Franklin Electric (FELE) director adds 8.23 deferred stock units

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) reported a routine insider compensation-related transaction for director Chris Villavarayan.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) reported a routine insider compensation-related transaction for director Chris Villavarayan. Under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, he elected to receive his 2025 stock award, meeting fees, and retainer in Franklin Electric common stock, with issuance of these shares deferred until he retires, otherwise leaves the Board, or elects payment per the plan.

On November 20, 2025, Villavarayan was credited with 8.23 stock units representing dividends that would have been paid on his deferred shares, at a price of $91.08 per unit. Following this transaction, he beneficially owned 2,837.35 derivative securities (stock units) on a direct basis. At distribution, he may elect to receive his deferred compensation either in Franklin Electric common stock or in cash, as permitted by the plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 8.23 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Villavarayan Chris

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	stock units	8.23	$91.08	$749.59

Holdings After Transaction: stock units — 2,837.35 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Pursuant to terms of the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan approved by the Board of Directors on February 11, 2000 and amended and restated on May 6, 2020, Mr. Villavarayan elected to receive his 2025 stock award, meeting fees, and retainer in Franklin Electric Co., Inc common stock, issuance of such shares deferred until he retires, otherwise leaves the Board of Directors, or has elected to receive such payment per the terms of the Plan (e.g. Stock Units). On November 20, 2025, Mr. Villavarayan was credited with 8.23 Stock Units for dividends that would have been paid on such deferred shares. At distribution, Mr. Villavarayan may elect pursuant to the terms of the Plan to receive his deferred compensation either in shares of Franklin common stock or in cash.

FAQ

What did Franklin Electric (FELE) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

The filing reports that director Chris Villavarayan was credited with 8.23 stock units on November 20, 2025 under Franklin Electric's Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

How many stock units did the Franklin Electric (FELE) director receive and at what price?

On November 20, 2025, the director was credited with 8.23 stock units at a price of $91.08 per unit.

What is the director's total beneficial ownership after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, the director beneficially owned 2,837.35 derivative securities (stock units) on a direct basis.

How does the Franklin Electric (FELE) deferred compensation plan work for this director?

Under the plan, the director elected to receive his 2025 stock award, meeting fees, and retainer in Franklin Electric common stock, with issuance of the shares deferred until he retires, leaves the Board, or elects payment per the plan.

Can the Franklin Electric (FELE) director receive cash instead of shares for his deferred compensation?

Yes. At distribution, the director may elect pursuant to the plan's terms to receive his deferred compensation either in shares of Franklin Electric common stock or in cash.

Whose transactions are reported in this Franklin Electric (FELE) Form 4?

The transactions relate to Chris Villavarayan, a director of Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/24/2025 - 11:34 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Villavarayan Chris

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PO BOX 615

(Street)

LAKE ORION MI 48361

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/20/2025

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

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
stock units	(1)	11/20/2025		A		8.23		(1)	(1)	common stock	8.23	$91.08	2,837.35	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Pursuant to terms of the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan approved by the Board of Directors on February 11, 2000 and amended and restated on May 6, 2020, Mr. Villavarayan elected to receive his 2025 stock award, meeting fees, and retainer in Franklin Electric Co., Inc common stock, issuance of such shares deferred until he retires, otherwise leaves the Board of Directors, or has elected to receive such payment per the terms of the Plan (e.g. Stock Units). On November 20, 2025, Mr. Villavarayan was credited with 8.23 Stock Units for dividends that would have been paid on such deferred shares. At distribution, Mr. Villavarayan may elect pursuant to the terms of the Plan to receive his deferred compensation either in shares of Franklin common stock or in cash.

Remarks:

	Jonathan M. Grandon, power of attorney for Chris Villavarayan	11/24/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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