Franklin High Income R (Franklin High Income Fund Class) Fonds

The fund invests predominantly in high yield, lower-rated debt securities. Lower-rated securities generally pay higher yields than more highly rated securities to compensate investors for the higher risk. These securities include bonds, notes, debentures, convertible securities and senior and subordinated debt securities. It may invest up to 100% of its total assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade, also known as "junk bonds."