Franklin Electric Declares Payment of Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per share payable February 16, 2023, to shareholders of record on February 2, 2023. This represents a 15 percent increase from the prior quarterly dividend.

“This dividend increase will mark the 31st consecutive year that Franklin Electric has increased its dividend, demonstrating its commitment to returning cash to shareholders and confidence in the outlook of the business,” commented Gregg Sengstack, Franklin Electric’s Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer.

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.

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