[8-K] FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished a current report announcing third‑quarter 2025 results. The company issued a press release on October 28, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference pursuant to Item 2.02. Additional exhibits include the cover page Inline XBRL tags (Exhibit 101) and the Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104). The company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol FELE.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2025

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana

0-362

35-0827455

(State of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS employer identification no.)

9255 Coverdale Road
Fort Wayne,			Indiana			46809
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip code)

(260) 824-2900

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock, $0.10 par value

FELE

NASDAQ

Global Select Market

(Title of each class)

(Trading symbol)

(Name of each exchange on which registered)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 28, 2025, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter of 2025. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto are being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press release - "Franklin Electric Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results"
101						Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
104						The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.

(Registrant)

Date: October 28, 2025						By			/s/ Jennifer A. Wolfenbarger
									Jennifer A. Wolfenbarger
									Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
									(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

FAQ

What did FELE announce in this 8-K?

Franklin Electric furnished a press release announcing its third-quarter 2025 results as Exhibit 99.1.

Which SEC item applies to this FELE filing?

The disclosure is furnished under Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

When was the FELE press release issued?

The press release was issued on October 28, 2025.

Which exhibits are included with FELE’s 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 (press release), Exhibit 101 (cover page Inline XBRL tags), and Exhibit 104 (Inline XBRL cover page).

What is Franklin Electric’s trading symbol and exchange?

Franklin Electric’s common stock trades as FELE on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

Does the 8-K include detailed financial results?

Detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.