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Franklin Electric (NASDAQ: FELE) director details stock vesting and trust holdings

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Franklin Electric director Gregg C. Sengstack reported equity compensation activity in common stock on August 1, 2026. 366 shares vested from restricted stock awards at $104.72 per share, and 145 shares were withheld at the same price to pay exercise price or tax liability associated with the award. His directly held position includes 2,932 restricted shares that vest monthly through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, and 116,049 shares owned outright, together with additional indirect holdings through the Sengstack Family Foundation and multiple family trusts.

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Insider SENGSTACK GREGG C
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award common stock F1 366 $104.72 $38K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability common stock F2 145 $104.72 $15K
holding common stock F3 -- -- --
holding common stock F4 -- -- --
holding common stock F5 -- -- --
holding common stock F6 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: common stock — 130,417 shares (Direct); common stock — 29,687 shares (Indirect, By Sengstack Family Foundation); common stock — 160,000 shares (Indirect, By Reporting Person's Trust); common stock — 115,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse's Trust); common stock — 56,900 shares (Indirect, By Spouse's Special Trust #1)
Footnotes (6)
  1. F1. Vest of restricted stock awards.
  2. F2. Includes 2,932 restricted shares that vest monthly in equal installments through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 116,049 shares owned outright.
  3. F3. 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. F4. 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. F5. 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. F6. 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.
Restricted stock vested 366 shares Restricted stock awards vested on August 1, 2026 at $104.72 per share
Shares withheld 145 shares Withheld on August 1, 2026 at $104.72 per share to pay exercise price or tax liability
Transaction price $104.72 per share Price per share reported for both vesting and withholding transactions on August 1, 2026
Unvested restricted shares 2,932 shares Restricted shares vest monthly in equal installments through April 1, 2027
Restricted stock units 11,436 units Restricted stock units vest on February 22, 2027
Shares owned outright 116,049 shares Directly owned Franklin Electric common shares referenced in the holdings footnote
Foundation holdings 29,687 shares Indirect holdings in Sengstack Family Foundation where he has sole voting and dispositive power
Dynasty Trust holdings 160,000 shares Shares held by the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, where he lacks sole voting and investment power
restricted stock units financial
"Includes 2,932 restricted shares... and 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
"for 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.
voting and investment power financial
"for which the reporting person does not have sole voting and investment power"
Dynasty Trust financial
"Represents shares held of record by the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust"
restricted stock awards financial
"Vest of restricted stock awards."
Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

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FAQ

What insider stock transactions did Gregg C. Sengstack report for Franklin Electric (FELE)?

Gregg C. Sengstack reported 366 Franklin Electric shares vesting from restricted stock awards at $104.72 per share, with 145 shares withheld at the same price to pay exercise price or tax liability, plus updated disclosures of his direct and indirect holdings.

How many Franklin Electric (FELE) shares vested as restricted stock for Gregg Sengstack?

On August 1, 2026, 366 shares of Franklin Electric common stock vested from Gregg Sengstack’s restricted stock awards at $104.72 per share. This vesting reflects equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase of shares.

What shares were withheld from Gregg Sengstack’s Franklin Electric awards in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 145 shares of Franklin Electric common stock withheld at $104.72 per share. These shares were delivered back to the issuer to pay exercise price or tax liability associated with the equity award vesting.

What are Gregg Sengstack’s direct Franklin Electric (FELE) share components after these transactions?

Gregg Sengstack’s direct position includes 2,932 restricted shares vesting monthly through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, and 116,049 shares of Franklin Electric common stock owned outright, as described in the Form 4 footnotes.

Does the Franklin Electric (FELE) Form 4 indicate remaining unvested equity for Gregg Sengstack?

Yes. The filing notes 2,932 restricted shares that vest monthly through April 1, 2027, and 11,436 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, indicating continued unvested equity awards in addition to shares already owned outright.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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)
08/01/2026
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 stock08/01/2026A366(1)A$104.72130,562D
common stock08/01/2026F145D$104.72130,417(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. Vest of restricted stock awards.
2. Includes 2,932 restricted shares that vest monthly in equal installments through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 116,049 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. Sengstack08/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)