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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): April 3, 2018
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indiana | | 0-362 | | 35-0827455 |
(State of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS employer identification no.) |
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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:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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).
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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. o
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 3, 2018, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the appointment of Paul Chhabra as Vice President, Global Product Supply of the Company. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto are being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
99.1 | | |
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)
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Date: April 3, 2018 | | By | /s/ John J. Haines |
| | | John J. Haines |
| | | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
| | | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
99.1 | |
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