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Franklin Electric Co., Inc. filings document financial results, governance matters and material events for a manufacturer and distributor of water and energy systems. Form 8-K reports cover earnings releases, quarterly presentation materials and Regulation FD disclosures related to operating results across Water Systems, Energy Systems and Distribution.
The company’s filings also record completed acquisition activity in water treatment systems, components and accessories, including the acquisition of Wood Bros Industries, Reverse Osmosis Superstore and Vistar Water Technologies. Proxy materials cover board matters, executive compensation, equity awards, shareholder voting items and related governance disclosures for the Indiana-incorporated public company.
FELE filed a Form 144 reporting proposed resale activity and disclosing a recent insider sale. The filing lists several equity awards (performance shares and restricted stock) with grant counts of 33, 1,068, and 799 and records a sale by Delancey W. Davis of 200 shares on 05/01/2026 for $19,755.00.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. director Jennifer L. Sherman reported an acquisition of 138.99 stock units on May 21, 2026. These units were credited as dividend equivalents on previously deferred stock-based compensation under the company’s Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
Following this routine grant, Ms. Sherman directly holds a total of 51,622.93 stock units tied to Franklin Electric common stock, which may ultimately be settled in shares or cash according to her elections under the plan.
PETERSON RENEE J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. director Renee J. Peterson reported a routine compensation-related transaction involving deferred stock units. On May 21, 2026, she was credited with 110.69 stock units, representing dividend equivalents on previously deferred stock awards under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
Following this credit, her directly held deferred stock unit balance increased to 38,329.74 stock units. Under the plan, these amounts will be settled in the future, when she retires or otherwise leaves the Board, and may be paid in Franklin common stock or in cash.
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC director Chris Villavarayan reported an acquisition of additional deferred equity compensation. On May 21, 2026, he was credited with 8.24 stock units, representing dividend equivalents on previously deferred shares under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
Each stock unit corresponds to common stock with a reference price of $96.68 per share, and his holdings in these stock units increased to 5,355.49 units following the transaction. The units are deferred; he may later receive the value in Franklin common stock or cash, according to plan terms.
SENGSTACK GREGG C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC director Gregg C. Sengstack reported a small compensation-related award of stock units. On May 21, 2026, he was credited with 4.81 stock units tied to Franklin Electric common stock as dividend equivalents under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Following this grant, he holds 1,665.30 stock units directly. These units relate to a deferred 2025 stock award, with issuance of shares or cash delayed until he retires or otherwise leaves the Board, in accordance with the plan's terms.
Carano Mark A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC director Mark A. Carano reported a small compensation-related award of stock units. On May 21, 2026, he was credited with 4.94 stock units tied to deferred Franklin Electric common stock, reflecting dividends that would have been paid on his deferred 2025 stock award.
Under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, these stock units represent deferred compensation. The shares or cash will only be distributed when he retires, leaves the board, or elects payment under the plan’s terms, so this is not an open-market purchase or sale.
FELE filed a Form 144 disclosing a proposed sale of 4,200 shares of Common Stock by an affiliate via stock option exercises on 05/22/2026.
The filing also lists recent past sales: 3,284 shares for $327,464.06 and 1,704 shares for $171,439.44 on 04/30/2026.
Carano Mark A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. director Mark A. Carano reported receiving a grant of stock-based compensation. On May 8, 2026, he was credited with 1,459.63 stock units tied to Franklin Electric common stock as his 2026 annual Board retainer under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Following this award, he directly holds 3,163.91 stock units. The units represent deferred director fees, with Mr. Carano able to elect at distribution to receive equivalent value in Franklin Electric common stock or in cash.
Grizzle Victor reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Franklin Electric Co. Inc. director Victor Grizzle received a grant of 2,526 shares of common stock on May 8, 2026. The shares vest immediately as payment for his 2026 Board retainer, stock award, and committee chair/member fees, which he elected to take entirely in stock. Following this grant, he owns 17,096 shares outright.
Maskara Alok reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Franklin Electric Co. Inc. director Alok Maskara received a stock grant as board compensation. He was awarded 2,592 shares of common stock that vest immediately as payment for his 2026 Board of Director retainer, stock award, and committee fees. Following this grant, he directly owns 16,439 common shares.