Franklin Electric (FELE) executive sells 200 shares, holds 12,302

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC executive Delancey W. Davis, President of Headwater Companies, completed an open-market sale of 200 shares of common stock at $98.775 per share on May 1, 2026. This transaction represents a small portion of his holdings.

After the sale, he directly holds 12,302 shares, including 2,661 restricted shares that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 19, 2027, 1,439 restricted stock units that vest on February 20, 2028, 1,499 restricted stock units that vest on February 22, 2027, and 6,703 shares owned outright.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 200 shares ($19,755)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider davis delancey w

Role President, Headwater Companies

Sold 200 shs ($20K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	common stock	200	$98.775	$20K

Holdings After Transaction: common stock — 12,302 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 200 shares Sale price: $98.775 per share Shares held after sale: 12,302 shares +4 more

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Shares sold 200 shares Open-market sale on May 1, 2026

Sale price $98.775 per share Common stock transaction code S

Shares held after sale 12,302 shares Direct ownership following transaction

Restricted shares 2,661 shares Vesting in three equal annual installments beginning Feb 19, 2027

RSUs vesting 2028 1,439 units Restricted stock units vesting on Feb 20, 2028

RSUs vesting 2027 1,499 units Restricted stock units vesting on Feb 22, 2027

Shares owned outright 6,703 shares Common stock owned directly

Key Terms

open-market sale, restricted shares, restricted stock units

3 terms

open-market sale financial

"completed an open-market sale of 200 shares of common stock"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

restricted shares financial

"Includes 2,661 restricted shares that vest in equal installments"

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

"restricted stock units that vest on 2/20/2028, 1,499 restricted stock units"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

davis delancey w

(Last) (First) (Middle)

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.

9255 COVERDALE ROAD

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, Headwater Companies

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
common stock	05/01/2026		S		200	D	$98.775	12,302(1)	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. Includes 2,661 restricted shares that vest in equal installments of 1/3 each year, beginning on the first anniversary of 2/19/2026, 1,439 restricted stock units that vest on 2/20/2028, 1,499 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 6,703 shares owned outright.

Remarks:

	Delancey W. Davis	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Franklin Electric (FELE) report for Delancey W. Davis?

Franklin Electric reported that executive Delancey W. Davis completed an open-market sale of 200 shares of common stock at $98.775 per share on May 1, 2026. The filing classifies this as a sale transaction under code S.

How many Franklin Electric (FELE) shares does Delancey W. Davis hold after this sale?

After the transaction, Delancey W. Davis directly holds 12,302 Franklin Electric common shares. This total includes restricted shares, restricted stock units scheduled to vest in future years, and 6,703 shares owned outright, according to the filed footnote.

What portion of Delancey W. Davis’s Franklin Electric (FELE) holdings was sold?

Delancey W. Davis sold 200 shares compared with 12,302 shares held after the sale, indicating only a small portion of his position was transacted. The filing thus shows a relatively minor open-market sale by the executive.

What future vesting equity awards does Delancey W. Davis have at Franklin Electric (FELE)?

The filing notes 2,661 restricted shares vesting in three equal annual installments starting February 19, 2027, 1,439 restricted stock units vesting on February 20, 2028, and 1,499 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, in addition to shares owned outright.

Is Delancey W. Davis’s ownership in Franklin Electric (FELE) direct or indirect?

The reported 12,302 Franklin Electric shares are held as direct ownership by Delancey W. Davis. The transaction record lists the ownership type as direct and does not reference any intermediary entities such as trusts or partnerships.