---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000038725-25-000009"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FELE"
cik: "0000038725"
company_name: "FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC"
filed_at: "2025-02-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-26T21:45:03.367738+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Franklin Electric signs definitive agreement to acquire Barnes de Colombia S.A.

## Summary
- Acquisition enhances presence in Latin America with manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
- Barnes de Colombia has ~400 employees, two manufacturing facilities in Colombia, and operations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and other countries.
- Deal expected to close on or about March 1, 2025, subject to Colombian antitrust clearance.
- Acquisition supports Franklin Electric's growth and diversification goals, including expanded product portfolio.
- No financial terms of the transaction were disclosed in the press release.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000038725-25-000009
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FELE
- cik: 0000038725
- company_name: FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC
- filed_at: 2025-02-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/38725/000003872525000009/0000038725-25-000009-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/38725/000003872525000009/fele-20250214.htm

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