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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC
000-00362
9255 COVERDALE ROAD
FORT WAYNE
IN
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2608242900
SENGSTACK GREGG C
Officer
Common
Charles Schwab Corp.
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Westlake
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10366
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02/26/2024
Nasdaq
Common
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Restricted Stock Award
Franklin Electric Co.
N
7782
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Franklin Electric Co.
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9255 Coverdale Rd
Fort Wayne
IN
46809
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9000
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