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Franklin Electric (FELE) director receives 1,459-share board award

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SENGSTACK GREGG C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Franklin Electric director Gregg C. Sengstack reported a stock award and updated share holdings. He received 1,459 shares of common stock as payment for his 2026 Board of Director stock award, which he elected to take in stock rather than cash. After this grant, he directly holds 118,439 shares, including restricted shares and restricted stock units that vest through 2027. The filing also lists additional indirect holdings in various family trusts and the Sengstack Family Foundation, some of which he controls through sole voting and dispositive power, while others are overseen by his spouse as trustee.

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Insider SENGSTACK GREGG C
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award common stock 1,459 $0.00 --
holding common stock -- -- --
holding common stock -- -- --
holding common stock -- -- --
holding common stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: common stock — 118,439 shares (Direct, null); common stock — 29,687 shares (Indirect, By Sengstack Family Foundation)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares vest immediately as payment for the 2026 Board of Director stock award, which Mr. Sengstack elected to receive in common stock. Includes 4,030 restricted shares that vest monthly in equal installments through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 102,973 shares owned outright. Represents shares held of record by the Sengstack Family Foundation, for which the reporting person is the president and over which the reporting person has sole voting and dispositive power. Represents shares held of record by the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, for which the reporting person's spouse is the trustee and over which the reporting person does not have sole voting and investment power. Represents shares held of record by the Dianne Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and investment power. Represents shares held of record by the Dianne Sengstack 2025 Special Trust, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and dispositive power.
Board stock award 1,459 shares 2026 Board of Director stock award in common stock
Direct holdings after award 118,439 shares Common stock directly held after 1,459-share grant
Restricted shares 4,030 shares Restricted shares vesting monthly through April 1, 2027
Restricted stock units 11,436 units RSUs vesting on February 22, 2027
Outright owned within direct holding 102,973 shares Shares owned outright as part of direct position
Family foundation holding 29,687 shares Held by Sengstack Family Foundation with sole voting and dispositive power
Spouse’s Dynasty Trust holding 56,900 shares Held by Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust; spouse is trustee
Dianne Sengstack trusts holdings 275,000 shares 160,000 in 2020 Dynasty Trust and 115,000 in 2025 Special Trust
restricted shares financial
"Includes 4,030 restricted shares that vest monthly in equal installments through April 1, 2027"
Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.
restricted stock units financial
"11,436 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dispositive power financial
"over which the reporting person has sole voting and dispositive power"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Dynasty Trust financial
"Represents shares held of record by the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): {"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SENGSTACK GREGG C

(Last)(First)(Middle)
9255 COVERDALE RD

(Street)
FORT WAYNE INDIANA 46809

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC [ FELE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
common stock05/08/2026A1,459(1)A$0118,439(2)D
common stock29,687IBy Sengstack Family Foundation(3)
common stock160,000IBy Reporting Person's Trust(4)
common stock115,000IBy Spouse's Trust(5)
common stock56,900IBy Spouse's Special Trust #1(6)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares vest immediately as payment for the 2026 Board of Director stock award, which Mr. Sengstack elected to receive in common stock.
2. Includes 4,030 restricted shares that vest monthly in equal installments through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 102,973 shares owned outright.
3. Represents shares held of record by the Sengstack Family Foundation, for which the reporting person is the president and over which the reporting person has sole voting and dispositive power.
4. Represents shares held of record by the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, for which the reporting person's spouse is the trustee and over which the reporting person does not have sole voting and investment power.
5. Represents shares held of record by the Dianne Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and investment power.
6. Represents shares held of record by the Dianne Sengstack 2025 Special Trust, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and dispositive power.
Remarks:
Jonathan M. Grandon, power of attorney for Gregg C. Sengstack05/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Gregg C. Sengstack report in this Franklin Electric (FELE) Form 4?

Gregg C. Sengstack reported receiving 1,459 Franklin Electric common shares as a 2026 board stock award. The filing also updates his direct and indirect holdings, including restricted shares, restricted stock units, and shares held through several family trusts and the Sengstack Family Foundation.

How many Franklin Electric shares did Gregg C. Sengstack receive as a board award?

He received 1,459 shares of Franklin Electric common stock as payment for his 2026 Board of Director stock award. The award was taken entirely in stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting compensation rather than a market purchase.

What are Gregg C. Sengstack’s direct Franklin Electric (FELE) holdings after this Form 4?

After the award, he directly holds 118,439 Franklin Electric shares. This includes 4,030 restricted shares vesting monthly through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, and 102,973 shares owned outright according to the filing’s footnotes.

What indirect Franklin Electric holdings are reported for Gregg C. Sengstack?

The filing lists indirect holdings through several entities: 29,687 shares via the Sengstack Family Foundation, 160,000 shares via the Dianne Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, 115,000 shares via the Dianne Sengstack 2025 Special Trust, and 56,900 shares via the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust.

Does Gregg C. Sengstack control all the reported indirect Franklin Electric shares?

Control varies by entity. He has sole voting and dispositive power over shares held by the Sengstack Family Foundation and certain Dianne Sengstack trusts, while shares in the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust are overseen by his spouse as trustee, so he lacks sole voting and investment power there.

Were there any Franklin Electric share sales reported by Gregg C. Sengstack?

The Form 4 does not report any sales of Franklin Electric shares by Gregg C. Sengstack. It shows an acquisition of 1,459 shares as a board stock award and several entries updating indirect holdings in trusts and a family foundation without identifying sale transactions.