2012.3.7. 8-K
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): March 7, 2012
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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400 E. Spring Street | | |
Bluffton, IN | | 46714 |
(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)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 7, 2012, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. issued a press release announcing the completed acquisition of a majority stake of Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc. 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 | | Press release - "Franklin Electric Announces Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc." |
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: March 7, 2012 | | By | /s/ John J. Haines |
| | | John J. Haines |
| | | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
| | | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
99.1 | | Press release - "Franklin Electric Announces Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc." |