Form 8-K FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO For: May 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
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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(260 ) 824-2900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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) | |||||||||||
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