X0304 4 2011-08-25 0 0000038725 FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC fele 0001282228 VERHAGE THOMAS R P O BOX 1299 MINNEAPOLIS MN 554401299 1 0 0 0 stock units 2011-08-25 4 A 0 6.77 A common stock 6.77 1989.72 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 28, 2006, Mr. VerHage elected to receive his 2011 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 August 25, 2011, Mr. VerHage was credited with 6.77 Stock Units for dividends that would have been paid on such deferred shares. At distribution, Mr. VerHage 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 Thomas R. VerHage 2011-08-26