Franklin Electric (FELE) VP reports stock grant and tax-share disposal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Franklin Electric Co Inc executive Brent L. Spikes, VP Global Manufacturing Operations, reported equity compensation activity in company common stock. On February 16, 2026, he acquired 725 shares at $108.94 per share as a grant or award tied to the vesting of restricted stock. On the same date, 343 shares were disposed of through a tax-withholding transaction at $108.94 per share, leaving 3,859 shares owned directly after these entries. Footnotes state this total includes 837 restricted stock units vesting on February 20, 2028, 826 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, and 2,196 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^*

SPIKES BRENT L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.

9255 COVERDALE RD

(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)
	VP, Global Manufacturing Ops

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		725(1)	A	$108.94	4,202	D
common stock	02/16/2026		F		343	D	$108.94	3,859(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 shares.

2. Includes 837 restricted stock units that vest on 2/20/2028, 826 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 2,196 shares owned outright.

Remarks:

	Brent L. Spikes	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did FELE executive Brent Spikes report?

Brent L. Spikes reported an equity award and a related tax-withholding share disposition. He received 725 Franklin Electric common shares and 343 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations, both dated February 16, 2026, at $108.94 per share.

How many Franklin Electric (FELE) shares does Brent Spikes own after this Form 4?

After these transactions, Brent L. Spikes holds 3,859 Franklin Electric common shares directly. This figure includes 2,196 shares owned outright plus restricted stock units scheduled to vest in 2027 and 2028, as detailed in the Form 4 footnotes.

Was the FELE insider transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The filing describes a compensation-related grant, not an open-market stock purchase. Spikes acquired 725 shares as a grant or award tied to restricted stock vesting, with no indication these were bought in the open market.

Why were 343 Franklin Electric (FELE) shares disposed of in this filing?

The 343 shares were disposed of for tax purposes. The Form 4 labels this as a tax-withholding disposition, meaning shares were delivered to satisfy exercise price or tax liability related to the equity award, at $108.94 per share.

What future vesting restricted stock units does Brent Spikes hold in FELE?

Spikes holds restricted stock units scheduled to vest over the next two years. Footnotes list 837 units vesting on February 20, 2028, and 826 units vesting on February 22, 2027, in addition to shares he already owns outright.

What role does Brent Spikes hold at Franklin Electric (FELE)?

Brent L. Spikes serves as Vice President, Global Manufacturing Operations at Franklin Electric Co Inc. His Form 4 filing reflects equity compensation and tax-withholding activity related to his role as a senior executive at the company.