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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. (FELE) completed the acquisition of Cat Pumps Corporation on September 4, 2026, with its subsidiary FE Force, LLC purchasing all outstanding Cat Pumps shares. Consideration includes approximately $350 million in cash plus performance-based restricted stock units with a target value of $25 million, tied to 2028 gross profit, with a 0%–200% payout range. Cat Pumps generated about $115 million in revenue and $45 million in Adjusted EBITDA in 2025, implying EBITDA margins above 35% and a high share of recurring aftermarket revenue. Franklin Electric funded the deal with available cash and borrowings under existing credit facilities and expects the acquisition to be accretive to Adjusted EPS in 2027 and accretive in the first full year of ownership, with a projected net leverage ratio of about 1.5x after closing. Cat Pumps will be reported within Franklin Electric’s Energy Systems segment and will continue under the Cat Pumps brand.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished, under Regulation FD, quarterly presentation materials that management used as part of its Q2 2026 earnings call. On July 28, 2026, the company posted these slides on its website in the Investor Relations – Presentation section and attached them as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in the presentation and this current report is expressly treated as furnished, not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings. Additional exhibits include the cover page Inline XBRL data (Exhibits 101 and 104).
Franklin Electric reported solid second quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $622.9 million, up 6% from $587.4 million a year earlier. Operating income rose to $93.6 million, also up 6%, maintaining a consolidated operating margin of 15.0%. Net income attributable to the company was $65.7 million, and diluted EPS increased to $1.46 from $1.31. Adjusted diluted EPS grew 18% to $1.55, excluding restructuring and a legal settlement.
Water Systems net sales rose 5% to $358.5 million and Distribution net sales grew 11% to $221.1 million, while Energy Systems net sales increased 3% to $80.2 million. Energy Systems results included a $4.5 million legal settlement, with adjusted operating income up 11%. For the first half of 2026, cash flow from operations improved to $58.7 million. Management cited “strong performance” and raised 2026 guidance to $2.21–$2.29 billion in net sales and $4.50–$4.70 in Adjusted Diluted EPS.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting held on May 8, 2026. There were 44,165,235 shares entitled to vote and 41,159,908 shares were represented, a turnout of 93.19%.
Shareholders elected Victor D. Grizzle and Alok Maskara as directors for terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting. Grizzle received 34,681,750 votes for, and Maskara received 36,788,630 votes for.
Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 37,632,083 votes for. They also approved, on an advisory basis, executive compensation (37,480,520 votes for) and expressed a preference for annual advisory votes on compensation, with 36,105,057 votes for the 1‑year frequency.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in three water treatment businesses for a combined purchase price of $50 million, subject to working capital adjustments. The acquired companies are Piertek, Inc. d/b/a Wood Bros Industries, Piertek III, LLC d/b/a Reverse Osmosis Superstore, and Vistar Water Technologies, Inc.
These three companies, collectively referred to as the Acquired Entity, are wholesale suppliers and online retailers focused on water treatment systems, components, and accessories, and are primarily based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The information was furnished under Regulation FD, indicating a focus on broad, fair disclosure to the market.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished its Q1 2026 earnings presentation under Regulation FD. The company posted the quarterly presentation materials on its website in the Investor Relations – Presentation section, and furnished the same slides as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The materials are provided pursuant to Item 7.01 and are expressly described as furnished, not filed, so they are not subject to liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and are not incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $500.4 million, up 10% from $455.2 million a year earlier, with growth across all three segments. Operating income rose to $48.1 million from $44.1 million, reflecting a 9.6% operating margin.
Diluted EPS was $0.77 versus $0.67, a 15% increase. Adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes restructuring, was $0.83, up 24% from $0.67. Water Systems sales grew 11% to $318.0 million, Energy Systems 7% to $71.8 million, and Distribution 6% to $150.9 million.
Water Systems adjusted operating income increased to $48.3 million from $43.4 million, while Distribution adjusted operating income rose to $3.0 million from $2.3 million and Energy Systems operating income reached $24.2 million. The company maintained full-year 2026 guidance for net sales of $2.17–$2.24 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.40–$4.60.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished an investor presentation in connection with its appearance at Gabelli Funds' 36th Annual Pump, Valve & Water Systems Symposium on February 26, 2026. The slide deck, filed as Exhibit 99.1, has also been posted in the Investor Relations – Presentation section of the company’s website.
The information in this report and the accompanying slides is provided under Regulation FD and is expressly stated as “furnished,” not “filed,” meaning it is not incorporated into Securities Act filings or subject to certain Exchange Act liabilities.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished an update to investors by presenting at Citi’s 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference and posting the associated slide deck on its website. The same presentation materials are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and are made available for informational purposes.
The company specifies that this conference presentation and related materials are being furnished under Regulation FD, not filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act, and are not automatically incorporated into other securities law filings.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished an update related to its investor communications. On February 17, 2026, the company posted quarterly presentation materials on its website in the Investor Relations – Presentation section for use in its Q4 2025 earnings call. The same earnings presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The company notes that this information is provided under Regulation FD and Item 7.01 and is considered furnished, not filed, meaning it is not incorporated into Securities Act filings or subject to certain Exchange Act liabilities.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. reported higher sales and margins for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 while absorbing a large pension-related charge. Fourth quarter 2025 net sales were $506.9 million, up from $485.7 million, and operating income rose to $51.6 million from $43.0 million, lifting operating margin to 10.2%.
Fourth quarter diluted EPS increased to $0.87 from $0.72. For full year 2025, net sales reached $2.1 billion versus $2.0 billion, and operating income grew to $269.0 million from $243.6 million, with operating margin improving to 12.6%. GAAP diluted EPS declined to $3.22 from $3.86, mainly reflecting a $54.9 million pre-tax pension plan termination settlement, while adjusted diluted EPS increased to $4.14 from $3.92.
Water Systems, Energy Systems, and Distribution all delivered net sales growth in 2025, with Energy Systems up 9% and Water Systems up 6%. The company ended 2025 with $99.7 million in cash and provided 2026 guidance for sales of $2.17 billion to $2.24 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.40 to $4.60.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished investor presentation slides from its appearance at the 2025 Baird Global Industrial Conference. The materials were posted on its website in the Investor Relations - Presentation section and attached as Exhibit 99.1. The disclosure is provided under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) and is expressly stated as not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished quarterly presentation materials for its Q3 2025 earnings call under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD). The slides were posted to the company’s website and are provided as Exhibit 99.1, with the cover page XBRL tags included. The materials are expressly stated as furnished, not filed, and are incorporated by reference.
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.
Franklin Electric disclosed that it issued unsecured notes and intends to use the proceeds to refinance existing indebtedness and to finance working capital. The notes were not registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption. The filing summarizes the material terms of the notes and incorporates the full note agreements filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 by reference.