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Franklin Electric (FELE) director reports equity grant and tax withholding entries

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC director Gregg C. Sengstack reported routine equity compensation changes. On 2026-07-01, he received a grant of 366 shares of common stock at $105.28 per share and had 145 shares withheld at the same price to cover tax obligations.

After these transactions, Sengstack directly owns 130,707 common shares, which include 3,298 restricted shares vesting monthly through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, and 115,828 shares owned outright. He also reports indirect ownership through several trusts and the Sengstack Family Foundation.

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Insider SENGSTACK GREGG C
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award common stock 366 $105.28 $39K
Tax Withholding common stock 145 $105.28 $15K
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Holdings After Transaction: common stock — 130,707 shares (Direct, null); common stock — 29,687 shares (Indirect, By Sengstack Family Foundation)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Vest of restricted stock awards. Includes 3,298 restricted shares that vest monthly in equal installments through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 115,828 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.
Share grant 366 shares at $105.28 Equity grant/award on July 1, 2026
Tax withholding shares 145 shares at $105.28 Shares withheld for tax obligations on July 1, 2026
Direct holdings after transactions 130,707 shares Common stock directly owned following July 1, 2026 entries
Restricted shares vesting monthly 3,298 shares Restricted stock vesting in equal monthly installments through April 1, 2027
Restricted stock units 11,436 units Restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027
Outright owned shares 115,828 shares Common shares owned outright within direct holdings
Spouse’s Special Trust #1 56,900 shares Common stock held indirectly via spouse’s special trust
Sengstack Family Foundation 29,687 shares Common stock held by Sengstack Family Foundation
restricted stock units financial
"Includes 3,298 restricted shares that vest monthly... 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 for 145 shares"
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.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition for 366 shares"
Dynasty Trust financial
"Represents shares held of record by the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust"
dispositive power financial
"over 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.
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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)
07/01/2026
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 stock07/01/2026A366(1)A$105.28130,707D
common stock07/01/2026F145D$105.28130,562(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 3,298 restricted shares that vest monthly in equal installments through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units that vest on 2/22/2027, and 115,828 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. Sengstack07/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Gregg C. Sengstack report for FRANKLIN ELECTRIC (FELE)?

Gregg C. Sengstack reported a grant of 366 shares of common stock and a tax-withholding disposition of 145 shares, both at $105.28 per share. These entries reflect equity compensation vesting and related tax payments rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

How many FRANKLIN ELECTRIC (FELE) shares does Gregg C. Sengstack own directly after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Gregg C. Sengstack directly owns 130,707 FRANKLIN ELECTRIC common shares. This total includes restricted shares, restricted stock units scheduled to vest, and 115,828 shares owned outright as disclosed in the filing footnotes.

What portion of Gregg C. Sengstack’s FRANKLIN ELECTRIC (FELE) holdings are restricted or unvested?

Sengstack’s direct holdings include 3,298 restricted shares that vest monthly through April 1, 2027, and 11,436 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027. These amounts are in addition to 115,828 common shares that he already owns outright.

Did Gregg C. Sengstack sell FRANKLIN ELECTRIC (FELE) shares on the open market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows a disposition of 145 shares coded as “F,” indicating shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations. This represents tax withholding associated with equity vesting, not an open-market sale initiated for portfolio or valuation reasons.

What indirect FRANKLIN ELECTRIC (FELE) holdings are reported for Gregg C. Sengstack?

Indirect holdings include shares held by the Sengstack Family Foundation and several trusts. These entities collectively hold tens of thousands of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC shares, with voting and investment authority allocated among Sengstack, his spouse, and the foundation as described in the filing’s footnotes.

How are the Sengstack family trusts involved in FRANKLIN ELECTRIC (FELE) share ownership?

The filing notes shares held by the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, Dianne Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, and Dianne Sengstack 2025 Special Trust. Gregg or his spouse serve as trustees, with varying levels of voting and investment power specified for each trust structure.