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Franklin Electric Announces an Increase in its Stock Repurchase Program

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Franklin Electric Co. (NASDAQ: FELE) has announced an additional 1,000,000 shares to its stock repurchase program, supplementing the 216,000 shares already authorized. This decision reflects the company's strong operational performance and robust financial standing, signaling the Board’s confidence in its business strategy and growth opportunities.

Franklin Electric is a leader in water and fuel systems, emphasizing its commitment to both profitable growth and returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

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  • 1,000,000 additional shares authorized for repurchase, indicating strong capital allocation strategy.
  • Reflects confidence in long-term growth opportunities and consistent operational performance.
  • Reinforces commitment to returning value to shareholders through capital initiatives.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 1,000,000 share increase to its stock repurchase program. This is in addition to the approximately 216,000 shares that remain authorized for repurchase under the existing stock repurchase program.

“We are pleased to increase our share repurchase authorization, which is enabled by our consistent operational performance and our healthy financial position. This announcement also reflects the Board of Directors’ confidence in our business strategy and our long-term growth opportunities. We remain committed to allocating capital to profitable growth initiatives and returning capital to our shareholders through dividends and share repurchases,” commented Gregg Sengstack, Franklin Electric’s Chairperson and CEO.

Franklin Electric is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and fuel. Recognized as a technical leader in its products and services, Franklin Electric serves customers around the world in residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling applications.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein, including those relating to market conditions or the Company’s financial results, costs, expenses or expense reductions, profit margins, inventory levels, foreign currency translation rates, liquidity expectations, business goals and sales growth, involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, risks and uncertainties with respect to general economic and currency conditions, various conditions specific to the Company’s business and industry, weather conditions, new housing starts, market demand, competitive factors, changes in distribution channels, supply constraints, effect of price increases, raw material costs, technology factors, integration of acquisitions, litigation, government and regulatory actions, the Company’s accounting policies, future trends, epidemics and pandemics, and other risks which are detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, included in Item 1A of Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, Exhibit 99.1 attached thereto and in Item 1A of Part II of the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Contact: Jeffery L. Taylor
  Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
  260.824.2900

FAQ

What does Franklin Electric's recent stock repurchase announcement mean for shareholders?

The announcement of an additional 1,000,000 shares for repurchase indicates Franklin Electric's commitment to enhancing shareholder value and confidence in their financial health.

How many shares does Franklin Electric intend to repurchase in total now?

With the new authorization, Franklin Electric now has a total of approximately 1,216,000 shares available for repurchase.

What is the purpose of Franklin Electric's stock repurchase program?

The stock repurchase program aims to return capital to shareholders and reflect the company's strong operational performance and financial position.

How might the buyback impact Franklin Electric's stock price?

Share repurchase programs can typically lead to an increase in stock price due to reduced supply and improved earnings per share (EPS) metrics.

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