Franklin Electric (FELE) CAO sells 4,988 shares in April trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Franklin Electric Chief Administrative Officer Jonathan M. Grandon sold common stock in two open-market transactions. On April 30, 2026, he sold 3,284 shares at $99.715 per share and 1,704 shares at $100.610 per share. The filing shows he continues to hold a mix of restricted and unrestricted shares, including restricted shares scheduled to vest in installments beginning February 19, 2026, February 22, 2027, and February 20, 2028, plus shares owned outright.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 4,988 shares ($498,904)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Grandon Jonathan M.

Role Chief Administrative Officer

Sold 4,988 shs ($499K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	common stock	1,704	$100.61	$171K
Sale	common stock	3,284	$99.715	$327K

Holdings After Transaction: common stock — 10,793 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

First sale: 3,284 shares at $99.715 Second sale: 1,704 shares at $100.610 Total shares sold: 4,988 shares +4 more

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First sale 3,284 shares at $99.715 Open-market sale of common stock on April 30, 2026

Second sale 1,704 shares at $100.610 Open-market sale of common stock on April 30, 2026

Total shares sold 4,988 shares Combined April 30, 2026 open-market sales

Restricted shares vesting from 2026 3,168 shares Vest in three equal annual installments starting February 19, 2026

Restricted shares vesting 2027 1,715 shares Vest on February 22, 2027

Restricted shares vesting 2028 1,698 shares Vest on February 20, 2028

Unrestricted holdings 928 shares Shares owned outright as disclosed in the footnote

Key Terms

open-market sale, restricted shares, vest, common stock, +1 more

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open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for each common stock transaction"

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 3,168 restricted shares that vest in equal installments of 1/3 each year"

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.

vest financial

"restricted shares that vest in equal installments of 1/3 each year"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

common stock financial

"security_title: "common stock" for both reported transactions"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

transaction code "S" financial

"transaction_code: "S" indicating sale in open market or private transaction"

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Grandon Jonathan M.

(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)
	Chief Administrative Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

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	04/30/2026		S		1,704	D	$100.61	10,793	D
common stock	04/30/2026		S		3,284	D	$99.715	7,509(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 3,168 restricted shares that vest in equal installments of 1/3 each year, beginning on the first anniversary of 2/19/2026, 1,698 restricted shares that vest on 2/20/2028, 1,715 restricted shares that vest on 2/22/2027, and 928 shares owned outright.

Remarks:

	Jonathan M. Grandon	05/04/2026
	** 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 Jonathan M. Grandon?

Franklin Electric reported that Chief Administrative Officer Jonathan M. Grandon sold common stock in two open-market transactions. He sold 3,284 shares at $99.715 per share and 1,704 shares at $100.610 per share, all on April 30, 2026.

How many Franklin Electric (FELE) shares did Jonathan M. Grandon sell and at what prices?

Jonathan M. Grandon sold a total of 4,988 Franklin Electric common shares. One trade covered 3,284 shares at $99.715 per share, and the other covered 1,704 shares at $100.610 per share, both executed on April 30, 2026 in open-market sales.

What type of transactions were reported in the Franklin Electric (FELE) Form 4 for Jonathan M. Grandon?

The Form 4 reports two non-derivative open-market sales of Franklin Electric common stock by Jonathan M. Grandon. Both transactions used transaction code “S,” indicating sales in the open market or private transactions, rather than option exercises, gifts, or tax-withholding events.

Does Jonathan M. Grandon still hold Franklin Electric (FELE) shares after these sales?

Yes. The filing indicates Jonathan M. Grandon continues to hold Franklin Electric equity, including 3,168 restricted shares vesting in three annual installments from February 19, 2026, plus 1,715 restricted shares vesting February 22, 2027 and 1,698 vesting February 20, 2028, and 928 shares owned outright.

What restricted stock awards for Franklin Electric (FELE) does Jonathan M. Grandon hold?

Jonathan M. Grandon holds several restricted stock awards in Franklin Electric. These include 3,168 restricted shares vesting one-third each year starting February 19, 2026, 1,715 restricted shares vesting on February 22, 2027, and 1,698 restricted shares vesting on February 20, 2028, plus 928 unrestricted shares.