FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC

0000038725 false 0000038725 2026-05-04 2026-05-04 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2026 FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 0-362 35-0827455 (State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS employer identification no.) 9255 Coverdale Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ( 260 ) 824-2900 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.10 par value FELE NASDAQ Global Select Market (Title of each class) (Trading symbol) (Name of each exchange on which registered) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure On May 1, 2026, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity interest in the following three operating companies for a combined purchase price of $50 million subject to working capital adjustments: – Piertek, Inc d/b/a Wood Bros Industries – Piertek III, LLC d/b/a Reverse Osmosis Superstore – Vistar Water Technologies, Inc The three combined entities are herein referred to as the Acquired Entity. The Acquired Entity is a wholesale supplier and online retailer specializing in water treatment systems, components, and accessories primarily based in Lincoln, Nebraska. This Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. (Registrant) Date: May 4, 2026 By /s/ Jennifer A. Wolfenbarger Jennifer A. Wolfenbarger Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)