Franklin Electric (FELE) fueling president gets stock grant, withholds shares for tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Franklin Electric Co. Inc. president of Franklin Fueling, Jay J. Walsh, reported equity compensation activity in common stock. On 2/16/2026 he acquired 1,153 shares as a grant or award tied to the vesting of restricted stock units at 108.94 per share.

On the same date, 495 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations by delivering shares at 108.94 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 17,987 common shares, including 1,120 restricted stock units vesting on 2/20/2028, 1,156 restricted stock units vesting on 2/22/2027, and 15,711 shares owned outright.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Walsh Jay J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.

9255 COVERDALE ROAD

(Street)

FORT WAYNE IN 46809

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC [ FELE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, Franklin Fueling

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/16/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
common stock	02/16/2026		A		1,153(1)	A	$108.94	18,482	D
common stock	02/16/2026		F		495	D	$108.94	17,987(2)	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Vest of restricted stock units.

2. Includes 1,120 restricted stock units that vest on 2/20/2028, 1,156 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 15,711 shares owned outright.

Remarks:

	Jay J. Walsh	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Jay J. Walsh report for FELE?

Jay J. Walsh reported a grant of 1,153 Franklin Electric common shares on 2/16/2026 from vesting restricted stock units, and a disposition of 495 shares the same day to satisfy tax obligations by delivering shares at 108.94 per share.

How many Franklin Electric (FELE) shares does Jay J. Walsh own after this Form 4?

After these transactions, Jay J. Walsh directly owns 17,987 Franklin Electric common shares. This total includes 1,120 restricted stock units vesting on 2/20/2028, 1,156 restricted stock units vesting on 2/22/2027, and 15,711 shares owned outright.

What was the nature of the 1,153-share transaction reported by FELE executive Jay J. Walsh?

The 1,153-share transaction was an equity grant or award acquisition related to the vesting of restricted stock units on 2/16/2026, recorded at 108.94 per share. It is classified as an acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

Why did Jay J. Walsh dispose of 495 Franklin Electric shares on 2/16/2026?

The 495-share disposition was a tax-withholding transaction, where shares were delivered to cover exercise price or tax liabilities. It was recorded at 108.94 per share and is not classified as an open-market sale of Franklin Electric stock.

What restricted stock units does Jay J. Walsh hold in Franklin Electric (FELE)?

Jay J. Walsh holds 1,120 restricted stock units vesting on 2/20/2028 and 1,156 restricted stock units vesting on 2/22/2027. These units are part of his total reported direct ownership of 17,987 Franklin Electric common shares after the reported transactions.

What role does Jay J. Walsh hold at Franklin Electric related to this Form 4?

Jay J. Walsh is reported as an officer of Franklin Electric, serving as President, Franklin Fueling. The Form 4 details his equity-based compensation and related tax-withholding share disposition in Franklin Electric common stock on 2/16/2026.