o 102 P-1
SUPPLEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2000
TO THE PROSPECTUS OF
TEMPLETON WORLD FUND
DATED JANUARY 1, 2000
The prospectus is amended as follows:
I. The following is added to the first paragraph of the "Management" section on
page 10:
Beginning January 25, 2000 and ending approximately July 31, 2000, under an
agreement with Global Advisors, Templeton Asset Management Ltd - Hong Kong
branch (Asset Management Hong Kong), Two Exchange Square, Hong Kong, is the
fund's sub-advisor. Asset Management Hong Kong provides Global Advisors with
investment management advice and assistance.
II. The information about Mr. Everett on page 10 is replaced with the following:
JEFFREY A. EVERETT CFA, PORTFOLIO MANAGER OF ASSET MANAGEMENT HONG KONG
Mr. Everett has been a manager of the fund since 1993. He joined the Franklin
Templeton Group in 1989.
Please keep this supplement for future reference.
