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Director Gregg Sengstack adds Franklin Electric (FELE) shares via equity award

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Franklin Electric director Gregg C. Sengstack reported compensation-related equity activity in company common stock. On April 1, 2026, he received a grant of 366 shares at $93.62 per share, with 145 shares withheld to cover tax obligations.

After these transactions, he directly owns 105,028 common shares, including restricted stock and restricted stock units that vest over time. He also reports additional indirect holdings through the Sengstack Family Foundation and several family trusts, where his voting and investment authority varies based on trustee roles.

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Insider SENGSTACK GREGG C
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award common stock 366 $93.62 $34K
Tax Withholding common stock 145 $93.62 $14K
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Holdings After Transaction: common stock — 105,173 shares (Direct); common stock — 29,687 shares (Indirect, By Sengstack Family Foundation)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Vest of restricted stock awards. Includes 4,396 restricted shares that vest monthly in equal installments through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 89,196 shares owned outright. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Equity grant 366 shares Common stock award on April 1, 2026 at $93.62
Grant price $93.62 per share Price used for 366-share stock grant and tax withholding
Tax withholding shares 145 shares Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on the award
Direct holdings after transactions 105,028 shares Common stock directly owned after April 1, 2026 activity
Spouse's Special Trust #1 holdings 56,900 shares Indirect ownership via Dianne Sengstack 2025 Special Trust
Sengstack Family Foundation holdings 29,687 shares Indirect holdings where reporting person has sole voting power
Reporting Person's Trust holdings 160,000 shares Indirect ownership via Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust
Spouse's Trust holdings 115,000 shares Indirect ownership via Dianne 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.
restricted stock units financial
"Includes 4,396 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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" with code F"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Dynasty Trust financial
"Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, for which the reporting person's spouse is the trustee"
Special Trust financial
"Dianne Sengstack 2025 Special Trust, for which the reporting person is the trustee"
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
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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)
04/01/2026
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 stock04/01/2026A366(1)A$93.62105,173D
common stock04/01/2026F145D$93.62105,028(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 4,396 restricted shares that vest monthly in equal installments through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 89,196 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. Sengstack04/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Gregg C. Sengstack report for FELE?

Gregg C. Sengstack reported a share grant and related tax withholding. He received 366 shares of Franklin Electric common stock, with 145 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations, reflecting routine equity-based compensation rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

How many Franklin Electric shares did Gregg Sengstack receive and at what price?

He received 366 shares of Franklin Electric common stock at $93.62 per share. This award is classified as a grant or other acquisition, consistent with equity compensation for a director, rather than an open-market purchase of additional shares.

Why were 145 Franklin Electric shares listed as a disposition in this Form 4?

The 145-share disposition is labeled with code F, meaning shares were withheld to pay tax obligations. This represents a tax-withholding mechanism tied to the equity award, not an open-market sale intended to change his investment exposure.

What are Gregg Sengstack’s direct Franklin Electric share holdings after the transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Gregg Sengstack directly holds 105,028 Franklin Electric common shares. This total includes restricted shares that vest monthly, restricted stock units vesting in 2027, and shares owned outright according to the filing’s footnote disclosure.

What indirect Franklin Electric holdings are reported through trusts and foundations?

The filing lists indirect holdings through the Sengstack Family Foundation and several dynasty and special trusts. In some entities he has sole voting and dispositive power, while in at least one trust his spouse serves as trustee, so he does not have sole voting and investment authority.

Does this Franklin Electric Form 4 show any open-market share purchases or sales?

No open-market purchase (P code) or sale (S code) transactions are reported. The activity reflects a stock grant and tax withholding, along with updated holdings in various family-related trusts and a foundation, which together outline his overall equity position.