maskeretirement.htm
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): June 28, 2010
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indiana
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0-362
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35-0827455
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(State of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS employer identification no.)
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400 E. Spring Street
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Bluffton, IN
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46714
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (260) 824-2900
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 28, 2010, Peter-Christian Maske informed Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to retire as Senior Vice President and President, Europa/South Africa Water Systems, effective December 31, 2010. He will also retire at that time as Managing Director of Franklin Electric Europa GmbH, and the Managing Director Service Contract dated as of August 1, 2003, by and between Mr. Maske and that subsidiary, will terminate.