Every Form 4 that Franklin Elec Inc (FELE) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow FELE and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full FELE filings page.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. director Mark A. Carano reported an acquisition of stock units linked to his deferred compensation. On February 19, 2026, he was credited with 5.02 stock units as dividend equivalents on previously deferred shares, bringing his direct holdings in this deferred account to 1,704.28 stock units.
These units arise under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, where Mr. Carano elected to receive his 2025 stock award in common stock with issuance deferred until he retires, leaves the board, or otherwise elects payment under the plan. At distribution, he may choose to receive the value in Franklin Electric common stock or in cash.
Franklin Electric Co. Inc. president of Franklin Fueling, Jay J. Walsh, reported equity compensation activity in common stock. On 2/16/2026 he acquired 1,153 shares as a grant or award tied to the vesting of restricted stock units at 108.94 per share.
On the same date, 495 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations by delivering shares at 108.94 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 17,987 common shares, including 1,120 restricted stock units vesting on 2/20/2028, 1,156 restricted stock units vesting on 2/22/2027, and 15,711 shares owned outright.
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.
Franklin Electric executive Greg Michael Levine reported a stock-based compensation event involving company common stock. He acquired 2,187 shares as a grant or award at $108.94 per share, and 1,021 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 4,748 directly owned shares.
Franklin Electric’s Chief Administrative Officer Jonathan M. Grandon reported equity compensation activity in company common stock. On February 16, 2026, he acquired 1,555 shares at $108.94 per share through a grant or award tied to restricted stock vesting.
On the same date, 627 shares were disposed of to cover tax withholding, also at $108.94 per share. After these transactions, Grandon directly held 7,544 shares, including 1,698 restricted shares vesting on 2/20/2028, 1,715 restricted shares vesting on 2/22/2027, and 4,131 shares owned outright.
Franklin Electric executive Delancey W. Davis, President of Headwater Companies, reported equity compensation changes in common stock. On February 16, 2026, he acquired 1,489 shares through a grant or award at $108.94 per share, and disposed of 690 shares to cover tax obligations. Following these transactions, he directly held 8,279 shares, including 1,439 restricted stock units vesting on February 20, 2028, 1,499 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, and 5,341 shares owned outright.
Franklin Electric director Gregg C. Sengstack reported equity-related transactions in company common stock. On February 16, 2026, he acquired 11,069 shares as a grant or award at $108.94 per share, reflecting the vesting of restricted stock units.
On the same date, 4,410 shares were disposed of in a tax-withholding transaction at $108.94 per share rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Sengstack directly owned 105,318 shares, which the footnotes explain include restricted shares, restricted stock units, and shares owned outright.
The filing also lists indirect holdings: 29,687 shares held by the Sengstack Family Foundation where he has sole voting and dispositive power; 160,000 shares in a dynasty trust where he does not have sole voting and investment power; and additional spouse-related trusts totaling 171,900 shares where he serves as trustee with sole voting and investment power.
Franklin Electric director Gregg C. Sengstack reported updates to his ownership of the company’s common stock. On February 1, 2026, he acquired 366 shares of common stock at $99.62 per share and had 109,892 shares directly owned afterward. A separate code F transaction on the same date shows 164 shares disposed of at $99.62, leaving 109,728 shares directly held.
He also reports indirect holdings, including 29,687 shares held by the Sengstack Family Foundation, where he has sole voting and dispositive power. Additional indirect positions are held through the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, the Dianne Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, and the Dianne Sengstack 2025 Special Trust, with varying trustee roles and voting authority described in the footnotes.
Franklin Electric director Victor Grizzle reported settling deferred board compensation into company stock. On December 15, 2025, he converted 2,486.97 stock units into the same number of shares of Franklin Electric common stock at a reported price of $97.76 per share under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
After a small fractional 0.97 share was paid out in cash, Grizzle now holds 14,570 Franklin Electric common shares directly. Following the transaction, he holds no remaining stock units from this plan for his 2024 Board retainer, member fees, stock award and related dividends.
Franklin Electric director Gregg C. Sengstack reported multiple transactions in the company’s common stock. On 12/10/2025 he transferred 10,655 shares at $0 to the Sengstack Family Foundation, leaving 125,508 shares held directly and 19,687 shares held indirectly by the foundation. On 12/11/2025 he exercised options for 15,000 shares at $29.08, disposed of 8,673 shares at $95.5 under transaction code F, and transferred another 11,000 shares at $0 to the foundation.
Also on 12/11/2025, the Sengstack Family Foundation sold 1,000 shares at $97.3314, and Sengstack sold 10,779 shares at $97.032, ending with 110,056 shares held directly. Those 110,056 shares include 5,860 restricted shares that vest monthly through April 1, 2027, 11,436 restricted stock units vesting on 2/22/2027, 11,069 restricted stock units vesting on 2/16/2026, and 81,691 shares owned outright. Indirect holdings include 29,687 shares through the Sengstack Family Foundation, 160,000 shares through the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, 115,000 shares through the Dianne Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, and 56,900 shares through the Dianne Sengstack 2025 Special Trust.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. director transaction: Director Mark A. Carano reported receiving 4.93 stock units on November 20, 2025 under the company’s Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. These units represent dividends that would have been paid on previously deferred shares from his 2025 stock award and are credited as stock units rather than current shares.
Each unit is tied to Franklin Electric common stock at a reference price of $91.08, and this reporting shows that Mr. Carano now beneficially owns a total of 1,699.26 stock units directly. Under the plan, distribution is deferred until he retires, leaves the Board, or otherwise elects payment as allowed, and he may then choose to receive his deferred compensation either in Franklin Electric shares or in cash.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) reported an insider equity transaction for director Thomas R. VerHage under a deferred compensation arrangement. On November 20, 2025, he was credited with 175.62 stock units, reflecting dividends that would have been paid on previously deferred Franklin Electric common stock awards and fees. These stock units are issued under the company’s Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows Mr. VerHage to defer stock awards, meeting fees, retainers, and lead independent director fees.
Following this transaction, Mr. VerHage beneficially owns 60,535.36 derivative securities in the form of stock units on a direct basis. Under the plan, when his deferred compensation is distributed after he retires, leaves the board, or at another time allowed by the plan, he may choose to receive payment in either Franklin Electric common stock or cash.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) reported an insider equity transaction by director Jennifer L. Sherman on a Form 4. On November 20, 2025, Ms. Sherman was credited with 138.82 stock units under the company’s Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, representing dividends that would have been paid on previously deferred stock-based compensation. These stock units track the value of Franklin Electric common stock and are payable after she retires, leaves the Board, or otherwise elects distribution under the plan, in either Franklin Electric common shares or cash. Following this transaction, Ms. Sherman beneficially owned 47,849.43 stock units, held as a direct derivative interest.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) director deferred stock compensation update. Director Renee J. Peterson reported a new credit of 114.46 stock units under the company’s Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan on 11/20/2025. These stock units represent dividends that would have been paid on previously deferred Franklin Electric common shares.
Following this transaction, Ms. Peterson beneficially owned 39,453.46 derivative stock units on a direct basis. Under the plan, she has elected to defer receipt of her 2015–2024 stock awards, meeting fees, and retainer, with distribution to occur when she retires, leaves the Board, or otherwise elects distribution in line with plan terms. At that time, she may choose to receive her deferred compensation in Franklin Electric common stock or in cash.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) director Victor Grizzle reported a routine change in his deferred equity holdings. On November 20, 2025, he was credited with 7.21 stock units under the company’s Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan as dividend equivalents on previously deferred shares.
Following this transaction, Mr. Grizzle beneficially owned 2,486.97 stock units, held directly. These units represent deferred compensation from his 2024 stock award, meeting fees, and retainer. Under the plan, when distribution occurs, he may elect to receive the value of these stock units either in Franklin Electric common stock or in cash.
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.
Franklin Electric (FELE) director Gregg C. Sengstack reported a routine equity compensation adjustment on a Form 4. On November 20, 2025, he was credited with 4.80 stock units linked to Franklin Electric common stock under the company’s Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, representing dividends that would have been paid on previously deferred shares.
The Form 4 shows these 4.80 derivative stock units were acquired at a reference price of $91.08 per unit, bringing Mr. Sengstack’s total beneficial ownership in this deferred stock unit account to 1,655.6 stock units, held directly. Issuance of the underlying shares is deferred until he retires, leaves the Board, or takes payment as allowed under the plan, at which time he may elect to receive Franklin Electric common stock or cash.
Franklin Electric (FELE): Director Gregg C. Sengstack reported a non‑sale transfer of 56,900 shares on 11/05/2025, moved from his spouse to his spouse’s special trust. The filing states no funds were exchanged and no sale occurred.
Following the transaction, direct beneficial ownership is 129,990 shares, including 6,226 restricted shares vesting monthly through April 1, 2027, 11,436 RSUs vesting on 02/22/2027, 11,069 RSUs vesting on 02/16/2026, and 101,259 shares owned outright. Indirect holdings include 56,900 by the spouse’s special trust, 160,000 by the reporting person’s trust, 115,000 by the spouse’s trust, and 9,032 by the Sengstack Family Foundation.
Franklin Electric (FELE) director Gregg C. Sengstack reported routine insider activity. On 11/01/2025, he acquired 366 shares of common stock via a vest of restricted stock at $94.77 (code A) and disposed of 145 shares at $94.77 (code F). Following these transactions, he directly owns 129,990 shares.
Indirect holdings are disclosed as 160,000 shares by the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, 115,000 shares by the Dianne Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust, 56,900 shares by spouse, and 9,032 shares by the Sengstack Family Foundation.
The filing notes that direct holdings include 6,226 restricted shares vesting monthly through April 1, 2027, 11,436 RSUs vesting on 2/22/2027, 11,069 RSUs vesting on 2/16/2026, and 101,259 shares owned outright.
Victor Grizzle, a director of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE), reported transactions under Section 16 on 10/03/2025 showing the receipt of 2,474.53 common shares and the disposition of 0.53 fractional share settled in cash, leaving him with 12,084.53 shares beneficially owned (reported as 12,084 shares owned outright plus fractional units). The shares were issued under the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan for his 2023 director retainer, fees and stock award; dividend reinvestment on those deferred shares was also included. The transactions were reported by power of attorney on 10/06/2025 and show an implicit per-share price of $96.32 for reporting purposes.
Gregg C. Sengstack, a director of Franklin Electric Co., reported transactions on Form 4 showing restricted stock vesting and minor open-market activity. On 10/01/2025 he had 366 vested restricted shares acquired at $95.28 and a disposition of 145 shares at $95.28, leaving 130,280 shares beneficially owned directly after the reported transactions. The filing discloses substantial indirect holdings: 160,000 shares held in the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust (spouse is trustee), 115,000 shares in the Dianne Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust (he is trustee), and 9,032 shares via the Sengstack Family Foundation, plus other restricted stock units that vest through 2027.