. Ltd.

   Norway      1,460,000       

aPetroleum Geo-Services ASA

   Norway      11,710        99,158

aPride International Inc.

   United States      319,600        7,139,864

Seadrill Ltd.

   Bermuda      781,506        14,292,180

Smith International Inc.

   United States      180,000        6,777,000

aTransocean Ltd.

   United States      117,343        5,436,501
                
               43,528,193
                

Food & Staples Retailing 3.5%

            

Carrefour SA

   France      448,729        17,969,771

CVS Caremark Corp.

   United States      766,540        22,474,953

Koninklijke Ahold NV

   Netherlands      547,430        6,806,372
                
               47,251,096
                

Food Products 6.5%

            

CSM NV

   Netherlands      158,459        4,737,909

Danone

   France      244,436        13,215,000

Farmer Brothers Co.

   United States      60,060        906,305

Kraft Foods Inc., A

   United States      762,346        21,345,688

Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      195        203,250

Nestle SA

   Switzerland      815,931           39,504,334

Nong Shim Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      24,215        4,533,198

Rieber & Son ASA

   Norway      400,605        2,524,175
                
               86,969,859
                

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.0%

            

Alcon Inc.

   Switzerland      51,211        7,588,958

aBoston Scientific Corp.

   United States      883,480        5,124,184
                
               12,713,142
                

Health Care Providers & Services 1.7%

            

Rhoen-Klinikum AG

   Germany      608,573        13,607,195

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

   United States      333,450        9,469,980
                
               23,077,175
                

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.1%a

            

aAccor SA

   France      278,320        13,021,337

Ladbrokes PLC

   United Kingdom      1,219,165        2,319,382
                
               15,340,719
                

Household Durables 0.2%

            

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

   United States      55,767        2,817,349
                

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.1%

            

aNRG Energy Inc.

   United States      59,000        1,251,390
                

Industrial Conglomerates 2.8%

            

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

   Hong Kong      398,522        14,004,063

Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,157,650        24,102,273
                
               38,106,336
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Insurance 3.9%

            

ACE Ltd.

   United States      356,360      $      18,345,413

aAlleghany Corp.

   United States      4,148        1,216,608

aBerkshire Hathaway Inc., A

   United States      45        5,400,000

aBerkshire Hathaway Inc., B

   United States      72,750        5,797,447

E-L Financial Corp. Ltd.

   Canada      8,478        3,623,417

a,dImagine Group Holdings Ltd.

   Bermuda      239,310        2,720,859

a,dOlympus Re Holdings Ltd.

   United States      2,140        1,618

PartnerRe Ltd.

   Bermuda      151,240        10,607,974

Zurich Financial Services AG

   Switzerland      20,860        4,633,836
                
               52,347,172
                

IT Services 0.0%g

            

dGlodyne Technoserve Ltd.

   India      1,332        19,282
                

Machinery 1.9%

            

a,d,eMCII Holdings Inc.

   United States      383       

Schindler Holding AG, PC

   Switzerland      266,386        22,582,832

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

   Switzerland      42,060        3,526,619
                
               26,109,451
                

Marine 1.5%

            

A.P. Moller—Maersk AS, B

   Denmark      2,494        19,846,176
                

Media 2.1%

            

British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC

   United Kingdom      341,121        3,573,592

Daekyo Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      5,820        25,930

Eutelsat Communications

   France      520,271        17,538,343

Time Warner Inc.

   United States      222,200        6,423,802

a,cTVMAX Holdings Inc.

   United States      8,935       
                
               27,561,667
                

Multi-Utilities 1.8%

            

GDF Suez

   France      485,354        13,951,028

Hera SpA

   Italy      1,864,274        3,080,667

RWE AG

   Germany      112,030        7,373,557
                
               24,405,252
                

Office Electronics 0.9%

            

Xerox Corp.

   United States      1,514,117        12,173,501
                

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.8%

            

BP PLC

   United Kingdom      769,411        3,667,444

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, A

   United Kingdom      798,282        20,260,675

Total SA, B

   France      275,896        12,474,290

Total SA, B, ADR

   France      19,340        863,338
                
               37,265,747
                

Pharmaceuticals 2.4%

            

Eli Lilly & Co.

   United States      539,140        18,061,190

Pfizer Inc.

   United States      954,520        13,611,455
                
               31,672,645
                

Professional Services 0.1%

            

Teleperformance

   France      42,803        1,075,099
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.7%

            

The Link REIT

   Hong Kong      9,396,000      $      23,408,252
                

Real Estate Management & Development 0.8%

            

a,cCanary Wharf Group PLC

   United Kingdom      487,324        2,151,452

Great Eagle Holdings Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,613,524        4,139,951

Swire Pacific Ltd., B

   Hong Kong      1,949,472        4,175,777
                
               10,467,180
                

Software 2.4%

            

Microsoft Corp.

   United States      806,798        18,564,422

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

   Japan      47,500        14,157,052
                
               32,721,474
                

Tobacco 11.5%

            

Altria Group Inc.

   United States      604,821        12,120,613

British American Tobacco PLC

   United Kingdom      1,153,033        36,815,103

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

   United Kingdom      1,130,587        31,747,692

ITC Ltd.

   India      1,453,259        9,539,702

Japan Tobacco Inc.

   Japan      5,100        16,019,342

Lorillard Inc.

   United States      311,020        22,387,219

Philip Morris International Inc.

   United States      204,981        9,396,329

Reynolds American Inc.

   United States      314,950        16,415,194
                
               154,441,194
                

Trading Companies & Distributors 0.6%

            

aKloeckner & Co. SE

   Germany      467,280        8,310,389
                

Transportation Infrastructure 0.1%

            

Groupe Eurotunnel SA

   France      166,868        1,137,475
                

Wireless Telecommunication Services 2.8%

            

SK Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR

   South Korea      838,020        12,344,035

Vodafone Group PLC

   United Kingdom      12,007,170        24,969,236
                
               37,313,271
                

Total Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (Cost $1,115,704,725)

               1,135,223,841
                

Preferred Stocks 1.4%

            

Automobiles 1.2%

            

Volkswagen AG, pfd.

   Germany      188,845        16,762,637
                

Diversified Financial Services 0.1%

            

a,dHightower Holding, LLC, pfd., A, Series 2

   United States      557,107        1,477,392
                

Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.0%g

            

a,dPTV Inc., 10.00%, pfd., A

   United Kingdom      4,289        590
                

Machinery 0.1%

            

a,d,eMCII Holdings Inc., PIK, pfd., A

   United States      3,074        781,154
                

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $21,444,442)

               19,021,773
                
            Principalh
Amount
      

Corporate Bonds, Notes and Senior Floating Rate Interests 5.5%

            

i,jAvaya Inc., Term Loan B-1, FRN, 3.26%, 10/26/14

   United States      18,460,000        15,837,148

d,kCerberus CG Investor I LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   United States      1,897,400        872,804

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund    Country      Principal h
Amount
     Value

Corporate Bonds, Notes and Senior Floating Rate Interests (continued)

         

d,kCerberus CG Investor II LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   United States      1,897,400      $ 872,804

d,kCerberus CG Investor III LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   United States      948,700        436,402

CIT Group Inc.,

            

jNew Term Loan Tranche 1B, FRN, 13.00%, 1/20/12

   United States      272,419        281,647

senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/13

   United States      1,929,967        1,857,593

senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/14

   United States      3,208,454        3,040,010

senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/15

   United States      3,298,454        3,067,562

senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/16

   United States      8,060,424        7,395,439

senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/17

   United States      7,509,394        6,796,002

jTerm Loan Tranche 2A, FRN, 9.50%, 1/20/12

   United States      1,562,278        1,599,968

i,jFirst Data Corp., FRN, Term Loan, 3.097%, 9/24/14,

            

B-1

   United States      6,122,843        5,164,447

B-2

   United States      1,143,111        965,643

B-3

   United States      381,011        321,108

c,e,jInternational Automotive Components Group NA Inc., Revolver, FRN, 5.50%, 1/18/13

   United States      268,430        268,430

d,e,kInternational Automotive Components Group NA LLC, 9.00%, 4/01/17

   United States      407,500        400,522

jRealogy Corp.,

            

Delayed Draw Term Loan B, FRN, 3.292%, 10/10/13

   United States      6,265,195        5,341,079

Initial Term Loan B, FRN, 3.292%, 10/10/13

   United States      8,931,378        7,614,000

Synthetic Letter of Credit, FRN, 3.349%, 10/10/13

   United States      1,966,061        1,676,067

Seadrill Ltd., cvt., senior note, 3.625%, 11/08/12

   Bermuda      1,400,000        1,288,000

jTexas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan, FRN, 3.85%, 10/10/14

   United States      11,029,454        8,108,623

c,kTVMAX Holdings Inc., PIK,

            

11.50%, 7/31/10

   United States      44,887       

14.00%, 7/31/10

   United States      73,712       
                

Total Corporate Bonds, Notes and Senior Floating Rate Interests (Cost $76,038,961)

               73,205,298
                
            Shares       

Companies in Liquidation 0.0%g

            

aAdelphia Recovery Trust

   United States      5,379,562        178,601

a,bAdelphia Recovery Trust, Arahova Contingent Value Vehicle, Contingent Distribution

   United States      386,774        91,859

a,b,cCentury Communications Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      1,074,000       

a,dFIM Coinvestor Holdings I, LLC

   United States      2,077,368       
                

Total Companies in Liquidation (Cost $574, 903)

               270,460
                

Total Investments before Short Term Investments (Cost $1,213,763,031)

               1,227,721,372
                
            Principal h
Amount
      

Short Term Investments 6.0%

            

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 6.0%

            

lFHLB, 7/01/10

   United States      13,000,000        13,000,000

lU.S. Treasury Bills, 9/09/10

   United States      25,000,000        24,992,850

l,mU.S. Treasury Bills, 7/08/10 - 10/21/10

   United States      43,000,000        42,987,381
                

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $80,973,124)

               80,980,231
                

Total Investments before Money Market Funds (Cost $1,294,736,155)

               1,308,701,603
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value  

Money Market Funds (Cost $31,953) 0.0%g

            

aBank of New York Institutional Cash Reserve Fund, Series B

   United States      31,953      $ 25,562   
                  

Total Investments (Cost $1,294,768,108) 97.4%

               1,308,727,165   

Securities Sold Short (0.5)%

               (6,938,972

Other Assets, less Liabilities 3.1%

               42,205,251   
                  

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 1,343,993,444   
                  

nSecurities Sold Short (Proceeds $7,658,631) (0.5)%

            

Energy Equipment & Services (0.5)%

            

Schlumberger Ltd.

   United States      125,388      $ (6,938,972
                  

 

 

 

aNon-income producing.

bContingent distributions represent the right to receive additional distributions, if any, during the reorganization of the underlying company. Shares represent total underlying principal of debt securities.

cSecurity has been deemed illiquid because it may not be able to be sold within seven days. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $2,422,069, representing 0.18% of net assets.

dSee Note 9 regarding restricted securities.

eSee Note 13 regarding other considerations.

fSee Note 12 regarding holdings of 5% voting securities.

gRounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.

hThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

iA portion or all of the security purchased on a delayed delivery basis. See Note 1(c).

jThe coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.

kSee Note 7 regarding credit risk and defaulted securities.

lThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

mSecurity or a portion of the security has been segregated as collateral for securities sold short. At June 30, 2010, the value of this security and cash pledged amounted to $10,777,430.

nSee Note 1(e) regarding securities sold short.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund                      

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had the following forward exchange contracts outstanding. See Note 1(d).

 

Forward Exchange Contracts

 

Currency    Counterparty      Type      Quantity      Contract
Amount
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Euro

   DBAB      Buy      7,325,815      $ 9,042,987      7/16/10      $      $ (81,708

Euro

   SSBT      Buy      1,364,039        1,674,767      7/16/10               (6,211

Euro

   DBAB      Buy      2,050,000        2,500,488      7/16/10        7,168          

Euro

   BOFA      Buy      820,000        999,605      7/16/10        3,458          

Euro

   SSBT      Buy      133,882        162,016      7/16/10        1,755          

Euro

   SSBT      Sell      33,390,189        45,514,794      7/16/10        4,670,360          

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      2,133,505        2,850,958      7/16/10        241,156          

South Korean Won

   BOFA      Sell      7,539,162,500        6,775,000      7/20/10        616,308          

South Korean Won

   DBAB      Sell      1,450,800,000        1,300,000      7/20/10        114,851          

Danish Krone

   HAND      Buy      4,279,938        740,000      7/23/10               (37,149

Danish Krone

   HAND      Sell      3,685,920        600,000      7/23/10               (5,301

Danish Krone

   HAND      Buy      3,613,915        590,000      7/23/10        3,477          

Danish Krone

   SSBT      Sell      97,712,762        17,550,248      7/23/10        1,503,868          

Danish Krone

   HAND      Sell      7,206,900        1,200,000      7/23/10        16,484          

Danish Krone

   BOFA      Sell      7,250,640        1,200,000      7/23/10        9,301          

Canadian Dollar

   SSBT      Sell      3,357,146        3,340,444      7/30/10        187,602          

Swiss Franc

   SSBT      Sell      20,000,000        18,083,183      8/10/10               (480,157

Swiss Franc

   BOFA      Sell      20,000,000        18,083,183      8/10/10               (480,157

Swiss Franc

   DBAB      Buy      3,955,636        3,436,323      8/10/10        235,167          

Swiss Franc

   BOFA      Buy      907,796        786,509      8/10/10        56,078          

Swiss Franc

   SSBT      Buy      274,906        254,521      8/10/10        637          

British Pound

   DBAB      Sell      1,019,033        1,481,443      8/12/10               (41,409

British Pound

   BZWS      Sell      21,678,808        32,464,015      8/12/10        67,021          

Norwegian Krone

   HAND      Buy      89,608,856        14,773,562      8/16/10               (1,036,293

Norwegian Krone

   BOFA      Buy      28,140,000        4,738,969      8/16/10               (425,035

Norwegian Krone

   SSBT      Buy      32,545,005        5,030,881      8/16/10               (41,648

Norwegian Krone

   SSBT      Buy      3,746,536        566,138      8/16/10        8,215          

Norwegian Krone

   HAND      Buy      3,147,051        475,486      8/16/10        6,965          

Norwegian Krone

   SSBT      Sell      70,000,000        11,715,873      8/16/10        984,692          

Norwegian Krone

   DBAB      Sell      30,202,209        5,056,963      8/16/10        426,887          

Norwegian Krone

   HAND      Sell      70,000,000        11,307,831      8/16/10        576,650          

Australian Dollar

   DBAB      Buy      290,000        245,848      8/19/10               (3,379

Australian Dollar

   DBAB      Sell      1,790,000        1,551,930      8/19/10        55,312          

Euro

   SSBT      Buy      499,704        612,053      8/31/10               (628

Euro

   SSBT      Buy      655,444        784,793      8/31/10        17,191          

Euro

   BOFA      Buy      661,501        790,209      8/31/10        19,186          

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      21,435,733        29,027,654      8/31/10        2,799,455          

Euro

   SSBT      Sell      17,271,584        23,454,160      8/31/10        2,321,104          

Euro

   BOFA      Sell      3,055,763        4,144,601      8/31/10        405,650          

Euro

   BZWS      Sell      3,896,258        5,038,021      8/31/10        270,662          

British Pound

   DBAB      Buy      1,950,000        2,976,240      9/15/10               (62,177

British Pound

   BOFA      Buy      2,209,349        3,358,675      9/15/10               (57,042

British Pound

   SSBT      Buy      91,804        139,320      9/15/10               (2,129

British Pound

   DBAB      Buy      1,310,000        1,890,659      9/15/10        72,776          

British Pound

   DBAB      Sell      35,950,000        54,637,729      9/15/10        914,356          

British Pound

   BOFA      Sell      660,000        1,003,781      9/15/10        17,482          

Euro

   BZWS      Sell      16,960,000        23,130,904      9/15/10        2,377,097          

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      30,634,276        41,609,396      9/15/10        4,122,495          

Euro

   BOFA      Sell      2,220,000        3,036,812      9/15/10        320,217          

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund                      

 

Forward Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

Currency    Counterparty      Type      Quantity      Contract
Amount
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Euro

   SSBT      Sell      14,117,766      $ 19,207,558      10/14/10      $ 1,928,919      $   

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      24,424,416        32,967,602      10/14/10        3,074,722          

Euro

   BOFA      Sell      11,550,000        15,717,240      10/14/10        1,581,272          

Japanese Yen

   BZWS      Sell      1,657,607,194        17,961,827      10/20/10               (826,014

Japanese Yen

   DBAB      Buy      451,889,860        4,997,365      10/20/10        124,497          

Japanese Yen

   BOFA      Buy      11,502,625        125,000      10/20/10        5,374          

Danish Krone

   DBAB      Sell      100,000,000        17,962,351      10/25/10        1,533,740          

Swiss Franc

   DBAB      Sell      39,949,406        36,251,730      11/10/10               (909,009

Swiss Franc

   BOFA      Sell      1,229,630        1,090,000      11/10/10               (53,796

Swiss Franc

   DBAB      Buy      1,681,147        1,464,518      11/10/10        99,276          

Swiss Franc

   SSBT      Buy      444,402        385,211      11/10/10        28,170          

British Pound

   DBAB      Sell      23,153,666        34,243,925      11/12/10               (355,436

British Pound

   BOFA      Sell      1,410,000        2,078,781      11/12/10               (28,233

British Pound

   BZWS      Sell      399,519        577,248      11/12/10               (19,766

British Pound

   DBAB      Sell      430,000        643,293      11/12/10        728          

British Pound

   SSBT      Sell      175,494        262,454      11/12/10        208          

Euro

   BZWS      Sell      18,000,000        22,883,400      11/15/10        849,728          

Euro

   SSBT      Sell      18,000,000        22,882,680      11/15/10        849,008          

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      7,364,049        9,284,656      11/15/10        270,375          

Euro

   BOFA      Sell      500,000        617,225      11/15/10        5,179          
                                 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

                 33,802,279        (4,952,677
                                 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

               $ 28,849,602     
                                    

 

See Abbreviations on page MGD-35.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Mutual Global
Discovery
Securities Fund

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 1,286,768,108

Cost - Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 12)

     8,000,000
      

Total cost of investments

   $ 1,294,768,108
      

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 1,305,973,021

Value - Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 12)

     2,754,144
      

Total value of investments

     1,308,727,165

Cash

     19,922,251

Foreign currency, at value (cost $8,003,410)

     8,009,538

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     513,778

Capital shares sold

     71,425

Dividends and interest

     6,025,155

Due from brokers

     7,068,283

Unrealized appreciation on forward exchange contracts

     33,802,279

Other assets

     2,523
      

Total assets

     1,384,142,397
      

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     24,407,012

Capital shares redeemed

     1,845,275

Affiliates

     1,612,358

Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $7,658,631)

     6,938,972

Unrealized depreciation on forward exchange contracts

     4,952,677

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     392,659
      

Total liabilities

     40,148,953
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,343,993,444
      

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,249,850,359

Undistributed net investment income

     28,664,766

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     43,571,165

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     21,907,154
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,343,993,444
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Mutual Global
Discovery
Securities Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 79,149,066
      

Shares outstanding

     4,249,295
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 18.63
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,204,931,637
      

Shares outstanding

     65,902,308
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 18.28
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 59,912,741
      

Shares outstanding

     3,241,540
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 18.48
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Mutual Global
Discovery
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $1,930,387)

   $ 22,819,913   

Interest

     2,110,088   

Income from securities loaned

     1,166   
        

Total investment income

     24,931,167   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     5,767,286   

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     825,820   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     1,617,416   

Class 4

     107,704   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     797   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     99,901   

Reports to shareholders

     179,444   

Professional fees

     100,768   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     3,695   

Dividends on securities sold short

     290,000   

Other

     51,942   
        

Total expenses

     9,044,773   
        

Net investment income

     15,886,394   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     44,663,295   

Written options

     (2,082,773

Foreign currency transactions

     49,270,505   

Securities sold short

     363,920   
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     92,214,947   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (159,540,530

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     12,704,753   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (146,835,777
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (54,620,830
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (38,734,436
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Mutual Global Discovery
Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 15,886,394      $ 10,961,288   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments, written options, foreign currency transactions, and securities sold short

     92,214,947        (38,152,969

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (146,835,777     304,974,790   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (38,734,436     277,783,109   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

            (1,156,170

Class 2

            (13,893,915

Class 4

            (663,709

Net realized gains:

    

Class 1

            (2,188,207

Class 2

            (32,783,395

Class 4

            (1,312,205
        

Total distributions to shareholders

            (51,997,601
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (5,455,167     (8,448,336

Class 2

     (70,189,656     (8,110,790

Class 4

     2,587,245        27,537,134   
        

Total capital share transactions

     (73,057,578     10,978,008   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (111,792,014     236,763,516   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     1,455,785,458        1,219,021,942   
        

End of period

   $ 1,343,993,444      $ 1,455,785,458   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 28,664,766      $ 12,778,372   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. At June 30, 2010, 55.52% of the Fund’s shares were held through one insurance company. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities and derivative financial instruments (derivitives) listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Securities denominated in a foreign currency are converted into their U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the date that the values of the foreign debt securities are determined.

 

Certain derivitives trade in the over-the-counter market. The Fund’s pricing services use various techniques including industry standard option pricing models and proprietary discounted cash flow models to determine the fair value of those instruments. The Fund’s net benefit or obligation under the derivative contract, as measured by the fair market value of the contract, is included in net assets.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based

valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts

 

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a. Financial Instrument Valuation (continued)

 

may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Securities Purchased on a Delayed Delivery Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

d. Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Fund may invest in derivitives in order to manage risk or gain exposure to various other investments or markets. Derivatives are financial contracts based on an underlying or notional amount, require no initial investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would normally be required to have a similar response to changes in market factors, and require or permit net

 

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Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

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d. Derivative Financial Instruments (continued)

 

settlement. Derivatives may contain various risks including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market, and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amounts shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain and loss and unrealized appreciation and depreciation on these contracts for the period are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The Fund generally enters into forward exchange contracts in order to manage and/or gain exposure to certain foreign currencies. A forward exchange contract is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a foreign currency for a specific exchange rate on a future date. Pursuant to the terms of the forward exchange contracts, cash or securities may be required to be deposited as collateral. Unrestricted cash received may be invested according to the Fund’s investment objectives.

 

The Fund generally purchases or writes option contracts in order to manage or gain exposure to equity price risk. An option is a contract entitling the holder to purchase or sell a specific amount of shares or units of a particular security, currency or index, or notional amount of a swap (swaption), at a specified price. Options purchased are recorded as an asset while options written are recorded as a liability. Upon exercise of an option, the acquisition cost or sales proceeds of the security is adjusted by any premium paid or received. Upon expiration of an option, any premium paid or received is recorded as a realized loss or gain. Upon closing an option other than through expiration or exercise, the difference between the premium and the cost to close the position is recorded as a realized gain or loss.

 

See Note 11 regarding other derivative information.

 

e. Securities Sold Short

 

The Fund is engaged in selling securities short, which obligates the Fund to replace a borrowed security with the same security at current market value. The Fund incurs a loss if the price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund replaces the borrowed security. The Fund realizes a gain if the price of the security declines between those dates. Gains are limited to the price at which the Fund sold the security short, while losses are potentially unlimited in size.

 

The Fund is required to establish a margin account with the broker lending the security sold short. While the short sale is outstanding, the broker retains the proceeds of the short sale and the Fund must maintain a deposit with broker consisting of cash and/or securities having a value equal to a specified percentage of the value of the securities sold short. The Fund is obligated to pay stock loan fees for borrowing the securities sold short and is required to pay the counterparty any dividends or interest due on securities sold short. Such dividends or interest and any stock loan fees are recorded as an expense to the Fund.

 

f. Securities Lending

 

The Fund participates in an agency based security lending program. The Fund receives cash collateral against the loaned securities in an amount equal to at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities. Collateral is maintained over the life of the loan in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of loaned securities, as determined at the close of Fund business each day; any additional collateral required due to changes in security values is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. The collateral is invested in a non-registered money fund (Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserve Fund or ICRF), managed by the Fund’s custodian on the Fund’s behalf. The Fund receives income from the investment of cash collateral, in addition to lending fees and rebates paid by the borrower. The Fund bears the market risk with respect to the collateral investment, securities loaned, and the risk that the agent may default on its obligations to the Fund. The securities lending agent has agreed to indemnify the Fund in the event of default by a third party borrower. At June 30, 2010, the Fund had no securities on loan.

 

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Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

f. Securities Lending (continued)

 

In September of 2008, the Bank of New York Mellon advised the Fund that the ICRF had exposure to certain defaulted debt obligations of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. and that they had created a separate sleeve (Series B) of the ICRF to hold these securities apart from the main investments. Each investor in the ICRF was allocated its pro-rata portion of Series B. The Fund’s position in Series B is disclosed on the Statement of Investments at fair value and any unrealized loss attributable to the position is included in net assets.

 

g. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

h. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Facility fees are recognized as income over the expected term of the loan. Dividend income and dividends declared on securities sold short are recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

i. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

j. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:       Shares      Amount     Shares      Amount  

Shares sold

    68,210       $ 1,343,174      81,769       $ 1,439,153   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                 186,941         3,344,377   

Shares redeemed

    (352,035      (6,798,341   (780,395      (13,231,866
           

Net increase (decrease)

    (283,825    $ (5,455,167   (511,685    $ (8,448,336
           

Class 2 Shares:

           

Shares sold

    1,230,555       $ 23,865,817      4,897,346       $ 81,796,690   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                 2,653,628         46,677,309   

Shares redeemed

    (4,967,961      (94,055,473   (8,181,894      (136,584,789
           

Net increase (decrease)

    (3,737,406    $ (70,189,656   (630,920    $ (8,110,790
           

Class 4 Shares:

           

Shares sold

    314,330       $ 6,118,241      1,651,459       $ 28,116,459   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

                 111,006         1,975,914   

Shares redeemed

    (183,503      (3,530,996   (143,749      (2,555,239
           

Net increase (decrease)

    130,827       $ 2,587,245      1,618,716       $ 27,537,134   
           

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC (Franklin Mutual)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

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Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Franklin Mutual based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets

0.800%

  

Up to and including $4 billion

0.770%

  

Over $4 billion, up to and including $7 billion

0.750%

  

Over $7 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.730%

  

In excess of $10 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services based on the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets

0.150%

  

Up to and including $200 million

0.135%

  

Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

0.100%

  

Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

0.075%

  

In excess of $1.2 billion

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $49,219,769 expiring in 2017.

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 1,300,115,717   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 168,191,991   

Unrealized depreciation

     (159,580,543
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 8,611,448   
        

 

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Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of defaulted securities, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company shares, pass-through entity income, payments-in-kind, bond discounts and premiums, certain dividends on securities sold short and certain corporate actions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company shares, pass-through entity income, payments-in-kind, bond discounts and premiums, tax straddles, certain dividends on securities sold short and certain corporate actions.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities and securities sold short) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $524,868,854 and $345,323,187, respectively.

 

Transactions in options written during the period ended June 30, 2010, were as follows:

 

     Number of
Contracts
    Premiums
Received
 

Options outstanding at December 31, 2009

   1,451,300      $ 4,181,131   

Options written

            

Options expired

            

Options exercised

            

Options closed

   (1,451,300     (4,181,131
        

Options outstanding at June 30, 2010

        $   
        

 

7. CREDIT RISK AND DEFAULTED SECURITIES

 

The Fund may purchase the pre-default or defaulted debt of distressed companies. Distressed companies are financially troubled and are about to be or are already involved in financial restructuring or bankruptcy. Risks associated with purchasing these securities include the possibility that the bankruptcy or other restructuring process takes longer than expected, or that distributions in restructuring are less than anticipated, either or both of which may result in unfavorable consequences to the Fund. If it becomes probable that the income on debt securities, including those of distressed companies, will not be collected, the Fund discontinues accruing income and recognizes an adjustment for uncollectible interest.

 

At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of distressed company securities for which interest recognition has been discontinued was $2,582,532, representing 0.19% of the Fund’s net assets. For information as to specific securities, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

8. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

9. RESTRICTED SECURITIES

 

The Fund may invest in securities that are restricted under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) or which are subject to legal, contractual, or other agreed upon restrictions on resale. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement

 

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Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

9. RESTRICTED SECURITIES (continued)

 

transactions, and cannot be sold without prior registration unless the sale is pursuant to an exemption under the 1933 Act. Disposal of these securities may require greater effort and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. The Fund may have registration rights for restricted securities. The issuer generally incurs all registration costs.

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund held investments in restricted securities, excluding certain securities exempt from registration under the 1933 Act deemed to be liquid, as follows:

 

Principal
Amount/
Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
   Issuer    Acquisition
Dates
   Cost    Value
36,827   

AboveNet Inc.

   10/02/01 - 9/08/09    $ 910,432    $ 1,737,498
23   

AboveNet Inc., stock grant, grant price $10.475, expiration date 9/09/13

   4/17/06 - 9/08/06           3,377
5   

AboveNet Inc., stock grant, grant price $30, expiration date 9/07/18

   9/08/09           343
739   

AboveNet Inc., wts., 9/08/10

   10/02/01 - 9/07/07      76,964      50,991
800,000   

The Bankshares Inc.

   3/22/07      8,000,000      2,754,144
2,431,677   

Cerberus CG Investor I LLC

   7/26/07 - 4/28/10      2,424,273      1,118,572
1,897,400   

Cerberus CG Investor I LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   7/26/07      1,897,400      872,804
2,431,640   

Cerberus CG Investor II LLC

   7/26/07 - 4/28/10      2,424,236      1,118,554
1,897,400   

Cerberus CG Investor II LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   7/26/07      1,897,400      872,804
1,215,984   

Cerberus CG Investor III LLC

   7/26/07 - 4/28/10      1,212,282      559,353
948,700   

Cerberus CG Investor III LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   7/26/07      948,700      436,402
1,903   

Elephant Capital Holdings Ltd.

   8/23/04 - 3/10/08      294,226     
2,077,368   

FIM Coinvestor Holdings I LLC

   11/20/06 - 6/02/09          
56   

GMAC Inc.

   11/20/06 - 6/02/09      8,120,426      338,520
1,332   

Glodyne Technoserve Ltd.

   6/21/10      20,970      19,282
557,107   

Hightower Holding, LLC, pfd., A, Series 2

   6/10/10      1,392,768      1,477,392
47,271   

IACNA Investor LLC

   7/24/08      17,133      473
239,310   

Imagine Group Holdings Ltd.

   8/31/04      2,450,893      2,720,859
424,073   

International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC

   4/13/06 - 12/26/08      282,031      680,527
74,174   

International Automotive Components Group Japan LLC

   9/26/06 - 3/27/07      643,892      418,338
1,512,200   

International Automotive Components Group LLC

   1/12/06 - 10/16/06      1,512,447      1,081,571
407,500   

aInternational Automotive Components Group NA LLC, 9.00%, 4/01/17

   3/30/07      413,613      400,522
1,353,608   

aInternational Automotive Components Group NA LLC, A

   3/30/07 - 10/10/07      1,368,532      983,897
383   

MCII Holdings Inc.

   4/17/09      440,952     
3,074   

MCII Holdings Inc., PIK, pfd., A

   4/17/09 - 4/01/10      2,745,000      781,154
1,460,000   

MPF Corp. Ltd.

   5/08/06      7,500,856     
9,306   

NCB Warrant Holdings Ltd., A

   12/16/05 - 3/10/08      87,597     
175,423   

North American Financial Holdings Inc., 144A

   12/16/09 - 3/30/10      3,508,460      3,376,893
72,570   

North American Financial Holdings Inc., 144A, non-voting

   12/16/09 - 3/30/10      1,451,400      1,396,973
2,140   

Olympus Re Holdings Ltd.

   12/19/01      202,484      1,618
4,289   

PTV Inc., 10.00%, pfd., A

   12/07/01 - 3/06/02      2,702      590
               
  

Total Restricted Securities (1.73% of Net Assets)

         $ 23,203,451
               

 

aThe Fund also invests in unrestricted securities or other investments in the issuer, valued at $268,430 as of June 30, 2010.

 

10. UNFUNDED CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

 

The Fund may enter into certain capital commitments and may be obligated to perform on such agreements at a future date. The Fund monitors these commitments and assesses the probability of required performance. For any agreements whose probability

 

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Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

10. UNFUNDED CAPITAL COMMITMENTS (continued)

 

of performance is determined to be greater than remote, the Fund assesses the fair value of the commitment. In instances where the probability of performance is greater than remote and the performance under the commitment would result in an unrealized loss, the Fund recognizes such losses on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the Statement of Operations. At June 30, 2010, the Fund had aggregate unfunded capital commitments of $10,163,940, for which no depreciation has been recognized.

 

11. OTHER DERIVATIVE INFORMATION

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund has invested in derivative contracts which are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as follows:

 

      Asset Derivatives    Liability Derivatives
Derivative Contracts Not Accounted
for as Hedging Instruments
   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
   Fair Value
Amount
   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
   Fair Value
Amount

Foreign exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on forward exchange contracts    $ 33,802,279    Unrealized depreciation on forward exchange contracts    $ 4,952,677

 

For the period ended June 30, 2010, the effect of derivative contracts on the Fund’s Statement of Operations was as follows:

 

Derivative Contracts Not Accounted
for as Hedging Instruments
   Statement of Operations Locations    Realized Gain
(Loss) for the
Period
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
for the
Period
   Average
Amount
Outstanding
During the
Period
a

Foreign exchange contracts

   Net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions / Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies    $ 50,039,088      $ 12,746,700    713,586,210

Equity contracts

   Net realized gain (loss) from investments and written options / Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments      (2,082,733     1,566,133    61,305

 

aRepresents the average number of option contracts or notional amount for other derivative contracts outstanding during the period. For derivative contracts denominated in foreign currencies, notional amounts are converted into U.S. dollars.

 

See Note 1(d) regarding derivative financial instruments.

 

12. HOLDINGS OF 5% VOTING SECURITIES OF PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

 

The 1940 Act defines “affiliated companies” to include investments in portfolio companies in which a fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. Investments in “affiliated companies” for the Fund for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as shown below.

 

Name of Issuer   Number of Shares
Held at Beginning
of Period
  Gross
Additions
  Gross
Reductions
  Number of Shares
Held at End of
Period
  Value at
End of
Period
  Investment
Income
  Realized Capital
Gain (Loss)

Non-Controlled Affiliates

             

The Bankshares Inc. (0.20% of Net Assets)

  800,000       800,000   $ 2,754,144   $   —   $   —
                     

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

13. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

Officers, directors or employees of the Fund’s Investment Manager, may serve from time to time as members of boards of directors of companies in which the Fund invests. Such participation may result in the possession by the Investment Manager of material non-public information which, pursuant to the Fund’s policies and the requirements of applicable securities laws, could prevent the Fund from trading in the securities of such companies for limited or extended periods of time.

 

14. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

15. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

15. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3     Total
      

Assets:

          

Investments in Securities

          

Equity Investments:a

          

Auto Components

   $    $    $ 3,166,993 b    $ 3,166,993

Commercial Banks

     68,121,733           2,754,144 b      70,875,877

Consumer Finance

               3,134,999        3,134,999

Diversified Financial Services

     42,493,155           6,251,258 b      48,744,413

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     26,456,288      51,581      b      26,507,869

Insurance

     49,624,695           2,722,477        52,347,172

IT Services

               19,282        19,282

Machinery

     26,109,451           781,154 b      26,890,605

Real Estate Management & Development

     8,315,728           2,151,452        10,467,180

Other Equity Investmentsc

     912,091,224           b      912,091,224

Corporate Bonds, Notes and Senior Floating Rate Interests

          70,354,336      2,850,962 b      73,205,298

Companies in Liquidation

          270,460      b      270,460

Short Term Investments

     67,980,231      13,025,562             81,005,793
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,201,192,505    $ 83,701,939    $ 23,832,721      $ 1,308,727,165
      

Forward Exchange Contracts

   $    $ 33,802,279    $      $ 33,802,279

Liabilities:

          

Securities Sold Short

     6,938,972                  6,938,972

Forward Exchange Contracts

          4,952,677             4,952,677

 

aIncludes common and preferred stock as well as other equity investments.

bIncludes securities determined to have no value at June 30, 2010.

cFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund

 

15. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

At June 30, 2010, the reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value, is as follows:

 

      Balance at
Beginning of
Period
   Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Net
Purchases
(Sales)
    Transfer In
(Out of)
Level 3
   Balance at
End of
Period
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
on Assets
Held at
Period End
 

Assets

                

Equity Investments:a

                

Auto Components

   $ 2,205,235    $ 881      $ 961,758      $ (881   $   —    $ 3,166,993 b    $ 961,758   

Commercial Banks

     2,862,639             (108,495                 2,754,144 b      (108,495

Computers & Peripherals

     36,049      34,448        (26,405     (44,092              (6,838

Consumer Finance

     1,756,873             703,395        674,731             3,134,999        703,395   

Diversified Financial Services

     3,888,000             (101,370     2,464,628             6,251,258 b      (101,370

Diversified Telecommunication Services

          2,008        205        (2,213          b      205   

Insurance

     2,583,639             143,296        (4,458          2,722,477        8,341   

IT Services

                 (1,688     20,970             19,282        (1,688

Machinery

     1,346,452             (445,518     (119,780          781,154 b      (445,518

Real Estate Management & Development

     985,974             (282,265     1,447,743             2,151,452        (282,265

Corporate Bonds, Notes and Senior Floating Rate Interests

     1,729,206             1,151,130        (29,374          2,850,962 b      1,151,130   

Corporate Bonds and Notes in Reorganization

     15      (67     75        (23                   
        

Total

   $ 17,394,082    $ 37,270      $ 1,994,118      $ 4,407,251      $    $ 23,832,721      $ 1,878,655   
        

 

aIncludes common and preferred stock as well as other equity investments.

bIncludes securities determined to have no value at June 30, 2010

 

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Counterparty   Currency   Selected Portfolio
BOFA - Bank of America N.A.   CHF - Swiss Franc   ADR - American Depository Receipt
BZWS - Barclays Bank PLC   EUR - Euro   FHLB - Federal Home Loan Bank
DBAB - Deutsche Bank AG   USD - United States Dollar  

FRN - Floating Rate Note

HAND - Svenska Handelsbanken    

PC - Participation Certificate

SSBT - State Street Bank and Trust Co., N.A.    

PIK - Payment-In-Kind

 

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MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Mutual Shares Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -4.00% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goals and Main Investments: Mutual Shares Securities Fund seeks capital appreciation, with income as a secondary goal. The Fund normally invests primarily in U.S. and foreign equity securities that the manager believes are undervalued. The Fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in risk arbitrage securities and distressed companies.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund performed better than its benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500), which had a -6.65% total return for the period under review.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some positive signs as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4%. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time homebuyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and the housing sector overall remained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.

 

As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.2 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.2

 

Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Investments in companies involved in mergers, liquidations, reorganizations and distressed bankruptcy, which may include defaulted debt, involve higher credit and other risks. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. Smaller and midsize company securities involve special risks, such as relatively small revenues, limited product lines and small market share. The Fund’s investment in certain hedging and derivative instruments may involve a small investment relative to the risk assumed. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some U.S. economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis.

 

The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic growth estimates and global manufacturing continued to expand for most of the period; however, economic indicators were mixed. Corporate fundamentals remained strong, and the majority of earnings announcements around the world beat expectations despite growing concerns about margin preservation and the sustainability of earnings momentum. In the spring of 2010, a debt crisis affecting several European countries had the potential to stifle the fragile recovery. As a result of ongoing economic uncertainty, developed world policymakers maintained interest rates at very low levels. However, policymakers in a number of emerging markets began to incrementally withdraw stimulus measures by phasing out incentive programs and cautiously allowing interest rates and foreign exchange rates to rise.

 

As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. and global economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. Virtually all equity sectors and regions ended the reporting period with losses, the euro fell to its lowest level since 2006, and a renewed flight to safety further compressed already meager U.S. Treasury yields.

 

Investment Strategy

 

At Mutual Series, we are committed to our distinctive value approach to investing. Our major investment strategy is investing in undervalued stocks. When selecting undervalued equities, we are attracted to fundamentally strong companies with healthy balance sheets, high-quality assets, substantial free cash flow and shareholder-oriented management teams and whose stocks are trading at discounts to our assessment of the companies’ intrinsic or business value. We also look for asset rich companies whose shares may be trading at depressed levels due to concerns over short-term earnings disappointments, litigation, management strategy or other perceived negatives. While the

 

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vast majority of our undervalued equity investments are made in publicly traded companies globally, we may invest occasionally in privately held companies as well.

 

We complement this more traditional investment strategy with two others. One is distressed investing, which is complex and can take many forms. The most common distressed investment the Fund undertakes is the purchase of financially troubled or bankrupt companies’ debt at a substantial discount to face value. After the financially distressed company is reorganized, often in bankruptcy court, the old debt is typically replaced with new securities issued by the financially stronger company.

 

The other piece of our investment strategy is participating in arbitrage situations, another highly specialized field. When companies announce proposed mergers or takeovers, commonly referred to as “deals,” the target company may trade at a discount to the bid it ultimately accepts. One form of arbitrage involves purchasing the target company’s stock when it is trading below the value we believe it would receive in a deal. In keeping with our commitment to a relatively conservative investment approach, we typically focus our arbitrage efforts on announced deals, and eschew rumored deals or other situations we consider relatively risky.

 

In addition, it is our practice to hedge the Fund’s currency exposure when we deem it advantageous for our shareholders.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

Even as the stock market lost ground in the first half of 2010, several Fund investments increased in value, supporting its performance versus the benchmark index. Three holdings that added significantly to overall Fund performance were Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPS), a North American soft drink bottler and distributor; A.P. Moller-Maersk, a Danish industrial conglomerate engaged in container shipping, port operations, oil production and food retailing; and Berkshire Hathaway, a U.S. company with interests in a variety of industries including insurance, utilities, apparel, food, building materials, jewelry and furniture retailers.

 

Earlier this year, PepsiCo purchased PepsiAmericas (PAS) and Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG), the two largest North American Pepsi bottlers. PAS and PBG held some distribution rights for certain brands owned by DPS. PepsiCo’s purchase of these two bottlers triggered a change in control for the distribution rights held by PAS and PBG for Dr. Pepper

 

Top 10 Sectors/Industries

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

Based on Equity Securities

6/30/10

 

     % of Total
Net Assets
Tobacco   8.5%
Insurance   5.2%
Food Products   4.9%
Food & Staples Retailing   4.6%
Beverages   4.4%
Media   3.8%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   3.8%
Commercial Banks   3.7%
Pharmaceuticals   3.3%
Paper & Forest Products   3.1%

 

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and other brands owned by DPS. After the distribution contracts were renegotiated, PepsiCo paid DPS $900 million to retain the distribution rights for certain DPS brands. After PepsiCo announced the acquisition of PAS and PBG, Coca-Cola made a bid to buy the North American assets of its largest bottler, Coca-Cola Enterprises. This transaction also triggered a change in control, and Coca-Cola also agreed to make a sizable payment to retain distribution rights to distribute certain DPS brands. All of these factors contributed to a rise in DPS’s stock price over the period.

 

Shares of A.P. Moller-Maersk rose over the six-month period, propelled by investors’ growing belief in significant and ongoing improvements in the company’s container shipping business, which is the world’s largest. This business segment, in particular, has had a major influence on the stock’s historical performance.

 

Berkshire Hathaway was added to the S&P 500 after its acquisition of railroad operator Burlington Northern led to an increase of its shares available for trading. As a result, the share price benefited from index-fund buying. At period-end, there was no material change to our fundamental outlook for Berkshire’s businesses or the stock’s valuation.

 

Three key detractors from Fund performance were offshore oil drilling contractor Transocean; U.S. software giant Microsoft; and Orkla, a Norwegian conglomerate that engages in the production of aluminum, specialty chemicals, industrial materials, and a wide range of food and other consumer products.

 

Transocean is the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor and owns a diversified fleet of deepwater, mid-water and shallow water rigs. Transocean’s stock price posted a steep decline during the period after its Deepwater Horizon rig, which was part of a joint effort with well operator BP, caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Mexico, triggering the biggest oil spill and environmental disaster in U.S. history. While investigations into the exact cause of the fire and resultant liabilities were ongoing at the end of June and could take years, we continued to believe the company is insured for the rig and loss of life and that its liability with respect to environmental clean-up should remain limited.

 

Microsoft was in the midst of a major product upgrade cycle, with new versions of core products like Windows and Office being released in 2009 and 2010. Microsoft shares had been strong in 2009 in anticipation of this product cycle and the resumption of enterprise IT spending, but in the first half of 2010 the share price deteriorated. In

 

Top 10 Holdings

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

Company

Sector/Industry,
Country

  % of Total
Net Assets
British American Tobacco PLC, ord. & ADR   2.6%
Tobacco, U.K.  
CVS Caremark Corp.   2.4%
Food & Staples Retailing, U.S.
Kraft Foods Inc., A   2.1%
Food Products, U.S.  
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC   1.9%
Tobacco, U.K.  
Altria Group Inc.   1.8%
Tobacco, U.S.  
Nestle SA   1.7%
Food Products, Switzerland  
Microsoft Corp.   1.7%
Software, U.S.  
Bank of America Corp.   1.6%
Diversified Financial
Services, U.S.
UnitedHealth Group Inc.   1.5%
Health Care Providers & Services, U.S.  
Vodafone Group PLC   1.5%
Wireless Telecommunication Services, U.K.  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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particular, the share price plummeted in May and June as fears of a double-dip recession and currency headwinds weighed on investors’ assessment of future sales.

 

Orkla’s share price fell following the announcement of its first quarter 2010 earnings results and some disappointment regarding the write-down in the value of its holding in Renewable Energy Corp. (REC). According to our analysis, the company’s industrial operations were beginning to perform better, including its Orkla Brands subsidiary. However, other Orkla holdings, especially those in the solar energy segment such as REC and Elkem Solar, continued to struggle. As a result, Orkla wrote off a further 4.6 billion Norwegian krone from the value of its REC stake.

 

Finally, investors should note that we maintained our currency hedging posture of being generally hedged to the U.S. dollar for most of our non-U.S. holdings. Since the dollar was stronger compared with most foreign currencies during the first half of 2010, our hedging strategy positively impacted performance.

 

Thank you for your participation in Mutual Shares Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 960.00    $ 3.69

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,021.03    $ 3.81

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.76%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 14.75      $ 11.92      $ 20.42      $ 20.67      $ 18.35      $ 16.78   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.16        0.23c        0.34        0.54        0.40        0.34   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.75     2.89        (7.54     0.31        2.86        1.47   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.59     3.12        (7.20     0.85        3.26        1.81   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

            (0.29     (0.57     (0.35     (0.29     (0.18

Net realized gains

                   (0.73     (0.75     (0.65     (0.06
        

Total distributions

            (0.29     (1.30     (1.10     (0.94     (0.24
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.16      $ 14.75      $ 11.92      $ 20.42      $ 20.67      $ 18.35   
        

Total returnd

     (4.00)%        26.35%        (36.93)%        3.72%        18.66%        10.83%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expensesf,g

     0.76%        0.78%        0.73%        0.72%        0.81%        0.78%   

Expenses - excluding dividend expense on securities sold shortg

     0.73%        0.72%        0.73%        0.72%        0.74%        0.74%   

Net investment income

     2.16%        1.85% c      2.16%        2.58%        2.02%        1.97%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 901,175      $ 767,553      $ 319,703      $ 272,509      $ 259,943      $ 260,317   

Portfolio turnover rate

     13.27%        49.33%        44.11%        41.73%h        19.75%        19.59%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.03) per share related to an adjustment for uncollectible interest. Excluding the effect of this adjustment, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 2.08%.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fIncludes dividend expense on securities sold short which varies from period to period. See below for expense ratios that reflect only operating expenses.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

hExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of redemption in-kind.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 14.58      $ 11.78      $ 20.19      $ 20.46      $ 18.18      $ 16.64   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.14        0.20c        0.32        0.48        0.34        0.29   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.75     2.85        (7.49     0.31        2.84        1.46   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.61     3.05        (7.17     0.79        3.18        1.75   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

            (0.25     (0.51     (0.31     (0.25     (0.15

Net realized gains

                   (0.73     (0.75     (0.65     (0.06
        

Total distributions

            (0.25     (1.24     (1.06     (0.90     (0.21
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 13.97      $ 14.58      $ 11.78      $ 20.19      $ 20.46      $ 18.18   
        

Total returnd

     (4.18)%        26.05%        (37.11)%        3.48%        18.38%        10.55%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expensesf,g

     1.01%        1.03%        0.98%        0.97%        1.06%        1.03%   

Expenses - excluding dividend expense on securities sold shortg

     0.98%        0.97%        0.98%        0.97%        0.99%        0.99%   

Net investment income

     1.91%        1.60% c      1.91%        2.33%        1.77%        1.72%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 3,671,048      $ 3,953,435      $ 3,303,761      $ 5,925,551      $ 5,140,878      $ 3,596,889   

Portfolio turnover rate

     13.27%        49.33%        44.11%        41.73%h        19.75%        19.59%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cNet investment income per share includes approximately $(0.03) per share related to an adjustment for uncollectible interest. Excluding the effect of this adjustment, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.83%.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fIncludes dividend expense on securities sold short which varies from period to period. See below for expense ratios that reflect only operating expenses.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

hExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of redemption in-kind.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 14.66      $ 11.88      $ 18.91   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.13        0.19d        0.17   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.75     2.87        (5.90
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.62     3.06        (5.73
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income

            (0.28     (0.57

Net realized gains

                   (0.73
        

Total distributions

            (0.28     (1.30
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.04      $ 14.66      $ 11.88   
        

Total returne

     (4.23)%        25.94%        (32.12)%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

      

Expensesg,h

     1.11%        1.13%        1.08%   

Expenses - excluding dividend expense on securities sold shorth

     1.08%        1.07%        1.08%   

Net investment income

     1.81%        1.50% d      1.81%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 141,421      $ 141,446      $ 57,266   

Portfolio turnover rate

     13.27%        49.33%        44.11%   

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dNet investment income per share includes approximately ($0.03) per share related to an adjustment for uncollectible interest. Excluding the effect of this adjustment, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.73%.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gIncludes dividend expense on securities sold short which varies from period to period. See below for expense ratios that reflect only operating expenses.

hBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 83.4%

            

Aerospace & Defense 0.0%a

            

bGenCorp Inc.

   United States      494,180      $ 2,164,508
                

Air Freight & Logistics 0.5%

            

TNT NV

   Netherlands      868,685        22,079,416
                

Airlines 0.0%

            

b,c,dNorthwest Airlines Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      27,670,000       
                

Auto Components 0.3%

            

b,c,dCollins & Aikman Products Co., Contingent Distribution

   United States      929,505        9,295

b,c,dDana Holding Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      10,339,000       

b,eIACNA Investor LLC

   United States      168,957        1,689

b,e,fInternational Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC

   Brazil      1,730,515        2,777,028

b,e,fInternational Automotive Components Group Japan LLC

   Japan      269,643        1,520,775

b,e,fInternational Automotive Components Group LLC

   Luxembourg      6,170,474        4,413,308

b,e,fInternational Automotive Components Group NA LLC, A

   United States      4,838,053        3,516,635
                
               12,238,730
                

Automobiles 0.7%

            

bDaimler AG (EUR Traded)

   Germany      663,837        34,050,056
                

Beverages 4.4%

            

Brown-Forman Corp., A

   United States      7,455        433,881

Brown-Forman Corp., B

   United States      107,219        6,136,143

Carlsberg AS, B

   Denmark      296,066        22,699,139

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.

   United States      1,041,930        26,944,310

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc.

   United States      1,620,445        60,588,439

PepsiCo Inc.

   United States      563,008        34,315,338

Pernod Ricard SA

   France      727,291        56,915,712
                
               208,032,962
                

Biotechnology 0.5%

            

bAmgen Inc.

   United States      469,360        24,688,336
                

Building Products 0.7%

            

bOwens Corning Inc.

   United States      1,101,191        32,936,623
                

Capital Markets 2.4%

            

The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

   United States      198,860        26,104,352

Morgan Stanley

   United States      2,232,590        51,818,414

bUBS AG (CHF Traded)

   Switzerland      2,545,758        34,143,357
                
                  112,066,123
                

Chemicals 1.0%

            

b,c,dDow Corning Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      650,000        25,000

Linde AG

   Germany      455,240        48,171,088
                
               48,196,088
                

Commercial Banks 3.7%

            

Barclays PLC

   United Kingdom      11,141,292        45,046,855

b,eElephant Capital Holdings Ltd.

   Japan      11,728       

b,eFirst Southern Bancorp Inc.

   United States      133,965        2,826,662

bGuaranty Bancorp

   United States      1,288,316        1,365,615

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

   Italy      5,663,270        15,135,558

b,eNCB Warrant Holdings Ltd., A

   Japan      57,295       

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Commercial Banks (continued)

            

PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

   United States      691,800      $ 39,086,700

b,eState Bank and Trust Co.

   United States      433,000        6,603,250

Wells Fargo & Co.

   United States      2,441,120        62,492,672
                
               172,557,312
                

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.0%a

            

bComdisco Holding Co. Inc.

   United States      180        1,615

b,c,dComdisco Holding Co. Inc., Contingent Distribution

   United States      7,473,000       
                
               1,615
                

Communications Equipment 0.8%

            

bMotorola Inc.

   United States      5,886,863        38,382,347
                

Computers & Peripherals 1.0%

            

b,c,dDecisionOne Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      167,652       

bDell Inc.

   United States      4,036,255        48,677,235
                
               48,677,235
                

Consumer Finance 0.4%

            

b,eCerberus CG Investor I LLC

   United States      9,192,800        4,228,688

b,eCerberus CG Investor II LLC

   United States      9,192,662        4,228,625

b,eCerberus CG Investor III LLC

   United States      4,596,951        2,114,597

b,eGMAC Inc.

   United States      1,592        9,554,880
                
               20,126,790
                

Diversified Consumer Services 0.2%

            

Hillenbrand Inc.

   United States      342,585        7,327,893
                

Diversified Financial Services 2.4%

            

Bank of America Corp.

   United States      5,186,360        74,527,993

b,eBond Street Holdings LLC, A, 144A

   United States      315,800        6,316,000

bCIT Group Inc.

   United States      154,143        5,219,282

Deutsche Boerse AG

   Germany      474,810        29,084,654

b,c,dMarconi Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United Kingdom      9,945,700       
                
                  115,147,929
                

Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.2%

            

b,eAboveNet Inc.

   United States      124,923        5,893,867

b,eAboveNet Inc., stock grant, grant price $10.475, expiration date 9/09/13

   United States      78        11,452

b,eAboveNet Inc., stock grant, grant price $30, expiration date 9/07/18

   United States      17        1,168

b,eAboveNet Inc., wts., 9/08/10

   United States      2,995        206,655

Cable & Wireless Communication PLC

   United Kingdom      20,212,409        17,474,422

Cable & Wireless Worldwide PLC

   United Kingdom      20,212,409        26,158,772

b,c,dGlobal Crossing Holdings Ltd., Contingent Distribution

   United States      9,005,048       

Telefonica SA

   Spain      2,969,133        55,401,509
                
               105,147,845
                

Electric Utilities 2.6%

            

b,c,dCalpine Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      4,555,000       

E.ON AG

   Germany      1,720,253        46,795,796

Entergy Corp.

   United States      319,190        22,860,388

Exelon Corp.

   United States      1,072,667        40,729,166

Prime Infrastructure Group

   Australia      4,709,226        12,913,399
                
               123,298,749
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Electrical Equipment 0.6%

            

Alstom SA

   France      594,550      $ 27,256,350
                

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.6%

            

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

   United States      1,112,352        28,231,494
                

Energy Equipment & Services 2.3%

            

Baker Hughes Inc.

   United States      346,652        14,410,324

bExterran Holding Inc.

   United States      613,890        15,844,501

bPride International Inc.

   United States      601,244        13,431,791

Smith International Inc.

   United States      613,000        23,079,450

bTransocean Ltd.

   United States      892,107        41,331,317
                
               108,097,383
                

Food & Staples Retailing 4.6%

            

Carrefour SA

   France      518,075        20,746,796

CVS Caremark Corp.

   United States      3,842,395        112,659,022

Kroger Co.

   United States      2,609,258        51,376,290

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

   United States      683,162        32,839,597
                
               217,621,705
                

Food Products 4.9%

            

Danone

   France      272,661        14,740,935

General Mills Inc.

   United States      1,034,820        36,756,806

Kraft Foods Inc., A

   United States      3,544,829        99,255,212

Nestle SA

   Switzerland      1,668,983        80,805,929
                
                  231,558,882
                

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.0%

            

Alcon Inc.

   Switzerland      137,577        20,387,536

bBoston Scientific Corp.

   United States      4,521,950        26,227,310
                
               46,614,846
                

Health Care Providers & Services 3.1%

            

bCommunity Health Systems Inc.

   United States      1,277,022        43,176,114

bKindred Healthcare Inc.

   United States      167,311        2,148,273

bTenet Healthcare Corp.

   United States      6,379,987        27,689,144

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

   United States      2,490,590        70,732,756
                
               143,746,287
                

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.1%

            

b,e,gGLCP Harrah’s Investment LP

   United States      5,565,600       

Thomas Cook Group PLC

   United Kingdom      1,474,171        3,936,895
                
               3,936,895
                

Household Durables 0.3%

            

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

   United States      321,110        16,222,477
                

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.8%

            

bNRG Energy Inc.

   United States      1,814,370        38,482,788
                

Industrial Conglomerates 2.7%

            

Orkla ASA

   Norway      5,318,636        34,301,156

Siemens AG

   Germany      663,515        60,202,885

Tyco International Ltd.

   United States      864,574        30,458,942
                
               124,962,983
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Insurance 5.2%

            

ACE Ltd.

   United States      894,765      $ 46,062,502

bAlleghany Corp.

   United States      24,294        7,125,430

bBerkshire Hathaway Inc., A

   United States      149        17,880,000

bBerkshire Hathaway Inc., B

   United States      604,340        48,159,855

bCNO Financial Group Inc.

   United States      964,957        4,776,537

Old Republic International Corp.

   United States      2,329,142        28,252,492

b,eOlympus Re Holdings Ltd.

   United States      16,280        12,308

The Travelers Cos. Inc.

   United States      371,296        18,286,328

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.

   United States      140,935        45,691,127

Zurich Financial Services AG

   Switzerland      137,066        30,447,811
                
                  246,694,390
                

IT Services 0.0%a

            

eGlodyne Technoserve Ltd.

   India      6,635        96,049
                

Leisure Equipment & Products 1.1%

            

Mattel Inc.

   United States      2,430,665        51,432,871
                

Machinery 0.1%

            

Federal Signal Corp.

   United States      930,921        5,622,763

b,e,f,gMCII Holdings Inc.

   United States      2,219       
                
               5,622,763
                

Marine 1.3%

            

A.P. Moller - Maersk AS, B

   Denmark      7,669        61,026,592
                

Media 3.8%

            

British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC

   United Kingdom      955,785        10,012,894

b,c,dCentury Communications Corp., Contingent Distribution

   United States      5,487,000       

News Corp., A

   United States      4,928,029        58,939,227

Time Warner Cable Inc.

   United States      682,949        35,567,984

Time Warner Inc.

   United States      910,050        26,309,545

b,dTVMAX Holdings Inc.

   United States      35,609       

Virgin Media Inc.

   United Kingdom      2,861,769        47,762,925
                
               178,592,575
                

Multi-Utilities 0.5%

            

GDF Suez

   France      794,532        22,838,048
                

Office Electronics 1.1%

            

Xerox Corp.

   United States      6,172,294        49,625,244
                

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.8%

            

BP PLC

   United Kingdom      4,211,281        20,073,313

Marathon Oil Corp.

   United States      2,090,094        64,981,023

Noble Energy Inc.

   United States      255,029        15,385,900

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, A

   United Kingdom      2,143,361        54,399,280

Total SA, B

   France      548,419        24,796,074
                
               179,635,590
                

Paper & Forest Products 3.1%

            

Domtar Corp.

   United States      301,239        14,805,897

International Paper Co.

   United States      2,248,554        50,884,777

MeadWestvaco Corp.

   United States      1,464,799        32,518,538

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Paper & Forest Products (continued)

            

Weyerhaeuser Co.

   United States      1,407,287      $ 49,536,502
                
                  147,745,714
                

Pharmaceuticals 3.3%

            

Eli Lilly & Co.

   United States      2,013,330        67,446,555

Novartis AG

   Switzerland      873,127        42,597,487

Pfizer Inc.

   United States      3,102,360        44,239,653
                
               154,283,695
                

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.8%

            

Alexander’s Inc.

   United States      49,326        14,941,832

The Link REIT

   Hong Kong      8,630,556        21,501,302
                
               36,443,134
                

Real Estate Management & Development 0.4%

            

b,dCanary Wharf Group PLC

   United Kingdom      1,535,898        6,780,728

bForestar Group Inc.

   United States      330,463        5,935,115

bThe St. Joe Co.

   United States      314,282        7,278,771
                
               19,994,614
                

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.5%

            

bLSI Corp.

   United States      8,661,673        39,843,696

Maxim Integrated Products Inc.

   United States      1,880,128        31,454,541
                
               71,298,237
                

Software 2.4%

            

Microsoft Corp.

   United States      3,405,283        78,355,562

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

   Japan      123,923        36,934,408
                
               115,289,970
                

Tobacco 8.5%

            

Altria Group Inc.

   United States      4,336,384        86,901,135

British American Tobacco PLC

   United Kingdom      3,805,987        121,521,070

British American Tobacco PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom      4,218        266,999

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

   United Kingdom      3,149,559        88,441,869

Japan Tobacco Inc.

   Japan      8,960        28,143,785

Lorillard Inc.

   United States      250,360        18,020,913

Philip Morris International Inc.

   United States      553,920        25,391,693

Reynolds American Inc.

   United States      589,286        30,713,586
                
               399,401,050
                

Transportation Infrastructure 0.2%

            

Groupe Eurotunnel SA

   France      1,155,511        7,876,674
                

Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.5%

            

Vodafone Group PLC

   United Kingdom      33,562,610        69,794,359
                

Total Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests
(Cost $4,278,079,250)

               3,931,544,216
                

Preferred Stocks 1.0%

            

Automobiles 0.9%

            

Volkswagen AG, pfd.

   Germany      489,128        43,416,956
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
     Value

Preferred Stocks (continued)

            

Commercial Banks 0.0%a

            

b,eFirst Southern Bancorp Inc., cvt. pfd., C

   United States      229      $ 229,000
                

Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.0%a

            

b,ePTV Inc., 10.00%, pfd., A

   United Kingdom      17,300        2,379
                

Machinery 0.1%

            

b,e,f,gMCII Holdings Inc., PIK, pfd., A

   United States      17,829        4,531,268
                

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $59,214,902)

               48,179,603
                
            Principalh
Amount
      

Corporate Bonds, Notes and Senior Floating Rate Interests 6.1%

            

i,jAvaya Inc., Term Loan B-1, FRN, 3.26%, 10/26/14

   United States      46,323,000        39,741,289

jBoston Generating LLC, FRN,
Revolver, 0.408%, 12/21/13

   United States      469,092        396,215

Synthetic Letter of Credit, 0.408%, 12/21/13

   United States      1,675,285        1,415,018

Term Loan B, 2.783%, 12/21/13

   United States      7,307,112        6,171,901

e,kCerberus CG Investor I LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   United States      7,173,000        3,299,580

e,kCerberus CG Investor II LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   United States      7,173,000        3,299,580

e,kCerberus CG Investor III LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   United States      3,586,500        1,649,790

jCharter Communications Operating LLC, FRN, Incremental Term Loan, 7.25%, 3/06/14

   United States      2,954,706        2,970,865

CIT Group Inc.,

            

jNew Term Loan Tranche 1B, FRN, 13.00%, 1/20/12

   United States      4,175,664        4,317,115

senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/13

   United States      2,029,774        1,953,658

senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/14

   United States      3,044,660        2,884,815

senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/15

   United States      3,044,660        2,831,534

senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/16

   United States      24,538,436        22,514,015

senior secured sub. bond, 7.00%, 5/01/17

   United States      23,958,211        21,682,181

jTerm Loan Tranche 2A, FRN, 9.50%, 1/20/12

   United States      12,189,683        12,483,759

Exterran Holding Inc., senior note, cvt., 4.25%, 6/15/14

   United States      993,000        1,308,675

i,jFirst Data Corp., Term Loan, FRN, 3.097%, 9/24/14,

            

B-1

   United States      23,696,763        19,987,556

B-2

   United States      14,899,710        12,586,530

B-3

   United States      1,992,563        1,679,288

d,f,jInternational Automotive Components Group NA Inc., Revolver, FRN, 5.50%, 1/18/13

   United States      959,420        959,420

e,f,kInternational Automotive Components Group NA LLC, 9.00%, 4/01/17

   United States      1,456,500        1,431,560

Realogy Corp.,

            

jDelayed Draw Term Loan B, FRN, 3.292%, 10/10/13

   United States      21,272,606        18,134,897

jInitial Term Loan B, FRN, 3.292%, 10/10/13

   United States      29,734,724        25,348,852

Second Lien Term Loan, 13.50%, 10/15/17

   United States      1,642,000        1,724,785

jSynthetic Letter of Credit, FRN, 3.349%, 10/10/13

   United States      8,005,518        6,824,704

jSix Flags Theme Parks Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, FRN, 9.25%, 12/31/16

   United States      13,228,000        13,194,930

jSmurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Exit Term Loan, FRN, 6.75%, 2/22/16

   United States      9,077,000        9,077,000

jTexas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, FRN, 3.85%, 10/10/14,
Delayed Draw Term Loan

   United States      33,526,317        24,647,844

Initial Tranche B-1 Term Loan

   United States      18,580,644        13,784,515

Tranche B-2 Term Loan

   United States      2,929,877        2,173,603

Tranche B-3 Term Loan

   United States      10,360,433        7,684,530

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund    Country      Principalh
Amount
     Value  

Corporate Bonds, Notes and Senior Floating Rate Interests (continued)

       

d,kTVMAX Holdings Inc., PIK,
11.50%, 7/31/10

   United States      94,691       $   

14.00%, 7/31/10

   United States      254,780           
                

Total Corporate Bonds, Notes and Senior Floating Rate Interests (Cost $292,160,892)

                288,160,004   
                

Corporate Bonds and Notes in Reorganization (Cost $12,080,890) 0.0%a

       

f,kWimar OPCO LLC/Finance Corp., senior sub. note, 9.625%, 12/15/14

   United States      18,305,000         12,814   
                
            Shares         

Companies in Liquidation 0.0%a

          

bAdelphia Recovery Trust

   United States      29,283,354         972,207   

b,cAdelphia Recovery Trust, Arahova Contingent Value Vehicle, Contingent Distribution

   United States      1,955,453         464,420   

b,e,f,gCB FIM Coinvestors LLC

   United States      6,400,507           

b,eFIM Coinvestor Holdings I, LLC

   United States      8,006,950           
            Principal h
Amount
        

d,kPeregrine Investments Holdings Ltd., 6.70%, 1/15/98

   Hong Kong      5,000,000  JPY         

d,kPIV Investment Finance (Cayman) Ltd., 4.50%, 12/01/00

   Hong Kong      12,200,000           
                

Total Companies in Liquidation (Cost $3,053,676)

             1,436,627   
                

Total Investments before Short Term Investments
(Cost $4,644,589,610)

             4,269,333,264   
                

Short Term Investments 7.6%

          

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 7.6%

          

lFHLB, 7/01/10

   United States      34,500,000         34,500,000   

l,mU.S. Treasury Bills, 7/08/10—12/16/10

   United States      320,700,000         320,595,778   
                

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $355,087,145)

             355,095,778   
                

Total Investments (Cost $4,999,676,755) 98.1%

             4,624,429,042   

Securities Sold Short (0.5)%

             (23,631,065

Other Assets, less Liabilities 2.4%

             112,846,053   
                

Net Assets 100.0%

           $ 4,713,644,030   
                
            Shares         

nSecurities Sold Short (Proceeds $26,081,891) (0.5)%

          

Energy Equipment & Services (0.5)%

          

Schlumberger Ltd.

   United States      427,016       $ (23,631,065
                

 

aRounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.

bNon-income producing.

cContingent distributions represent the right to receive additional distributions, if any, during the reorganization of the underlying company. Shares represent total underlying principal of debt securities.

dSecurity has been deemed illiquid because it may not be able to be sold within seven days. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $7,774,443, representing 0.16% of net assets.

eSee Note 9 regarding restricted securities.

fSee Note 14 regarding other considerations.

gSee Note 13 regarding holdings of 5% voting securities.

hThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

iA portion or all of the security purchased on a delayed delivery basis. See Note 1(c).

jThe coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.

kSee Note 7 regarding credit risk and defaulted securities.

lThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

mSecurity or a portion of the security has been segregated as collateral for securities sold short. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities and/or cash pledged amounted to $36,560,092.

nSee Note 1(e) regarding securities sold short.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund                      

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had the following forward exchange contracts outstanding. See Note 1(d).

 

Currency    Counterparty      Type      Quantity      Contract
Amount
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

British Pound

   SSBT      Sell      35,000,000      $ 53,270,000      7/12/10      $ 964,741      $   

British Pound

   DBAB      Sell      34,700,000        52,759,442      7/12/10        902,514          

Euro

   DBAB      Buy      7,411,294        9,034,176      7/16/10        31,664          

Euro

   BOFA      Buy      1,400,000        1,706,642      7/16/10        5,903          

Euro

   SSBT      Buy      307,762        371,487      7/16/10        4,982          

Euro

   SSBT      Sell      64,491,407        87,941,134      7/16/10        9,052,240          

Euro

   BZWS      Sell      47,479,135        64,476,666      7/16/10        6,397,976          

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      4,088,653        5,540,697      7/16/10        539,266          

Danish Krone

   HAND      Buy      1,445,925        250,000      7/23/10               (12,550

Danish Krone

   HAND      Sell      2,703,008        440,000      7/23/10               (3,888

Danish Krone

   SSBT      Buy      1,854,376        305,513      7/23/10               (988

Danish Krone

   HAND      Buy      2,266,354        370,000      7/23/10        2,180          

Danish Krone

   SSBT      Sell      55,850,678        10,031,374      7/23/10        859,581          

Danish Krone

   HAND      Sell      5,166,979        860,000      7/23/10        11,479          

Danish Krone

   BOFA      Sell      5,619,090        930,000      7/23/10        7,234          

Swiss Franc

   BOFA      Sell      50,000,000        45,207,957      8/10/10               (1,200,393

Swiss Franc

   SSBT      Sell      50,000,000        45,207,957      8/10/10               (1,200,393

Swiss Franc

   DBAB      Buy      353,797        306,225      8/10/10        22,158          

British Pound

   DBAB      Sell      1,540,357        2,275,006      8/12/10               (26,917

British Pound

   BZWS      Sell      14,327,480        21,455,401      8/12/10        44,294          

Norwegian Krone

   HAND      Buy      45,337,637        7,245,166      8/16/10               (294,789

Norwegian Krone

   BOFA      Buy      12,687,000        2,136,578      8/16/10               (191,628

Norwegian Krone

   SSBT      Buy      2,114,352        323,459      8/16/10        676          

Norwegian Krone

   BOFA      Buy      5,264,757        810,000      8/16/10        6,426          

Norwegian Krone

   HAND      Buy      5,271,318        810,000      8/16/10        7,444          

Norwegian Krone

   SSBT      Sell      100,000,000        16,736,962      8/16/10        1,406,703          

Norwegian Krone

   DBAB      Sell      59,588,423        9,977,299      8/16/10        842,240          

Norwegian Krone

   HAND      Sell      9,408,044        1,470,000      8/16/10        27,723          

Australian Dollar

   DBAB      Buy      1,080,000        915,570      8/19/10               (12,583

Australian Dollar

   DBAB      Sell      6,215,000        5,388,405      8/19/10        192,048          

Euro

   SSBT      Buy      186,297        222,561      8/31/10        5,387          

Euro

   BOFA      Sell      55,131,288        75,345,084      8/31/10        7,887,891          

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      2,640,000        3,581,582      8/31/10        351,348          

Euro

   BZWS      Sell      1,320,000        1,788,428      8/31/10        173,311          

Euro

   SSBT      Sell      11,194,440        14,942,938      8/31/10        1,245,716          

British Pound

   DBAB      Buy      6,380,000        9,737,722      9/15/10               (203,504

British Pound

   SSBT      Sell      363,223        525,104      9/15/10               (17,693

British Pound

   DBAB      Buy      2,400,000        3,434,640      9/15/10        151,900          

British Pound

   DBAB      Sell      44,470,000        66,833,527      9/15/10        377,938          

British Pound

   BZWS      Sell      41,500,000        62,374,500      9/15/10        357,254          

British Pound

   BOFA      Sell      820,000        1,247,122      9/15/10        21,721          

Euro

   BOFA      Sell      3,930,000        5,376,846      9/15/10        567,739          

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      24,900,495        33,663,142      9/15/10        3,192,619          

Euro

   SSBT      Sell      7,176,889        9,714,169      9/15/10        931,870          

Euro

   BZWS      Sell      3,160,000        4,257,784      9/15/10        390,919          

Euro

   SSBT      Sell      42,513,261        57,839,595      10/14/10        5,807,899          

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      33,165,111        45,080,063      10/14/10        4,489,506          

Euro

   BOFA      Sell      35,350,000        48,104,280      10/14/10        4,839,652          

Japanese Yen

   BZWS      Sell      2,173,041,859        23,547,075      10/20/10               (1,082,865

Japanese Yen

   DBAB      Buy      236,614,387        2,597,122      10/20/10        84,740          

Japanese Yen

   BOFA      Buy      38,648,820        420,000      10/20/10        18,058          

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund                      

 

Currency    Counterparty      Type      Quantity      Contract
Amount
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Danish Krone

   DBAB      Sell      63,000,000      $ 11,316,281      10/25/10      $ 966,256      $   

Swiss Franc

   DBAB      Sell      31,002,808        28,133,219      11/10/10               (705,438

Swiss Franc

   BOFA      Sell      2,109,298        1,870,000      11/10/10               (92,058

Swiss Franc

   DBAB      Buy      1,410,405        1,230,000      11/10/10        81,952          

British Pound

   DBAB      Sell      65,194,140        96,490,448      11/12/10               (931,516

British Pound

   BOFA      Sell      2,640,000        3,895,124      11/12/10               (49,922

British Pound

   DBAB      Sell      630,000        942,499      11/12/10        1,065          

Euro

   BZWS      Sell      45,000,000        57,208,500      11/15/10        2,124,320          

Euro

   SSBT      Sell      45,000,000        57,206,700      11/15/10        2,122,520          

Euro

   DBAB      Sell      11,620,312        14,608,504      11/15/10        384,163          

Euro

   BOFA      Sell      1,080,000        1,333,206      11/15/10        11,184          

Norwegian Krone

   SSBT      Sell      103,919,450        16,675,136      11/18/10        815,189          
                    

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       58,731,589        (6,027,125
               

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     $ 52,704,464     
             

 

See Abbreviations on page MS-36.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Mutual Shares
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 4,975,629,780   

Cost - Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 13)

     24,046,975   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 4,999,676,755   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 4,619,897,774   

Value - Non-controlled affiliated issuers (Note 13)

     4,531,268   
        

Total value of investments

     4,624,429,042   

Cash

     56,694,572   

Foreign currency, at value (cost $15,635,282)

     15,637,117   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     6,712,037   

Capital shares sold

     1,501,437   

Dividends and interest

     15,724,854   

Due from brokers

     24,012,477   

Unrealized appreciation on forward exchange contracts

     58,731,589   

Unrealized appreciation on unfunded loan commitments (Note 10)

     481,408   

Other assets

     8,420   
        

Total assets

     4,803,932,953   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     48,846,781   

Capital shares redeemed

     4,132,632   

Affiliates

     4,457,560   

Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $26,081,891)

     23,631,065   

Unrealized depreciation on forward exchange contracts

     6,027,125   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     3,193,760   
        

Total liabilities

     90,288,923   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 4,713,644,030   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 5,380,607,272   

Undistributed net investment income

     116,054,698   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (319,602,696

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (463,415,244
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 4,713,644,030   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Mutual Shares
Securities Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 901,174,823
      

Shares outstanding

     63,663,084
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.16
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 3,671,048,331
      

Shares outstanding

     262,720,537
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.97
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 141,420,876
      

Shares outstanding

     10,069,493
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.04
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Mutual Shares
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $4,305,369)

   $ 62,100,827   

Interest

     10,053,948   

Income from securities loaned

     1,143   
        

Total investment income

     72,155,918   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     14,849,146   

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     2,142,637   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     4,915,133   

Class 4

     257,526   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     1,776   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     186,484   

Reports to shareholders

     383,806   

Professional fees

     271,541   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     13,047   

Dividends on securities sold short

     737,617   

Other

     139,266   
        

Total expenses

     23,897,979   

Expense reductions (Note 4)

     (40
        

Net expenses

     23,897,939   
        

Net investment income

     48,257,979   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     76,053,052   

Foreign currency transactions

     102,191,023   

Securities sold short

     1,720,564   
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     179,964,639   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (458,868,770

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     19,390,196   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (439,478,574
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (259,513,935
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (211,255,956
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Mutual Shares Securities Fund  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 48,257,979      $ 65,304,934   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments, foreign currency transactions and securities sold short

     179,964,639        (405,802,552

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (439,478,574     1,314,656,242   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (211,255,956     974,158,624   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

            (11,770,982

Class 2

            (67,085,076

Class 4

            (2,339,365
        

Total distributions to shareholders

            (81,195,423
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     179,388,751        334,577,934   

Class 2

     (123,166,837     (105,733,549

Class 4

     6,243,382        59,897,038   
        

Total capital share transactions

     62,465,296        288,741,423   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (148,790,660     1,181,704,624   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     4,862,434,690        3,680,730,066   
        

End of period

   $ 4,713,644,030      $ 4,862,434,690   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 116,054,698      $ 67,796,719   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Mutual Shares Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities and derivative financial instruments (derivatives) listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Securities denominated in a foreign currency are converted into their U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the date that the values of the foreign debt securities are determined.

 

Certain derivatives trade in the over-the-counter market. The Fund’s pricing services use various techniques including industry standard option pricing models and proprietary discounted cash flow models to determine the fair value of those instruments. The Fund’s net benefit or obligation under the derivative contract, as measured by the fair market value of the contract, is included in net assets.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation (continued)

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Securities Purchased on a Delayed Delivery Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

d. Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Fund may invest in derivatives in order to manage risk or gain exposure to various other investments or markets. Derivatives are financial contracts based on an underlying or notional amount, require no initial investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would normally be required to have a similar response to changes in market factors, and require or permit net settlement. Derivatives may contain various risks including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market, and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amounts shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain and loss and unrealized appreciation and depreciation on these contracts for the period are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

d. Derivative Financial Instruments (continued)

 

The Fund generally enters into forward exchange contracts in order to manage and/or gain exposure to certain foreign currencies. A forward exchange contract is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a foreign currency for a specific exchange rate on a future date. Pursuant to the terms of the forward exchange contracts, cash or securities may be required to be deposited as collateral. Unrestricted cash received may be invested according to the Fund’s investment objectives.

 

See Note 12 regarding other derivative information.

 

e. Securities Sold Short

 

The Fund is engaged in selling securities short, which obligates the Fund to replace a borrowed security with the same security at current market value. The Fund incurs a loss if the price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund replaces the borrowed security. The Fund realizes a gain if the price of the security declines between those dates. Gains are limited to the price at which the Fund sold the security short, while losses are potentially unlimited in size.

The Fund is required to establish a margin account with the broker lending the security sold short. While the short sale is outstanding, the broker retains the proceeds of the short sale and the Fund must maintain a deposit with broker consisting of cash and/or securities having a value equal to a specified percentage of the value of the securities sold short. The Fund is obligated to pay stock loan fees for borrowing the securities sold short and is required to pay the counterparty any dividends or interest due on securities sold short. Such dividends or interest and any stock loan fees are recorded as an expense to the Fund.

 

f. Securities Lending

 

The Fund participates in an agency based security lending program. The Fund receives cash collateral against the loaned securities in an amount equal to at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities. Collateral is maintained over the life of the loan in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of loaned securities, as determined at the close of Fund business each day; any additional collateral required due to changes in security values is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. The collateral is invested in a non-registered money fund (Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserve Fund or ICRF), managed by the Fund’s custodian on the Fund’s behalf. The Fund receives income from the investment of cash collateral, in addition to lending fees and rebates paid by the borrower. The Fund bears the market risk with respect to the collateral investment, securities loaned, and the risk that the agent may default on its obligations to the Fund. The securities lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the event of default by a third party borrower. At June 30, 2010, the Fund had no securities on loan.

 

g. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend and interest income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

h. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

h. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (continued)

 

discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Facility fees are recognized as income over the expected term of the loan. Dividend income and dividends declared on securities sold short are recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

i. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

j. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   16,845,621      $ 255,678,754      27,788,529      $ 362,470,917   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

               864,242        11,770,982   

Shares redeemed

   (5,208,632     (76,290,003   (3,455,041     (39,663,965
        

Net increase (decrease)

   11,636,989      $ 179,388,751      25,197,730      $ 334,577,934   
        

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (continued)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 2 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   11,802,511      $ 175,989,162      26,685,456      $ 332,016,404   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

               4,980,332        67,085,076   

Shares redeemed

   (20,211,760     (299,155,999   (41,070,597     (504,835,029
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (8,409,249   $ (123,166,837   (9,404,809   $ (105,733,549
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   734,798      $ 10,955,089      4,731,346      $ 58,567,480   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

               172,647        2,339,365   

Shares redeemed

   (311,495     (4,711,707   (78,048     (1,009,807
        

Net increase (decrease)

   423,303      $ 6,243,382      4,825,945      $ 59,897,038   
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC (Franklin Mutual)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Franklin Mutual based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.600%   

Up to and including $5 billion

0.570%   

over $5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.550%   

over $10 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.530%   

over $15 billion, up to and including $20 billion

0.510%   

In excess of $20 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services based on the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.150%   

Up to and including $200 million

0.135%   

over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

0.100%   

over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

0.075%   

In excess of $1.2 billion

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2 and Class 4, respectively. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Statement of Operations.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2016

   $ 49,725,101

2017

     557,680,420
      
   $ 607,405,521
      

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $   5,021,422,692   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 370,467,342   

Unrealized depreciation

     (767,460,992
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ (396,993,650
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of defaulted securities, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company shares, pass-through entity income, payments-in-kind, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, pass-through entity income, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $1,074,426,069 and $576,958,380, respectively.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

7. CREDIT RISK AND DEFAULTED SECURITIES

 

The Fund may purchase the pre-default or defaulted debt of distressed companies. Distressed companies are financially troubled and are about to be or are already involved in financial restructuring or bankruptcy. Risks associated with purchasing these

securities include the possibility that the bankruptcy or other restructuring process takes longer than expected, or that distributions in restructuring are less than anticipated, either or both of which may result in unfavorable consequences to the Fund. If it becomes probable that the income on debt securities, including those of distressed companies, will not be collected, the Fund discontinues accruing income and recognizes an adjustment for uncollectible interest.

 

At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of distressed company securities for which interest recognition has been discontinued was $9,693,324, representing 0.21% of the Fund’s net assets. For information as to specific securities, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

8. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

9. RESTRICTED SECURITIES

 

The Fund may invest in securities that are restricted under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) or which are subject to legal, contractual, or other agreed upon restrictions on resale. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, and cannot be sold without prior registration unless the sale is pursuant to an exemption under the 1933 Act. Disposal of these securities may require greater effort and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. The Fund may have registration rights for restricted securities. The issuer generally incurs all registration costs.

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund held investments in restricted securities, excluding certain securities exempt from registration under the 1933 Act deemed to be liquid, as follows:

 

Principal
Amount/
Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
  

Issuer

   Acquisition
Dates
   Cost    Value
124,923   

AboveNet Inc.

   10/02/01 - 9/08/09    $ 3,452,922    $ 5,893,867
78   

AboveNet Inc., stock grant, grant price $10.475, expiration date 9/09/13

   4/17/06 - 9/08/06           11,452
17   

AboveNet Inc., stock grant, grant price $30, expiration date 9/07/18

   9/08/09           1,168
2,995   

AboveNet Inc., wts., 9/08/10

   10/02/01 - 9/07/07      315,092      206,655
315,800   

Bond Street Holdings LLC, A, 144A

   11/04/09      6,316,000      6,316,000
6,400,507   

CB FIM Coinvestors LLC

   1/15/09 - 6/02/09          
9,192,800   

Cerberus CG Investor I LLC

   7/26/07 - 4/28/10      9,164,810      4,228,688
7,173,000   

Cerberus CG Investor I LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   7/26/07      7,173,000      3,299,580
9,192,662   

Cerberus CG Investor II LLC

   7/26/07 - 4/28/10      9,164,672      4,228,625
7,173,000   

Cerberus CG Investor II LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   7/26/07      7,173,000      3,299,580
4,596,951   

Cerberus CG Investor III LLC

   7/26/07 - 4/28/10      4,582,956      2,114,597
3,586,500   

Cerberus CG Investor III LLC, 12.00%, 7/31/14

   7/26/07      3,586,500      1,649,790
11,728   

Elephant Capital Holdings Ltd.

   8/29/03 - 3/10/08      1,813,542     
8,006,950   

FIM Coinvestor Holdings I LLC

   11/20/06 - 6/02/09          
133,965   

First Southern Bancorp Inc.

   1/27/10      2,826,662      2,826,662
229   

First Southern Bancorp Inc., cvt. pfd., C

   1/27/10      229,000      229,000

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

9. RESTRICTED SECURITIES (continued)

 

Principal
Amount/
Shares/
Warrants/
Contracts
   Issuer    Acquisition
Dates
   Cost    Value
5,565,600   

GLCP Harrah’s Investment LP

   1/15/08    $ 5,569,218    $
6,635   

Glodyne Technoserve Ltd.

   6/21/10      104,511      96,049
1,592   

GMAC Inc.

   11/20/06 - 6/02/09      37,699,659      9,554,880
168,957   

IACNA Investor LLC

   7/24/08      61,233      1,689
1,730,515   

International Automotive Components Group Brazil LLC

   4/13/06 - 12/26/08      1,150,884      2,777,028
269,643   

International Automotive Components Group Japan LLC

   9/26/06 - 3/27/07      2,340,729      1,520,775
6,170,474   

International Automotive Components Group LLC

   1/12/06 - 10/16/06      6,171,475      4,413,308
1,456,500   

aInternational Automotive Components Group NA LLC, 9.00%, 4/01/17

   3/30/07      1,478,348      1,431,560
4,838,053   

aInternational Automotive Components Group NA LLC, A

   3/30/07 - 10/10/07      5,147,879      3,516,635
2,219   

MCII Holdings Inc.

   4/17/09      2,554,757     
17,829   

MCII Holdings Inc., PIK, pfd., A

   4/17/09 - 4/01/10      15,923,000      4,531,268
57,295   

NCB Warrant Holdings Ltd., A

   12/16/05 - 3/10/08      539,528     
16,280   

Olympus Re Holdings Ltd.

   12/19/01      1,540,390      12,308
17,300   

PTV Inc., 10.00%, pfd., A

   12/07/01 - 3/06/02      10,899      2,379
433,000   

State Bank and Trust Co.

   7/24/09      4,330,000      6,603,250
               
  

Total Restricted Securities (1.46% of Net Assets)

         $ 68,766,793
               

 

aThe Fund also invests in unrestricted securities or other investments in the issuer, valued at $959,420 as of June 30, 2010.

 

10. UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS

 

The Fund may enter into certain credit agreements, all or a portion of which may be unfunded. The Fund is obligated to fund these loan commitments at the borrowers’ discretion. Funded portions of credit agreements are presented on the Statement of Investments.

 

At June 30, 2010, unfunded commitments were as follows:

 

Borrower    Unfunded
Commitment

Realogy Corp., Revolver, FRN, 4/10/13

   $ 11,080,500
      

 

Unfunded loan commitments and funded portions of credit agreements are marked to market daily and any unrealized appreciation or depreciation is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations.

 

11. UNFUNDED CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

 

The Fund may enter into certain capital commitments and may be obligated to perform on such agreements at a future date. The Fund monitors these commitments and assesses the probability of required performance. For any agreements whose probability of performance is determined to be greater than remote, the Fund assesses the fair value of the commitment. In instances where the probability of performance is greater than remote and the performance under the commitment would result in an unrealized loss, the Fund recognizes such losses on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities And the Statement of Operations. At June 30, 2010, the Fund had aggregate unfunded capital commitments of $329,837, for which no depreciation has been recognized.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

12. OTHER DERIVATIVE INFORMATION

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund has invested in derivative contracts which are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as follows:

 

      Asset Derivatives          Liability Derivatives      
Derivative Contracts Not Accounted
for as Hedging Instruments
   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
   Fair
Value
Amount
   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
   Fair
Value
Amount

Foreign exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on forward exchange contracts    $ 58,731,589    Unrealized depreciation on forward exchange contracts    $ 6,027,125

 

For the period ended June 30, 2010, the effect of derivative contracts on the Fund’s Statement of Operations was as follows:

 

Derivative Contracts Not Accounted
for as Hedging Instruments
   Statement of Operations Locations    Realized Gain
(Loss) for the
Period
   Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
for the
Period
   Average
Amount
Outstanding
During the
Period
a

Foreign exchange contracts

   Net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions / Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies    $ 104,960,269    $ 19,439,813    1,268,772,971

 

aRepresents the average notional amount for derivative contracts outstanding during the period. For derivative contracts denominated in foreign currencies, notional amounts are converted into U.S. dollars.

 

See Note 1(d) regarding derivative financial instruments.

 

13. HOLDINGS OF 5% VOTING SECURITIES OF PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

 

The 1940 Act defines “affiliated companies” to include investments in portfolio companies in which a fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. Investments in “affiliated companies” for the Fund for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as shown below.

 

Name of Issuer   Number of Shares
Held at Beginning
of Period
  Gross
Additions
  Gross
Reductions
  Number of Shares
Held at End of
of Period
  Value at
End of
Period
  Investment
Income
  Realized Capital
Gain (Loss)

Non-Controlled Affiliates

             

CB FIM Coinvestors LLC

  6,400,507       6,400,507   $   $   $

GLCP Harrah’s Investment LP

  5,565,600       5,565,600            

MCII Holdings Inc.

  2,219       2,219            

MCII Holdings Inc., PIK, pfd., A

  16,805   1,024     17,829     4,531,268        
               

Total Affiliated Securities (0.10% of Net Assets)

        $ 4,531,268   $   —   $   —
             

 

14. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

Officers, directors or employees of the Fund’s Investment Manager, may serve from time to time as members of bondholders’ steering committees, official creditors’ committees, or boards of directors of companies in which the Fund invests. Such

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

14. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS (continued)

 

participation may result in the possession by the Investment Manager of material non-public information which, pursuant to the

Fund’s policies and the requirements of applicable securities laws, could prevent the Fund from trading in the securities of such companies for limited or extended periods of time.

 

15. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3     Total

Assets:

          

Investments in Securities:

          

Equity Investments:a

          

Auto Components

   $    $    $ 12,238,730 b    $ 12,238,730

Chemicals

     48,171,088           25,000        48,196,088

Commercial Banks

     163,127,400      6,603,250      3,055,662 b      172,786,312

Consumer Finance

               20,126,790        20,126,790

Diversified Financial Services

     108,831,929      6,316,000      b      115,147,929

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     104,941,190      209,034      b      105,150,224

Insurance

     246,682,082           12,308        246,694,390

IT Services

               96,049        96,049

Machinery

     5,622,763           4,531,268 b      10,154,031

Real Estate Management & Development

     13,213,886           6,780,728        19,994,614

Other Equity Investmentsc

     3,229,138,662           b      3,229,138,662

Corporate Bonds, Notes and Senior Floating Rate Interests

          277,520,074      10,639,930 b      288,160,004

Corporate Bonds and Notes in Reorganization

          12,814             12,814

Companies in Liquidation

          1,436,627      b      1,436,627

Short Term Investments

     320,595,778      34,500,000             355,095,778
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 4,240,324,778    $ 326,597,799    $ 57,506,465      $ 4,624,429,042
      

Forward Exchange Contracts

   $    $ 58,731,589           $ 58,731,589

Unfunded Loan Commitments

          481,408             481,408

Liabilities:

          

Securities Sold Short

     23,631,065                  23,631,065

Forward Exchange Contracts

          6,027,125             6,027,125

 

aIncludes common and preferred stock as well as other equity investments.

bIncludes securities determined to have no value at June 30, 2010.

cFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statements of Investments.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

 

16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

At June 30, 2010, the reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value, is as follows:

 

    Balance at
Beginning of
Period
  Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Net
Purchases
(Sales)
    Transfer In
(Out of)
Level 3
    Balance at
End of
Period
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
on Assets
Held at
Period End
 

Investments in Securities:

             

Equity Investments:a

             

Auto Components

  $ 8,663,585   $ 3,745      $ 3,575,145      $ (3,745   $      $ 12,238,730 b    $ 3,575,145   

Chemicals

    25,000                                 25,000          

Commercial Banks

        2,935        285        3,052,442               3,055,662 b      285   

Computers & Peripherals

    179,657     87,238        (137,117     (129,778            b      (34,080

Consumer Finance

    21,844,439            (4,268,427     2,550,778               20,126,790        (4,268,427

Diversified Financial Services

    6,316,000            78,950               (6,394,950     b        

Diversified Telecommunication Services

        5,425        633        (6,058            b      633   

Insurance

    34,774            11,447        (33,913            12,308        11,447   

IT Services

               (8,462     104,511               96,049        (8,462

Machinery

    7,810,403            (2,584,324     (694,811            4,531,268 b      (2,584,324

Real Estate Management & Development

    8,146,075            (1,365,347                   6,780,728        (1,365,347

Corporate Bonds, Notes and Senior Floating Rate Interests

    6,419,422            4,378,774        (158,266            10,639,930 b      4,378,774   

Corporate Bonds and Notes in Reorganization

    25     (112     125        (38                     
       

Total

  $ 59,439,380   $ 99,231      $ (318,318   $ 4,681,122      $ (6,394,950   $ 57,506,465      $ (294,356
       

 

aIncludes common and preferred stocks as well as other equity investments.

bIncludes securities determined to have no value at June 30, 2010.

 

17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Counterparty  

Currency

EUR - Euro

CHF - Swiss Franc

JPY - Japanese Yen

  Selected Portfolio
BOFA - Bank of America N.A.    

ADR - American Depository Receipt

FHLB - Federal Home Loan Bank

FRN - Floating Rate Note

PIK - Payment-In-Kind

BZWS - Barclays Bank PLC    
DBAB - Deutsche Bank AG    
HAND - Svenska Handelsbanken    
SSBT - State Street Bank and Trust Co., N.A.    

 

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TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -9.35% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in emerging market investments.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund underperformed the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets (EM) Index’s -6.04% total return, and the Standard & Poor’s/International Finance Corporation Investable (S&P/IFCI) Composite Index’s -5.54% total return for the same period.1 Please note that index performance numbers are purely for reference and that we do not attempt to track an index, but rather undertake investments on the basis of fundamental research.

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

In the first half of 2010, emerging market countries continued to display solid financial and economic fundamentals. Robust domestic demand and stimulus measures drove strong first-quarter gross domestic product growth rates in many countries. Foreign reserves also remained high, which provided governments a safety net to help weather external financial shocks. Emerging stock markets recorded a minor correction as the European sovereign debt crisis gained momentum and concerns escalated regarding the fiscal health of Greece, Spain, Portugal, Ireland and other countries on the continent. China’s tightening measures further heightened uncertainty surrounding the global economic recovery, and lower commodity prices led investors to lock in gains from last year’s strong performances.

 

From a regional perspective, Asia was the top performing emerging market during the reporting period. Southeast Asian stock markets Indonesia and Thailand posted double-digit returns, while Malaysia and the Philippines also outperformed their counterparts. Latin America had mixed results. Colombia, Peru and Chile ended the period with positive returns, while Brazil underperformed largely because of overheating economic concerns and lower commodity prices. In contrast, Eastern European stocks as a whole suffered the largest decline due to contagion from Greece’s financial woes and a weaker euro. Turkey fared better as Standard & Poor’s upgraded the country’s credit rating and its economy grew strongly in fourth quarter 2009, which bolstered investor confidence there.

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Investing in emerging or developing markets is subject to all the risks of foreign investing generally as well as additional, heightened risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, political and social instability, the relatively smaller size and lesser liquidity of these markets, and less government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices. The Fund may have significant investments in one or more countries or in particular sectors or industries from time to time and may carry greater risk of adverse developments in a country, sector or industry than a fund that invests more broadly. Smaller and midsize company securities can increase the risk of greater price fluctuations, particularly over the short term. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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Investment Strategy

 

Our investment philosophy is bottom up, value oriented and long term. In choosing investments, we may make on-site visits to companies to assess critical factors such as management strength and local conditions. In addition, we focus on the market price of a company’s securities relative to our evaluation of the company’s potential long-term (typically five years) earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. Among factors we consider are a company’s historical value measures, including price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value. We perform in-depth research to construct an action list from which we make our investment decisions.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

During the six months under review, some of the largest detractors from the Fund’s absolute performance included Brazil’s Petrobras (Petroleo Brasileiro), a top global oil and gas company, Russia’s Gazprom, the world’s largest gas producer, and Hungary’s OTP Bank, the country’s largest commercial bank. Lower oil prices and concerns about Brazil’s economy possibly overheating pressured Petrobras’ share price in the short term. Nevertheless, we maintained a positive view on the company because we considered valuations low and we believed oil prices could rise over the long term. Gazprom’s stock underperformed mainly due to concerns regarding excess liquefied natural gas supply and pressure on the company’s export contract prices. In our opinion, recent valuations remained extremely attractive, and as the largest supplier of natural gas to Russia and Europe, the company was well positioned to benefit from greater energy demand in the longer term. OTP Bank’s shares declined in value partly because of uncertainty about Hungary’s economy and government plans for a special two-year bank tax. While we remained confident in these stocks, we trimmed the Fund’s positions as part of an effort to reposition the portfolio and raise funds for redemptions.

 

Among the most significant positive contributors to Fund performance during the reporting period were Astra International, a leading Indonesian car and motorcycle manufacturer, President Chain Store, Taiwan’s largest convenience store chain operator, and ONGC (Oil & Natural Gas Corp.), a major Indian oil and gas exploration company. Astra’s stock benefited from a faster-than-expected economic recovery in Indonesia, where rising incomes supported stronger domestic demand. We increased the Fund’s position in Astra based on our analysis that these upward trends could continue and benefit Astra. Shares of

 

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President Chain Store rose after reports of the company’s strong first-quarter earnings, while ONGC performed well due to fuel price increases. By period-end, we reduced the Fund’s holdings in President Chain Store and ONGC as they reached our target prices.

 

It is also important to recognize the effect of currency movements on the Fund’s performance. In general, if the value of the U.S. dollar goes up compared with a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will go down in value because it will be worth fewer U.S. dollars. This can have a negative effect on Fund performance. Conversely, when the U.S. dollar weakens in relation to a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will increase in value, which can contribute to Fund performance. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. dollar rose in value relative to most non-U.S. currencies. As a result, the Fund’s performance was negatively affected by the portfolio’s predominant investment in securities with non-U.S. currency exposure.

 

During the review period, we increased the Fund’s holdings in Brazil, Indonesia and China via Hong Kong-listed Red Chip and Shanghai B shares as we searched for attractive investment opportunities.2 We also made select purchases in Pakistan, Hong Kong and Chile due to their attractive fundamentals in our view. Significant purchases included Itau Unibanco Holding, one of Brazil’s largest financial conglomerates, and VTech Holdings, a major manufacturer and distributor of cordless telephones and other telecommunication products in Hong Kong.

 

By industry, we made key investments in diversified metals and mining, automobile manufacturing and IT consulting companies, including Brazil’s Vale, a top global iron ore producer, India’s Tata Consultancy Services, a major IT consulting company, and China’s Denway Motors, a leading car manufacturer and distributor. Based on our analysis, consumer-related industries remained attractive due to large populations in emerging markets, where a growing middle class and greater domestic demand for goods and services could have an increasingly positive effect on these companies. We also had a favorable assessment of the IT consulting industry, which could continue to gain from the services outsourcing trend to emerging markets. Moreover, our outlook for commodity-related industries remained positive, and we believed commodity prices could maintain a long-term upward trend based on

 

2. “Red Chip” denotes shares of Hong Kong-listed companies with significant exposure to China. “Shanghai B” denotes shares of China-incorporated, Shanghai-listed companies that are traded in U.S. dollars and are eligible for foreign investment.

 

 

Top 10 Holdings

Templeton Developing Markets

Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

Company

Sector/Industry,

Country

  % of Total
Net Assets
Vale SA, ADR, pfd., A   5.4%
Metals & Mining, Brazil  
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.   4.6%
IT Services, India  
Itau Unibanco Holding SA, ADR   4.4%
Commercial Banks, Brazil  
Sesa Goa Ltd.   3.5%
Metals & Mining, India  
Petrobras (Petroleo Brasileiro SA), ADR, pfd.   3.2%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Brazil  
AmBev (Companhia de Bebidas das Americas), ord. & IDR   3.1%
Beverages, Brazil  
Gazprom, ADR   3.1%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Russia  
LUKOIL Holdings, ADR   3.1%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Russia  
PT Astra International Tbk   2.9%
Automobiles, Indonesia  
Natura Cosmeticos SA   2.8%
Personal Products, Brazil  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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ongoing infrastructure development in emerging markets and continued demand for hard commodities.

 

Conversely, we reduced the Fund’s exposure to Austria, South Korea, Russia and South Africa, which allowed us to focus on stocks we deemed to be relatively more attractively valued within our investment universe and raise funds for redemptions. Some Fund holdings reached their target sale prices, and we sold them by period-end. Industry-wise, we made large sales of holdings in diversified banks, integrated oil and gas, and wireless telecommunication services. Key sales included shares of oil and gas giant PetroChina, Russian wireless telecommunication services provider Mobile TeleSystems, and Austrian bank Erste Group Bank. The Fund no longer had any exposure to Erste Group Bank by period-end.

 

Thank you for your participation in Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

Top 10 Countries

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund 6/30/10

 

     % of Total
Net Assets
Brazil   22.0%
India   15.5%
Russia   14.0%
China   11.3%
Turkey   4.0%
Indonesia   3.9%
U.K.   3.6%
Mexico   2.9%
Thailand   2.7%
South Korea   2.5%

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 906.50    $ 6.95

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,017.50    $ 7.35

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (1.47%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 9.86      $ 6.11      $ 16.16      $ 13.92      $ 10.99      $ 8.73   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.05        0.12        0.16        0.32        0.24        0.17   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.96     4.02        (7.40     3.51        2.84        2.23   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.91     4.14        (7.24     3.83        3.08        2.40   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.18     (0.36     (0.37     (0.38     (0.15     (0.14

Net realized gains

            (0.03     (2.44     (1.21              
        

Total distributions

     (0.18     (0.39     (2.81     (1.59     (0.15     (0.14
        

Redemption feesc

                                          
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 8.77      $ 9.86      $ 6.11      $ 16.16      $ 13.92      $ 10.99   
        

Total returnd

     (9.35)%        73.32%        (52.62)%        29.09%        28.43%        27.76%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expenses

     1.47%        1.45% f      1.52% f      1.48% f      1.47% f      1.53% f 

Net investment income

     1.11%        1.64%        1.52%        2.07%        1.93%        1.77%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 268,423      $ 325,927      $ 234,213      $ 753,843      $ 749,120      $ 651,826   

Portfolio turnover rate

     12.32%        56.58% g      75.11% g      98.32%        53.65%        31.24%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

gExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of redemptions in-kind. See Note 11.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 9.78      $ 6.04      $ 15.99      $ 13.79      $ 10.90      $ 8.67   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.04        0.11        0.15        0.27        0.20        0.14   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.96     3.98        (7.33     3.49        2.82        2.21   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.92     4.09        (7.18     3.76        3.02        2.35   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.16     (0.32     (0.33     (0.35     (0.13     (0.12

Net realized gains

            (0.03     (2.44     (1.21              
        

Total distributions

     (0.16     (0.35     (2.77     (1.56     (0.13     (0.12
        

Redemption feesc

                                          
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 8.70      $ 9.78      $ 6.04      $ 15.99      $ 13.79      $ 10.90   
        

Total returnd

     (9.47)%        72.59%        (52.70)%        28.78%        28.09%        27.43%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expenses

     1.72%        1.70% f      1.77% f      1.73% f      1.72% f      1.78% f 

Net investment income

     0.86%        1.39%        1.27%        1.82%        1.68%        1.52%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 313,833      $ 435,947      $ 264,186      $ 1,090,549      $ 857,514      $ 650,646   

Portfolio turnover rate

     12.32%        56.58% g      75.11% g      98.32%        53.65%        31.24%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

gExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of redemptions in-kind. See Note 11.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 3      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 9.73      $ 6.02      $ 15.96      $ 13.78      $ 10.90      $ 8.68   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.04        0.10        0.11        0.24        0.20        0.04   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.96     3.97        (7.27     3.52        2.83        2.32   
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.92     4.07        (7.16     3.76        3.03        2.36   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.16     (0.33     (0.34     (0.37     (0.15     (0.14

Net realized gains

            (0.03     (2.44     (1.21              
        

Total distributions

     (0.16     (0.36     (2.78     (1.58     (0.15     (0.14
        

Redemption feesc

                                          
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 8.65      $ 9.73      $ 6.02      $ 15.96      $ 13.78      $ 10.90   
        

Total returnd

     (9.49)%        72.63%        (52.67)%        28.70%        28.17%        27.45%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expenses

     1.72%        1.70% f      1.77% f      1.73% f      1.72% f      1.78% f 

Net investment income

     0.86%        1.39%        1.27%        1.82%        1.68%        1.52%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 51,233      $ 66,718      $ 32,953      $ 100,961      $ 43,372      $ 11,521   

Portfolio turnover rate

     12.32%        56.58% g      75.11% g      98.32%        53.65%        31.24%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

gExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of redemptions in-kind. See Note 11.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 9.80      $ 6.09      $ 14.88   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment income (loss)c

     0.04        0.09        (0.33

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (0.97     4.00        (5.65
        

Total from investment operations

     (0.93     4.09        (5.98
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income

     (0.16     (0.35     (0.37

Net realized gains

            (0.03     (2.44
        

Total distributions

     (0.16     (0.38     (2.81
        

Redemption feesd

                     
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 8.71      $ 9.80      $ 6.09   
        

Total returne

     (9.50)%        72.45%        (48.66)%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

      

Expenses

     1.82%        1.80% g      1.87% g 

Net investment income

     0.76%        1.29%        1.17%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 25,813      $ 26,362      $ 7,208   

Portfolio turnover rate

     12.32%        56.58% h      75.11% h 

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

hExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of redemptions in-kind. See Note 11.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund    Industry      Shares      Value

Common Stocks 85.5%

            

Austria 0.9%

            

OMV AG

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      205,986      $ 6,233,286
                

Brazil 11.5%

            

Companhia de Bebidas das Americas (AmBev)

   Beverages      238,655        20,606,160

aCompanhia de Bebidas das Americas (AmBev), IDR

   Beverages      1,603        143,287

Itau Unibanco Holding SA, ADR

   Commercial Banks      1,623,674        29,242,369

Natura Cosmeticos SA

   Personal Products      823,138        18,223,617

Souza Cruz SA

   Tobacco      199,070        7,492,326
                
                 75,707,759
                

China 11.3%

            

aAluminum Corp. of China Ltd., H

   Metals & Mining      11,336,000        8,763,560

China Coal Energy Co., H

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      6,513,000        8,238,375

China Dongxiang Group Co.

   Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods      5,939,000        3,973,519

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp., H

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      2,644,000        2,159,448

China Shipping Development Co. Ltd., H

   Marine      6,394,000        8,194,593

CNOOC Ltd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      3,077,000        5,271,177

Denway Motors Ltd.

   Automobiles      28,319,959        13,419,713

aHidili Industry International Development Ltd.

   Metals & Mining      7,767,000        5,765,081

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co. Ltd., B

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      592,366        2,859,351

PetroChina Co. Ltd., H

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      13,880,000        15,596,307
                
               74,241,124
                

Hong Kong 2.2%

            

Dairy Farm International Holdings Ltd.

   Food & Staples Retailing      1,014,733        7,062,542

VTech Holdings Ltd.

   Communications Equipment      724,000        7,768,001
                
               14,830,543
                

Hungary 1.7%

            

aMOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Nyrt.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      34,414        2,860,768

aOTP Bank Ltd.

   Commercial Banks      402,887        8,226,059
                
               11,086,827
                

India 15.5%

            

Grasim Industries Ltd.

   Chemicals      40,253        1,584,542

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

   Metals & Mining      2,542,079        7,912,341

Infosys Technologies Ltd.

   IT Services      135,890        8,162,327

National Aluminium Co. Ltd.

   Metals & Mining      561,104        5,165,662

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      456,656        12,988,015

aSamruddhi Cement Ltd.

   Chemicals      40,253        422,732

Sesa Goa Ltd.

   Metals & Mining      3,078,640        23,385,727

Steel Authority of India Ltd.

   Metals & Mining      1,057,892        4,391,078

Tata Chemicals Ltd.

   Chemicals      1,120,158        8,061,277

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

   IT Services      1,857,283        30,050,579
                
               102,124,280
                

Indonesia 3.9%

            

PT Astra International Tbk

   Automobiles      3,565,500        19,008,129

PT Bank Central Asia Tbk

   Commercial Banks      9,704,032        6,372,957
                
               25,381,086
                

Israel 1.1%

            

aTaro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

   Pharmaceuticals      543,219        7,034,686
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund    Industry      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Mexico 2.9%

            

America Movil SAB de CV, L, ADR

   Wireless Telecommunication Services      307,367      $   14,599,933

Kimberly Clark de Mexico SAB de CV, A

   Household Products      730,258        4,240,080
                
               18,840,013
                

Pakistan 2.0%

            

MCB Bank Ltd.

   Commercial Banks      2,724,689        6,178,296

Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      4,217,200        6,995,822
                
               13,174,118
                

Russia 14.0%

            

Gazprom, ADR

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      851,800        16,022,358

Gazprom, ADR (London Exchange)

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      235,100        4,485,708

bLUKOIL Holdings, ADR

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      317,168        16,492,736

bLUKOIL Holdings, ADR (London Exchange)

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      75,208        3,873,212

Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel, ADR

   Metals & Mining      1,251,800        18,088,510

Mobile TeleSystems

   Wireless Telecommunication Services      302,083        2,286,744

Mobile TeleSystems, ADR

   Wireless Telecommunication Services      206,000        3,946,960

Sberbank RF

   Commercial Banks      5,736,740        13,997,645

TNK-BP

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      5,318,174        11,061,802

cUralkali, GDR, Reg S

   Chemicals      116,300        2,094,563
                
               92,350,238
                

South Africa 1.4%

            

Remgro Ltd.

   Diversified Financial Services      465,961        5,744,334

Standard Bank Group Ltd.

   Commercial Banks      283,604        3,781,756
                
               9,526,090
                

South Korea 2.5%

            

Hyundai Development Co.

   Construction & Engineering      94,870        2,132,782

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment
     15,392        9,739,144

SK Energy Co. Ltd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      48,967        4,403,327
                
               16,275,253
                

Sweden 1.2%

            

Oriflame Cosmetics SA, SDR

   Personal Products      149,765        7,823,803
                

Taiwan 2.0%

            

MediaTek Inc.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment
     162,624        2,280,011

President Chain Store Corp.

   Food & Staples Retailing      3,204,075        9,440,977

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment
     877,169        1,646,985
                
               13,367,973
                

Thailand 2.7%

            

Kasikornbank Public Co. Ltd., fgn.

   Commercial Banks      752,200        2,204,164

PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. Ltd., fgn.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      1,961,100        8,680,378

PTT Public Co. Ltd., fgn.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      938,100        7,118,217
                
               18,002,759
                

Turkey 4.0%

            

Akbank TAS

   Commercial Banks      2,712,311        13,109,989

Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      720,504        13,201,880
                
               26,311,869
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund    Industry      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

United Arab Emirates 1.1%

            

aEmaar Properties PJSC

   Real Estate Management &
Development
     8,942,377      $ 7,450,155
                

United Kingdom 3.6%

            

aAnglo American PLC

   Metals & Mining      441,920        15,481,157

Antofagasta PLC

   Metals & Mining      704,479        8,275,076
                
               23,756,233
                

Total Common Stocks (Cost $410,125,407)

               563,518,095
                

Preferred Stocks 11.4%

            

Brazil 10.5%

            

Banco Bradesco SA, ADR, pfd.

   Commercial Banks      472,574        7,495,024

Itausa—Investimentos Itau SA, pfd.

   Commercial Banks      1,018,810        6,039,272

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR, pfd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable
Fuels
     697,388        20,782,162

Vale SA, ADR, pfd., A

   Metals & Mining      1,681,125        35,337,248
                
               69,653,706
                

Chile 0.9%

            

Embotelladora Andina SA, pfd., A

   Beverages      1,918,947        5,833,627
                

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $42,178,264)

               75,487,333
                

Total Investments before Short Term Investment (Cost $452,303,671)

               639,005,428
                

Short Term Investments (Cost $19,486,726) 3.0%

         

Money Market Funds 3.0%

            

a,dInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio, 0.00%

        19,486,726        19,486,726
                

Total Investments (Cost $471,790,397) 99.9%

               658,492,154

Other Assets, less Liabilities 0.1%

               810,118
                

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 659,302,272
                

 

See Abbreviations on page TD-25.

 

aNon-income producing.

bSee Note 9 regarding other considerations.

cSecurity was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. This security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2010, the value of this security was $2,094,563, representing 0.32% of net assets.

dSee Note 7 regarding investments in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Developing Markets
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 452,303,671   

Cost - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     19,486,726   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 471,790,397   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 639,005,428   

Value - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     19,486,726   
        

Total value of investments

     658,492,154   

Cash

     305,730   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     934,622   

Capital shares sold

     282,770   

Dividends

     3,222,333   

Foreign tax

     244,317   

Other assets

     1,446   
        

Total assets

     663,483,372   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     1,637,862   

Capital shares redeemed

     1,318,605   

Affiliates

     935,170   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     289,463   
        

Total liabilities

     4,181,100   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 659,302,272   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 670,402,853   

Distributions in excess of net investment income

     (2,146,749

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     186,650,917   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (195,604,749
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 659,302,272   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Developing Markets
Securities Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 268,422,813
      

Shares outstanding

     30,622,630
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 8.77
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 313,833,469
      

Shares outstanding

     36,063,734
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 8.70
      

Class 3:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 51,232,648
      

Shares outstanding

     5,922,787
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea

   $ 8.65
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 25,813,342
      

Shares outstanding

     2,964,331
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea

   $ 8.71
      

 

aRedemption price is equal to net asset value less redemption fees retained by the Fund.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Developing Markets
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $1,104,970)

   $ 10,043,343   

Interest

     554   
        

Total investment income

     10,043,897   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     4,824,842   

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     525,371   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     484,930   

Class 3

     73,897   

Class 4

     47,809   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     1,609   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     210,664   

Reports to shareholders

     98,224   

Professional fees

     34,978   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     3,190   

Other

     25,740   
        

Total expenses

     6,331,254   
        

Net investment income

     3,712,643   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     26,938,892   

Foreign currency transactions

     (107,869
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     26,831,023   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (103,942,357

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (30,016

Change in deferred taxes on unrealized appreciation

     2,868,645   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (101,103,728
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (74,272,705
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (70,560,062
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Templeton Developing
Markets Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 3,712,643      $ 9,443,956   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     26,831,023        (56,490,240

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and deferred taxes

     (101,103,728     387,238,551   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (70,560,062     340,192,267   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (5,483,924     (13,652,950

Class 2

     (5,656,521     (13,921,115

Class 3

     (947,886     (1,779,543

Class 4

     (471,295     (467,339

Net realized gains:

    

Class 1

            (1,172,623

Class 2

            (1,344,137

Class 3

            (166,799

Class 4

            (41,022
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (12,559,626     (32,545,528
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (22,358,602     (15,950,150

Class 2

     (84,196,703     3,177,398   

Class 3

     (8,787,474     10,244,457   

Class 4

     2,799,882        11,266,396   
        

Total capital share transactions

     (112,542,897     8,738,101   
        

Redemption fees

     10,307        10,133   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (195,652,278     316,394,973   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     854,954,550        538,559,577   
        

End of period

   $ 659,302,272      $ 854,954,550   
        

Undistributed net investment income (distributions in excess of net investment income) included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ (2,146,749   $ 6,700,234   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Income and Deferred Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

The Fund may be subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains on securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these securities in an amount that would be payable if the securities were disposed of on the valuation date.

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (continued)

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

e. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

f. Redemption Fees

 

Redemptions and exchanges of interests in an insurance company subaccount that invests in Class 3 shares of the Fund will be subject to a 1.0% short term trading fee if the interest in the subaccount has been held for less than 60 days. Such fees are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital, allocated to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   1,624,284      $ 16,061,870      8,168,810      $ 63,707,152   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   603,956        5,483,924      2,750,570        14,825,573   

Shares redeemed in-kind (Note 11)

               (7,688,598     (41,966,671

Shares redeemed

   (4,646,643     (43,904,396   (8,503,331     (52,516,204
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (2,418,403   $ (22,358,602   (5,272,549   $ (15,950,150
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   3,675,775      $ 35,136,868      10,529,364      $ 81,012,897   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   627,805        5,656,521      2,847,995        15,265,252   

Shares redeemed

   (12,804,605     (124,990,092   (12,555,978     (93,100,751
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (8,501,025   $ (84,196,703   821,381      $ 3,177,398   
        

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (continued)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 3 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   388,641      $ 3,732,760      2,627,098      $ 19,856,055   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   105,791        947,886      365,167        1,946,341   

Shares redeemed

   (1,430,351     (13,468,120   (1,609,465     (11,557,938
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (935,919   $ (8,787,474   1,382,800      $ 10,244,457   
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   637,707      $ 6,169,318      1,613,355      $ 12,381,956   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   52,250        471,295      94,491        508,362   

Shares redeemed

   (416,089     (3,840,731   (201,223     (1,623,922
        

Net increase (decrease)

   273,868      $ 2,799,882      1,506,623      $ 11,266,396   
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (TAML)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TAML based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
1.250%   

Up to and including $500 million

1.200%   

Over $500 million, up to and including $5 billion

1.150%   

Over $5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

1.100%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $15 billion

1.050%   

Over $15 billion, up to and including $20 billion

1.000%   

In excess of $20 billion

 

Prior to May 1, 2010, the Fund paid an annualized fee rate of 1.25% on net assets up to and including $1 billion.

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services based on the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.150%   

Up to and including $200 million

0.135%   

Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

0.100%   

Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

0.075%   

In excess of $1.2 billion

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.25%, 0.35%, and 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4, respectively. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 3.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $212,573,452 expiring in 2017.

 

For tax purposes, realized capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. At December 31, 2009, the Fund deferred realized capital losses of $805,355.

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 484,956,600   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 190,918,129   

Unrealized depreciation

     (17,382,575
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 173,535,554   
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company shares, and corporate actions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company shares, and corporate actions.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $90,397,569 and $197,850,642, respectively.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

7. INVESTMENTS IN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. (an affiliate of the investment manager). Pursuant to a SEC exemptive order specific to the Fund’s investment in the Sweep Money Fund, management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

8. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

9. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

Officers, directors or employees of the Fund’s Investment Manager, may serve from time to time as members of boards of directors of companies in which the Fund invests. Such participation may result in the possession by the Investment Manager of material non-public information which, pursuant to the Fund’s policies and the requirements of applicable securities laws, could prevent the Fund from trading in the securities of such companies for limited or extended periods of time.

 

10. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

11. REDEMPTION IN-KIND

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Fund realized $6,207,989 of net losses resulting from a redemption in-kind in which a shareholder redeemed fund shares for securities held by the Fund rather than for cash. Because such losses are not taxable to the Fund, and are not netted with capital gains that are distributed to remaining shareholders, they have been reclassified from accumulated net realized losses to paid-in capital.

 

12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

At June 30, 2010, all of the Fund’s investments in securities carried at fair value were in Level 1 inputs. For detailed industry/country descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Selected Portfolio    
ADR - American Depository Receipt    
GDR - Global Depository Receipt    
IDR - International Depository Receipt    
SDR - Swedish Depository Receipt    

 

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Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

At December 31, 2009, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from income paid to the Fund on these investments. As shown in the table below, the Fund designates to shareholders the foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code. This designation will allow shareholders of record on June 14, 2010, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

The following table provides a detailed analysis of foreign tax paid, and foreign source income as designated by the Fund, to Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4 shareholders of record.

 

Class    Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
     Foreign
Source Income
Per Share

Class 1

   $ 0.0224      $ 0.2015

Class 2

   $ 0.0224      $ 0.1810

Class 3

   $ 0.0224      $ 0.1840

Class 4

   $ 0.0224      $ 0.1854

 

Foreign Tax Paid Per Share (Column 1) is the amount per share available to you, as a tax credit (assuming you held your shares in the Fund for a minimum of 16 days during the 31-day period beginning 15 days before the ex-dividend date of the Fund’s distribution to which the foreign taxes relate), or, as a tax deduction.

 

Foreign Source Income Per Share (Column 2) is the amount per share of income dividends paid to you that is attributable to foreign securities held by the Fund, plus any foreign taxes withheld on these dividends.

 

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TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Templeton Foreign Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -12.03% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Templeton Foreign Securities Fund seeks long-term capital growth. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of issuers located outside the U.S., including those in emerging markets.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund performed better than its benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index, which had a total return of -12.93% for the same period.1 Please note that index performance information is provided for reference and that we do not attempt to track the index but rather undertake investments on the basis of fundamental research.

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six months under review, economic indicators remained mixed. The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic growth estimates and global manufacturing continued to expand for most of the period; however, labor market weakness persisted and U.S. property markets experienced a further sharp decline after a stimulus tax credit for first-time homebuyers expired. Corporate fundamentals remained strong, and the majority of earnings announcements around the world beat expectations despite growing concerns about margin preservation and the sustainability of earnings momentum. Yet stock markets largely ignored such encouraging fundamentals and reacted instead to economic news, leading to across-the-board equity sector declines. As a result of ongoing economic uncertainty, developed world policymakers maintained interest rates at very low levels. However, policymakers in a number of emerging markets began to incrementally withdraw stimulus measures by phasing out incentive programs and cautiously allowing interest rates and foreign exchange rates to rise.

 

Global equities entered 2010 with positive momentum as corporate earnings and economic indicators continued to recover from the worst recessionary conditions in a half century. However, significant downward volatility returned in the latter part of the semiannual period as growing concerns about the state of sovereign finances accompanied by several sovereign credit downgrades in Europe, along with renewed worries about the sustainability of the fragile economic recovery,

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. The Fund may have significant investments in one or more countries or in particular sectors, such as technology and financial services from time to time, and may carry greater risk of adverse developments in a country or sector than a fund that invests more broadly. Smaller and midsize company securities can increase the risk of greater price fluctuations, particularly over the short term. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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triggered a broad-based sell-off. Investors’ resurgent risk aversion caused more economically sensitive and cyclical sectors that had led returns since the March 2009 market bottom to markedly lag behind the more defensive or counter-cyclical sectors that had been relatively out of favor. European policymakers responded to credit market fears by pledging 750 billion euros in liquidity to help stabilize markets and forestall government debt defaults. However, the intervention did little to quell investor anxiety. Virtually all equity sectors and regions ended the reporting period with losses, the euro fell to its lowest level since 2006, and a renewed flight to safety further compressed already meager U.S. Treasury yields.

 

Investment Strategy

 

Our investment philosophy is bottom up, value oriented and long term. In choosing investments, we generally focus on the market price of a company’s securities relative to our evaluation of the company’s potential long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow. Among factors we consider are a company’s historical value measures, including price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value. We do in-depth research to construct a bargain list from which we buy.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

During the reporting period, our overweighted allocation to the information technology sector benefited the Fund’s results relative to the benchmark MSCI EAFE Index.2 Within the sector, Japanese entertainment software developer Nintendo and Swedish telecommunications equipment maker Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson3 performed well. Underweightings and stock selection in the financials and materials sectors were also beneficial. Other positions that helped relative results included China Telecom3 in the diversified telecommunication services industry, Japanese automobile auction services provider USS in the specialty retail industry and U.K. satellite broadcasting company British Sky Broadcasting Group in the media industry.

 

In contrast, stock selection in the utilities sector detracted from relative performance, as Spanish electric power producer Iberdrola underperformed.4 The Fund’s underweighted allocation in the consumer staples sector and stock selection in the industrials sector also

 

2. The information technology sector comprises communications equipment; computers and peripherals; electronic equipment, instruments and components; IT services; semiconductors and semiconductor equipment; and software in the SOI.

3. Not an index component.

4. The utilities sector comprises electric utilities and multi-utilities in the SOI.

 

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hindered results.5 Other key detractors were Spanish telecommunication services provider Telefonica3 in the diversified telecommunication services industry, French insurer AXA and South Korean bank KB Financial Group.3

 

It is important to recognize the effect of currency movements on the Fund’s performance. In general, if the value of the U.S. dollar goes up compared with a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will go down in value because it will be worth fewer U.S. dollars. This can have a negative effect on Fund performance. Conversely, when the U.S. dollar weakens in relation to a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will increase in value, which can contribute to Fund performance. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. dollar rose in value relative to most currencies. As a result, the Fund’s performance was negatively affected by the portfolio’s investment predominantly in securities with non-U.S. currency exposure.

 

From a geographic perspective, stock selection in Europe boosted relative performance, as our investments in Italy and Germany performed well. In contrast, our stock selection in Asia hampered performance, particularly in Japan and South Korea.3

 

Thank you for your participation in Templeton Foreign Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

 

5. The consumer staples sector comprises food products in the SOI. The industrials sector comprises aerospace and defense, air freight and logistics, commercial services and supplies, electrical equipment, industrial conglomerates, and professional services in the SOI.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

Top 10 Holdings

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

6/30/10

 

Company
Sector/Industry,
Country
  % of Total
Net Assets
Vodafone Group PLC, ADR   2.8%
Wireless Telecommunication Services, U.K.  
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.   2.2%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, South Korea  
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.   1.9%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, Taiwan  
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.   1.8%
Diversified Telecommunication Services, Singapore  
Siemens AG   1.8%
Industrial Conglomerates, Germany  
Nestle SA   1.8%
Food Products, Switzerland  
Nintendo Co. Ltd.   1.8%
Software, Japan  
Sanofi-Aventis   1.8%
Pharmaceuticals, France  
Statoil ASA   1.7%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Norway  
GlaxoSmithKline PLC   1.7%
Pharmaceuticals, U.K.  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments (SOI).

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 879.70    $ 3.68

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,020.88    $ 3.96

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.79%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.68      $ 10.95      $ 20.57      $ 19.00      $ 15.84      $ 14.53   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.19        0.25        0.45        0.45        0.46        0.30   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.82     3.39        (8.01     2.46        2.94        1.20   
        

Total from investment operations

     (1.63     3.64        (7.56     2.91        3.40        1.50   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.28     (0.43     (0.45     (0.44     (0.24     (0.19

Net realized gains

            (0.48     (1.61     (0.90              
        

Total distributions

     (0.28     (0.91     (2.06     (1.34     (0.24     (0.19
        

Redemption feesc

                                          
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 11.77      $ 13.68      $ 10.95      $ 20.57      $ 19.00      $ 15.84   
        

Total returnd

     (12.03)%        37.34%        (40.23)%        15.79%        21.70%        10.48%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expenses

     0.79%        0.78% f      0.77% f      0.75% f      0.75% f      0.77% f 

Net investment income

     2.99%        2.28%        2.82%        2.22%        2.63%        2.03%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 266,695      $ 318,173      $ 262,725      $ 531,377      $ 594,991      $ 531,775   

Portfolio turnover rate

     2.85%        22.50%        18.27%        26.74%        18.97% g      14.61%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

gExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of redemption in-kind.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.45      $ 10.76      $ 20.25      $ 18.73      $ 15.63      $ 14.35   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.18        0.22        0.40        0.38        0.40        0.26   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.80     3.34        (7.89     2.44        2.91        1.19   
        

Total from investment operations

     (1.62     3.56        (7.49     2.82        3.31        1.45   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.25     (0.39     (0.39     (0.40     (0.21     (0.17

Net realized gains

            (0.48     (1.61     (0.90              
        

Total distributions

     (0.25     (0.87     (2.00     (1.30     (0.21     (0.17
        

Redemption feesc

                                          
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 11.58      $ 13.45      $ 10.76      $ 20.25      $ 18.73      $ 15.63   
        

Total returnd

     (12.15)%        37.04%        (40.38)%        15.46%        21.44%        10.17%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expenses

     1.04%        1.03% f      1.02% f      1.00% f      1.00% f      1.02%f   

Net investment income

     2.74%        2.03%        2.57%        1.97%        2.38%        1.78%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 1,806,617      $ 2,010,268      $ 1,702,038      $ 3,255,154      $ 2,941,374      $ 2,232,990   

Portfolio turnover rate

     2.85%        22.50%        18.27%        26.74%        18.97% g      14.61%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of waiver and payment by affiliate and expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

gExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of redemption in-kind.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 3      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.37      $ 10.70      $ 20.18      $ 18.68      $ 15.60      $ 14.35   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.17        0.25        0.39        0.37        0.37        0.25   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.78     3.30        (7.84     2.45        2.94        1.18   
        

Total from investment operations

     (1.61     3.55        (7.45     2.82        3.31        1.43   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.22     (0.40     (0.42     (0.42     (0.23     (0.18

Net realized gains

            (0.48     (1.61     (0.90              
        

Total distributions

     (0.22     (0.88     (2.03     (1.32     (0.23     (0.18
        

Redemption feesc

                                          
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 11.54      $ 13.37      $ 10.70      $ 20.18      $ 18.68      $ 15.60   
        

Total returnd

     (12.15)%        37.20%        (40.39)%        15.45%        21.46%        10.13%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expenses

     1.04%        1.03% f      1.02% f      1.00% f      1.00% f      1.02% f 

Net investment income

     2.74%        2.03%        2.57%        1.97%        2.38%        1.78%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 93,719      $ 115,364      $ 271,061      $ 313,505      $ 150,417      $ 47,462   

Portfolio turnover rate

     2.85%        22.50%        18.27%        26.74%        18.97% g      14.61%   

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

gExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of redemption in-kind.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.59      $ 10.91      $ 18.90   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.18        0.21        0.15   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.82     3.37        (6.08
        

Total from investment operations

     (1.64     3.58        (5.93
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income

     (0.25     (0.42     (0.45

Net realized gains

            (0.48     (1.61
        

Total distributions

     (0.25     (0.90     (2.06
        

Redemption feesd

                     
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 11.70      $ 13.59      $ 10.91   
        

Total returne

     (12.12)%        36.84%        (35.15)%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

      

Expenses

     1.14%        1.13% g      1.12% g 

Net investment income

     2.64%        1.93%        2.47%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 225,845      $ 48,501      $ 14,287   

Portfolio turnover rate

     2.85%        22.50%        18.27%   

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Rights/
Units
     Value

Common Stocks, Rights and Other Equity Interests 83.4%

            

Aerospace & Defense 1.3%

            

BAE Systems PLC

   United Kingdom      3,375,990      $ 15,821,898

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA, ADR

   Brazil      700,030        14,665,629
                
                    30,487,527
                

Air Freight & Logistics 0.7%

            

Deutsche Post AG

   Germany      1,087,912        16,021,382
                

Automobiles 1.8%

            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

   Germany      354,040        17,384,553

Toyota Motor Corp., ADR

   Japan      380,380        26,082,656
                
               43,467,209
                

Capital Markets 0.5%

            

KKR & Co. (Guernsey) LP

   United States      1,155,000        10,926,300
                

Commercial Banks 3.1%

            

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

   Singapore      2,585,520        25,277,766

HSBC Holdings PLC

   United Kingdom      1,151,600        10,743,889

KB Financial Group Inc., ADR

   South Korea      793,291        30,057,796

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

   Japan      1,571,600        7,199,389
                
               73,278,840
                

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.5%

            

Brambles Ltd.

   Australia      2,375,538        10,910,083
                

Communications Equipment 1.3%

            

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, B, ADR

   Sweden      2,929,600        32,284,192
                

Computers & Peripherals 1.7%

            

Compal Electronics Inc.

   Taiwan      12,981,833        15,546,022

Lite-On Technology Corp.

   Taiwan      22,930,764        25,222,064
                
               40,768,086
                

Containers & Packaging 0.5%

            

Rexam PLC

   United Kingdom      2,609,190        11,822,690
                

Diversified Financial Services 1.6%

            

aING Groep NV

   Netherlands      5,078,534        38,364,132
                

Diversified Telecommunication Services 9.0%

            

China Telecom Corp. Ltd., H

   China      73,292,357        35,483,323

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR

   Taiwan      306,903        6,042,920

France Telecom SA

   France      1,868,953        32,655,652

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

   Singapore      20,278,000        44,055,830

Telefonica SA, ADR

   Spain      692,214        38,438,643

Telekom Austria AG

   Austria      1,711,400        19,122,286

Telenor ASA

   Norway      3,180,374        40,396,175
                
               216,194,829
                

Electric Utilities 1.6%

            

E.ON AG

   Germany      792,430        21,556,360

Iberdrola SA

   Spain      2,862,677        16,218,871

aIberdrola SA, rts.

   Spain      2,862,677        668,783
                
               38,444,014
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Rights/
Units
     Value

Common Stocks, Rights and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Electrical Equipment 0.4%

            

aShanghai Electric Group Co. Ltd.

   China      22,524,000      $ 10,007,967
                

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.0%

            

aFlextronics International Ltd.

   Singapore      4,284,910             23,995,496
                

Energy Equipment & Services 0.7%

            

Aker Solutions ASA

   Norway      1,386,290        16,031,708
                

Food Products 3.1%

            

Nestle SA

   Switzerland      900,480        43,597,882

Unilever PLC

   United Kingdom      1,170,483        31,521,094
                
               75,118,976
                

Health Care Providers & Services 0.4%

            

Celesio AG

   Germany      440,310        9,715,716
                

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.7%

            

aAutogrill SpA

   Italy      1,429,290        17,237,608
                

Industrial Conglomerates 2.7%

            

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

   Hong Kong      3,276,709        20,281,924

Siemens AG

   Germany      483,914        43,907,099
                
               64,189,023
                

Insurance 6.3%

            

ACE Ltd.

   United States      351,869        18,114,216

Aviva PLC

   United Kingdom      4,759,280        22,347,494

AXA SA

   France      1,750,958        27,295,767

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG

   Germany      215,170        27,187,030

aNKSJ Holdings Inc.

   Japan      1,812,000        10,842,077

Partnerre Ltd.

   Bermuda      169,680        11,901,355

Swiss Reinsurance Co.

   Switzerland      792,220        32,852,716
                
               150,540,655
                

IT Services 0.9%

            

Cap Gemini

   France      492,960        21,884,580
                

Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.5%

            

Lonza Group AG

   Switzerland      175,440        11,756,750
                

Media 3.9%

            

British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC

   United Kingdom      2,941,216        30,812,456

Pearson PLC

   United Kingdom      1,716,076        22,786,380

Reed Elsevier NV

   Netherlands      1,742,483        19,439,753

Vivendi SA

   France      1,018,149        20,940,543
                
               93,979,132
                

Metals & Mining 1.3%

            

Barrick Gold Corp.

   Canada      663,561        30,117,666
                

Multi-Utilities 0.7%

            

GDF Suez

   France      602,301        17,312,555
                

Multiline Retail 0.4%

            

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

   United Kingdom      2,029,740        10,058,572
                

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 8.8%

            

BP PLC

   United Kingdom      4,406,715        21,004,820

Gazprom, ADR

   Russia      1,132,600        21,304,206

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Rights/
Units
     Value

Common Stocks, Rights and Other Equity Interests (continued)

            

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)

            

Reliance Industries Ltd.

   India      862,000      $ 20,181,105

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B

   United Kingdom      1,116,613        27,216,860

Sasol, ADR

   South Africa      605,560        21,358,101

Statoil ASA

   Norway      2,120,780        41,196,649

Talisman Energy Inc.

   Canada      1,301,100        19,676,602

Total SA, B

   France      846,266        38,262,851
                
                  210,201,194
                

Pharmaceuticals 7.1%

            

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   United Kingdom      2,394,405        40,918,072

Merck KGaA

   Germany      276,540        20,322,054

Novartis AG

   Switzerland      551,140        26,888,619

Roche Holding AG

   Switzerland      152,830        21,135,234

Sanofi-Aventis

   France      697,965        42,284,549

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

   Japan      421,454        18,210,093
                
               169,758,621
                

Professional Services 2.5%

            

Adecco SA

   Switzerland      556,320        26,702,741

Hays PLC

   United Kingdom      11,353,070        15,558,368

aRandstad Holding NV

   Netherlands      462,850        18,362,588
                
               60,623,697
                

Real Estate Management & Development 1.2%

            

Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd.

   Hong Kong      2,483,922        28,963,301
                

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.6%

            

aInfineon Technologies AG

   Germany      1,885,745        11,152,165

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      83,750        52,992,029

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

   Taiwan      23,992,526        45,048,709
                
               109,192,903
                

Software 4.9%

            

aCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd.

   Israel      792,311        23,357,328

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

   Japan      143,700        42,828,809

The Sage Group PLC

   United Kingdom      3,980,770        13,789,925

SAP AG, ADR

   Germany      849,160        37,617,788
                
               117,593,850
                

Specialty Retail 2.8%

            

Kingfisher PLC

   United Kingdom      11,676,836        36,855,345

USS Co. Ltd.

   Japan      431,520        31,091,306
                
               67,946,651
                

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.5%

            

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.

   Hong Kong      3,874,500        12,090,554
                

Wireless Telecommunication Services 4.4%

            

Mobile TeleSystems, ADR

   Russia      790,075        15,137,837

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS, ADR

   Turkey      1,669,150        21,665,567

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom      3,266,090        67,510,080
                
               104,313,484
                

Total Common Stocks, Rights and Other Equity Interests
(Cost $2,158,050,562)

               1,995,599,943
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund    Country      Shares/
Rights/
Units
     Value

Preferred Stocks (Cost $5,545,353) 1.4%

            

Metals & Mining 1.4%

            

Vale SA, ADR, pfd., A

   Brazil      1,548,762      $ 32,554,977
                

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $2,163,595,915)

               2,028,154,920
                

Short Term Investments (Cost $96,409,778) 4.0%

            

Money Market Funds 4.0%

            

a,bInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio, 0.00%

   United States      96,409,778        96,409,778
                

Total Investments (Cost $2,260,005,693) 88.8%

               2,124,564,698

Other Assets, less Liabilities 11.2%

               268,311,253
                

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 2,392,875,951
                

 

See Abbreviations on page TF-24.

 

aNon-income producing.

bSee Note 7 regarding investments in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Foreign
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 2,163,595,915   

Cost - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     96,409,778   
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 2,260,005,693   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 2,028,154,920   

Value - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     96,409,778   
        

Total value of investments

     2,124,564,698   

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     267,190,203   

Dividends

     6,947,356   

Other assets

     4,317   
        

Total assets

     2,398,706,574   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Capital shares redeemed

     1,549,750   

Affiliates

     2,143,882   

Reports to shareholders

     382,223   

Deferred tax

     1,546,474   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     208,294   
        

Total liabilities

     5,830,623   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 2,392,875,951   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 2,820,212,505   

Undistributed net investment income

     32,474,026   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (137,032,085

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (322,778,495
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 2,392,875,951   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Foreign
Securities Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 266,695,472
      

Shares outstanding

     22,655,849
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 11.77
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,806,616,820
      

Shares outstanding

     155,975,105
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 11.58
      

Class 3:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 93,718,870
      

Shares outstanding

     8,120,690
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea

   $ 11.54
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 225,844,789
      

Shares outstanding

     19,303,580
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 11.70
      

 

aRedemption price is equal to net asset value less any redemption fees retained by the Fund.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Foreign
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $4,848,995)

   $ 44,185,530   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     7,503,160   

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     1,162,877   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     2,347,027   

Class 3

     131,996   

Class 4

     92,799   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     2,532   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     227,603   

Reports to shareholders

     207,348   

Registration and filing fees

     5,775   

Professional fees

     47,233   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     8,365   

Other

     44,367   
        

Total expenses

     11,781,082   
        

Net investment income

     32,404,448   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     (18,772,691

Foreign currency transactions

     (804,605
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     (19,577,296
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (311,559,715

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (107,925

Change in deferred taxes on unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     4,087   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (311,663,553
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (331,240,849
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (298,836,401
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Templeton Foreign
Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 32,404,448      $ 46,778,715   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (19,577,296     (272,580,971

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and deferred taxes

     (311,663,553     930,461,583   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (298,836,401     704,659,327   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (6,186,595     (10,082,097

Class 2

     (35,909,578     (60,860,305

Class 3

     (1,738,264     (10,601,203

Class 4

     (1,159,055     (654,024

Net realized gains:

    

Class 1

            (11,279,713

Class 2

            (75,080,881

Class 3

            (12,814,465

Class 4

            (749,197
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (44,993,492     (182,121,885
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (8,016,238     (11,544,985

Class 2

     73,044,164        (118,629,302

Class 3

     (6,447,626     (174,980,330

Class 4

     185,812,299        24,793,775   
        

Total capital share transactions

     244,392,599        (280,360,842
        

Redemption fees

     7,625        18,230   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (99,429,669     242,194,830   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     2,492,305,620        2,250,110,790   
        

End of period

   $ 2,392,875,951      $ 2,492,305,620   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 32,474,026      $ 45,063,070   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Templeton Foreign Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation (continued)

 

exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Income and Deferred Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

The Fund may be subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains on securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these securities in an amount that would be payable if the securities were disposed of on the valuation date.

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

e. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

f. Redemption Fees

 

Redemptions and exchanges of interests in an insurance company subaccount that invests in Class 3 shares of the Fund will be subject to a 1.0% short term trading fee if the interest in the subaccount has been held for less than 60 days. Such fees are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital, allocated to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   692,657      $ 9,316,047      984,005      $ 11,607,893   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   500,533        6,186,595      2,337,178        21,361,810   

Shares redeemed

   (1,799,209     (23,518,880   (4,055,131     (44,514,688
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (606,019   $ (8,016,238   (733,948   $ (11,544,985
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   16,654,516      $ 204,147,920      17,636,013      $ 191,261,657   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   2,950,664        35,909,578      15,030,410        135,423,993   

Shares redeemed

   (13,122,442     (167,013,334   (41,328,787     (445,314,952
        

Net increase (decrease)

   6,482,738      $ 73,044,164      (8,662,364   $ (118,629,302
        

Class 3 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   228,757      $ 2,986,061      2,721,038      $ 28,784,908   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   143,421        1,738,264      2,619,202        23,415,667   

Shares redeemed

   (883,104     (11,171,951   (22,034,601     (227,180,905
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (510,926   $ (6,447,626   (16,694,361   $ (174,980,330
        

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (continued)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 4 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   16,087,274      $ 190,344,384      2,965,551      $ 33,480,588   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   94,309        1,159,055      154,031        1,403,220   

Shares redeemed

   (446,018     (5,691,140   (860,936     (10,090,033
        

Net increase (decrease)

   15,735,565      $ 185,812,299      2,258,646      $ 24,793,775   
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC (TIC)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TIC based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.750%   

Up to and including $200 million

0.675%   

Over $200 million, up to and including $1.3 billion

0.600%   

Over $1.3 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.580%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.560%   

Over $15 billion, up to and including $20 billion

0.540%   

In excess of $20 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services based on the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.150%   

Up to and including $200 million

0.135%   

Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

0.100%   

Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

0.075%   

In excess of $1.2 billion

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.25%, 0.35%, and 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4, respectively. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 3.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $300,458,970 expiring in 2017.

 

For tax purposes, realized capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. At December 31, 2009, the Fund deferred realized capital losses of $3,229,837.

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 2,259,387,758   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 276,956,297   

Unrealized depreciation

     (411,779,357
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ (134,823,060
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions and pass-through entity income.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions and pass-through entity income.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $64,232,105 and $143,360,257, respectively.

 

7. INVESTMENTS IN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. (an affiliate of the investment manager). Pursuant to a SEC exemptive order specific to the Fund’s investment in the Sweep Money Fund, management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

8. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

9. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

At June 30, 2010, all of the Fund’s investments in securities carried at fair value were in Level 1 inputs. For detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

 
Selected Portfolio  
ADR - American Depository Receipt  

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

At December 31, 2009, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from income paid to the Fund on these investments. As shown in the table below, the Fund designates to shareholders the foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code. This designation will allow shareholders of record on June 14, 2010, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

The following table provides a detailed analysis of foreign tax paid, and foreign source income as designated by the Fund, to Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4 shareholders of record.

 

Class    Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
     Foreign
Source Income
Per Share

Class 1

   0.0349      0.3187

Class 2

   0.0349      0.2891

Class 3

   0.0349      0.2585

Class 4

   0.0349      0.2960

 

Foreign Tax Paid Per Share (Column 1) is the amount per share available to you, as a tax credit (assuming you held your shares in the Fund for a minimum of 16 days during the 31-day period beginning 15 days before the ex-dividend date of the Fund’s distribution to which the foreign taxes relate), or, as a tax deduction.

 

Foreign Source Income Per Share (Column 2) is the amount per share of income dividends paid to you that is attributable to foreign securities held by the Fund, plus any foreign taxes withheld on these dividends.

 

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TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND SECURITIES FUND

 

We are pleased to bring you Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund’s semiannual report for the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund – Class 1 delivered a +4.53% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund seeks high current income, consistent with preservation of capital, with capital appreciation as a secondary consideration. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds, which include debt securities of any maturity, such as bonds, notes, bills and debentures.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund outperformed its benchmarks, the J.P. Morgan (JPM) Global Government Bond Index (GGBI), which had a +0.38% total return in U.S. dollar terms for the period under review, and the Citigroup World Government Bond Index (WGBI), which had a -1.04% total return for the same period.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the period, the global economic recovery continued to gather strength, particularly in emerging economies. In 2010’s second quarter, however, markets focused largely on sovereign and financial risks in overleveraged European countries leading to a rise in volatility across asset classes. In our analysis, this synchronized downturn in sentiment did not accurately represent underlying fundamentals, which remained robust in many economies. Reacting to the strength of their respective economies, the central banks of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, India, Israel, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Peru and Taiwan tightened monetary policy during the period. In these economies, robust domestic demand offset international economic uncertainty and prompted their interest rate hikes. Capital inflows into these relatively strong economies recovered to around precrisis levels, supported by the continued extraordinarily loose monetary policy in core developed economies.

 

First quarter gross domestic product releases were particularly strong in Asia. Although some indicators suggested the pace of growth was moderating, Asia’s economic outlook remained encouraging. Some market observers were concerned by this moderation, but we viewed it as a healthy evolution of the recovery resulting from lower contributions from inventory rebuilding, excess capacity utilization, and government stimulus. The relatively quick recovery in much of Asia closed output gaps, and economic growth was returning to its precrisis trend. We did

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

Fund Risks: Because the Fund invests in bonds and other debt obligations, its share price and yield will be affected by interest rate movements. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. High yield, lower rated (junk) bonds generally have greater price swings and higher default risks than investment-grade bonds. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. The Fund’s investment in certain hedging and derivative instruments may involve a small investment relative to the risk assumed. As a nondiversified fund, the Fund may be more sensitive to economic, business, political or other changes affecting similar issuers or securities, which may result in greater fluctuation in the value of the Fund’s shares. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

 

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not find this entirely surprising given that the primary causes of the crisis, especially an overreliance on leverage, were not present in the region. Asia continued its structural transformation toward a higher reliance on domestic demand and regional trade, a trend that was already well under way before the crisis but has accelerated. China’s economic strength, increasing outward investment, and recently announced increased flexibility of the Chinese yuan are characteristic of this trend and benefited the region and, in particular, countries like Malaysia and South Korea that are closely integrated with the broader region.

 

These positive developments in Asia contrasted sharply with the challenges faced by overleveraged countries in southern Europe. Deepening concerns over sovereign debt and bank solvency in Europe drove up volatility across global credit markets in 2010’s second quarter. Despite an unprecedented 110 billion euro rescue package to address the Greek government’s financing needs, risks of contagion increased dramatically. Faced with this situation, European Union leaders and the International Monetary Fund agreed on a series of emergency measures totaling 750 billion euros, which they believe should more than cover the funding needs of Portugal, Spain and Ireland over the next three years. In addition, the European Central Bank announced it would provide sufficient liquidity to financial institutions and restore the smooth functioning of the financial market, and it launched outright purchases of sovereign bonds. Although these extraordinary measures reduced the short-term risk of a sovereign default or a banking crisis in the region, the underlying debt problems remained. Credit extension continued to be constrained by these challenges, which weighed on economic growth. The euro and nearly all other regional currencies depreciated during the second quarter. Although these challenges were significant, financial contagion has so far been contained by the unprecedented policy responses, allowing the broader global economy to continue to recover.

 

Investment Strategy

 

We allocate the Fund’s assets among issuers, geographic regions, and currencies based upon our assessment of relative interest rates among currencies, our outlook for changes in interest rates and currencies, and credit risks. In considering these factors, we may evaluate a country’s changing market, economic and political conditions, such as inflation rate, growth prospects, global trade patterns and government policies. We seek to manage the Fund’s exposure to various currencies and may utilize forward currency exchange contracts.

 

LOGO

 

*The Fund’s supranational investments were denominated in the Mexican peso, Norwegian krone and U.S. dollar.

**The Fund’s EMU investment was in Germany.

 

 

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Manager’s Discussion

 

The Fund’s total return was influenced by various factors, including interest rate developments, currency movements and exposure to sovereign debt markets.

 

Interest Rate Strategy

 

Overall, duration exposure, or the Fund’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates, contributed to relative returns. The Fund maintained very little duration exposure outside select emerging economies throughout the period. During the first half of the period, as the global recovery was perceived to be solidifying, yields for many developed government bonds were flat to slightly higher, and the Fund’s duration exposure contributed to relative returns. However, during the second half of the period the increase in risk aversion and perceived flight to quality led government bond yields to fall in many countries. The deteriorating economic outlook led markets to price in a delay to the start of any prospective interest rate hikes. This benefited the benchmark index’s positions in core government bond markets. Although short-term interest rates remained at historical lows in most developed economies throughout the period, the Fund’s underweighted duration exposure in the U.S. and eurozone and no duration exposure in the U.K. or Japan detracted from relative performance. Duration exposure in select economies with relatively high interest rates offset this underperformance, and long duration, local market positions in Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia benefited returns.

 

Currency Strategy

 

Currency exposure contributed to the Fund’s relative performance, largely due to the Fund’s underweighted euro exposure. During the period, concerns regarding the sustainability of European sovereign and financial debt took center stage and led European currencies to underperform. We had positioned the Fund for lower growth to hinder eurozone assets relative to those of the U.S. and non-euro European economies. Consequently, the Fund benefited from a large net negative euro exposure. Although the underperformance of some of the Fund’s non-euro European currencies, including the Polish zloty and Swedish krona, mitigated this positive relative result somewhat, the euro’s 14.6% decline against the U.S. dollar during the six months under review was more than enough to offset those losses.2 The Fund’s underweighted exposure to the Japanese yen, a currency that benefited from the rise in risk aversion, also had a negative impact on relative results, but again the Fund’s underweighted euro exposure more than made up for this detractor.

 

What is duration?

Duration is a measure of a bond’s price sensitivity to interest rate changes. In general, a portfolio of securities with a lower duration can be expected to be less sensitive to interest rate changes than a portfolio with a higher duration.

2. Source: IDC Exshare.

 

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We continued to favor the currencies of rapidly growing emerging markets, particularly in Asia. These positions generated mixed performance as Asian currency returns varied from country to country. The Malaysian ringgit and Indonesian rupiah supported performance, helped by the announcement of increased flexibility in the Chinese yuan. However, exposure to the South Korean won detracted, partly as a result of heightened tensions with North Korea. Elsewhere, the Chilean peso detracted, while the Mexican peso benefited performance.

 

Global Sovereign Debt Strategy

 

Sovereign credit exposure moderately detracted from relative performance during the period as strong returns in the first quarter of the year were reversed in the second quarter due to the contagion-driven sell-off. While many emerging markets continued to recover from the crisis well ahead of the developed world, fears that the challenges faced by overleveraged eurozone countries would be transmitted through the financial sector to the global economy led most financial markets to trade in the same direction during the second half of the period. European credits generally underperformed, including Hungary, while Argentina outperformed.

 

U.S. dollar-denominated emerging market debt posted a +5.37% total return during the period as measured by the JPM Emerging Markets Bond Index Global.1 During the reporting period, sovereign interest-rate credit spreads rose 64 basis points (100 basis points equal one percentage point) over falling U.S. Treasury yields. 3 Regionally, Latin American sovereign debt had a +6.05% total return, Asian debt, +5.86%, and central and eastern European debt, +3.98%.1

 

Thank you for your participation in Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

3. Source: J.P. Morgan.

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

Currency Breakdown

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund 6/30/10

 

     % of Total
Net Assets

Americas

  63.3%

U.S. Dollar

  38.0%

Mexican Peso

  10.5%

Chilean Peso

  7.4%

Brazilian Real

  6.3%

Peruvian Nuevo Sol

  1.1%

Asia Pacific

  34.4%

South Korean Won

  15.3%

Malaysian Ringgit

  11.2%

Australian Dollar

  9.9%

Indonesian Rupiah

  8.1%

Indian Rupee

  6.0%

Philippine Peso

  5.4%

Chinese Yuan

  4.2%

Sri Lankan Rupee

  2.0%

New Zealand Dollar*

  -3.4%

Japanese Yen*

  -24.3%

Middle East & Africa

  5.5%

New Israeli Shekel

  4.5%

Egyptian Pound

  1.0%

Europe

  -3.2%

Swedish Krona

  8.6%

Norwegian Krone

  7.4%

Polish Zloty

  6.7%

Euro*

  -25.9%

 

*Euro = -25.9%, Japanese yen = -24.3% and New Zealand dollar = -3.4% due to forward exchange contracts.

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund – Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 1,045.30    $ 2.74

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,022.12    $ 2.71

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.54%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.72      $ 17.42      $ 17.00      $ 15.73      $ 14.36      $ 15.80   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.50        0.99        0.80        0.77        0.61        0.57   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.31        2.01        0.27        0.97        1.24        (1.03
        

Total from investment operations

     0.81        3.00        1.07        1.74        1.85        (0.46
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (0.31     (2.70     (0.65     (0.47     (0.48     (0.98

Net realized gains

     (0.05                                   
        

Total distributions

     (0.36     (2.70     (0.65     (0.47     (0.48     (0.98
        

Redemption feesc

                                          
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 18.17      $ 17.72      $ 17.42      $ 17.00      $ 15.73      $ 14.36   
        

Total returnd

     4.53%        18.98%        6.46%        11.27%        13.14%        (2.91)%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expenses before expense reduction

     0.54%        0.54%        0.58%        0.64%        0.80%        0.78%   

Expenses net of expense reduction

     0.54% f      0.54% f      0.58% f      0.64% f      0.72%        0.74%   

Net investment income

     5.40%        5.73%        4.66%        4.70%        4.09%        3.81%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 234,362      $ 195,662      $ 220,588      $ 137,700      $ 75,843      $ 53,115   

Portfolio turnover rate

     3.86%        20.84%        28.46%        47.33%        30.65%        30.28%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.34      $ 17.10      $ 16.72      $ 15.50      $ 14.19      $ 15.64   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.46        0.93        0.74        0.72        0.57        0.52   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.30        1.98        0.27        0.96        1.21        (1.00
        

Total from investment operations

     0.76        2.91        1.01        1.68        1.78        (0.48
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (0.27     (2.67     (0.63     (0.46     (0.47     (0.97

Net realized gains

     (0.05                                   
        

Total distributions

     (0.32     (2.67     (0.63     (0.46     (0.47     (0.97
        

Redemption feesc

                                          
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 17.78      $ 17.34      $ 17.10      $ 16.72      $ 15.50      $ 14.19   
        

Total returnd

     4.41%        18.68%        6.21%        11.00%        12.77%        (3.08)%   

Ratios to average net assetse

            

Expenses before expense reduction

     0.79%        0.79%        0.83%        0.89%        1.05%        1.03%   

Expenses net of expense reduction

     0.79% f      0.79% f      0.83% f      0.89% f      0.97%        0.99%   

Net investment income

     5.15%        5.48%        4.41%        4.45%        3.84%        3.56%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 1,170,421      $ 1,262,783      $ 793,881      $ 480,649      $ 205,768      $ 61,255   

Portfolio turnover rate

     3.86%        20.84%        28.46%        47.33%        30.65%        30.28%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 3      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005a  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.33      $ 17.08      $ 16.70      $ 15.49      $ 14.18      $ 15.27   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

            

Net investment incomec

     0.46        0.93        0.74        0.72        0.58        0.38   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.30        1.98        0.27        0.96        1.21        (0.50
        

Total from investment operations

     0.76        2.91        1.01        1.68        1.79        (0.12
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (0.27     (2.66     (0.63     (0.46     (0.48     (0.97

Net realized gains

     (0.05                                   
        

Total distributions

     (0.32     (2.66     (0.63     (0.46     (0.48     (0.97
        

Redemption feesd

                                          
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 17.77      $ 17.33      $ 17.08      $ 16.71      $ 15.49      $ 14.18   
        

Total returne

     4.34%        18.69%        6.21%        11.03%        12.84%        (0.80)%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

            

Expenses before expense reduction

     0.79%        0.79%        0.83%        0.89%        1.05%        1.03%   

Expenses net of expense reduction

     0.79% g      0.79% g      0.83% g      0.89% g      0.97%        0.99%   

Net investment income

     5.15%        5.48%        4.41%        4.45%        3.84%        3.56%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 146,530      $ 143,264      $ 128,155      $ 91,162      $ 35,572      $ 5,769   

Portfolio turnover rate

     3.86%        20.84%        28.46%        47.33%        30.65%        30.28%   

 

 

aFor the period April 1, 2005 (effective date) to December 31, 2005.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.61      $ 17.37      $ 18.00   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.46        0.93        0.66   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.30        2.00        (0.64
        

Total from investment operations

     0.76        2.93        0.02   
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (0.27     (2.69     (0.65

Net realized gains

     (0.05              
        

Total distributions

     (0.32     (2.69     (0.65
        

Redemption feesd

                     
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 18.05      $ 17.61      $ 17.37   
        

Total returne

     4.29%        18.58%        0.26%   

Ratios to average net assetsf

      

Expensesg

     0.89%        0.89%        0.93%   

Net investment income

     5.05%        5.38%        4.31%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 129,364      $ 108,910      $ 43,069   

Portfolio turnover rate

     3.86%        20.84%        28.46%   

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

eTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund    Principal
Amount
a
    Value

Foreign Government and Agency Securities 89.7%

    

Argentina 2.2%

    

b,cGovernment of Argentina, senior bond, FRN, 0.389%, 8/03/12

   107,485,000      $      37,136,067
        

Australia 8.6%

    

Government of Australia, TB123, 5.75%, 4/15/12

   43,700,000  AUD      37,582,816

New South Wales Treasury Corp.,
6.00%, 5/01/12

   9,350,000  AUD      8,032,932

6.00%, 5/01/12 (London Exchange)

   13,180,000  AUD      11,331,144

senior note, 5.50%, 3/01/17

   32,225,000  AUD      27,293,362

Queensland Treasury Corp.,
11, 6.00%, 6/14/11

   22,050,000  AUD      18,776,807

13, 6.00%, 8/14/13

   24,450,000  AUD      21,209,508

17, 6.00%, 9/14/17

   13,160,000  AUD      11,441,769

d144A, 7.125%, 9/18/17

   4,380,000  NZD      3,270,662

Western Australia Treasury Corp., 5.50%, 7/17/12

   6,400,000  AUD      5,459,879
        
       144,398,879
        

Brazil 4.6%

    

Nota Do Tesouro Nacional,
10.00%, 1/01/12

   38,245 e BRL      20,580,251

10.00%, 1/01/14

   7,100 e BRL      3,687,107

10.00%, 1/01/17

   22,490 e BRL      11,266,534

fIndex Linked, 6.00%, 5/15/11

   2,055 e BRL      2,184,327

fIndex Linked, 6.00%, 5/15/15

   27,735 e BRL      28,848,996

fIndex Linked, 6.00%, 5/15/45

   10,825 e BRL      11,116,015
        
       77,683,230
        

Canada 0.9%

    

Province of Manitoba, 6.375%, 9/01/15

   19,985,000  NZD      14,377,087
        

Germany 0.7%

    

Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank, senior note, 8.50%, 2/22/16

   137,707,000  MXN      11,472,390
        

Hungary 2.0%

    

Government of Hungary, senior note,
3.50%, 7/18/16

   1,055,000  EUR      1,171,781

4.375%, 7/04/17

   5,380,000  EUR      6,054,991

5.75%, 6/11/18

   13,795,000  EUR      16,661,439

6.25%, 1/29/20

   6,420,000        6,331,725

3.875%, 2/24/20

   3,120,000  EUR      3,317,104
        
       33,537,040
        

Indonesia 10.2%

    

Government of Indonesia,
FR20, 14.275%, 12/15/13

   14,267,000,000  IDR      1,893,160

FR31, 11.00%, 11/15/20

   167,351,000,000  IDR      21,824,879

FR34, 12.80%, 6/15/21

   207,810,000,000  IDR      30,244,337

FR35, 12.90%, 6/15/22

   66,582,000,000  IDR      9,648,041

FR36, 11.50%, 9/15/19

   30,075,000,000  IDR      4,022,468

FR37, 12.00%, 9/15/26

   8,230,000,000  IDR      1,096,482

FR39, 11.75%, 8/15/23

   5,491,000,000  IDR      730,121

FR40, 11.00%, 9/15/25

   61,856,000,000  IDR      7,823,023

FR42, 10.25%, 7/15/27

   88,574,000,000  IDR      10,285,631

FR43, 10.25%, 7/15/22

   68,340,000,000  IDR      8,408,732

FR44, 10.00%, 9/15/24

   4,454,000,000  IDR      520,555

FR46, 9.50%, 7/15/23

   226,780,000,000  IDR      25,998,174

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund    Principal
Amount
a
    Value

Foreign Government and Agency Securities (continued)

    

Indonesia (continued)

    

FR47, 10.00%, 2/15/28

   61,737,000,000  IDR    $        6,935,873

FR48, 9.00%, 9/15/18

   16,920,000,000  IDR      1,974,024

FR49, 9.00%, 9/15/13

   35,030,000,000  IDR      4,034,172

dsenior bond, 144A, 8.50%, 10/12/35

   9,119,000        11,566,475

dsenior bond, 144A, 6.625%, 2/17/37

   2,240,000        2,357,200

dsenior bond, 144A, 7.75%, 1/17/38

   10,980,000        13,016,447

dsenior note, 144A, 11.625%, 3/04/19

   6,410,000        9,253,102
        
       171,632,896
        

Iraq 0.4%

    

Government of Iraq,
d144A, 5.80%, 1/15/28

   5,055,000        4,120,078

gReg S, 5.80%, 1/15/28

   3,440,000        2,803,772
        
       6,923,850
        

Israel 1.6%

    

Government of Israel, 2680, 7.00%, 4/29/11

   99,205,000  ILS      26,562,559
        

Lithuania 2.0%

    

dGovernment of Lithuania, 144A,
6.75%, 1/15/15

   19,480,000        20,502,700

7.375%, 2/11/20

   12,690,000        13,356,225
        
       33,858,925
        

Malaysia 3.5%

    

Government of Malaysia, senior bond,
3.756%, 4/28/11

   106,980,000  MYR      33,356,655

3.833%, 9/28/11

   3,660,000  MYR      1,145,656

3.461%, 7/31/13

   12,600,000  MYR      3,920,785

3.814%, 2/15/17

   18,885,000  MYR      5,865,708

4.24%, 2/07/18

   44,360,000  MYR      14,090,459
        
       58,379,263
        

Mexico 9.1%

    

Government of Mexico,
M 10, 8.00%, 12/17/15

   726,000 h MXN      6,053,731

M 10, 7.25%, 12/15/16

   250,000 h MXN      2,002,101

M 10, 7.75%, 12/14/17

   4,473,000 h MXN      36,755,888

M 20, 10.00%, 12/05/24

   8,569,800 h MXN      82,755,063

M 30, 10.00%, 11/20/36

   1,755,000 h MXN      17,221,908

MI10, 9.00%, 12/20/12

   265,000 h MXN      2,219,901

MI10, 8.00%, 12/19/13

   794,500 h MXN      6,580,980
        
       153,589,572
        

Norway 3.3%

    

Government of Norway,
6.00%, 5/16/11

   300,110,000  NOK      47,558,557

6.50%, 5/15/13

   49,400,000  NOK      8,485,382
        
       56,043,939
        

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund    Principal
Amount
a
    Value

Foreign Government and Agency Securities (continued)

    

Peru 0.3%

    

Government of Peru,
7.84%, 8/12/20

   4,945,000  PEN    $        1,955,322

7, 8.60%, 8/12/17

   6,185,000  PEN      2,544,973
        
       4,500,295
        

Poland 5.9%

    

Government of Poland,
4.75%, 4/25/12

   44,940,000  PLN      13,285,960

5.75%, 4/25/14

   92,590,000  PLN      27,774,598

6.25%, 10/24/15

   44,730,000  PLN      13,652,176

5.75%, 9/23/22

   48,750,000  PLN      14,068,694

senior note, 6.375%, 7/15/19

   27,200,000        29,712,981
        
       98,494,409
        

Qatar 0.8%

    

dGovernment of Qatar, senior note, 144A, 6.55%, 4/09/19

   12,060,000        13,673,628
        

Russia 4.4%

    

dGovernment of Russia, 144A, 7.50%, 3/31/30

   65,170,040        73,700,798
        

South Africa 2.1%

    

Government of South Africa,
5.25%, 5/16/13

   3,590,000  EUR      4,703,975

4.50%, 4/05/16

   1,874,000  EUR      2,357,543

6.875%, 5/27/19

   21,215,000        24,238,137

senior note, 6.50%, 6/02/14

   805,000        903,210

senior note, 5.875%, 5/30/22

   3,485,000        3,683,209
        
       35,886,074
        

South Korea 13.9%

    

The Export-Import Bank of Korea,
5.125%, 3/16/15

   350,000        369,128

4.625%, 2/20/17

   230,000  EUR      288,580

gReg S, 5.25%, 2/10/14

   345,000        363,582

senior note, 8.125%, 1/21/14

   1,170,000        1,340,979

Government of Korea, senior bond, 5.625%, 11/03/25

   730,000        795,593

Korea Deposit Insurance Corp.,
07-1, 5.57%, 9/14/12

   6,600,000,000  KRW      5,559,905

08-1, 5.28%, 2/15/13

   880,000,000  KRW      737,311

Korea Development Bank, senior note, 8.00%, 1/23/14

   3,875,000        4,415,752

Korea Treasury Bond,
0475-1112, 4.75%, 12/10/11

   77,103,490,000  KRW      64,228,956

0500-1609, 5.00%, 9/10/16

   2,806,000,000  KRW      2,338,613

0525-1209, 5.25%, 9/10/12

   28,539,000,000  KRW      24,001,902

0525-1303, 5.25%, 3/10/13

   1,940,790,000  KRW      1,634,784

senior bond, 0400-1206, 4.00%, 6/10/12

   126,527,650,000  KRW      103,906,784

senior bond, 0550-1106, 5.50% 6/10/11

   19,791,570,000  KRW      16,534,544

senior note, 7.125%, 4/16/19

   6,370,000        7,678,780
        
       234,195,193
        

Sri Lanka 2.0%

    

Government of Sri Lanka, A,
12.00%, 7/15/11

   115,200,000  LKR      1,041,606

8.50%, 1/15/13

   694,400,000  LKR      5,915,561

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund    Principal
Amount
a
    Value

Foreign Government and Agency Securities (continued)

    

Sri Lanka (continued)

    

13.50%, 2/01/13

   674,300,000  LKR    $        6,418,698

11.25%, 7/15/14

   773,000,000  LKR      7,095,340

11.00%, 8/01/15

   1,349,700,000  LKR      12,311,522
        
       32,782,727
        

i Supranational 1.9%

    

Corporacion Andina De Fomento, 8.125%, 6/04/19

   9,880,000        12,235,669

European Investment Bank, senior note, 4.50%, 5/15/13

   33,700,000  NOK      5,401,262

Inter-American Development Bank, senior note, 7.50%, 12/05/24

   200,000,000  MXN      14,928,881
        
       32,565,812
        

Sweden 5.6%

    

Government of Sweden, 5.25%, 3/15/11

   712,870,000  SEK      94,295,476
        

United Arab Emirates 0.8%

    

dEmirate of Abu Dhabi, 144A, 6.75%, 4/08/19

   11,840,000        13,592,166
        

Venezuela 2.1%

    

Government of Venezuela,
10.75%, 9/19/13

   13,570,000        12,002,665

c,gReg S, FRN, 1.307%, 4/20/11

   1,095,000        1,015,065

gsenior bond, Reg S, 5.375%, 8/07/10

   11,235,000        11,178,538

Petroleos de Venezuela SA, senior bond, zero cpn., 7/10/11

   11,810,000        10,293,523
        
       34,489,791
        

Vietnam 0.8%

    

dGovernment of Vietnam, 144A, 6.75%, 1/29/20

   13,110,000        13,533,734
        

Total Foreign Government and Agency Securities (Cost $1,435,476,796)

       1,507,305,800
        

Municipal Bonds 2.5%

    

United States 2.5%

    

Alabama State University Revenue, General Tuition and Fee, Assured Guaranty,
5.00%, 9/01/29

   175,000        183,369

5.75%, 9/01/39

   175,000        191,527

Bay Area Toll Authority Toll Bridge Revenue, San Francisco Bay Area, Refunding, Series F-1, 5.00%, 4/01/39

   1,330,000        1,365,950

Bexar County Hospital District GO, Certificates of Obligation, 5.00%, 2/15/32

   1,615,000        1,647,688

Bexar County Revenue, Venue Project, Refunding, Series A, BHAC Insured, 5.25%, 8/15/47

   1,450,000        1,497,255

California State GO,
Refunding, 5.125%, 4/01/33

   4,725,000        4,640,564

Refunding, 5.00%, 4/01/38

   1,985,000        1,887,755

Various Purpose, 6.00%, 4/01/38

   11,650,000        12,346,904

Illinois Municipal Electricity Agency Power Supply Revenue, Series A, BHAC Insured, 5.00%, 2/01/35

   2,155,000        2,183,812

Lewisville ISD, GO, School Building, 5.00%, 8/15/26

   1,200,000        1,308,516

Los Angeles USD, GO, Series KRY, 5.25%, 7/01/26

   765,000        812,002

Minneapolis Health Care System Revenue, Fairview Health Services, Series B, Assured Guaranty, 6.50%, 11/15/38

   1,790,000        2,008,201

MTA Revenue,
Series B, Assured Guaranty, 5.25%, 11/15/20

   950,000        1,084,492

Transportation, Series A, AGMC Insured, 5.50%, 11/15/21

   900,000        1,053,639

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency Power System Revenue, Refunding, Series A, Assured Guaranty, 5.25%, 1/01/19

   2,400,000        2,652,864

Palomar Pomerado Health GO, Election of 2004, Series A, NATL Insured, 5.125%, 8/01/37

   4,570,000        4,449,123

Philadelphia GO, Refunding, Series A, Assured Guaranty, 5.00%, 8/01/24

   500,000        525,275

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund    Principal
Amount
a
    Value

Municipal Bonds (continued)

    

United States (continued)

    

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Revenue, Christus Health, Refunding, Series A, Assured Guaranty, 6.25%, 7/01/28

   1,500,000      $ 1,663,365
        

Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $39,632,943)

       41,502,301
        

Total Investments before Short Term Investments (Cost $1,475,109,739)

       1,548,808,101
        

Short Term Investments 4.2%

    

Foreign Government and Agency Securities 1.3%

    

Egypt 1.0%

    

jEgypt Treasury Bill, 8/03/10 - 3/08/11

   104,700,000  EGP      17,451,376
        

Israel 0.3%

    

jIsrael Treasury Bill, 10/06/10

   20,240,000  ILS      5,184,450
        

Malaysia 0.0%k

    

jBank Negara Monetary Note, 11/02/10 - 1/06/11

   1,165,000  MYR      356,134

jMalaysia Treasury Bill, 10/15/10

   110,000  MYR      33,739
        
       389,873
        

Total Foreign Government and Agency Securities (Cost $23,950,626)

       23,025,699
        

Total Investments before Repurchase Agreements (Cost $1,499,060,365)

       1,571,833,800
        

Repurchase Agreements (Cost $48,387,943) 2.9%

    

lJoint Repurchase Agreement, 0.011%, 7/01/10 (Maturity Value $48,387,958)

   48,387,943        48,387,943

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $5,923,170)

    

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $6,515,439)

    

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $11,846,339)

    

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Maturity Value $11,846,340)

    

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $410,814)

    

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (Maturity Value $2,961,343)

    

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $5,923,170)

    

UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $2,961,343)

    

Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 4.25% - 5.25%, 11/15/10 - 11/17/17;
jU.S. Government Agency Discount Notes, 12/27/10; and U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00% - 3.625%, 12/31/11 - 8/15/19

    
        

Total Investments (Cost $1,547,448,308) 96.4%

       1,620,221,743

Other Assets, less Liabilities 3.6%

       60,456,053
        

Net Assets 100.0%

     $ 1,680,677,796
        

 

aThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

bThe principal amount is stated in original face, and scheduled paydowns are reflected in the market price on ex-date.

cThe coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.

dSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $191,943,215, representing 11.42% of net assets.

ePrincipal amount is stated in 1,000 Brazalion Real Units.

fRedemption price at maturity is adjusted for inflation. See Note 1(f).

gSecurity was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of these securities was $15,360,957, representing 0.91% of net assets.

hPrincipal amount is stated in 100 Mexican Peso Units.

iA supranational organization is an entity formed by two or more central governments through international treaties.

jThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

kRounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.

lSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

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Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund                      

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had the following financial futures contracts outstanding. See Note 1(d).

 

                  
Description    Type      Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Delivery
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation

U.S. Treasury 10 Yr. Note

   Short      1      $100,000      9/21/10      $  —      $(2,893)
         

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had the following forward exchange contracts outstanding. See Note 1(d).

 

Currency   Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    79,487,000    1,603,530      7/09/10    $ 106,612    $   

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    79,423,000    1,603,533      7/09/10      105,232        

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    9,014,572    2,535,531      7/09/10      250,718        

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    40,128,000    801,758      7/12/10      61,247        

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    48,258,000    962,120      7/12/10      75,731        

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    18,006,622    5,046,935      7/12/10      517,809        

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    4,594,000    1,279,844      7/13/10      139,813        

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    2,637,000    732,907      7/16/10      81,874        

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    11,455,000    2,280,737   EUR    7/16/10      749,465        

Indian Rupee

  CITI    Buy    19,711,000    394,220      7/19/10      29,303        

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    19,711,000    394,220      7/20/10      29,247        

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    4,160,000    1,165,005      7/20/10      120,109        

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    12,933,000    2,569,998   EUR    7/20/10      851,481        

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    5,058,000    1,428,410      7/23/10      133,894        

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    16,628,000    3,304,189   EUR    7/23/10      1,094,042        

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    16,628,000    3,293,913   EUR    7/27/10      1,105,561        

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    5,318,000    1,498,028      7/27/10      144,273        

Malaysian Ringgit

  HSBC    Buy    3,005,000    852,168      7/30/10      75,702        

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    18,763,956    12,074,605      7/30/10           (766,225

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Buy    18,763,956    12,555,338      7/30/10      285,493        

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    18,692,571    12,007,173      8/03/10           (780,746

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Buy    18,692,571    13,413,789      8/03/10           (625,870

New Zealand Dollar

  BZWS    Sell    7,317,361    4,697,746      8/03/10           (308,191

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    7,405,811    4,731,573      8/04/10           (334,472

New Zealand Dollar

  BZWS    Sell    3,686,939    2,367,015      8/04/10           (155,085

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Buy    7,405,811    4,953,525      8/04/10      112,520        

New Zealand Dollar

  CITI    Sell    18,563,255    12,122,269      8/05/10           (575,167

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Buy    5,506,806    3,951,134      8/05/10           (184,428

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    5,506,806    3,589,336      8/05/10           (177,370

New Zealand Dollar

  CITI    Buy    18,563,255    12,430,698      8/05/10      266,738        

Malaysian Ringgit

  HSBC    Buy    6,100,000    1,743,854      8/06/10      139,079        

New Zealand Dollar

  CITI    Sell    7,269,764    4,750,900      8/06/10           (221,291

New Zealand Dollar

  FBCO    Sell    3,628,158    2,362,838      8/06/10           (118,658

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    1,100,000    313,837      8/09/10      25,662        

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Buy    7,205,549    5,168,540      8/09/10           (241,443

New Zealand Dollar

  CITI    Sell    7,173,180    4,716,079      8/09/10           (188,885

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    7,205,549    4,739,810      8/09/10           (187,287

New Zealand Dollar

  FBCO    Sell    7,091,362    4,672,853      8/09/10           (176,164

New Zealand Dollar

  FBCO    Buy    7,091,362    4,910,059      8/09/10           (61,042

New Zealand Dollar

  FBCO    Sell    7,103,800    4,717,847      8/11/10           (138,905

New Zealand Dollar

  FBCO    Buy    7,103,800    4,917,605      8/11/10           (60,854

Polish Zloty

  DBAB    Buy    59,155,000    14,078,825   EUR    8/11/10      161,262        

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    24,938,679    16,238,792      8/12/10           (810,023

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Buy    24,938,679    16,672,006      8/12/10      376,809        

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    8,453,000    5,486,842      8/13/10           (291,419

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Buy    4,160,000    2,875,184      8/13/10           (31,511

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund        
Currency   Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    8,915,000    5,884,792      8/16/10    $    $ (207,832

Brazilian Real

  DBAB    Buy    5,465,000    265,418,655   JPY    8/17/10           (13,009

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    758,781,000    7,999,294      8/17/10           (590,034

New Israeli Shekel

  CITI    Buy    14,794,000    3,904,048      8/17/10           (98,870

Brazilian Real

  DBAB    Buy    4,037,000    194,381,550   JPY    8/18/10      8,824        

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    377,047,000    3,999,650      8/18/10           (268,558

Brazilian Real

  DBAB    Buy    6,056,000    284,668,336   JPY    8/19/10      90,730        

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    375,298,000    3,989,137      8/19/10           (259,345

New Israeli Shekel

  CITI    Buy    14,802,000    3,899,631      8/19/10           (92,402

New Israeli Shekel

  DBAB    Buy    1,482,000    390,411      8/19/10           (9,225

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    6,270,000    8,838,506      8/20/10      1,167,224        

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    143,891,000    2,881,278      8/20/10      198,960        

Japanese Yen

  DBAB    Sell    376,727,000    3,989,146      8/20/10           (275,585

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    376,247,000    3,995,063      8/20/10           (264,235

New Israeli Shekel

  CITI    Buy    5,678,400    1,485,675      8/20/10           (25,133

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    6,274,000    8,874,322      8/23/10      1,198,004        

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    124,700,000    2,497,112      8/23/10      171,438        

Japanese Yen

  CITI    Sell    751,731,000    7,990,126      8/23/10           (520,267

Japanese Yen

  FBCO    Sell    746,218,000    7,990,128      8/23/10           (457,852

New Israeli Shekel

  CITI    Buy    9,690,400    2,541,278      8/23/10           (48,814

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    750,133,000    7,990,126      8/24/10           (502,321

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    747,636,000    7,990,125      8/24/10           (474,052

New Zealand Dollar

  FBCO    Sell    6,517,276    4,297,361      8/24/10           (153,804

New Zealand Dollar

  FBCO    Buy    6,517,276    4,507,348      8/24/10           (56,183

Japanese Yen

  DBAB    Sell    371,821,000    3,995,068      8/25/10           (214,484

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    6,486,000    4,335,891      8/27/10           (92,861

Brazilian Real

  DBAB    Buy    4,043,000    188,901,089   JPY    8/31/10      66,119        

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    88,183,000    1,767,194      9/01/10      118,045        

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    372,662,000    3,995,069      9/01/10           (224,539

Brazilian Real

  DBAB    Buy    6,065,000    280,427,405   JPY    9/02/10      130,770        

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    368,756,000    3,995,060      9/02/10           (180,402

Euro

  BZWS    Sell    6,230,000    8,874,012      9/07/10      1,250,806        

Euro

  HSBC    Sell    8,279,000    11,790,952      9/08/10      1,660,465        

United States Dollar

  JPHQ    Buy    11,099,031    7,817,044   EUR    9/08/10      1,533,810        

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    555,382,000    5,992,598      9/09/10           (296,908

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    553,476,000    5,992,594      9/10/10           (275,449

Japanese Yen

  DBAB    Sell    516,285,000    5,624,265      9/10/10           (222,595

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    428,870,000    4,686,899      9/13/10           (170,282

Brazilian Real

  DBAB    Buy    9,097,000    424,168,548   JPY    9/15/10      138,524        

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    508,216,000    5,624,285      9/15/10           (131,756

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    341,214,000    3,749,522      9/15/10           (115,059

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    337,439,000    3,749,531      9/15/10           (72,295

United States Dollar

  UBSW    Buy    7,760,297    5,315,636   EUR    9/15/10      1,255,599        

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    506,130,000    5,624,292      9/16/10           (108,235

Japanese Yen

  DBAB    Sell    169,665,000    1,874,751      9/16/10           (46,907

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    17,768,247    12,117,945      9/16/10      5,373        

United States Dollar

  CITI    Buy    7,760,297    5,328,410   EUR    9/16/10      1,239,925        

United States Dollar

  HSBC    Buy    14,772,566    10,076,784   EUR    9/17/10      2,441,533        

Euro

  BZWS    Sell    1,426,600    2,100,455      9/20/10      354,680        

United States Dollar

  UBSW    Buy    9,232,854    6,293,268   EUR    9/20/10      1,531,588        

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    339,332,000    3,749,525      9/21/10           (94,190

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    168,241,000    1,874,760      9/21/10           (30,956

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    9,307,428    13,646,830      9/23/10      2,256,825        

 

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Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund        
Currency   Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Swedish Krona

  UBSW    Buy    30,000,000    2,950,694   EUR    9/23/10    $ 238,626    $   

Euro

  JPHQ    Sell    4,095,317    6,063,526      9/24/10      1,051,833        

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    281,276,000    3,108,194      9/24/10           (78,090

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    25,000,000    725,900   NZD    9/27/10      38,541        

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    27,971,000    310,823      9/27/10           (6,050

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    103,324,000    1,148,172      9/28/10           (22,370

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    8,340,000    1,635,968   EUR    9/28/10      565,845        

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    172,207,000    1,913,624      9/29/10           (37,326

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    6,370,000    9,309,118      10/04/10      1,513,315        

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    195,560,000    4,053,393      10/04/10      110,683        

Philippine Peso

  HSBC    Buy    156,866,000    3,242,708      10/04/10      97,453        

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    233,811,000    4,864,070      10/05/10      114,026        

Philippine Peso

  HSBC    Buy    233,867,000    4,864,056      10/05/10      115,234        

Philippine Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    61,767,000    1,297,081      10/06/10      17,885        

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    191,936,000    4,053,387      10/07/10      32,387        

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    153,588,000    3,242,716      10/08/10      26,435        

Philippine Peso

  HSBC    Buy    153,878,000    3,242,711      10/08/10      32,613        

Philippine Peso

  CITI    Buy    76,826,000    1,621,349      10/08/10      13,908        

Philippine Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    76,627,000    1,621,358      10/08/10      9,663        

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    11,434,805    3,317,898      10/12/10      200,581        

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    45,732,000    972,814      10/12/10      240        

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    4,934,783    1,452,988      10/13/10      65,368        

Philippine Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    194,374,000    4,151,141      10/13/10           (15,766

Philippine Peso

  HSBC    Buy    76,252,000    1,621,348      10/13/10      940        

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    35,001,331    3,554,330   EUR    10/15/10      822,071        

Philippine Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    25,032,000    533,731      10/15/10           (1,265

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    35,172,030    3,560,830   EUR    10/18/10      839,932        

Philippine Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    83,120,000    1,779,072      10/18/10           (11,482

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    47,143,455    4,759,196   EUR    10/19/10      1,142,760        

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    41,880,000    889,550      10/19/10      968        

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    29,130,000    4,414,640      10/21/10           (108,952

Philippine Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    84,061,000    1,779,069      10/21/10      8,035        

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    167,411,000    3,558,151      10/21/10      942        

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    36,599,833    5,559,074      10/25/10           (148,360

Philippine Peso

  HSBC    Buy    247,998,000    5,204,575      10/25/10      65,816        

Philippine Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    82,631,000    1,734,852      10/25/10      21,201        

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    165,158,000    3,469,706      10/25/10      40,191        

Chilean Peso

  CITI    Buy    921,291,798    1,745,697      10/26/10           (59,270

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    62,115,025    9,408,231      10/26/10           (225,105

Indian Rupee

  HSBC    Buy    213,392,000    4,488,683      10/26/10      48,665        

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    639,477,000    13,466,076      10/26/10      131,107        

Philippine Peso

  HSBC    Buy    214,449,000    4,510,623      10/26/10      46,372        

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    37,116,032    5,610,465      10/27/10           (122,974

Indian Rupee

  HSBC    Buy    317,880,000    6,733,034      10/27/10      25,449        

Chilean Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    597,828,000    1,138,178      10/28/10           (43,923

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    66,285,000    1,387,877      10/28/10      20,405        

Japanese Yen

  CITI    Sell    341,992,119    3,779,658      11/08/10           (98,205

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    335,950,000    3,751,221      11/10/10           (58,297

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    429,663,000    4,795,078      11/12/10           (77,316

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    340,600,700    3,804,362      11/12/10           (58,063

Japanese Yen

  DBAB    Sell    796,770,000    8,895,004      11/15/10           (140,993

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    397,873,000    4,447,496      11/16/10           (64,795

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    191,800,000    2,134,788      11/16/10           (40,423

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund        
Currency   Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    794,439,000    8,894,998      11/17/10    $    $ (114,959

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    317,836,000    3,557,998      11/17/10           (46,670

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    207,909,000    2,312,695      11/17/10           (45,259

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    4,794,427    7,161,915      11/18/10      1,293,001        

Euro

  DBAB    Sell    933,877    1,387,741      11/18/10      244,571        

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    1,107,834,000    12,453,002      11/18/10           (111,533

Euro

  DBAB    Sell    1,300,570    1,948,904      11/29/10      356,772        

Japanese Yen

  BOFA    Sell    859,147,000    9,695,551      11/29/10           (50,847

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    785,215,000    8,895,000      11/29/10           (12,693

Japanese Yen

  CITI    Sell    310,702,000    3,557,996      11/29/10      33,308        

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    466,571,000    5,336,998      11/29/10      44,089        

Norwegian Krone

  UBSW    Buy    71,182,000    8,325,088   EUR    11/29/10      666,999        

Japanese Yen

  DBAB    Sell    770,370,000    8,895,008      12/01/10      155,338        

Norwegian Krone

  UBSW    Buy    23,030,000    2,670,145   EUR    12/01/10      244,016        

Mexican Peso

  CITI    Sell    53,811,000    3,962,227      12/02/10           (127,342

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    14,977,000    2,261,362      12/06/10           (43,306

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    18,870,000    1,896,155   EUR    12/06/10      473,282        

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    1,343,551    2,021,333      12/07/10      376,517        

Chinese Yuan

  JPHQ    Buy    11,237,841    1,689,901      12/13/10           (25,111

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    22,539,443    3,389,900      12/14/10           (50,733

Chinese Yuan

  HSBC    Buy    22,626,632    3,404,805      12/15/10           (52,579

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    13,361,013    3,917,037      12/16/10      181,384        

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    12,406,016    3,638,235      12/17/10      167,065        

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    14,845,634    4,334,492      12/21/10      218,243        

Malaysian Ringgit

  HSBC    Buy    19,742,443    5,743,239      12/22/10      310,919        

Malaysian Ringgit

  HSBC    Buy    9,639,266    2,802,438      12/23/10      153,369        

Japanese Yen

  CITI    Sell    286,112,008    3,133,740      12/28/10           (114,062

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    285,510,329    3,133,740      12/28/10           (107,232

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    285,057,504    3,133,740      12/28/10           (102,092

Malaysian Ringgit

  HSBC    Buy    10,905,927    3,166,278      12/28/10      177,167        

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    56,089,316    16,324,490      1/04/11      865,969        

Swedish Krona

  DBAB    Buy    136,332,733    13,223,991   EUR    1/04/11      1,298,420        

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    277,330,000    3,043,819      1/07/11           (104,992

Japanese Yen

  CITI    Sell    138,680,000    1,521,916      1/07/11           (52,661

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    138,650,000    1,521,870      1/07/11           (52,365

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    11,434,805    3,372,104      1/07/11      132,047        

New Israeli Shekel

  DBAB    Buy    117,806,600    31,561,539      1/07/11           (1,286,276

Euro

  BZWS    Sell    1,726,000    2,481,298      1/10/11      367,919        

Euro

  CITI    Sell    2,240,000    3,221,568      1/10/11      478,828        

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    13,846,000    19,797,703      1/11/11      2,844,062        

Euro

  BOFA    Sell    2,800,000    4,001,200      1/11/11      572,759        

Euro

  DBAB    Sell    9,460,000    13,521,273      1/11/11      1,938,039        

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    139,250,000    1,521,858      1/11/11           (59,331

Japanese Yen

  DBAB    Sell    139,110,000    1,521,941      1/11/11           (57,658

Euro

  JPHQ    Sell    937,000    1,356,331      1/13/11      209,017        

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    397,130,000    4,329,997      1/13/11           (179,628

Philippine Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    374,905,000    8,061,299      1/13/11           (152,277

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    394,150,000    4,330,058      1/14/11           (145,827

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    313,510,000    3,463,992      1/14/11           (96,162

Philippine Peso

  HSBC    Buy    60,160,000    1,286,295      1/14/11           (17,270

Euro

  DBAB    Sell    4,856,000    7,024,544      1/18/11      1,078,447        

Philippine Peso

  HSBC    Buy    115,942,000    2,483,709      1/18/11           (38,898

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    66,125,000    1,420,516      1/18/11           (26,171

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund        
Currency   Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Philippine Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    165,119,000    3,542,946      1/19/11    $    $ (61,481

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    41,372,000    885,341      1/19/11           (13,030

Brazilian Real

  DBAB    Buy    12,752,000    580,709,502   JPY    1/26/11      103,330        

Japanese Yen

  BZWS    Sell    1,079,470,000    12,019,178      1/26/11           (242,325

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    944,420,000    10,516,692      1/26/11           (210,802

Japanese Yen

  DBAB    Sell    269,140,000    3,004,801      1/26/11           (52,311

Brazilian Real

  HSBC    Buy    4,760,000    217,473,737   JPY    1/27/11      29,814        

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    2,227,910,000    4,431,888      1/27/11           (366,635

Euro

  CITI    Sell    4,998,400    7,056,491      1/27/11      935,763        

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    928,300,000    10,335,920      1/27/11           (208,704

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    5,127,860,000    10,123,107      1/28/11           (766,685

Chilean Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    675,370,000    1,327,509      1/28/11           (95,212

New Zealand Dollar

  UBSW    Sell    7,565,376    5,173,734      1/28/11      76,027        

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    9,712,629    6,684,717      1/28/11      140,147        

New Zealand Dollar

  BZWS    Sell    12,970,535    8,910,757      1/28/11      170,943        

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    3,093,470,000    5,966,966      1/31/11           (323,178

Euro

  DBAB    Sell    31,205,000    43,732,247      1/31/11      5,519,821        

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    5,540,000    7,757,662      1/31/11      973,594        

Chinese Yuan

  DBAB    Buy    102,053,000    15,368,270      2/01/11           (210,008

Philippine Peso

  DBAB    Buy    155,800,000    3,253,968      2/03/11      26,542        

Philippine Peso

  HSBC    Buy    55,600,000    1,161,722      2/03/11      8,987        

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    21,500,000    455,412      2/04/11           (1,928

New Zealand Dollar

  DBAB    Sell    12,744,985    8,740,511      2/04/11      158,295        

Philippine Peso

  HSBC    Buy    43,900,000    923,278      2/04/11      993        

Philippine Peso

  BOFA    Buy    43,900,000    924,211      2/04/11      60        

Philippine Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    60,500,000    1,279,070      2/07/11           (5,649

Philippine Peso

  BOFA    Buy    55,000,000    1,161,563      2/07/11           (3,908

Australian Dollar

  UBSW    Buy    10,557,970    8,795,000      2/08/11           (144,713

Australian Dollar

  MSCO    Buy    10,560,886    8,795,000      2/08/11           (142,324

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    4,929,000    6,766,778      2/08/11      730,684        

Euro

  JPHQ    Sell    300,000    410,190      2/08/11      42,808        

Euro

  HSBC    Sell    1,200,000    1,641,060      2/08/11      171,530        

Euro

  CITI    Sell    6,572,000    9,019,051      2/08/11      970,927        

Norwegian Krone

  UBSW    Buy    72,121,400    8,654,603   EUR    2/08/11      370,015        

Australian Dollar

  DBAB    Buy    3,351,000    248,523,564   JPY    2/09/11           (78,602

Australian Dollar

  CITI    Buy    3,351,000    248,017,563   JPY    2/09/11           (72,852

Australian Dollar

  BZWS    Buy    3,351,000    247,404,330   JPY    2/09/11           (65,885

Euro

  BZWS    Sell    800,000    1,091,740      2/09/11      112,049        

Euro

  HSBC    Sell    600,000    820,560      2/09/11      85,792        

Norwegian Krone

  UBSW    Buy    100,802,700    12,116,437   EUR    2/09/11      491,880        

Norwegian Krone

  DBAB    Buy    144,025,000    17,309,241   EUR    2/09/11      705,846        

Polish Zloty

  DBAB    Buy    17,528,000    4,206,888   EUR    2/09/11           (50,681

South Korean Won

  HSBC    Buy    21,363,430,000    18,100,000      2/09/11           (695,275

Chilean Peso

  MLCO    Buy    1,145,000,000    2,131,224      2/10/11           (43,046

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    1,145,000,000    2,131,224      2/10/11           (43,046

Euro

  BZWS    Sell    612,000    836,298      2/10/11      86,831        

Euro

  DBAB    Sell    180,000    246,114      2/10/11      25,682        

Japanese Yen

  MSCO    Sell    394,373,000    4,433,015      2/10/11           (48,089

Polish Zloty

  BZWS    Buy    17,528,000    4,183,493   EUR    2/10/11           (22,303

South Korean Won

  HSBC    Buy    5,578,000,000    419,650,917   JPY    2/10/11           (223,946

Chilean Peso

  BZWS    Buy    1,142,900,000    2,131,183      2/11/11           (46,913

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    1,058,220,000    1,975,766      2/11/11           (45,924

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    657,000    903,454      2/11/11      98,875        

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund        
Currency   Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    1,130,600,000    2,131,197      2/14/11    $    $ (69,590

Malaysian Ringgit

  DBAB    Buy    97,443,480    28,224,035      2/14/11      1,590,847        

New Zealand Dollar

  HSBC    Sell    2,945,715    1,982,172      2/14/11      439        

Polish Zloty

  DBAB    Buy    17,528,000    4,220,462   EUR    2/14/11           (68,666

South Korean Won

  HSBC    Buy    16,244,000,000    13,918,259      2/14/11           (684,319

South Korean Won

  JPHQ    Buy    1,913,000,000    144,924,242   JPY    2/14/11           (88,347

South Korean Won

  DBAB    Buy    1,658,000,000    125,968,697   JPY    2/14/11           (80,692

Chilean Peso

  MSCO    Buy    2,254,600,000    4,262,407      2/16/11           (151,536

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    1,971,000    2,680,363      2/16/11      266,567        

Euro

  JPHQ    Sell    1,971,000    2,681,743      2/16/11      267,947        

South Korean Won

  JPHQ    Buy    1,116,000,000    85,432,136   JPY    2/16/11           (61,659

Malaysian Ringgit

  HSBC    Buy    4,899,000    1,424,045      2/17/11      74,724        

Chilean Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    1,055,800,000    2,014,886      2/18/11           (89,962

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    526,900,000    1,007,457      2/18/11           (46,819

Euro

  DBAB    Sell    2,038,000    2,800,090      2/18/11      304,218        

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    2,038,000    2,799,825      2/18/11      303,953        

Chilean Peso

  MSCO    Buy    5,517,900,000    10,517,860      2/22/11           (459,192

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    2,364,060,000    4,512,520      2/22/11           (203,038

Chilean Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    1,792,000,000    3,425,404      2/22/11           (158,739

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    385,700,000    4,286,508      2/22/11           (97,217

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    385,460,000    4,287,033      2/22/11           (93,964

Chilean Peso

  MLCO    Buy    1,062,800,000    2,014,978      2/23/11           (77,655

Chilean Peso

  MSCO    Buy    1,055,200,000    2,014,894      2/24/11           (91,497

Chilean Peso

  MSCO    Buy    2,254,540,000    4,311,938      2/25/11           (202,563

Chilean Peso

  CITI    Buy    2,285,090,000    4,356,702      2/25/11           (191,643

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    1,580,100,000    3,022,380      2/25/11           (142,314

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    1,304,870,000    2,495,448      2/28/11           (117,315

Chilean Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    593,800,000    1,128,897      2/28/11           (46,693

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    2,119,640,000    4,052,849      3/01/11           (189,937

Chilean Peso

  MSCO    Buy    1,559,200,000    2,972,736      3/01/11           (131,191

Chilean Peso

  MLCO    Buy    576,500,000    1,099,561      3/01/11           (48,926

Japanese Yen

  JPHQ    Sell    401,100,000    4,489,188      3/01/11           (70,277

Japanese Yen

  HSBC    Sell    400,800,000    4,488,393      3/01/11           (67,662

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    447,200,000    5,027,091      3/01/11           (56,411

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    388,300,000    743,158      3/02/11           (35,532

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    1,328,230,000    2,539,637      3/04/11           (119,292

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    6,915,000    9,471,890      3/07/11      1,002,626        

Euro

  BOFA    Sell    5,225,000    7,149,159      3/07/11      749,750        

Euro

  HSBC    Sell    1,844,000    2,523,311      3/08/11      264,830        

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    2,604,680,000    5,160,337      3/10/11           (415,069

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    2,600,220,000    5,038,698      3/15/11           (302,442

Chilean Peso

  MSCO    Buy    662,100,000    1,278,803      3/15/11           (72,799

Japanese Yen

  CITI    Sell    407,702,000    4,526,593      3/18/11           (109,672

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    330,530,000    3,675,373      3/18/11           (83,315

Japanese Yen

  MSCO    Sell    244,700,000    2,715,811      3/18/11           (66,844

Chilean Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    1,065,000,000    2,063,554      3/21/11           (124,110

Japanese Yen

  BOFA    Sell    242,774,840    2,697,948      3/22/11           (63,060

New Israeli Shekel

  MSCO    Buy    5,783,303    1,540,202      3/29/11           (54,461

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    1,252,750,000    2,382,560      3/31/11           (102,294

New Israeli Shekel

  MSCO    Buy    3,512,807    936,948      3/31/11           (34,511

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    1,330,940,000    2,535,124      4/04/11           (113,144

Euro

  HSBC    Sell    8,692,000    11,746,630      4/07/11      1,099,049        

Euro

  DBAB    Sell    7,243,000    9,787,683      4/07/11      915,108        

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund        
Currency   Counterparty    Type    Quantity    Contract
Amount*
        Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    4,346,000    5,871,011      4/07/11    $ 547,221    $   

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    159,915,000    3,523,521      4/11/11           (165,549

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    342,913,000    7,554,814      4/12/11           (354,642

Euro

  UBSW    Sell    3,907,000    5,263,120      4/13/11      476,883        

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    230,330,000    5,089,041      4/13/11           (253,105

Euro

  HSBC    Sell    6,919,000    9,445,404      4/14/11      969,278        

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    226,092,000    4,995,404      4/15/11           (249,079

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    112,941,000    2,484,951      4/19/11           (114,622

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    79,271,000    1,746,057      4/19/11           (82,372

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    4,069,213    1,247,077      4/19/11           (5,210

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    261,900,000    2,855,990      4/20/11           (124,766

Japanese Yen

  CITI    Sell    261,800,000    2,856,410      4/20/11           (123,208

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    11,659,000    3,590,146      4/22/11           (32,397

Chilean Peso

  MSCO    Buy    5,015,940,000    9,549,442      4/25/11           (433,676

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    160,601,000    3,546,059      4/26/11           (177,043

Chilean Peso

  JPHQ    Buy    1,501,938,000    2,859,473      4/27/11           (130,253

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    22,911,000    505,538      4/27/11           (24,954

Chilean Peso

  CITI    Buy    2,420,966,000    4,637,866      4/28/11           (238,927

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    113,671,000    2,508,186      4/28/11           (123,963

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    71,377,981    1,575,325      4/28/11           (78,189

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    113,782,000    2,511,744      4/29/11           (125,351

Peruvian Nuevo Sol

  DBAB    Buy    32,777,510    11,430,692      4/29/11      21,653        

Swedish Krona

  BZWS    Buy    122,773,200    12,757,645   EUR    4/29/11      100,461        

Peruvian Nuevo Sol

  DBAB    Buy    7,298,991    2,544,089      5/06/11      5,193        

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    1,150,200,000    2,166,102      5/10/11           (77,736

Japanese Yen

  CITI    Sell    733,721,000    8,237,235      5/10/11           (117,917

Japanese Yen

  UBSW    Sell    733,361,000    8,237,235      5/10/11           (113,817

Japanese Yen

  DBAB    Sell    490,555,000    5,491,492      5/10/11           (94,638

Chilean Peso

  DBAB    Buy    420,740,000    778,788      5/19/11           (15,299

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    217,594,000    4,578,998      6/01/11           (25,298

Indian Rupee

  HSBC    Buy    38,372,000    804,276      6/03/11           (1,352

Indian Rupee

  HSBC    Buy    213,076,000    4,419,747      6/03/11      38,812        

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    160,277,000    3,315,619      6/07/11      37,246        

Polish Zloty

  DBAB    Buy    30,704,000    7,358,658   EUR    6/07/11           (131,498

Polish Zloty

  CITI    Buy    5,990,000    1,436,451   EUR    6/07/11           (26,709

Indian Rupee

  HSBC    Buy    42,784,000    898,257      6/08/11           (3,310

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    43,392,000    902,684      6/10/11      4,862        

Indian Rupee

  HSBC    Buy    108,000,000    2,247,098      6/13/11      11,275        

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    108,614,000    2,278,456      6/16/11           (7,693

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    98,937,000    2,078,072      6/20/11           (10,171

Indian Rupee

  JPHQ    Buy    79,054,000    1,658,012      6/22/11           (5,908

Indian Rupee

  DBAB    Buy    119,627,000    2,535,007      6/24/11           (35,323

Indian Rupee

  HSBC    Buy    80,337,000    1,690,949      6/27/11           (12,586

Malaysian Ringgit

  JPHQ    Buy    14,772,000    4,510,397      6/29/11           (14,635

Swedish Krona

  UBSW    Buy    103,791,000    10,806,797   EUR    6/29/11      42,757        
               

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

             67,332,889      (31,023,454
               

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

           $ 36,309,435   
                         

 

*In U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

 

See Abbreviations on page TGB-36.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Global Bond
Securities Fund

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 1,499,060,365

Cost - Repurchase agreements

     48,387,943
      

Total cost of investments

   $ 1,547,448,308
      

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 1,571,833,800

Value - Repurchase agreements

     48,387,943
      

Total value of investments

     1,620,221,743

Foreign currency, at value (cost $9,361,705)

     9,353,721

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     1,056,359

Interest

     23,006,843

Variation margin

     1,284

Unrealized appreciation on forward exchange contracts

     67,332,889

Other assets

     1,062
      

Total assets

     1,720,973,901
      

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     6,908,228

Capital shares redeemed

     647,860

Affiliates

     1,292,372

Unrealized depreciation on forward exchange contracts

     31,023,454

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     424,191
      

Total liabilities

     40,296,105
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,680,677,796
      

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,516,905,754

Undistributed net investment income

     45,372,288

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     108,734,291

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     9,665,463
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,680,677,796
      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Global Bond
Securities Fund

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 234,362,448
      

Shares outstanding

     12,901,002
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 18.17
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,170,421,009
      

Shares outstanding

     65,839,867
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 17.78
      

Class 3:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 146,530,421
      

Shares outstanding

     8,245,084
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea

   $ 17.77
      

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 129,363,918
      

Shares outstanding

     7,165,592
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 18.05
      

 

 

aRedemption price is equal to net asset value less redemption fees retained by the Fund.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Global Bond
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Interest (net of foreign taxes $1,189,180)

   $ 52,919,748   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     4,134,915   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     1,609,334   

Class 3

     185,695   

Class 4

     214,549   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     1,557   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     421,351   

Reports to shareholders

     176,289   

Professional fees

     35,290   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     6,654   

Other

     32,483   
        

Total expenses

     6,818,117   

Expense reductions (Note 4)

     (5,001
        

Net expenses

     6.813,116   
        

Net investment income

     46,106,632   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     10,926,422   

Foreign currency transactions

     396,634   

Futures contracts

     (3,599

Swap contracts

     1,034,692   
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     12,354,149   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (22,822,132

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     40,441,576   
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     17,619,444   
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     29,973,593   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 76,080,225   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Templeton Global Bond
Securities Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 46,106,632      $ 76,847,189   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments, foreign currency transactions, futures contracts and swap contracts

     12,354,149        63,328,021   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     17,619,444        99,438,346   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     76,080,225        239,613,556   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains:

    

Class 1

     (3,860,884     (23,763,176

Class 2

     (17,334,382     (139,472,843

Class 3

     (2,167,994     (18,449,432

Class 4

     (1,885,595     (10,152,433

Net realized gains:

    

Class 1

     (610,541       

Class 2

     (3,135,836       

Class 3

     (394,847       

Class 4

     (338,834       
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (29,728,913     (191,837,884
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     34,285,818        (33,006,590

Class 2

     (128,115,824     435,496,396   

Class 3

     (435,996     11,495,009   

Class 4

     17,967,018        63,139,007   
        

Total capital share transactions

     (76,298,984     477,123,822   
        

Redemption fees

     6,378        26,899   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (29,941,294     524,926,393   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     1,710,619,090        1,185,692,697   
        

End of period

   $ 1,680,677,796      $ 1,710,619,090   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 45,372,288      $ 24,514,511   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Securities denominated in a foreign currency are converted into their U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the date that the values of the foreign debt securities are determined.

 

Certain derivative financial instruments trade in the over-the-counter market. The Fund’s pricing services use various techniques including industry standard option pricing models and proprietary discounted cash flow models to determine the fair value of those instruments. The Fund’s net benefit or obligation under the derivative contract, as measured by the fair market value of the contract, is included in net assets.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation (continued)

 

call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account with other funds managed by the investment manager or an affiliate of the investment manager and is used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the funds based on their pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. The joint repurchase agreement held by the Fund at period end had been entered into on June 30, 2010.

 

d. Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Fund may invest in derivative financial instruments (derivatives) in order to manage risk or gain exposure to various other investments or markets. Derivatives are financial contracts based on an underlying or notional amount, require no initial investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would normally be required to have a similar response to changes in market factors, and require or permit net settlement. Derivatives may contain various risks including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market, and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amounts shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain and loss and unrealized appreciation and depreciation on these contracts for the period are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The Fund generally enters into futures contracts in order to manage interest rate and/or foreign exchange rate risk. A futures contract is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a security for a specific price on a future date.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

d. Derivative Financial Instruments (continued)

 

Required initial margin deposits of cash or securities are pledged or received by the Fund. Subsequent payments, known as variation margin, are made or received by the Fund, depending on fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. Such variation margin is accounted for as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is closed, at which time the gains or losses are realized.

 

The Fund generally enters into forward exchange contracts in order to manage and/or gain exposure to certain foreign currencies. A forward exchange contract is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a foreign currency for a specific exchange rate on a future date. Pursuant to the terms of the forward exchange contracts, cash or securities may be required to be deposited as collateral. Unrestricted cash received may be invested according to the Fund’s investment objectives.

 

The Fund generally enters into interest rate swap contracts in order to manage interest rate risk. An interest rate swap is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional principal amount. Over the term of the contract, contractually required payments to be paid and to be received are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized depreciation and appreciation until the payments are made, at which time they are realized. Pursuant to the terms of the interest rate swap contract, cash or securities may be required to be deposited as collateral. Unrestricted cash received may be invested according to the Fund’s investment objectives.

 

See Note 9 regarding other derivative information.

 

e. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on interest income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (continued)

 

Inflation-indexed bonds provide an inflation hedge through periodic increases or decreases in the security’s interest accruals and principal redemption value, by amounts corresponding to the current rate of inflation. Any such adjustments, including adjustments to principal redemption value, are recorded as interest income.

 

g. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

h. Redemption Fees

 

Redemptions and exchanges of interests in an insurance company subaccount that invests in Class 3 shares of the Fund will be subject to a 1.0% short term trading fee if the interest in the subaccount has been held for less than 60 days. Such fees are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital, allocated to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

i. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   2,590,208      $ 47,742,542      2,951,874      $ 50,898,302   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   243,806        4,471,394      1,490,789        23,763,176   

Shares redeemed

   (972,996     (17,928,118   (6,068,722     (107,668,068
        

Net increase (decrease)

   1,861,018      $ 34,285,818      (1,626,059   $ (33,006,590
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   8,454,591      $ 153,153,223      24,341,548      $ 411,300,147   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   1,140,402        20,470,218      8,934,839        139,472,843   

Shares redeemed

   (16,600,376     (301,739,265   (6,858,618     (115,276,594
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (7,005,383   $ (128,115,824   26,417,769      $ 435,496,396   
        

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (continued)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
Class 3 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   662,097      $ 11,893,051      1,901,513      $ 32,238,548   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   142,856        2,562,841      1,182,656        18,449,432   

Shares redeemed

   (827,200     (14,891,888   (2,318,382     (39,192,971
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (22,247   $ (435,996   765,787      $ 11,495,009   
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   1,164,549      $ 21,323,564      3,243,291      $ 56,014,173   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   122,020        2,224,429      639,725        10,152,433   

Shares redeemed

   (305,099     (5,580,975   (178,649     (3,027,599
        

Net increase (decrease)

   981,470      $ 17,967,018      3,704,367      $ 63,139,007   
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.625%   

Up to and including $100 million

0.500%   

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

0.450%   

Over $250 million, up to and including $7.5 billion

0.440%   

Over $7.5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.430%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $12.5 billion

0.420%   

Over $12.5 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.400%   

In excess of $15 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.25%, 0.35%, and 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4, respectively. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 3.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Statement of Operations.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 1,560,281,361   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 118,740,323   

Unrealized depreciation

     (58,799,941
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 59,940,382   
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, bond discounts and premiums, swaps, tax straddles and inflation related adjustments on foreign securities.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, financial futures transactions, bond discounts and premiums, swaps, tax straddles and inflation related adjustments on foreign securities.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $62,875,956 and $146,408,673, respectively.

 

7. CREDIT RISK

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund had 20.18% of its portfolio invested in high yield or other securities rated below investment grade. These securities may be more sensitive to economic conditions causing greater price volatility and are potentially subject to a greater risk of loss due to default than higher rated securities.

 

8. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

9. OTHER DERIVATIVE INFORMATION

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund has invested in derivative contracts which are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as follows:

 

      Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
Derivative Contracts Not Accounted
for as Hedging Instruments
   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
   Fair
Value
Amount
    Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
   Fair
Value
Amount
 

Interest rate contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts and variation margin    $ a    Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts and variation margin    $ 2,893 a 

Foreign exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on forward exchange contracts      67,332,889      Unrealized depreciation on forward exchange contracts      31,023,454   

 

aIncludes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Statement on Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

For the period ended June 30, 2010, the effect of derivative contracts on the Fund’s Statement of Operations was as follows:

 

Derivative Contracts Not Accounted
for as Hedging Instruments
   Statement of Operations Locations    Realized
Gain (Loss)
for the Period
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
for the Period
    Average
Amount
Outstanding
During the
Period
a

Interest rate contracts

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures and swap contracts / Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments    $ 1,031,093      $ (937,419   1,045,289

Foreign exchange contracts

   Net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions / Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies      (11,177,733     41,008,495      1,720,447,840

 

aRepresents the average notional amount for derivative contracts outstanding during the period. For derivative contracts denominated in foreign currencies, notional amounts are converted into U.S. dollars.

 

See Note 1(d) regarding derivative financial instruments.

 

10. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

             Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
      

Assets:

           

Investments in Securities:

           

Foreign Government and Agency Securities

   $    $ 1,507,305,800    $   —    $ 1,507,305,800

Municipal Bonds

          41,502,301           41,502,301

Short Term Investments

          71,413,642           71,413,642
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $    $ 1,620,221,743    $    $ 1,620,221,743
      

Forward Exchange Contracts

          67,332,889           67,332,889

Liabilities:

           

Forward Exchange Contracts

          31,023,454           31,023,454

Futures Contracts

     2,893                2,893

 

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

ABBREVIATIONS

 
Counterparty   Currency   Selected Portfolio
BOFA - Bank of America N.A.   AUD - Australian Dollar   AGMC - Assured Guaranty Mumicipal Corp.
BZWS - Barclays Bank PLC   BRL - Brazilian Real   BHAC - Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
CITI - Citibank N.A.  

EGP - Egyptian Pound

  FRN - Floating Rate Note
DBAB - Deutsche Bank AG   EUR - Euro   GO - General Obligation
FBCO - Credit Suisse International   IDR - Indonesian Rupiah   ISD - Independent School District
HSBC - HSBC Bank USA   ILS - New Israeli Shekel   MTA - Metropolitan Transit Authority
JPHQ - JPMorgan Chase Bank USA, N.A.   JPY - Japanese Yen   NATL - National Public Financial Guarantee Corp.
MLCO - Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc.   KRW - South Korean Won   USD - Unified/Union School District
MSCO - Morgan Stanley   LKR - Sri Lankan Rupee  
UBSW - UBS AG   MXN - Mexican Peso  
  MYR - Malasian Ringgit  
  NOK - Norwegian Krone  
  NZD - New Zealand Dollar  
  PEN - Peruvian Nuevo Sol  
  PLN - Polish Zloty  
  SEK - Swedish Krona  

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund

 

At December 31, 2009, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from income paid to the Fund on these investments. As shown in the table below, the Fund designates to shareholders the foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code. This designation will allow shareholders of record on June 14, 2010, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

The following table provides a detailed analysis of foreign tax paid and foreign source income as designated by the Fund, to Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4 shareholders of record.

 

Class    Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
     Foreign
Source Income
Per Share

Class 1

   $ 0.0221      $ 0.9064

Class 2

   $ 0.0221      $ 0.8700

Class 3

   $ 0.0221      $ 0.8683

Class 4

   $ 0.0221      $ 0.8717

 

Foreign Tax Paid Per Share (Column 1) is the amount per share available to you, as a tax credit (assuming you held your shares in the Fund for a minimum of 16 days during the 31-day period beginning 15 days before the ex-dividend date of the Fund’s distribution to which the foreign taxes relate), or, as a tax deduction.

 

Foreign Source Income Per Share (Column 2) is the amount per share of income dividends paid to you that is attributable to foreign securities held by the Fund, plus any foreign taxes withheld on these dividends.

 

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TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

This semiannual report for Templeton Growth Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

Performance Summary as of 6/30/10

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund – Class 1 had a -11.62% total return for the six-month period ended 6/30/10.

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Templeton Growth Securities Fund seeks long-term capital growth. The Fund normally invests primarily in equity securities of companies located anywhere in the world, including those in the U.S. and in emerging markets.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s six-month total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund underperformed the -9.56% total return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index for the period under review.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

During the six months under review, economic indicators remained mixed. The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic growth estimates and global manufacturing continued to expand for most of the period; however, labor market weakness persisted and U.S. property markets experienced a further sharp decline after a stimulus tax credit for first-time homebuyers expired. Corporate fundamentals remained strong, and the majority of earnings announcements around the world beat expectations despite growing concerns about margin preservation and the sustainability of earnings momentum. Yet stock markets largely ignored such encouraging fundamentals and reacted instead to economic news, leading to across-the-board equity sector declines. As a result of ongoing economic uncertainty, developed world policymakers maintained interest rates at very low levels. However, policymakers in a number of emerging markets began to incrementally withdraw stimulus measures by phasing out incentive programs and cautiously allowing interest rates and foreign exchange rates to rise.

 

Global equities entered 2010 with positive momentum as corporate earnings and economic indicators continued to recover from the worst recessionary conditions in a half century. However, significant downward volatility returned in the latter part of the semiannual period as growing concerns about the state of sovereign finances accompanied by several sovereign credit downgrades in Europe, along with renewed worries about the sustainability of the fragile economic recovery, triggered a broad-based sell-off. Investors’ resurgent risk aversion caused more economically sensitive and cyclical sectors that had led returns since the March 2009 market bottom to markedly lag behind the more

 

1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks may offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. The Fund may have significant investments in one or more countries or in particular sectors from time to time and may be at greater risk of adverse developments in a country or sector than a fund that invests more broadly. Because the Fund may invest in bonds and other debt obligations, its share price and yield may be affected by interest rate movements. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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defensive or counter-cyclical sectors that had been relatively out of favor. European policymakers responded to credit market fears by pledging 750 billion euros in liquidity to help stabilize markets and forestall government debt defaults. However, the intervention did little to quell investor anxiety. Virtually all equity sectors and regions ended the reporting period with losses, the euro fell to its lowest level since 2006, and a renewed flight to safety further compressed already meager U.S. Treasury yields.

Investment Strategy

 

Our investment philosophy is bottom up, value oriented and long term. In choosing investments, we will focus on the market price of a company’s securities relative to our evaluation of the company’s potential long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow. Among factors we may consider are a company’s historical value measures, including price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value. We do in-depth research to construct a bargain list from which we buy.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

During the reporting period, key detractors from performance relative to the MSCI World Index included U.K. integrated oil and gas company BP, U.S. computer software and hardware developer Microsoft and Italian banking group Intesa Sanpaolo. In contrast, the Fund’s major contributors to relative performance included Swedish telecommunications equipment and services developer Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, South Korean car maker Hyundai Motor2 and U.S. telecommunications, cable television and Internet services provider Comcast.

 

Most sectors weighed on the Fund’s performance relative to the index. For example, our stock selection in energy hampered results mainly due to our exposure to oil, gas and consumable fuels companies such as BP, Total (France) and ENI (Italy).3 The Fund’s stock selection in the financials sector’s commercial banks industry and in the pharmaceuticals industry of the health care sector also detracted from performance.4 Our underweighting and stock selection in consumer staples were also detrimental to results.5

 

2. Not an index component.

3. The energy sector comprises energy equipment and services; and oil, gas and consumable fuels in the SOI.

4. The financials sector comprises capital markets, commercial banks, consumer finance, insurance, and real estate management and development in the SOI. The health care sector comprises biotechnology, health care equipment and supplies, health care providers and services, life science tools and services, and pharmaceuticals in the SOI.

5. The consumer staples sector comprises food and staples retailing, and food products in the SOI.

 

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Conversely, our overweighting in consumer discretionary boosted relative results.6 Notable contributors from this sector included U.S.-based media conglomerate Viacom and telecommunications, cable television and Internet services provider Time Warner Cable.

 

From a geographic perspective, an underweighted allocation and stock selection in the U.S., the only North American country we held, hindered results relative to the MSCI World Index. Overweighting in Europe also detracted from relative performance, with poor results from the U.K., France and Italy. However, the Fund’s underweighted allocation in Australia helped relative results. By country, the Fund benefited from investments in Germany, Spain, Sweden and South Korea.2

 

It is important to recognize the effect of currency movements on the Fund’s performance. In general, if the value of the U.S. dollar goes up compared with a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will go down in value because it will be worth fewer U.S. dollars. This can have a negative effect on Fund performance. Conversely, when the U.S. dollar weakens in relation to a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will increase in value, which can contribute to Fund performance. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. dollar rose in value relative to most currencies. As a result, the Fund’s performance was negatively affected by the portfolio’s substantial investment in securities with non-U.S. currency exposure.

 

Thank you for your participation in Templeton Growth Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

6. The consumer discretionary sector comprises auto components; automobiles; hotels, restaurants and leisure; Internet and catalog retail; media; multiline retail; and specialty retail in the SOI.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Templeton Growth Securities Fund 6/30/10

 

Company
Sector/Industry,
Country
  % of Total
Net Assets
Oracle Corp.   2.7%
Software, U.S.  
Accenture PLC, A   2.6%
IT Services, U.S.  
Microsoft Corp.   2.5%
Software, U.S.  
Amgen Inc.   2.3%
Biotechnology, U.S.  
Pfizer Inc.   2.1%
Pharmaceuticals, U.S.  
Vodafone Group PLC   1.9%
Wireless Telecommunication Services, U.K.  
Comcast Corp., A   1.9%
Media, U.S.  
Siemens AG   1.9%
Industrial Conglomerates, Germany  
Sanofi-Aventis   1.9%
Pharmaceuticals, France  
GlaxoSmithKline PLC   1.8%
Pharmaceuticals, U.K.  

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments (SOI).

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract levels. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 1/1/10
   Ending
Account
Value 6/30/10
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
1/1/10–6/30/10

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 883.80    $ 3.64

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,020.93    $ 3.91

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.78%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 2010

TO THE PROSPECTUS

DATED MAY 1, 2010

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

(A series of Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust)

 

The prospectus is amended as follows.

 

1.  The portfolio management team under “Fund Summaries – Portfolio Managers” section on page TG-S4 is revised as follows:

 

Portfolio Managers

 

CINDY L. SWEETING, CFA

President, Chairman and Director of Global Advisors and portfolio manager of the Fund since 2007.

 

LISA F. MEYERS, J.D., CFA

Executive Vice President of Global Advisors and portfolio manager of the Fund since August 2010.

 

MATTHEW NAGLE, CFA

Portfolio Manager of Global Advisers since August 2010

 

JAMES HARPER, CFA

Portfolio Manager of Global Advisers since August 2010

 

2.  The portfolio management team under “Fund Details - Management” section on page TG-D4 is revised as follows:

 

The Fund is managed by a team of dedicated professionals focused on investments in equity securities of companies anywhere in the world. The portfolio managers of the team are as follows:

 

CINDY L. SWEETING, CFA

President, Chairman and Director of Global Advisors

   Ms. Sweeting has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since 2007 and assumed the duties of lead portfolio manager of the Fund in August 2010. She has primary responsibility for the investments of the Fund. Ms. Sweeting has final authority over all aspects of the Fund’s investment portfolio, including but not limited to, purchases and sales of individual securities, portfolio risk assessment, and the management of daily cash balances in accordance with anticipated investment management requirements. The degree to which she may perform these functions, and the nature of these functions, may change from time to time. She joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1997.

 

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LISA F. MEYERS, J.D., CFA

Executive Vice President of Global Advisors

  

Ms. Meyers has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since August 2010, providing research and advice on the purchases and sales of individual securities, and portfolio risk assessment. She joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1996.

MATTHEW NAGLE, CFA

Portfolio Manager of Global Advisors

  

Mr. Nagle has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since August 2010, providing research and advice on the purchases and sales of individual securities, and portfolio risk assessment. He joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2003.

JAMES HARPER, CFA

Portfolio Manager of Global Advisors

  

Mr. Harper has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since August 2010, providing research and advice on the purchases and sales of individual securities, and portfolio risk assessment. He joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2007. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Investments in 2007, he was a partner at sell-side research brokerage, Redburn Partners LLP, where he covered the European telecoms sector. He was also a research analyst at Citigroup and Credit Suisse First Boston.

 

CFA® and Charted Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

 

Please retain this supplement for future reference.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 10.56      $ 8.34      $ 15.68      $ 16.16      $ 13.98      $ 12.98   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.13        0.17        0.29        0.27        0.29        0.24   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.35     2.36        (6.50     0.19        2.67        0.92   
        

Total from investment operations

     (1.22     2.53        (6.21     0.46        2.96        1.16   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.16     (0.31     (0.26     (0.25     (0.23     (0.16

Net realized gains

                   (0.87     (0.69     (0.55       
        

Total distributions

     (0.16     (0.31     (1.13     (0.94     (0.78     (0.16
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.18      $ 10.56      $ 8.34      $ 15.68      $ 16.16      $ 13.98   
        

Total returnc

     (11.62)%        31.33%        (42.13)%        2.55%        22.20%        9.06%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses before expense reduction

     0.78%        0.79%        0.78%        0.77%        0.78%        0.82%   

Expenses net of expense reduction

     0.78%        0.79% e      0.78% e      0.76%        0.78% e      0.82% e 

Net investment income

     2.42%        2.00%        2.64%        1.64%        1.93%        1.81%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 933,565      $ 824,575      $ 371,700      $ 406,538      $ 413,871      $ 779,347   

Portfolio turnover rate

     5.89%        14.95%        18.37%        20.45%        20.29% f      22.16%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

fExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

    

Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2      2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
        

Per share operating performance

            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 10.40      $ 8.20      $ 15.44      $ 15.93      $ 13.81      $ 12.83   
        

Income from investment operationsa:

            

Net investment incomeb

     0.11        0.16        0.29        0.22        0.24        0.20   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.32     2.32        (6.44     0.20        2.63        0.93   
        

Total from investment operations

     (1.21     2.48        (6.15     0.42        2.87        1.13   
        

Less distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.14     (0.28     (0.22     (0.22     (0.20     (0.15

Net realized gains

                   (0.87     (0.69     (0.55       
        

Total distributions

     (0.14     (0.28     (1.09     (0.91     (0.75     (0.15
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.05      $ 10.40      $ 8.20      $ 15.44      $ 15.93      $ 13.81   
        

Total returnc

     (11.72)%        31.10%        (42.32)%        2.35%        21.81%        8.86%   

Ratios to average net assetsd

            

Expenses before expense reduction

     1.03%        1.04%        1.03%        1.02%        1.03%        1.07%   

Expenses net of expense reduction

     1.03%        1.04% e      1.03% e      1.01%        1.03% e      1.07% e 

Net investment income

     2.17%        1.75%        2.39%        1.39%        1.68%        1.56%   

Supplemental data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 1,427,519      $ 1,718,894      $ 1,513,557      $ 3,182,203      $ 2,821,818      $ 1,912,825   

Portfolio turnover rate

     5.89%        14.95%        18.37%        20.45%        20.29%f        22.16%   

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

fExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
Class 4      2009     2008a  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 10.50      $ 8.31      $ 14.08   
        

Income from investment operationsb:

      

Net investment incomec

     0.10        0.14        0.09   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     (1.32     2.36        (4.73
        

Total from investment operations

     (1.22     2.50        (4.64
        

Less distributions from:

      

Net investment income

     (0.14     (0.31     (0.26

Net realized gains

                   (0.87
        

Total distributions

     (0.14     (0.31     (1.13
        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.14      $ 10.50      $ 8.31   
        

Total returnd

     (11.71)%        30.98%        (35.79)%   

Ratios to average net assetse

      

Expenses

     1.13%        1.14% f      1.13% f 

Net investment income

     2.07%        1.65%        2.29%   

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 51,030      $ 56,218      $ 24,877   

Portfolio turnover rate

     5.89%        14.95%        18.37%   

 

 

aFor the period February 29, 2008 (effective date) to December 31, 2008.

bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

cBased on average daily shares outstanding.

dTotal return does not include fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

eRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks 95.3%

            

Aerospace & Defense 0.5%

            

BAE Systems PLC

   United Kingdom      2,356,662      $ 11,044,721

aBAE Systems PLC, 144A

   United Kingdom      387        1,813
                
                  11,046,534
                

Air Freight & Logistics 2.9%

            

Deutsche Post AG

   Germany      1,485,022        21,869,513

FedEx Corp.

   United States      162,010        11,358,521

United Parcel Service Inc., B

   United States      657,270        37,392,090
                
               70,620,124
                

Airlines 0.5%

            

bBritish Airways PLC

   United Kingdom      1,690,910        4,955,409

bDeutsche Lufthansa AG

   Germany      425,860        5,945,967
                
               10,901,376
                

Auto Components 0.7%

            

Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, B

   France      224,288        15,837,525
                

Automobiles 3.0%

            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

   Germany      413,707        20,314,403

Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      268,950        31,770,509

Toyota Motor Corp.

   Japan      603,200        21,014,093
                
               73,099,005
                

Biotechnology 2.8%

            

bAmgen Inc.

   United States      1,032,850        54,327,910

bBiogen Idec Inc.

   United States      302,080        14,333,696
                
               68,661,606
                

Capital Markets 0.2%

            

bUBS AG

   Switzerland      368,968        4,948,548
                

Commercial Banks 4.0%

            

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

   Singapore      1,244,000        12,162,173

HSBC Holdings PLC

   United Kingdom      2,484,656        23,180,678

ICICI Bank Ltd., ADR

   India      174,110        6,292,335

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

   Italy      5,720,440        15,288,350

KB Financial Group Inc.

   South Korea      459,244        17,832,896

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

   Japan      1,535,570        7,034,338

UniCredit SpA

   Italy      6,524,841        14,676,800
                
               96,467,570
                

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.2%

            

Brambles Ltd.

   Australia      914,427        4,199,670
                

Communications Equipment 2.6%

            

bBrocade Communications Systems Inc.

   United States      1,656,478        8,547,426

bCisco Systems Inc.

   United States      1,255,680        26,758,541

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, B

   Sweden      2,488,244        27,858,958
                
               63,164,925
                

Computers & Peripherals 0.9%

            

bDell Inc.

   United States      724,720        8,740,123

bSeagate Technology

   United States      1,017,688        13,270,652
                
               22,010,775
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Construction Materials 0.7%

            

CRH PLC

   Ireland      860,685      $ 18,044,082
                

Consumer Finance 0.8%

            

American Express Co.

   United States      481,900             19,131,430
                

Diversified Financial Services 1.4%

            

Bank of America Corp.

   United States      380,800        5,472,096

bING Groep NV

   Netherlands      2,860,660        21,609,925

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   United States      158,550        5,804,516
                
               32,886,537
                

Diversified Telecommunication Services 4.9%

            

AT&T Inc.

   United States      259,080        6,267,145

France Telecom SA

   France      1,675,680        29,278,651

KT Corp., ADR

   South Korea      862,201        16,528,393

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

   Singapore      15,434,000        33,531,792

Telefonica SA

   Spain      1,233,540        23,016,812

Telekom Austria AG

   Austria      526,010        5,877,360

Telenor ASA

   Norway      210,567        2,674,560
                
               117,174,713
                

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 2.0%

            

bFlextronics International Ltd.

   Singapore      1,843,660        10,324,496

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

   Japan      428,310        12,537,793

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

   United States      955,238        24,243,941
                
               47,106,230
                

Energy Equipment & Services 1.7%

            

Baker Hughes Inc.

   United States      294,360        12,236,545

Halliburton Co.

   United States      871,820        21,403,181

SBM Offshore NV

   Netherlands      567,850        8,199,349
                
               41,839,075
                

Food & Staples Retailing 1.2%

            

CVS Caremark Corp.

   United States      488,330        14,317,836

Tesco PLC

   United Kingdom      2,517,390        14,303,555
                
               28,621,391
                

Food Products 1.4%

            

Nestle SA

   Switzerland      480,840        23,280,479

Unilever NV

   Netherlands      382,832        10,554,602
                
               33,835,081
                

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.6%

            

Covidien PLC

   United States      594,418        23,883,715

Medtronic Inc.

   United States      405,290        14,699,868

Olympus Corp.

   Japan      800        19,184
                
               38,602,767
                

Health Care Providers & Services 0.5%

            

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

   United States      265,060        13,192,036
                

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.2%

            

bAccor SA

   France      236,157        11,048,721

Compass Group PLC

   United Kingdom      2,457,422        18,821,533
                
               29,870,254
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Industrial Conglomerates 4.7%

            

General Electric Co.

   United States      1,370,370      $ 19,760,735

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

   Netherlands      678,444        20,513,615

Siemens AG

   Germany      504,024        45,731,745

Tyco International Ltd.

   United States      775,748        27,329,602
                
                  113,335,697
                

Insurance 5.0%

            

ACE Ltd.

   United States      260,030        13,386,344

Aviva PLC

   United Kingdom      5,006,141        23,506,645

AXA SA

   France      556,116        8,669,318

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG

   Germany      132,810        16,780,729

Progressive Corp.

   United States      1,285,020        24,055,574

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

   United States      232,530        13,084,463

Standard Life PLC

   United Kingdom      520,410        1,357,911

Swiss Reinsurance Co.

   Switzerland      300,730        12,471,028

Torchmark Corp.

   United States      152,927        7,571,416
                
               120,883,428
                

Internet & Catalog Retail 0.4%

            

Expedia Inc.

   United States      519,760        9,761,093
                

Internet Software & Services 0.0%c

            

bAOL Inc.

   United States      46,079        957,982
                

IT Services 3.1%

            

Accenture PLC, A

   United States      1,592,147        61,536,481

bSAIC Inc.

   United States      730,690        12,231,751
                
               73,768,232
                

Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.5%

            

Lonza Group AG

   Switzerland      179,380        12,020,781
                

Machinery 0.1%

            

bNavistar International Corp.

   United States      70,700        3,478,440
                

Media 9.1%

            

Comcast Corp., A

   United States      2,842,322        46,699,350

News Corp., A

   United States      2,978,832        35,626,831

Pearson PLC

   United Kingdom      1,647,248        21,872,469

Reed Elsevier NV

   Netherlands      14,995        167,290

Time Warner Cable Inc.

   United States      330,550        17,215,044

Time Warner Inc.

   United States      606,340        17,529,289

Viacom Inc., B

   United States      965,378        30,283,908

Vivendi SA

   France      1,595,455        32,814,150

The Walt Disney Co.

   United States      517,160        16,290,540
                
               218,498,871
                

Metals & Mining 0.4%

            

Alcoa Inc.

   United States      969,430        9,752,466
                

Multiline Retail 0.5%

            

Target Corp.

   United States      250,420        12,313,151
                

Office Electronics 0.7%

            

Konica Minolta Holdings Ltd.

   Japan      1,733,800        16,924,210
                

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 6.2%

            

BG Group PLC

   United Kingdom      615,140      $ 9,257,310

BP PLC

   United Kingdom      5,524,775        26,334,107

Chevron Corp.

   United States      194,230        13,180,448

Eni SpA

   Italy      1,041,807        19,356,408

Gazprom, ADR

   Russia      475,980        8,953,184

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B

   United Kingdom      1,265,642        30,849,365

Statoil ASA

   Norway      511,060        9,927,460

Total SA, B

   France      703,120        31,790,685
                
                  149,648,967
                

Paper & Forest Products 0.5%

            

Svenska Cellulosa AB, B

   Sweden      999,463        11,837,906
                

Pharmaceuticals 11.0%

            

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   United States      282,710        7,050,788

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   United Kingdom      2,533,651        43,297,652

Merck & Co. Inc.

   United States      944,391        33,025,353

Merck KGaA

   Germany      234,690        17,246,630

Novartis AG

   Switzerland      857,664        41,843,089

Pfizer Inc.

   United States      3,508,463        50,030,682

Roche Holding AG

   Switzerland      207,520        28,698,448

Sanofi-Aventis

   France      745,487        45,163,556
                
               266,356,198
                

Professional Services 1.3%

            

Adecco SA

   Switzerland      261,060        12,530,590

Hays PLC

   United Kingdom      4,042,646        5,540,085

bRandstad Holding NV

   Netherlands      309,590        12,282,324
                
               30,352,999
                

Real Estate Management & Development 1.1%

            

Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,623,833        18,934,396

Swire Pacific Ltd., A

   Hong Kong      580,046        6,629,438
                
               25,563,834
                

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.6%

            

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      56,930        36,021,925

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

   Taiwan      13,672,625        25,671,916
                
               61,693,841
                

Software 6.4%

            

Microsoft Corp.

   United States      2,653,019        61,045,967

Oracle Corp.

   United States      3,028,060        64,982,168

SAP AG

   Germany      611,910        27,430,976
                
               153,459,111
                

Specialty Retail 1.6%

            

The Home Depot Inc.

   United States      387,190        10,868,423

Inditex SA

   Spain      147,560        8,498,278

Kingfisher PLC

   United Kingdom      6,391,215        20,172,454
                
               39,539,155
                

Trading Companies & Distributors 1.2%

            

Itochu Corp.

   Japan      2,385,740        19,024,394

bWolseley PLC

   United Kingdom      503,954        10,084,465
                
               29,108,859
                

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Wireless Telecommunication Services 3.2%

            

bSprint Nextel Corp.

   United States        4,179,020      $ 17,719,045

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS

   Turkey        465,865        2,428,373

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS, ADR

   Turkey        777,820        10,096,103

Vodafone Group PLC

   United Kingdom        22,567,194        46,929,093
                
               77,172,614
                

Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,662,322,775)

               2,297,689,089
                

Non-Registered Mutual Funds (Cost $11,910,000) 0.4%

            

Diversified Financial Services 0.4%

            

b,dTempleton China Opportunities Fund Ltd., Reg D

   Cayman Islands        1,192,192        10,968,168
                

Preferred Stocks 0.7%

            

Metals & Mining 0.4%

            

Vale SA, ADR, pfd., A

   Brazil        529,780        11,135,975
                

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.3%

            

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR, pfd.

   Brazil        218,150        6,500,870
                

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $16,986,887)

               17,636,845
                

Total Investments before Short Term Investments (Cost $2,691,219,662)

               2,326,294,102
                
            Principal
Amount
      

Short Term Investments 0.9%

            

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 0.9%

            

eFHLB, 7/01/10

        $ 6,600,000        6,600,000

eFHLMC, 10/01/10

          15,000,000        14,994,630
                

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $21,590,312)

               21,594,630
                

Total Investments (Cost $2,712,809,974) 97.3%

               2,347,888,732

Other Assets, less Liabilities 2.7%

               64,225,655
                

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 2,412,114,387
                

 

See Abbreviations on page TG-27.

 

aSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. This security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2010, the value of this security was $1,813, representing less than 0.01% of net assets.

bNon-income producing.

cRounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.

dSee Note 1(c) regarding investment in Templeton China Opportunities Fund Ltd.

eThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Growth
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 2,712,809,974   
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 2,347,888,732   

Cash

     65,232,815   

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     1,492,857   

Capital shares sold

     159,013   

Dividends

     6,538,901   

Other assets

     4,526   
        

Total assets

     2,421,316,844   
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     4,566,813   

Capital shares redeemed

     2,024,459   

Affiliates

     2,176,136   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     435,049   
        

Total liabilities

     9,202,457   
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 2,412,114,387   
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 3,203,703,642   

Undistributed net investment income

     28,845,355   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (364,893,713

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (455,540,897
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 2,412,114,387   
        

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 933,565,442   
        

Shares outstanding

     101,668,697   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 9.18   
        

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,427,519,365   
        

Shares outstanding

     157,706,421   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 9.05   
        

Class 4:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 51,029,580   
        

Shares outstanding

     5,585,824   
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 9.14   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the period ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)

 

     Templeton
Growth
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $3,489,428)

   $ 41,070,370   

Interest

     62,595   
        

Total investment income

     41,132,965   
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     9,563,208   

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     2,006,485   

Class 4

     96,576   

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     937   

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     180,294   

Reports to shareholders

     144,856   

Registration and filing fees

     2,066   

Professional fees

     33,985   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     10,124   

Other

     49,250   
        

Total expenses

     12,087,781   
        

Net investment income

     29,045,184   
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     (35,939,387

Foreign currency transactions

     (334,317
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     (36,273,704
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (314,976,940

Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (7,792
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (314,984,732
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (351,258,436
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (322,213,252
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Templeton Growth Securities Fund  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
(unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31,
2009
 
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 29,045,184      $ 37,769,219   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (36,273,704     (252,848,898

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (314,984,732     807,780,555   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (322,213,252     592,700,876   
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (15,588,191     (17,057,443

Class 2

     (21,721,887     (48,545,883

Class 4

     (762,562     (1,318,174
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (38,072,640     (66,921,500
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     246,465,057        307,891,288   

Class 2

     (76,147,539     (164,033,071

Class 4

     2,394,589        19,916,353   
        

Total capital share transactions

     172,712,107        163,774,570   
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (187,573,785     689,553,946   

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     2,599,688,172        1,910,134,226   
        

End of period

   $ 2,412,114,387      $ 2,599,688,172   
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of period

   $ 28,845,355      $ 37,872,811   
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-one separate funds. The Templeton Growth Securities Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

 

The Fund values its investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, the Fund may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

 

Equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities.

 

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value.

 

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of securities and other financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Under these procedures, the Fund primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. The Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed.

 

Trading in securities on foreign exchanges and over-the-counter markets may be completed before the daily close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

a. Financial Instrument Valuation (continued)

 

against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Investment in China Opportunities Fund Ltd.

 

The Fund invests in Templeton China Opportunities Fund, Ltd. (China Fund), a private offering of unregistered shares in a Cayman Islands Exempt Company. The China Fund investment objective is to seek capital growth primarily through investments in A-shares of Chinese companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges. Chinese A-shares are traded in Chinese Renminbi and are only available as an investment to domestic (Chinese) investors and holders of a Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors license. The China Fund is managed by Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC (an affiliate of the investment manager). No additional management or administrative fees are incurred on assets invested in the China Fund.

 

Shares of the China Fund are generally redeemable at the option of the Fund. Currently, shares of the China Fund are subject to a restriction on redemption set to expire on approximately April 7, 2011. However, the Fund may incur substantial delays in redeeming its investment in the China Fund as certain restrictions may continue to exist beyond this date. The Fund may be subject to certain restrictions and administrative processes relating to its ability to repatriate cash balances, investment proceeds and earnings associated with its investment, as such activities are subject to approval by agencies of the Chinese government. The Fund investment in the China Fund is valued based upon fair value of China Fund’s portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. See Note 8 regarding restricted securities.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Fund files U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

d. Income Taxes (continued)

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend and interest income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class 1 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   29,196,346      $ 300,299,534      35,481,950      $ 324,792,496   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   1,592,257        15,588,191      2,018,632        17,057,443   

Shares redeemed

   (7,174,084     (69,422,668   (4,036,022     (33,958,651
        

Net increase (decrease)

   23,614,519      $ 246,465,057      33,464,560      $ 307,891,288   
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   4,540,219      $ 45,876,209      7,712,666      $ 66,170,428   

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   2,250,975        21,721,887      5,813,228        48,424,190   

Shares redeemed

   (14,310,034     (143,745,635   (32,845,464     (278,627,689
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (7,518,840   $ (76,147,539   (19,319,570   $ (164,033,071
        

Class 4 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   462,067      $ 4,746,883      2,450,209      $ 20,937,774   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   78,292        762,562      156,739        1,318,174   

Shares redeemed

   (307,154     (3,114,856   (247,445     (2,339,595
        

Net increase (decrease)

   233,205      $ 2,394,589      2,359,503      $ 19,916,353   
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Templeton Global Advisors Limited (TGAL)

   Investment manager

Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (TAML)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TGAL based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets

1.000%

  

Up to and including $100 million

0.900%

  

over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

0.800%

  

over $250 million, up to and including $500 million

0.750%

  

over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion

0.700%

  

over $1 billion, up to and including $5 billion

0.675%

  

over $5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.655%

  

over $10 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.635%

  

over $15 billion, up to and including $20 billion

0.615%

  

In excess of $20 billion

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

a. Management Fees (continued)

 

Under a subadvisory agreement, TAML, an affiliate of TGAL, provides subadvisory services to the Fund and receives from TGAL fees based on the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with TGAL, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by TGAL based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of each class. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 2.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2010, there were no credits earned.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:

  

2016

   $ 103,613,248

2017

     294,580,233
      
   $ 398,193,481
      

 

For tax purposes, realized capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. At December 31, 2009, the Fund deferred realized capital losses of $13,005,886.

 

At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 2,721,085,140   
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 179,672,832   

Unrealized depreciation

     (552,869,240
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ (373,196,408
        

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales and foreign currency transactions.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, aggregated $315,299,852 and $145,462,121, respectively.

 

7. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

8. RESTRICTED SECURITIES

 

The Fund may invest in securities that are restricted under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) or which are subject to legal, contractual, or other agreed upon restrictions on resale. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, and cannot be sold without prior registration unless the sale is pursuant to an exemption under the 1933 Act. Disposal of these securities may require greater effort and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. The Fund may have registration rights for restricted securities. The issuer generally incurs all registration costs.

 

At June 30, 2010, the Fund held investments in restricted securities, excluding certain securities exempt from registration under the 1933 Act deemed to be liquid, as follows:

 

Shares    Issuer    Acquisition
Date
   Cost    Value
1,192,192   

Templeton China Opportunities Fund Ltd. (0.45% of Net Assets)

   3/17/10    $ 11,910,000    $ 10,968,168
                   

 

9. CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Fund, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global

Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.

 

Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
      

Assets:

           

Investments in Securities

           

Equity Investments:

           

Diversified Financial Services

   $    $    $ 10,968,168    $ 10,968,168

Other Equity Investmentsa

     2,315,325,934                2,315,325,934

Short Term Investments

          21,594,630           21,594,630
      

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 2,315,325,934    $ 21,594,630    $ 10,968,168    $ 2,347,888,732
      

 

aFor detailed industry descriptions, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

At June 30, 2010, the reconciliation of as sets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value, is as follows:

 

    Balance at
Beginning of
Period
  Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Net Purchases
(Sales)
  Transfer In
(Out of)
Level 3
  Balance at End
of Period
  Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
on Assets
Held at
Period End
 
       

Assets

             

Equity Investments – Diversified Financial Services

  $   —   $   —   $ (941,832   $ 11,910,000   $   —   $ 10,968,168   $ (941,832

 

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

ABBREVIATIONS

   
Selected Portfolio    
ADR - American Depository Receipt    
FHLB - Federal Home Loan Bank    
FHLMC - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.    

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

At December 31, 2009, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from income paid to the Fund on these investments. As shown in the table below, the Fund designates to shareholders the foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code. This designation will allow shareholders of record on June 14, 2010, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

The following table provides a detailed analysis of foreign tax paid and foreign source income as designated by the Fund, to Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4 shareholders of record.

 

Class    Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
     Foreign
Source Income
Per Share

Class 1

   0.0159      0.1420

Class 2

   0.0159      0.1228

Class 4

   0.0159      0.1221

 

Foreign Tax Paid Per Share (Column 1) is the amount per share available to you, as a tax credit (assuming you held your shares in the Fund for a minimum of 16 days during the 31-day period beginning 15 days before the ex-dividend date of the Fund’s distribution to which the foreign taxes relate), or, as a tax deduction.

 

Foreign Source Income Per Share (Column 2) is the amount per share of income dividends paid to you that is attributable to foreign securities held by the Fund, plus any foreign taxes withheld on these dividends.

 

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INDEX DESCRIPTIONS

 

The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested distributions.

 

Barclays Capital (BC) U.S. Aggregate Index is a market capitalization-weighted index representing the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market with index components for government and corporate, mortgage pass-through and asset-backed securities. All issues included are SEC registered, taxable, dollar denominated and nonconvertible, must have at least one year to final maturity and must be rated investment grade (Baa3/BBB-/BBB- or higher) using the middle rating of Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, respectively. STANDARD & POOR’S®, S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. Standard & Poor’s does not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote any S&P index-based product.

 

Barclays Capital (BC) U.S. Government: Intermediate Index is the intermediate component of the BC U.S. Government Index, which includes public obligations of the U.S. Treasury with at least one year to final maturity and publicly issued debt of U.S. government agencies, quasi-federal corporations, and corporate or foreign debt guaranteed by the U.S. government.

 

Citigroup World Government Bond Index (WGBI) is a market capitalization-weighted index consisting of investment-grade world government bond markets.

 

Consumer Price Index (CPI), calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is a commonly used measure of the inflation rate.

 

Credit Suisse (CS) High Yield Index is designed to mirror the investable universe of the U.S. dollar-denominated high yield debt market.

 

Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow) is price weighted based on the average market price of 30 blue chip stocks of companies that are generally industry leaders.

 

J.P. Morgan (JPM) Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (EMBIG) tracks total returns for U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans and Eurobonds.

 

J.P. Morgan (JPM) Global Government Bond Index (GGBI) tracks total returns for liquid, fixed-rate, domestic government bonds with maturities greater than one year issued by developed countries globally.

 

Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Classification Average is calculated by averaging the total returns of all funds within the Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds classification in the Lipper Open-End underlying funds universe. Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds are defined as funds that seek current income by allocating assets among different fixed income securities sectors (not primarily in one sector except for defensive purposes), including U.S. and foreign governments, with a significant portion rated below investment grade. For the six-month period ended 6/30/10, there were 165 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

Lipper VIP Equity Income Funds Classification Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper Equity Income Funds classification in the Lipper VIP underlying funds universe. Lipper Equity Income Funds seek relatively high current income and growth of income through investing 60% or more of their portfolios in equities. For the six-month period ended 6/30/10, there were 61 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

Lipper VIP General Bond Funds Classification Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper General Bond Funds classification in the Lipper VIP underlying funds universe. Lipper General Bond Funds do not have any quality or maturity restrictions, and tend to keep a bulk of assets in corporate and government debt issues. For the six-month period ended 6/30/10, there were 71 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

Lipper VIP General U.S. Government Funds Classification Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper U.S. Government Funds classification in the Lipper VIP underlying funds universe. Lipper U.S. Government Funds invest primarily in U.S. government and agency issues. For the six-month period ended 6/30/10, there were 71 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

Lipper VIP High Current Yield Funds Classification Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper High Current Yield Funds Classification in the Lipper VIP underlying funds universe. Lipper High Current Yield Funds aim at high (relative) current yield from fixed income securities, have no quality or maturity

 

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restrictions, and tend to invest in lower grade debt issues. For the six-month period ended 6/30/10, there were 111 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

Merrill Lynch (ML) 2-Year Zero Coupon Bond Index includes zero coupon bonds that pay no interest and are issued at a discount from redemption price.

 

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets (EM) Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global emerging markets.

 

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada.

 

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index Net Return (Local Currency) is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of global developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is calculated in local currency and includes reinvested daily net dividends.

 

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets.

 

NASDAQ Composite Index is a broad-based, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure all NASDAQ domestic and international based common type stocks listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market.

 

Russell 1000® Growth Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

Russell 1000 Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of the largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents the majority of the U.S. market’s total capitalization.

 

Russell 1000 Value Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

Russell 2500 Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of the smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represent a modest amount of the Russell 3000 Index’s total market capitalization.

 

Russell 2500 Value Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of those Russell 2500 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

Russell 3000® Growth Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of those Russell 3000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

Russell 3000 Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of the largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization and represents the majority of the investable U.S. equity market.

 

Russell Midcap® Growth Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

Russell Midcap Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of the smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index, which represent a modest amount of the Russell 1000 Index’s total market capitalization.

 

Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure total U.S. equity market performance.

 

Standard & Poor’s Global REIT Index is designed to measure performance of the investable universe of publicly traded real estate investment trusts. Index constituents generally derive the majority of their revenue from real estate development, management, rental, and/or direct investment in physical property and with local REIT or property trust tax status.

 

Standard & Poor’s/International Finance Corporation Investable (S&P/IFCI) Composite Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity performance in global emerging markets.

 

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Shareholder Information

 

Board Review of Investment Management Agreement

 

At a meeting held April 13, 2010, the Board of Trustees (Board), including a majority of non-interested or independent Trustees, approved renewal of the investment management agreement for each of the separate funds within the Trust (Fund(s)) other than Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund, which was scheduled to be liquidated on or about April 23, 2010. In reaching this decision, the Board took into account information furnished throughout the year at regular Board meetings, as well as information prepared specifically in connection with the annual renewal review process. Information furnished and discussed throughout the year included investment performance reports and related financial information for each Fund, as well as periodic reports on shareholder services, legal, compliance, pricing, brokerage commissions and execution and other services provided by the Investment Manager (Manager) and its affiliates. Information furnished specifically in connection with the renewal process included reports prepared by Lipper, Inc. (Lipper), an independent organization, as well as additional material, including a Fund profitability analysis report prepared by management. The Lipper reports compared a Fund’s investment performance and expenses with those of other mutual funds deemed comparable to the Fund as selected by Lipper. The Fund profitability analysis report discussed the profitability to Franklin Templeton Investments from its overall U.S. fund operations, as well as on an individual fund-by-fund basis. Included with such profitability analysis report was information on a fund-by-fund basis listing portfolio managers and other accounts they manage, as well as information on management fees charged by the Manager and its affiliates to U.S. mutual funds and other accounts, including management’s explanation of differences where relevant and a three-year expense analysis with an explanation for any increase in expense ratios. Additional material accompanying such report was a memorandum prepared by management describing project initiatives and capital investments relating to the services provided to the Funds by the Franklin Templeton Investments organization, as well as a memorandum relating to economies of scale and a comparative analysis concerning transfer agent fees charged each Fund.

 

In considering such materials, the independent Trustees received assistance and advice from and met separately with independent counsel. While the investment management agreements for all Funds were considered at the same Board meeting, the Board dealt with each Fund separately. In approving continuance of the investment management agreement for each Fund, the Board, including a majority of independent Trustees, determined that the existing management fee structure was fair and reasonable and that continuance of the investment management agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

 

NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICE.     The Board was satisfied with the nature and quality of the overall services provided by the Manager and its affiliates to the Funds and their shareholders. In addition to investment performance and expenses discussed later, the Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon periodic reports furnished it showing that the investment policies and restrictions for each Fund were consistently complied with as well as other reports periodically furnished the Board covering matters such as the compliance of portfolio managers and other management personnel with the code of ethics adopted throughout the Franklin Templeton fund complex, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, and the accuracy of net asset value calculations. Favorable consideration was given to management’s continuous efforts and expenditures in establishing back-up systems and recovery procedures to function in the event of a natural disaster, it being noted that such systems and procedures had functioned smoothly during the Florida hurricanes and blackouts experienced in recent years. Among other factors taken into account by the Board were the Manager’s best execution trading policies, including a favorable report by an independent portfolio trading analytical firm. Consideration was also given to the experience of each Fund’s portfolio management team, the number of accounts managed and general method of compensation. In this latter respect, the Board noted that a primary factor in management’s determination of a portfolio manager’s bonus compensation was the relative investment performance of the funds he or she managed and that a portion of such bonus was required to be invested in a predesignated list of funds within such person’s fund management area so as to be aligned with the interests of Fund shareholders. Particular attention was given to management’s conservative approach and diligent risk management procedures, including continuous monitoring of counterparty credit risk and attention given to derivatives and other complex instruments. The Board also took into account, among other things, management’s efforts in establishing a global credit facility for the benefit of the Funds and other accounts managed by Franklin Templeton Investments to provide a source of cash for temporary and emergency purposes or to meet unusual redemption requests as well as the strong financial position of the Manager’s parent company and its commitment to the mutual fund business as evidenced by its subsidization of money market funds. The Board

 

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also noted management’s efforts to minimize any negative impact on the nature and quality of services provided the Funds arising from Franklin Templeton Investments’ implementation of a hiring freeze and employee reductions in response to market conditions during the latter part of 2008 and early 2009.

 

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE.    The Board placed significant emphasis on the investment performance of each of the Funds in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions with portfolio managers at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing performance was given to the Lipper reports furnished for the agreement renewals of all Funds other than Mutual International Securities Fund, which had commenced operations on June 15, 2009. The Board believed that such limited period of operations did not provide any meaningful investment performance, but did note that since inception through March 31, 2010, the total return of Mutual International Securities Fund exceeded 27%. The Lipper reports prepared for each of the individual Funds showed the investment performance of Class 1 shares for those having such class of shares and Class 2 shares for those Funds that did not have Class 1 shares, in comparison to a performance universe selected by Lipper. Comparative performance for each Fund was shown for the one-year period ended January 31, 2010, and previous periods ended that date of up to 10 years unless otherwise noted. Performance was shown on a total return basis for each Fund and in certain cases, as indicated, on an income return basis as well. The following summarizes the performance results for each of the Funds and the Board’s view of such performance.

 

Franklin Flex Cap Growth Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund, which has been in operation for only four full years, consisted of the Fund and all multi-cap growth funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s comparative total return for the one-year period to be in the second-lowest quintile of its performance universe, and on an annualized basis to be in the upper half of such universe for its four-year period of operation. In discussing one-year performance, management pointed out that it largely reflected the Fund’s strategy of investing in high-quality companies, which generally lagged securities of lower quality, smaller capitalized issuers, which type of securities had performed well in such period. The Board found the Fund’s performance as set forth in the Lipper report to be satisfactory, noting management’s explanation and the fact that the Fund’s actual total return for the one-year period exceeded 34%.

 

Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all real estate funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return to be in the lowest quintile of such universe for the one-year period, and on an annualized basis to also be in the lowest quintile of such universe for the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that on May 1, 2007, the Fund had changed portfolio managers and also had adopted a global investment mandate. The Board also discussed with management steps being taken to improve the Fund’s performance, including appointment of an additional portfolio manager. The Board intends to continue monitoring the Fund’s performance results, but was satisfied with management’s response and the efforts being made to improve performance.

 

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all equity income funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s income return during the one-year period to be in the highest quintile of its performance universe, and on an annualized basis in each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods to also be in the highest quintile of such universe. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return for the one-year period to be in the middle quintile of its performance universe, and on an annualized basis for each of the previous three- and 10-year periods to also be in the middle quintile of such universe, and for the previous five-year period to be in the second-lowest quintile of such performance universe. In discussing such performance, management reviewed its investment strategy with the Board and noted, among other things, that the Fund generally seeks higher income and lower volatility than the other funds within its Lipper performance universe. The Board believed the Fund’s overall performance as shown in the Lipper report to be acceptable and did not warrant any change in portfolio management.

 

Franklin High Income Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all high current yield funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s income return for the one-year period to be in the second-lowest quintile of such universe, and on an annualized basis to also be in the second-lowest quintile for the previous three- and five-year periods, but to be in the second-highest quintile of such universe for the previous

 

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10-year period. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return to be in the middle quintile of its performance universe for the one-year period, and on an annualized basis to also be in the middle quintile for the previous three-year period, the second-highest quintile of such universe for the previous five-year period, and the second-lowest quintile of such universe for the previous 10-year period. In discussing the Fund’s performance with the Board, management pointed out, among other things, that the Fund’s somewhat higher quality bias going into 2008, which had resulted in outperformance during the market turmoil existing in 2008, had hindered the Fund’s performance during the most recent one-year period when the lowest quality tiers of the high yield market had provided the strongest gains. The Board believed the Fund’s performance as shown in the Lipper report was acceptable and did not warrant any change in portfolio management, noting that the Fund’s actual income and total returns for the one-year period were 7.13% and 37%, respectively.

 

Franklin Income Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all mixed-asset target allocation moderate funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s income return to be in the highest quintile of such universe for the one-year period and to also be in the highest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods on an annualized basis. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return to be in the highest quintile of its performance universe for the one-year period and on an annualized basis to be either in the highest or second-highest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s performance as shown in the Lipper report.

 

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all large-cap core funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s comparative total return to be in the middle quintile of such universe for the one-year period, and on an annualized basis to be in the highest quintile of such universe for the previous three-year period, the middle quintile of such universe for the previous five-year period, and the second-highest quintile of such universe for the previous 10-year period. The Board believed the Fund’s overall performance as set forth in the Lipper report was satisfactory.

 

Franklin Large Cap Value Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund, which has been in operation for only four full years, consisted of the Fund and all large-cap value funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return to be in the second-highest quintile of such universe for the one-year period and to also be in the second-highest quintile of such universe on an annualized basis for its four-year period of operation. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s performance as set forth in the Lipper report.

 

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all multi-cap value funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s comparative total return to be in the second-lowest quintile of the performance universe for the one-year period, but on an annualized basis to be in the highest or second-highest quintile of such universe for each of the three-, five- and 10-year periods. In discussing performance for the one-year period, management pointed out that sectors enjoying strong performance during such period were generally not those having companies meeting the Fund’s rising dividends criteria. The Board found the Fund’s performance as set forth in the Lipper report to be satisfactory, noting management’s explanation and that the Fund’s actual total return for the one-year period exceeded 30%.

 

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all small-cap value funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return for the one-year period to be in the middle quintile of such performance universe, and on an annualized basis to be in the middle quintile of such universe for the previous three-year period, the second-lowest quintile of such universe for the previous five-year period, and the highest quintile of such universe for the previous 10-year period. The Board did not believe the Fund’s investment performance warranted any change in portfolio management, noting that the Fund’s total return for the one-year period exceeded 43% and was above the median of the Lipper universe.

 

Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all mid-cap growth funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total

 

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return for the one-year period to be in the middle quintile of such universe, and on an annualized basis to be in the middle quintile of such universe for the previous three-year period, and in the second-lowest quintile of such universe for each of the previous five- and 10-year periods. While intending to monitor future performance, the Board did not believe the Fund’s investment performance as set forth in the Lipper report warranted any immediate change in portfolio management, noting that the Fund’s total return for the one-year period exceeded 42% and was above the median of the Lipper universe.

 

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all general bond funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s income return to be in the highest quintile of such performance universe for the one-year period, and on an annualized basis to be in the highest and second-highest quintiles of such universe, respectively, during the previous three- and five-year periods, and in the second-lowest quintile of such universe during the previous 10-year period. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return to be in the second-highest quintile of such universe during the one-year period, and on an annualized basis to be in either the highest or second-highest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s performance as shown in the Lipper report.

 

Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all mixed-asset target allocation growth funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Fund has been in existence for only two full years and the Lipper report showed its total return to be in the highest quintile of such performance universe for the one-year period, and the second-lowest quintile of such universe for the annualized two-year period. The Fund’s total return reflected the composite performance of the three underlying funds in which it invests on a fixed percentage basis and such performance was discussed with management. In view of the Fund’s short period of operation, however, the Board did not believe such performance to be particularly meaningful.

 

Franklin U.S. Government Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all general U.S. government funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s income return for the one-year period to be in the second-highest quintile of such universe and on an annualized basis to be in the highest or second-highest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return to be in the second-lowest quintile of such universe for the one-year period, but on an annualized basis to be in the highest or second-highest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s performance as shown in the Lipper report in view of the Fund’s investment income objective, conservative investment approach, and favorable comparative long-term total return.

 

Franklin Zero Coupon 2010 Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all general bond funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s income return for the one-year period to be in the middle quintile of such universe and on an annualized basis to also be in the middle quintile of such universe for each of the previous three- and five-year periods, and in the second-lowest quintile of such universe for the previous 10-year period. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return to be in the lowest quintile of the performance universe for the one-year period, and on an annualized basis to be in the second-highest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three- and 10-year periods, and in the second-lowest quintile of such universe for the previous five-year period. In discussing such performance, management pointed out that as the Fund approaches its December 2010 target date, it invested more in short duration higher quality securities, which underperformed lower quality investments during the improving financial markets that characterized the one-year period. The Board found the Fund’s performance as set forth in the Lipper report to be acceptable, noting management’s explanation.

 

Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all global value funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return to be in the lowest quintile of such universe for the one-year period, but on an annualized basis to be in the highest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. In discussing the Fund’s underperformance during the one-year period, management explained that it reflected the Fund’s high cash position, which protected the Fund during the market turmoil existing in 2008 but hurt performance during the market rebound that followed. Management further pointed

 

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out that such cash balance had been significantly reduced by the end of the period. The Board found the Fund’s performance as shown in the Lipper report to be acceptable in light of such explanation.

 

Mutual Shares Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all multi-cap value funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s income return for the one-year period to be in the second-highest quintile of such universe, and on an annualized basis to be in the highest quintile for each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return for the one-year period to be in the middle quintile of the performance universe, and on an annualized basis to be in the highest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three- and five-year periods, and in the second-highest quintile of such universe for the previous 10-year period. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s performance as shown in the Lipper report.

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all emerging markets funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s comparative total return for the one-year period to be in the middle quintile of such performance universe and on an annualized basis to be in the upper half of such universe during the previous three-year period, the lowest quintile of such universe during the previous five-year period, and the middle quintile of such universe for the previous 10-year period. In discussing such performance, management set forth steps being taken to improve performance while emphasizing the Fund’s conservative approach, which was reflected in the fact that its total return during the period covering the market turmoil that existed in 2008 was in the highest quintile of the Lipper performance universe. The Board also noted that the Fund’s total return as shown in the Lipper report for the one-year period exceeded 76% and was above the median of the Lipper universe. While intending to continuously monitor future performance, the Board believed the Fund’s performance as set forth in the Lipper report did not warrant any change in portfolio management or overall investment approach.

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all international core funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s comparative total return for the one-year period to be in the second-highest quintile of such performance universe and on an annualized basis to be in the highest quintile of such universe in each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s investment performance as set forth in the Lipper report.

 

Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all global income funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s income return for the one-year period to be in the highest quintile of such performance universe, and on an annualized basis to be in the highest or second-highest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return for the one-year period to be in the second-highest quintile of its performance universe and on an annualized basis to be in the highest quintile of such universe during each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s performance as set forth in the Lipper report.

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all global value funds underlying variable insurance products as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return for the one-year period to be in the second-highest quintile of such performance universe and on an annualized basis to be in the second-lowest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three- and five-year periods, and the second-highest quintile of such universe for the previous 10-year period. The Board had previously discussed with management the reasons for the Fund’s relative underperformance in recent past years and noted changes in the Fund’s portfolio managers that had taken place during the past three years. The Board believed management was taking positive steps to improve such performance, noting the Fund’s favorable performance as shown in the Lipper report for the one-year period and believed that no change in portfolio management was presently warranted.

 

COMPARATIVE EXPENSES.    Consideration was given to expense comparison information contained in the Lipper reports furnished for each Fund other than the newly formed Mutual International Securities Fund whose expenses were being subsidized by management and deemed appropriate by the Board. The Lipper report for each of the other Funds compared their

 

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management fee and total expense ratios with those of a group of other funds selected by Lipper as its appropriate Lipper expense group. Lipper expense data is based upon information taken from each fund’s most recent annual report, which reflects historical asset levels that may be quite different from those currently existing, particularly in a period of market volatility. While recognizing such inherent limitation and the fact that expense ratios generally increase as assets decline and decrease as assets grow, the Board believed the independent analysis conducted by Lipper to be an appropriate measure of comparative expenses. In reviewing comparative costs, Lipper provides information on each Fund’s contractual investment management fee in comparison with the contractual investment management fee that would have been charged by other funds within its Lipper expense group assuming they were similar in size to the Fund, as well as the actual total expenses of the Fund in comparison with those of its Lipper expense group. The Lipper contractual investment management fee analysis includes administrative charges at the fund level as being part of a management fee, and actual total expenses, for comparative consistency, are shown by Lipper for Fund Class 1 shares, or Class 2 shares for Funds having no Class 1 shares. The results of such comparisons showed that both the contractual investment management fee rates and actual total expense ratios of the following Funds were in the least expensive quintile of their respective Lipper expense group: Franklin Income Securities Fund, Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund, Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund, Franklin High Income Securities Fund, Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund, Templeton Global Bond Securities Fund, Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund and Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010. The Board was satisfied with the comparative contractual investment management fees and expenses of these Funds as shown in their Lipper reports. The contractual investment management fee rates and total expense ratios of each of Franklin U.S. Government Fund, Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund, Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Securities Fund and Templeton Foreign Securities Fund were below the medians of their Lipper expense groups. The Board was satisfied with the comparative contractual investment management fees and expenses of these Funds as shown in their Lipper reports. The contractual investment management fee rates for Franklin Flex Cap Growth Securities Fund, Franklin Global Real Estate Securities Fund and Franklin Large Cap Value Securities Fund were in the most expensive quintiles of their Lipper expense groups, but in each case their actual total expense ratios were in the least expensive quintiles of such groups. The Board was satisfied with the comparative expenses of these Funds as shown in their Lipper reports, noting that their expenses were subsidized through fee waivers. The contractual investment management fee rate of Mutual Shares Securities Fund was two basis points above the median of its Lipper expense group, while its total expense ratio was three basis points below the median of such group. The Board found the comparative expenses of this Fund as shown in its Lipper report to be acceptable. The contractual investment management fee rate as well as actual expense ratio for Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund was in each case above, but within, six basis points of the medians of its Lipper expense group. The contractual investment fee rate of Templeton Growth Securities Fund was above, but within, nine basis points of the median of its Lipper expense group, while its actual total expense ratio was above, but within, four basis points of its Lipper expense group median. The Board found the comparative expenses of these Funds as shown in their Lipper reports to be acceptable. The contractual investment management fee rate and actual total expense ratio of Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund were in the most expensive and second most expensive quintiles, respectively, of its Lipper expense group. The Board found such expenses acceptable, noting factors raised by management, such as the quality and experience of its portfolio managers and research staff and the depth of its physical presence and coverage in developing markets geographical areas, but believed it appropriate to add additional breakpoint reductions to the Fund’s investment management fee as discussed under “Economies of Scale.” The contractual investment management fee rate and total expense ratio of Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund were in the most expensive and second most expensive quintiles, respectively, of its Lipper expense group. In discussing these comparative expenses, management stated its view that the expenses of this Fund were at an appropriate level in view of its superior investment performance, the quality and experience of its portfolio managers and the research-driven fundamental value strategy employed in its portfolio selections. The Board found the comparative expenses of this Fund to be acceptable noting the points raised by management.

 

MANAGEMENT PROFITABILITY.    The Board also considered the level of profits realized by the Manager and its affiliates in connection with the operation of each Fund. In this respect, the Board reviewed the Fund profitability analysis that addresses the overall profitability of Franklin Templeton’s U.S. fund business, as well as its profits in providing management and other services to each of the individual funds during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2009, being the most recent fiscal year-end for Franklin Resources, Inc., the Manager’s parent. In reviewing the analysis, specific attention was given to the methodology

 

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Shareholder Information (continued)

 

Board Review of Investment Management Agreement (continued)

 

followed in allocating costs to each Fund, it being recognized that allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this respect, the Board noted that, while being continuously refined and reflecting changes in the Manager’s own cost accounting, the allocation methodology was consistent with that followed in profitability report presentations for the Funds made in prior years and that the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm had been engaged by the Manager to review the reasonableness of the allocation methodologies solely for use by the Funds’ Board in reference to the profitability analysis. In reviewing and discussing such analysis, management discussed with the Board its belief that costs incurred in establishing the infrastructure necessary for the type of mutual fund operations conducted by the Manager and its affiliates may not be fully reflected in the expenses allocated to each Fund in determining its profitability, as well as the fact that the level of profits, to a certain extent, reflected operational cost savings and efficiencies initiated by management. The Board also took into account management’s expenditures in improving shareholder services provided the Funds, as well as the need to meet additional regulatory and compliance requirements resulting from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and recent SEC and other regulatory requirements. In addition, the Board considered a third-party study comparing the profitability of the Manager’s parent on an overall basis to other publicly held managers broken down to show profitability from management operations exclusive of distribution expenses, as well as profitability including distribution expenses. Based upon its consideration of all these factors, the Board determined that the level of profits realized by the Manager and its affiliates from providing services to each Fund was not excessive in view of the nature, quality and extent of services provided.

 

ECONOMIES OF SCALE.     The Board also considered whether economies of scale are realized by the Manager as the Funds grow larger and the extent to which this is reflected in the level of management fees charged. While recognizing that any precise determination is inherently subjective, the Board noted that based upon the Fund profitability analysis, it appears that as some funds get larger, at some point economies of scale do result in the Manager realizing a larger profit margin on management services provided such a fund. The Board also noted that economies of scale are shared with a fund and its shareholders through management fee breakpoints so that as a fund grows in size, its effective management fee rate declines. In the case of Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund, the management fees of the underlying funds in which it invests have management fee breakpoints that extend beyond their existing asset size, and in the case of each of the other Funds, their management fees contain breakpoints that extend beyond their existing asset size. To the extent economies of scale may be realized by the Manager and its affiliates, the Board believed the schedule of investment management fees provide a sharing of benefits for each Fund and its shareholders. The Board did, however, negotiate with management to add additional breakpoints to the investment management fee schedule of Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund, which provides a rate of 1.25% on the first $1 billion of Fund net assets; 1.20% on the next $4 billion of Fund net assets; 1.15% on the next $2.5 billion of Fund net assets; 1.125% on the next $2.5 billion of Fund net assets; 1.10% on the next $5 billion of Fund net assets; 1.05% on the next $5 billion of Fund net assets; and 1% on net assets in excess of $20 billion. Such additional breakpoints effective May 1, 2010, reduced such fee to 1.25% on the first $500 million of net assets; 1.20% at the $500 million to $3 billion net asset level; to 1.15% at the $3 billion to $4 billion net asset level; and to 1.10% at the $4 billion to $15 billion net asset level. This Fund is also charged a separate fee for administrative services that starts at 0.15% on the first $200 million of Fund net assets, and declines through breakpoints to a fixed rate of 0.075% after net assets reach the $1.2 billion level. At the end of 2009, this Fund’s net assets were approximately $856 million.

 

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

 

The Trust’s investment manager has established Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (Policies) that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities. Shareholders may view the Trust’s complete Policies online at franklintempleton.com. Alternatively, shareholders may request copies of the Policies free of charge by calling the Proxy Group collect at (954) 527-7678 or by sending a written request to: Franklin Templeton Companies, LLC, 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, Attention: Proxy Group. Copies of the Trust’s proxy voting records are also made available online at franklintempleton.com and posted on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov and reflect the most recent 12-month period ended June 30.

 

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Shareholder Information (continued)

 

Quarterly Statement of Investments

 

The Trust files a complete statement of investments with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters for each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Shareholders may view the filed Form N-Q by visiting the Commission’s website at sec.gov. The filed form may also be viewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.

 

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LOGO  

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

 

Semiannual Report

 

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON

VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

Investment Managers

Franklin Advisers, Inc.

Franklin Advisory Services, LLC

Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC

Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC

Templeton Asset Management, Ltd.

Templeton Global Advisors Limited

Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC

 

Fund Administrator

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC

 

Distributor

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc.

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (FTVIP) shares are generally sold only to insurance company separate accounts (Separate Account) to serve as the investment vehicles for both variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts.

 

Authorized for distribution to investors in Separate Accounts only when accompanied or preceded by the current prospectus for the applicable contract, which includes the Separate Account and the FTVIP prospectuses. Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing.

 

To ensure the highest quality of service, telephone calls to or from our service departments may be monitored, recorded and accessed. These calls can be identified by the presence of a regular beeping tone.

 

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a) The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officers and principal financial and accounting officer.

 

(c) N/A

 

(d) N/A

 

(f) Pursuant to Item 12(a)(1), the Registrant is attaching as an exhibit a copy of its code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officers and principal financial and accounting officer.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a)    (1)    The Registrant has an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.
  

 

(2)

  

 

The audit committee financial expert is John B. Wilson and he is “Independent” as defined under the relevant Securities and Exchange Commission Rules and Releases.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. N/A

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. N/A

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments. N/A

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. N/A

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. N/A

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers. N/A

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.

There have been no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees that would require disclosure herein.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

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ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Registrant’s filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such information is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, recognizes that any set of controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

Within 90 days prior to the filing date of this Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, the Registrant had carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s principal executive officer and the Registrant’s principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation, the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There have been no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that

could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation in connection with the preparation of this Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

(a) (1) Code of Ethics

(a) (2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Laura F. Fergerson, Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration, and Gaston Gardey, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Laura F. Fergerson, Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration, and Gaston Gardey, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

By   /S/    LAURA F. FERGERSON        
  Laura F. Fergerson
  Chief Executive Officer –
  Finance and Administration

Date August 26, 2010

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By   /S/    LAURA F. FERGERSON        
  Laura F. Fergerson
  Chief Executive Officer –
  Finance and Administration

Date August 26, 2010

 

By   /S/    GASTON GARDEY        
  Gaston Gardey
  Chief Financial Officer and
  Chief Accounting Officer

Date August 26, 2010