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.
Franklin Electric executive Brent L. Spikes, VP of Global Manufacturing Operations, reported routine equity compensation activity in company common stock. On April 8, 2026, he acquired 1,307 shares at $99.33 per share as a grant tied to the vesting of Performance Share Units.
On the same date, 548 shares at $99.33 per share were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction, meaning shares were delivered to cover tax obligations rather than sold on the open market. After these transactions, he directly owned 6,160 shares of common stock, including restricted stock units scheduled to vest over future years and 2,955 shares owned outright.
Franklin Electric executive Delancey W. Davis, President of Headwater Companies, received a grant of 2,684 shares of common stock at $99.33 per share from the vesting of Performance Share Units. To cover related tax obligations, 1,122 shares were withheld, leaving him with 12,502 shares directly owned.
His direct holdings now include 2,661 restricted shares that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 19, 2026, 1,439 restricted stock units vesting on February 20, 2028, 1,499 restricted stock units vesting on February 22, 2027, and 6,903 shares owned outright.
Franklin Electric director Gregg C. Sengstack reported equity compensation activity in company common stock. On April 8, 2026, he received a grant of 19,947 shares at $99.33 per share tied to the vesting of Performance Share Units. To cover tax obligations, 7,850 shares were withheld, leaving him with 117,125 directly held shares, including restricted shares, restricted stock units vesting through February 22, 2027, and shares owned outright. He also reports indirect holdings of 29,687 shares through the Sengstack Family Foundation and additional blocks of 160,000, 115,000, and 56,900 shares held via various family trusts.
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.
Franklin Electric Co Inc received an amended Schedule 13G/A from The Vanguard Group reporting beneficial ownership of 0 shares, representing 0% of Common Stock as shown in the filing dated 03/13/2026. The filing explains an internal realignment on January 12, 2026 and states, in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report holdings separately after the realignment.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is asking shareholders to vote at its May 8, 2026 annual meeting on electing two directors, ratifying Deloitte & Touche as auditor, approving executive pay, and setting the frequency of future say‑on‑pay votes.
The company reports record 2025 net sales of $2.1 billion, up 5.4%, operating income of $269 million (up 10%), and strong cash conversion of 126%. Water Systems contributed about 60% of 2025 revenue, with additional growth from Energy Systems and the Headwater distribution business, supported by acquisitions in Australia and Colombia.
Compensation is heavily performance‑based: in 2025, 55–66% of named executive officers’ target pay was at risk through bonuses and equity. Annual incentives used operating income, cash flow and business‑unit metrics, while long‑term incentives combined options, restricted stock and performance share units tied to three‑year EBITDA growth versus the S&P SmallCap 600 Industrials Index. A redesigned 2026 long‑term plan will rely solely on performance share units and restricted stock.
Franklin Electric director Gregg C. Sengstack reported equity compensation activity in company common stock. He acquired 366 shares on a grant or award basis at $99.62 per share, reflecting the vesting of restricted stock awards. After this award, he directly owned 105,318 shares.
To cover tax obligations from the vesting, 145 shares were disposed of at $99.62 per share through a tax-withholding transaction, leaving him with 105,173 shares held directly. The filing also lists additional indirect holdings through the Sengstack Family Foundation and several family trusts, over which he has varying levels of voting and investment authority.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished an investor presentation in connection with its appearance at Gabelli Funds' 36th Annual Pump, Valve & Water Systems Symposium on February 26, 2026. The slide deck, filed as Exhibit 99.1, has also been posted in the Investor Relations – Presentation section of the company’s website.
The information in this report and the accompanying slides is provided under Regulation FD and is expressly stated as “furnished,” not “filed,” meaning it is not incorporated into Securities Act filings or subject to certain Exchange Act liabilities.
Franklin Electric CEO Joseph A. Ruzynski increased his direct stake in the company. On 2/19/2026 he made an open-market purchase of 500 shares of common stock at an average price of $93.3399 per share. The same day, he also acquired 17,738 restricted shares as a grant that vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of 2/19/2026, bringing his direct holdings to 40,460 shares.