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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 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 Co., Inc. furnished investor presentation slides from its appearance at the 2025 Baird Global Industrial Conference. The materials were posted on its website in the Investor Relations - Presentation section and attached as Exhibit 99.1. The disclosure is provided under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) and is expressly stated as not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings.
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.
Franklin Electric (FELE) reported higher sales but lower GAAP earnings due to a pension settlement. Q3 net sales were $581.7 million, up 9% on stronger volumes, pricing, and contributions from 2025 acquisitions. Operating income rose 16% to $85.1 million. A non‑cash pension settlement loss of $55.3 million reduced net income to $17.2 million and diluted EPS to $0.37.
Year to date, net sales reached $1.6 billion, up 6%, with net income of $109.1 million. Segment trends were broadly positive: Water Systems rose to $336.6 million in Q3 on acquisitions and demand; Energy Systems reached $80.0 million; Distribution increased to $197.3 million with margin improvement from prior cost actions.
The company issued $50.0 million and $75.0 million of 5.01% senior notes due 2032, using proceeds to repay variable‑rate debt. As of September 30, 2025, borrowings under the Credit Agreement were $66.3 million with $277.3 million of capacity available. Cash was $102.9 million, reflecting share repurchases and acquisitions. Shares outstanding were 44,510,381 as of October 24, 2025.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished quarterly presentation materials for its Q3 2025 earnings call under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD). The slides were posted to the company’s website and are provided as Exhibit 99.1, with the cover page XBRL tags included. The materials are expressly stated as furnished, not filed, and are incorporated by reference.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. furnished a current report announcing third‑quarter 2025 results. The company issued a press release on October 28, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference pursuant to Item 2.02. Additional exhibits include the cover page Inline XBRL tags (Exhibit 101) and the Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104). The company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol FELE.