X0303 4 2008-12-10 0 0000038725 FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC fele 0001228301 BROWN DAVID T 1 0 0 0 stock units 2008-12-10 4 A 0 168.74 A common stock 168.54 3674.93 D Pursuant to terms of the Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan approved by the board of directors on February 11, 2000 and amended and restated on April 7, 2006, Mr. Brown elected to receive his 2008 board of directors retainer, meeting fees and stock award in Franklin Electric Co., Inc. common stock, issuance of such shares deferred until he retires or otherwise leaves the board of directors (e.g. Stock Units). On December 10, 2008 Mr. Brown was credited with 168.54 Stock Units for payment of his annual retainer, stock award and board meeting fees. At distribution, Mr. Brown may elect pursuant to the terms of the Plan to receive his deferred compensation either in shares of Franklin common stock or in cash. Angela M. Hughes, power of attorney for David T. Brown 2008-12-12