Franklin Electric Co., Inc. filings document financial results, governance matters and material events for a manufacturer and distributor of water and energy systems. Form 8-K reports cover earnings releases, quarterly presentation materials and Regulation FD disclosures related to operating results across Water Systems, Energy Systems and Distribution.
The company’s filings also record completed acquisition activity in water treatment systems, components and accessories, including the acquisition of Wood Bros Industries, Reverse Osmosis Superstore and Vistar Water Technologies. Proxy materials cover board matters, executive compensation, equity awards, shareholder voting items and related governance disclosures for the Indiana-incorporated public company.
Gregg C. Sengstack, a director of Franklin Electric Co Inc (FELE), reported a sale of 10,000 common shares at $98.1943 on 08/13/2025. The filing shows his direct beneficial ownership following the reported transaction is 130,425 shares, which the filer explains includes 100,596 shares owned outright plus restricted shares and restricted stock units that vest over time.
In addition to the direct holding, the report discloses indirect holdings recorded of 160,000 shares in the Gregg Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust (spouse trustee), 115,000 shares in the Dianne Sengstack 2020 Dynasty Trust (reporting person trustee), 9,032 shares held by the Sengstack Family Foundation, and 56,900 shares held by the reporting person’s spouse. The form lists the transaction as a sale and provides the ownership breakdown and vesting details for restricted shares and RSUs.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) filed a Form 144 notifying a proposed sale of 10,036 common shares through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, with an aggregate market value of $983,868.22. The filing lists the planned sale date as 08/13/2025 on NASDAQ and shows 44,484,632 shares outstanding.
The 10,036 shares were acquired in multiple issuer awards and grants between 04/03/2020 and 02/24/2025, described as performance shares and restricted stock. The filer reports no securities sold in the past three months and includes the standard representation that they are not aware of undisclosed material adverse information about the issuer.
Franklin Electric Co. (FELE) submitted a Form 144 disclosing a proposed sale of 10,000 shares of common stock through Charles Schwab on the Nasdaq with an aggregate market value of $978,800. The filing shows 44,484,632 shares outstanding, so the planned sale represents a very small fraction of total shares.
The securities sold were acquired through a stock option exercise on 11/07/2024 (28,982 shares) with payment noted as cash on 11/17/2024. The filer reports no sales in the past three months and certifies no undisclosed material adverse information.
Franklin Electric (FELE) Form 4: On 07/31/2025 the company’s newly hired VP & Chief HR Officer, Daniela M. Williams, received an initial equity grant of 3,193 shares of common stock coded “A” (acquired) at a stated price of $0, indicating a restricted-stock award rather than an open-market purchase. Following the grant, Williams’ direct beneficial ownership rises to 3,193 FELE shares.
The award is structured to vest in three equal tranches: 1,064 shares one year after the 07/07/2025 hire date, another 1,064 shares after two years, and the final 1,065 shares after three years (07/07/2026-2028). No derivative securities were reported, and there were no dispositions or sales.
Key investor takeaway: the filing reflects standard executive onboarding compensation aimed at long-term alignment rather than a cash-backed vote of confidence. While it slightly increases insider ownership, it does not signal fresh insider buying pressure in the market.
Franklin Electric Co. (FELE) – Form 4 insider transaction
Newly hired Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jennifer A. Wolfenbarger reported an automatic stock award (transaction code “A”) dated 31 Jul 2025. She received 11,709 shares of common stock at $0 cost, recorded as direct ownership. The award consists entirely of restricted shares:
- 6,440 shares vest one year after her 7 Jul 2025 hire date (7 Jul 2026)
- 5,269 shares vest two years after hire (7 Jul 2027)