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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 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 Co., Inc. furnished an update related to its investor communications. On February 17, 2026, the company posted quarterly presentation materials on its website in the Investor Relations – Presentation section for use in its Q4 2025 earnings call. The same earnings presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The company notes that this information is provided under Regulation FD and Item 7.01 and is considered furnished, not filed, meaning it is not incorporated into Securities Act filings or subject to certain Exchange Act liabilities.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. reported higher sales and margins for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 while absorbing a large pension-related charge. Fourth quarter 2025 net sales were $506.9 million, up from $485.7 million, and operating income rose to $51.6 million from $43.0 million, lifting operating margin to 10.2%.
Fourth quarter diluted EPS increased to $0.87 from $0.72. For full year 2025, net sales reached $2.1 billion versus $2.0 billion, and operating income grew to $269.0 million from $243.6 million, with operating margin improving to 12.6%. GAAP diluted EPS declined to $3.22 from $3.86, mainly reflecting a $54.9 million pre-tax pension plan termination settlement, while adjusted diluted EPS increased to $4.14 from $3.92.
Water Systems, Energy Systems, and Distribution all delivered net sales growth in 2025, with Energy Systems up 9% and Water Systems up 6%. The company ended 2025 with $99.7 million in cash and provided 2026 guidance for sales of $2.17 billion to $2.24 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.40 to $4.60.
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.