Franklin Electric repurchases 1.2 million shares from Schaefer trust at $86.78
Franklin Electric agreed on June 9, 2025 to buy 1,200,000 shares from the trustees of the Patricia Schaefer Settlement Trust, a significant shareholder, in a privately negotiated deal that closed June 13, 2025. The board also raised the company's repurchase authorization, which the company says leaves it able to repurchase up to 1,126,635 more shares. The filing says the purchase gives the estate liquidity to meet tax obligations, and the company cites its balance sheet and cash flow as reasons for the transaction.
Key points
- Company repurchased 1,200,000 shares at $86.78 per share, the five-day VWAP on NASDAQ before the June 13, 2025 closing
- Agreement signed June 9, 2025 with trustees of the Patricia Schaefer Settlement Trust
- Board approved an increase to the share repurchase authorization; remaining authority is up to 1,126,635 shares
- CEO Joe Ruzynski said the purchase provides liquidity for the Schaefer estate's tax obligations
The filing
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