Form 4: Franklin Electric Co. Inc. Director Thomas R. VerHage Reports Stock Unit Acquisition

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Thomas R. VerHage reports acquisition of stock units in Franklin Electric Co. Inc. due to dividend accrual under a deferred compensation plan.

Summary

  • Thomas R. VerHage, a director of Franklin Electric Co. Inc., filed a Form 4 on August 16, 2024, reporting a transaction on August 15, 2024.
  • The transaction involved the acquisition of 151.75 stock units due to dividends on deferred shares.
  • These stock units are part of the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • Mr. VerHage now beneficially owns 60,619.6 shares of Franklin Electric Co. Inc. common stock.
  • The price per share for the dividend accrual is $99.62.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as it reflects a routine transaction related to director compensation. There are no indications of positive or negative performance, just standard procedure.

Future Outlook

At distribution, Mr. VerHage may elect to receive his deferred compensation either in shares of Franklin common stock or in cash.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common in publicly traded companies. It reflects the compensation structure for board members and their investment in the company's stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal direct impact on stakeholders as it is related to director compensation and dividend accrual.

Key Dates

DateDescription
February 11, 2000Date the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan was approved by the Board of Directors.
May 6, 2020Date the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan was amended and restated.
08/15/2024Date of the transaction where Mr. VerHage was credited with 151.75 Stock Units for dividends.
08/16/2024Date the Form 4 was signed.

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