10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-K

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ýANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013

OR

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from_____ to _____

Commission file number 0-362

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana	35-0827455
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9255 Coverdale Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana	46809
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(260) 824-2900

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock, $0.10 par value	NASDAQ Global Select Market
(Title of each class)	(Name of each exchange on which registered)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

(Title of each class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

YESo NOx

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

YESo NOx

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YESx NOo

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

YESx NOo

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filerx Accelerated Filero Non-Accelerated Filero Smaller Reporting Companyo

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

YESo NOx

The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant at June 29, 2013 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second quarter) was $1,561,811,852.  The stock price used in this computation was the last sales price on that date, as reported by NASDAQ Global Select Market. For purposes of this calculation, the registrant has excluded shares held by executive officers and directors of the registrant, including restricted shares and except for shares owned by the executive officers through the registrant's 401(k) Plan. Determination of stock ownership by non-affiliates was made solely for the purpose of responding to this requirement and the registrant is not bound by this determination for any other purpose.

Number of shares of common stock outstanding at February 13, 2014:

47,687,521 shares

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

A portion of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 2, 2014 (Part III).

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page
PART I.		Number
Item 1.	Business	4
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	6
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	9
Item 2.	Properties	9
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	10
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	10
	Supplemental Item - Executive Officers of the Registrant	11
PART II.
Item 5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	12
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	13
Item 7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	15
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	30
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	31
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	69
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	69
Item 9B.	Other Information	71
PART III.
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance	72
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	72
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	72
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	72
Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	72
PART IV.
Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	73
Signatures		75
Exhibit Index		76

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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is an Indiana corporation founded in 1944 and incorporated in 1946. Except where the context otherwise requires, “Franklin Electric” or the “Company,” shall refer to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

The Company designs, manufactures and distributes water and fuel pumping systems, composed primarily of submersible motors, pumps, electronic controls and related parts and equipment. The Company's business consists of two reporting segments based on the principal end market served: the Water Systems segment and the Fueling Systems segment. The Company includes unallocated corporate expenses in an “Other” segment that, together with the Water Systems and Fueling Systems segments, represent the Company.

The Company entered the artificial lift market over the past two years leveraging their knowledge of customer needs and technical solutions for pumping groundwater and hydrocarbon liquids out of oil and gas wells.  Innovation and superior quality provided the means to successfully install test units in North America, Australia, and Africa in 2013.  The initial results are providing opportunities with those companies as well as others including entering the China market with sustained business in 2014.   

The Company's products are sold worldwide. The Company's products are sold by its employee sales force and independent manufacturing representatives. The Company offers normal and customary trade terms to its customers, no significant part of which is of an extended nature. Special inventory requirements are not necessary, and customer merchandise return rights do not extend beyond normal warranty provisions.

The market for the Company's products is highly competitive and includes diversified accounts by size and type. The Company's Water Systems and Fueling Systems products and related equipment are sold to specialty distributors and some original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), as well as industrial and petroleum equipment distributors and major oil and utility companies.

Business Segments and Products

Segment and geographic information appears in Note 17, “Segment and Geographic Information,” to the consolidated financial statements.

Water Systems Segment

Water Systems is a global leader in the production and marketing of water pumping systems and is a technical leader in submersible motors, pumps, drives, electronic controls, and monitoring devices. The Water Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells motors, pumps, electronic controls and related parts and equipment primarily for use in groundwater, wastewater, and fuel transfer applications.

Water Systems motors and pumps are used principally for pumping fresh water and wastewater in a variety of residential, agricultural, and industrial applications. Water Systems also manufactures electronic drives and controls for the motors which control functionality and provide protection from various hazards, such as electric surges, over-heating, or dry wells or tanks.

The Water Systems business has grown from a domestic submersible motor manufacturer to a global manufacturer of systems and components for the movement of water and automotive fuels. Highlights of the Water Systems business transformation, from its origins to the present, are as follows:

• 1950s - Domestic submersible motor manufacturer

• 1990s - Global manufacturer of submersible motors, electronic drives and controls selling to pump OEMs

• 2004 - Began to change the business model to include pumps and sell directly to wholesale distributors

• 2006 - Added adjacent pumping systems, acquired Little Giant Pump Company

• 2007 - Expanded globally, acquired Pump Brands (Pty) Limited, South Africa

• 2008 - Continued global expansion, acquired Industrias Schneider SA, Brazil

• 2009 - International acquisition, Vertical, S.p.A., Italy

• 2011 - International acquisition, Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.

• 2012 - Additional purchase of Pioneer Pump Holdings, Inc. ("PPH"), bringing total ownership to 70.5%

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Water Systems products are sold in highly competitive markets. Water Systems competes in each of its targeted markets based on product design, quality of products and services, performance, availability, and price. The Company's principal competitors in the specialty water products industry are Grundfos Management A/S, Pentair, Inc., and Xylem, Inc.

2013 Water Systems research and development expenditures were primarily related to the following activities:

• Development of electric drives and controls for water systems

• Artificial Lift drive and control system

• Centrifugal pumps for agricultural applications

• Pumping system energy efficient improvements

• Submersible motor technology

• New world-class Engineering Laboratory to provide expanded capability for product development

Fueling Systems Segment

Fueling Systems is a global leader in the production and marketing of fuel pumping systems, fuel containment systems, and monitoring and control systems. The Fueling Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells pumps, pipe, sumps, fittings, vapor recovery components, electronic controls, monitoring devices and related parts and equipment primarily for use in submersible fueling system applications.

Fueling Systems has expanded its product offerings through internal development and acquisitions. Highlights of the Fueling Systems history are as follows:

• 1990s - Domestic manufacturer of submersible turbine pumping systems

• 2000 - Acquired Advanced Polymer Technology, Inc., a manufacturer of underground pipe for fueling applications, and EBW, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of fueling hardware components

• 2006 - Acquired Healy Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of fueling nozzles and vapor recovery systems

• 2010 - Acquired PetroTechnik Limited, a United Kingdom distributor that designs and sources flexible and lightweight underground pipe

Fueling Systems products are sold in highly competitive markets. Fueling Systems competes in each of its targeted markets based on product design, quality of products and services, performance, availability, and price. The Company's principal competitors in the petroleum equipment industry are Danaher Corporation and Dover Corporation.

2013 Fueling Systems research and development expenditures were primarily related to the following activities:

• Overfill prevention valve to monitor filling of underground tanks

• New probes and sensors for fuel management monitoring

• Software enhancements to automatic tank gauges

• New and improved containment sumps and accessories to ensure water tight operation

Research and Development

The Company incurred research and development expense as follows:

(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
Research and development expense	$	16.8	$	9.9	$	8.2

Expenses incurred were for activities related to the development of new products, improvement of existing products and manufacturing methods, and other applied research and development.

The Company owns a number of patents, trademarks and licenses.  In the aggregate, these patents are of material importance to the operation of the business; however, the Company believes that its operations are not dependent on any single patent or group of patents.

Raw Materials

The principal raw materials used in the manufacture of the Company’s products are coil and bar steel, stainless steel, copper wire, and aluminum ingot. Major components are electric motors, capacitors, motor protectors, forgings, gray iron castings, and bearings. Most of these raw materials are available from multiple sources in the United States and world markets.

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Generally, the Company believes that adequate alternative sources are available for the majority of its key raw material and purchased component needs; however, the Company is dependent on a single or limited number of suppliers for certain materials or components. Availability of fuel and energy is adequate to satisfy current and projected overall operations unless interrupted by government direction or allocation.

Employees

The Company employed approximately 4,400 persons at the end of 2013.

Major Customers

No single customer accounted for over 10 percent of net sales in 2013, 2012, or 2011. No single customer accounted for over 10 percent of gross accounts receivable in 2013 or 2012.

Backlog

The dollar amount of backlog by segment was as follows:

(In millions)	February 13, 2014		February 12, 2013
Water Systems	$	66.8	$	49.9
Fueling Systems	21.3		14.7
Consolidated	$	88.1	$	64.6

The backlog is composed of written orders at prices adjustable on a price-at-the-time-of-shipment basis for products, primarily standard catalog items. All backlog orders are expected to be filled in fiscal 2014.  The Company’s sales in the first quarter are generally less than its sales in other quarters due to generally less water well drilling and overall product sales during the winter months in the northern hemisphere. Beyond that, there is no seasonal pattern to the backlog and the backlog has not proven to be a significant indicator of future sales.

Environmental Matters

The Company believes that it is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning the discharge of material into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment. The Company has not experienced any material costs in connection with environmental compliance, and, subject to the disclosure in Item 3 - Legal Proceedings, does not believe that such compliance will have any material effect upon the financial position, results of operations, cash flows, or competitive position of the Company.

Available Information

The Company’s website address is www.franklin-electric.com. The Company makes available free of charge on or through its website its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, the Company’s website includes the Company’s corporate governance guidelines, its Board committee charters, and the Company’s code of business conduct and ethics. Information contained on the Company’s website is not part of this annual report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The following describes the principal risks affecting the Company and its business.  Additional risks and uncertainties, not presently known to the Company or currently deemed immaterial, could negatively impact the Company’s results of operations or financial condition in the future.

The Company’s acquisition strategy entails expense, integration risks, and other risks that could affect the Company’s earnings and financial condition.  One of the Company’s continuing strategies is to increase revenues and expand market share through acquisitions that will provide complementary Water and Fueling Systems products, add to the Company's global reach, or both.  The Company spends significant time and effort expanding existing businesses through identifying, pursuing, completing, and integrating acquisitions, which generate expense whether or not the acquisitions are actually completed. Competition for acquisition candidates may limit the number of opportunities and may result in higher acquisition prices.  There is uncertainty related to successfully acquiring, integrating and profitably managing additional businesses without substantial costs, delays or other problems.  There can also be no assurance that acquired companies will achieve

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revenues, profitability or cash flows that justify the investment in them.  Failure to manage or mitigate these risks could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

The Company’s products are sold in highly competitive markets, by numerous competitors whose actions could negatively impact sales volume, pricing and profitability.  The Company is a global leader in the production and marketing of groundwater and fuel pumping systems.  End user demand, distribution relationships, industry consolidation, new product capabilities of the Company’s competitors or new competitors, and many other factors contribute to a highly competitive environment.  Additionally, some of the Company’s competitors have substantially greater financial resources than the Company.  Although the Company believes that consistency of product quality, timeliness of delivery, service, and continued product innovation, as well as price, are principal factors considered by customers in selecting suppliers, competitive factors previously described may lead to declines in sales or in the prices of the Company’s products which could have an adverse impact on its results of operations and financial condition.

Reduced housing starts adversely affect demand for the Company’s products, thereby reducing revenues and earnings.  Demand for certain Company products is affected by housing starts. Variation in housing starts due to economic volatility both within the United States and globally could adversely impact gross margins and operating results.

Increases in the prices of raw materials, components, finished goods and other commodities could adversely affect operations.  The Company purchases most of the raw materials for its products on the open market and relies on third parties for the sourcing of certain finished goods.  Accordingly, the cost of its products may be affected by changes in the market price of raw materials, sourced components, or finished goods.  The Company and its suppliers also use natural gas and electricity in manufacturing products and natural gas and electricity prices have historically been volatile.  The Company does not generally engage in commodity hedging for raw materials and energy.  Significant increases in the prices of commodities, sourced components, finished goods, energy or other commodities could cause product prices to increase, which may reduce demand for products or make the Company more susceptible to competition.  Furthermore, in the event the Company is unable to pass along increases in operating costs to its customers, margins and profitability may be adversely affected.

The Company is exposed to political, economic and other risks that arise from operating a multinational business.  The Company has significant operations outside the United States, including Europe, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, China, and Turkey.  Further, the Company obtains raw materials and finished goods from foreign suppliers.  Accordingly, the Company’s business is subject to political, economic, and other risks that are inherent in operating a multinational business.  These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Difficulty in enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal systems

• Trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements

• Inability to obtain raw materials and finished goods in a timely manner from foreign suppliers

• Imposition of tariffs, exchange controls or other restrictions

• Difficulty in staffing and managing widespread operations and the application of foreign labor regulations

• Compliance with foreign laws and regulations

• Changes in general economic and political conditions in countries where the Company operates

Additionally, the Company’s operations outside the United States could be negatively impacted by changes in treaties, agreements, policies and laws implemented by the United States.

If the Company does not anticipate and effectively manage these risks, these factors may have a material adverse impact on its international operations or on the business as a whole.

Transferring operations of the Company to lower cost regions may not result in the intended cost benefits.  The Company is continuing its rationalization of manufacturing capacity between all existing manufacturing facilities and the manufacturing complexes in lower cost regions such as Mexico, the Czech Republic and China.  To implement this strategy, the Company must complete the transfer of assets and intellectual property between operations.  Each of these transfers involves the risk of disruption to the Company’s manufacturing capability, supply chain and, ultimately, to the Company’s ability to service customers and generate revenues and profits.

The Company has significant investments in foreign entities and has significant sales and purchases in foreign denominated currencies creating exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The Company has significant investments outside the United States, including Europe, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, China, and Turkey.  Further, the Company has sales and makes purchases of raw materials and finished goods in foreign denominated currencies.  Accordingly, the Company has exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar.  Foreign currency

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exchange rate risk is mitigated through several means: maintenance of local production facilities in the markets served, invoicing of customers in the same currency as the source of the products, prompt settlement of inter-company balances utilizing a global netting system and limited use of foreign currency denominated debt. To the extent that these mitigating strategies are not successful, foreign currency rate fluctuations can have a material adverse impact on its international operations or on the business as a whole.

Delays in introducing new products or the inability to achieve or maintain market acceptance with existing or new products may cause the Company’s revenues to decrease.  The industries to which the Company belongs are characterized by intense competition, changes in end-user requirements, and evolving product offerings and introductions.  The Company believes future success will depend, in part, on the ability to anticipate and adapt to these factors and offer, on a timely basis, products that meet customer demands.  Failure to successfully develop new and innovative products or to enhance existing products could result in the loss of existing customers to competitors or the inability to attract new business, either of which may adversely affect the Company’s revenues.

Certain Company products are subject to regulation and government performance requirements in addition to the warranties provided by the Company.  The Company’s product lines have expanded significantly and certain products are subject to government regulations and standards for manufacture, assembly, and performance in addition to the warranties provided by the Company.  The Company’s failure to meet all such standards or perform in accordance with warranties could result in significant warranty or repair costs, lost sales and profits, damage to the Company’s reputation, fines or penalties from governmental organizations, and increased litigation exposure.  The claims made by the California Air Resources Board and certain local air districts in California, described in Item 3-Legal Proceedings, are examples of the issues and litigation that can arise under these laws and regulations.  Changes to these regulations or standards may require the Company to modify its business objectives and incur additional costs to comply, and any liabilities or penalties actually incurred could have a material adverse effect on the Company's earnings and operating results.

The growth of municipal water systems and increased government restrictions on groundwater pumping could reduce demand for private water wells and the Company’s products, thereby reducing revenues and earnings. Demand for certain Company products is affected by rural communities shifting from private and individual water well systems to city or municipal water systems. Many economic and other factors outside the Company’s control, including Federal and State regulations on water quality, tax credits and incentives, could adversely impact the demand for private and individual water wells. A decline in private and individual water well systems in the United States or other economies in the international markets the Company serves could reduce demand for the Company’s products and adversely impact sales, gross margins and operating results.

Demand for Fueling Systems products is impacted by environmental legislation which may cause significant fluctuations in costs and revenues after meeting compliance requirements.  Environmental legislation related to air quality and fueling containment may create demand for certain Fueling Systems products which must be supplied in a relatively short time frame to meet the governmental mandate, as occurred in California in the 2007 - 2009 time period.  During periods of increased demand the Company’s revenues and profitability could increase significantly, although the Company can also be at risk of not having capacity to meet demand or cost overruns due to inefficiencies during ramp up to the higher production levels.  After the Company’s customers have met the compliance requirements, the Company’s revenues and profitability may decrease significantly as the demand for certain products declines substantially.  The risk of not reducing production costs in relation to the decreased demand and reduced revenues could have a material adverse impact on gross margins and the Company's results of operations.

Changes in tax legislation regarding our foreign earnings could materially affect our future results. Since the Company operates in different countries and is subject to taxation in different jurisdictions, the Company’s future effective tax rates could be impacted by changes in such countries’ tax laws or their interpretations.  Both domestic and international tax laws are subject to change as a result of changes in fiscal policy, changes in legislation, evolution of regulation and court rulings.  The application of these tax laws and related regulations is subject to legal and factual interpretation, judgment and uncertainty.  Changes to the U.S. international tax laws could limit U.S. deductions for expenses related to un-repatriated foreign-source income and modify the U.S. foreign tax credit and “check-the-box” rules.  The Company cannot predict whether any proposed changes in U.S. tax laws will be enacted into law or what, if any, changes may be made to any such proposals prior to their being enacted into law.  If the U.S. tax laws change in a manner that increases the Company’s tax obligation, it could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

The Company has significant goodwill and intangible assets and future impairment of the value of these assets may adversely affect operating results and financial condition. The Company's total assets reflect substantial intangible assets, primarily goodwill. Goodwill results from the Company's acquisitions, representing the excess of the purchase price paid over

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the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested annually for impairment during the fourth quarter or as warranted by triggering events. If future operating performance at one or more of the Company's operating segments were to decline significantly below current levels, the Company could incur a non-cash charge to operating earnings for an impairment. Any future determination requiring the recognition of an impairment of a significant portion of the Company's goodwill or intangible assets could have a material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations and financial condition.

The Company's business may be adversely affected by the seasonality of sales and weather conditions. The Company experiences seasonal demand in a number of markets within the Water Systems segment. End-user demand in primary markets follows warm weather trends and is at seasonal highs from April to August in the Northern Hemisphere. Demand for residential and agricultural water systems are also affected by weather-related disasters including heavy flooding and drought. Changes in these patterns could reduce demand for the Company's products and adversely impact sales, gross margins, and operating results.

The Company's results may be adversely affected by global macroeconomic supply and demand conditions related to the energy and mining industries. The energy and mining industries are users of the Company's products, including the coal, iron ore, gold, copper, oil and natural gas industries. Decisions to purchase the Company's products are dependent upon the performance of the industries in which our customers operate. If demand or output in these industries increases, the demand for our products will generally increase. Likewise, if demand or output in these industries declines, the demand for our products will generally decrease. The energy and mining industries' demand and output are impacted by the prices of commodities in these industries which are frequently volatile and change in response to general economic conditions, economic growth, commodity inventories and any disruptions in production or distribution. Changes in these conditions could adversely impact sales, gross margin and operating results.

The Company depends on certain key suppliers, and any loss of those suppliers or their failure to meet commitments may adversely affect business and results of operations. The Company is dependent on a single or limited number of suppliers for some materials or components required in the manufacture of its products. If any of those suppliers fail to meet their commitments to the Company in terms of delivery or quality, the Company may experience supply shortages that could result in its inability to meet customer requirements, or could otherwise experience an interruption in operations that could negatively impact the Company's business and results of operations.

Additional Risks to the Company. The Company is subject to various risks in the normal course of business. Exhibit 99.1 sets forth risks and other factors that may affect future results, including those identified above, and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The Company maintains its principal executive offices in Fort Wayne, Indiana (owned).

Manufacturing plants or primary distribution centers in the Water Systems segment are located in Australia (leased), Brazil (owned), Canada (leased), China (leased), the Czech Republic (owned), Germany (owned), Italy (leased), Japan (leased), Mexico (owned), Republic of Botswana (leased), South Africa (owned), Turkey (owned), and the United States (primarily owned).  Within the United States, significant manufacturing and primary distribution facilities are located in Little Rock, Arkansas (leased); Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (owned); Canby, Oregon (leased); and Wilburton, Oklahoma (owned).

Manufacturing plants or primary distribution centers in the Fueling Systems segment are located in China (leased), Germany (leased), and the United States.  Within the United States, significant manufacturing facilities are located in Madison, Wisconsin (leased) and Saco, Maine (owned).

The Company also maintains leased warehouse facilities in Fresno, California; Sanford, Florida; Laredo, Texas; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; and Bolton, Ontario, Canada.

In the Company’s opinion, its facilities are suitable for their intended use, adequate for the Company’s business needs, and in good condition.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In August 2010, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and South Coast Air Quality Management District (“SCAQMD”) filed civil complaints in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the Company and Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.  The complaints related to a third-party-supplied component part of the Company's Healy 900 Series nozzle, which is part of the Company's Enhanced Vapor Recovery (“EVR”) Systems installed in California gasoline filling stations.  This part, a diaphragm, was the subject of a retrofit during the first half of 2008.  As the Company previously reported, in October 2008 CARB issued a Notice of Violation to the Company alleging that the circumstances leading to the retrofit program violated California statutes and regulations.

The claims in the complaints mirrored those that CARB presented to the Company in the Notice of Violation, and included claims that the Company negligently and intentionally sold nozzles with a modified diaphragm without required CARB certification. Those complaints were consolidated into one case in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (People of the State of California vs. Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc. et al.)  which was tried in the later part of December 2012 and early part of January 2013 (“CARB Case”).

On July 25, 2013, the Court issued a Final Statement of Decision (“Decision”) in the CARB Case.  In its Decision, the Court found on behalf of the Company and issued a complete defense verdict.  Judgment was entered on August 27, 2013.  CARB has noticed an appeal from that judgment. 

An Amended Judgment, awarding the Company $71,000 in costs was entered on January 22, 2014.

Neither of these suits have had any effect on CARB's certification of the Company's EVR System or any other products of the Company or its subsidiaries, and did not interfere with continuing sales.  CARB has never decertified the Company's EVR System and has never proposed to do so.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

Current executive officers of the Company, their ages, current position, and business experience during at least the past five years as of December 28, 2013, are as follows:

Name	Age	Position Held	Period Holding Position
R. Scott Trumbull	65	Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer	2003 - present
Gregg C. Sengstack	55	President and Chief Operating Officer	2011 - present
		Senior Vice President and President, Fueling and International Water Group	2005 - 2011
Robert J. Stone	49	Senior Vice President and President, International Water Systems	2012 - present
		Senior Vice President and President, Americas Water Systems Group	2007 - 2012
Daniel J. Crose	65	Vice President, Global Water Product Supply	2011 - present
		Vice President, Water Supply	2010 - 2011
		Vice President and Director, North American Operations	2003 - 2010
DeLancey W. Davis	48	Vice President and President, North America Water Systems	2012 - present
		Vice President and President, US/Canada Business Unit	2011 - 2012
		Vice President and President, US/Canada Commercial Business Unit	2010 - 2011
		Vice President and Director of Americas Water Systems	2008 - 2010
John J. Haines	50	Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary	2008 - present
Thomas J. Strupp	60	Vice President, Global Human Resources	2010 - present
		Vice President and President, Consumer and Specialty Markets Business Unit	2009 - 2010
		Vice President and President, Water Transfer Systems	2008 - 2009
Steven W. Aikman	54	Vice President, Global Water Systems Engineering	2010 - present
		Chief Engineer – Fuel Handling Products, Delphi Corporation, a global supplier for the automotive, computing, communications, energy, and consumer accessories markets	2003 - 2010

All executive officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors at the Board meeting held in conjunction with the annual meeting of shareowners. All executive officers hold office until their successors are duly elected or until their death, resignation, or removal by the Board.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The number of shareowners of record as of February 13, 2014 was 927. The Company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol FELE.

Dividends paid and the price range per common share as quoted by the NASDAQ Global Select Market for 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

	Dividends per Share				Price per Share
	2013		2012		2013				2012
					Low		High		Low		High
1st Quarter	$	.0725	$	.0675	$	31.02	$	34.14	$	22.77	$	26.88
2nd Quarter	.0775		.0725		29.95		35.48		23.22		25.85
3rd Quarter	.0775		.0725		34.83		39.46		24.98		30.93
4th Quarter	.0775		.0725		37.21		45.62		27.38		30.98

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company did not purchase, under the Company's stock repurchase program, any shares of its common stock during the three months ended December 28, 2013.

Stock Performance Graph

The following graph compares the Company's cumulative total stockholder return (Common Stock price appreciation plus dividends, on a reinvested basis) over the last five fiscal years with the Guggenheim S&P Global Water Index and the Russell 2000 Index. The Company chose to start using the Guggenheim S&P Global Water Index in 2013 as the previously used Palisades U.S. Water Index was decommissioned in early 2013.

Hypothetical $100 invested on January 2, 2009 (fiscal year-end 2008) in Franklin Electric common stock, Guggenheim S&P Global Water Index, and Russell 2000 Index, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

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	YE 2008		2009		2010		2011		2012		2013
FELE	$	100	$	103	$	140	$	159	$	226	$	326
Guggenheim S&P Global Water	100		130		147		132		157		195
Russell 2000	100		127		161		155		180		250

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The information set forth below is not necessarily indicative of future operations.

Five Year Financial Summary

(In thousands, except per share amounts and ratios)	2013			2012			2011			2010			2009
				(a)			(b)			(c)			(d)
Operations:
Net sales	$	965,462		$	891,345		$	821,077		$	713,792		$	625,991
Gross profit	331,514			301,664			272,305			230,197			183,555
Interest expense	10,597			10,208			10,502			9,692			9,548
Income tax expense	28,851			32,250			23,412			15,057			10,625
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	81,958			82,864			63,099			38,914			23,245
Depreciation and amortization	31,356			28,335			25,295			24,040			25,385
Capital expenditures	67,206			42,062			21,144			12,776			13,889
Balance sheet:
Working capital (e)	$	333,880		$	283,278		$	276,386		$	269,793		$	237,149
Property, plant, and equipment, net	208,596			171,975			146,409			143,076			147,171
Total assets	1,051,873			976,379			829,530			788,559			726,997
Long-term debt	174,166			150,729			150,000			151,245			151,242
Shareowners’ equity	595,707			514,406			448,135			426,494			396,872
Other data:
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc., to sales	8.5		%	9.3		%	7.7		%	5.5		%	3.7		%
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc., to average total assets	8.1		%	9.2		%	7.8		%	5.1		%	3.2		%
Current ratio (f)	3.4			2.9			3.2			3.5			3.9
Number of common shares outstanding	47,715			47,132			46,677			46,514			46,256
Per share:
Market price range
High	$	45.62		$	30.98		$	26.09		$	20.90		$	17.25
Low	$	29.95		$	22.77		$	16.41		$	12.47		$	8.56
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc., per weighted average common share	$	1.70		$	1.76		$	1.36		$	0.84		$	0.50
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc., per weighted average common share, assuming dilution	$	1.68		$	1.73		$	1.33		$	0.83		$	0.50
Book value (g)	$	12.38		$	10.78		$	9.45		$	9.07		$	8.52
Dividends per common share	$	0.3050		$	0.2850		$	0.2675		$	0.2575		$	0.2500

(a) Includes the results of operations of the Company's 70.5% owned subsidiary, Pioneer Pump Holdings, Inc., since the Company's acquisition of an additional 39.5% in the first quarter of 2012, 100% of the wholly owned subsidiary, Cerus Industrial Corporation., since its acquisition in the third quarter of 2012, and 100% of the wholly owned subsidiary, Flex-ing, Incorporated, since the Company's acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2012.

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(b) Includes the results of operations of the Company's 80% owned subsidiary, Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., since its acquisition in the second quarter of 2011, and 100% of the wholly owned subsidiary, Vertical S.p.A., since the Company's acquisition of the remaining 25% in the fourth quarter of 2011.

(c) Includes the results of operations of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, PetroTechnik Limited, since its acquisition in the third quarter of 2010.

(d) Includes the results of operations of the Company’s 75% owned subsidiary, Vertical S.p.A., since its acquisition in the first quarter of 2009.

(e) Working capital = Current assets minus current liabilities.

(f) Current ratio = Current assets divided by current liabilities.

(g) Book value = Shareowners’ equity divided by weighted average common shares, assuming full dilution.

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

2013 vs. 2012

OVERVIEW

Sales in 2013 increased from the prior year.  Net sales in 2013 were $965.5 million, an increase of about 8 percent compared to 2012 sales of $891.3 million. The sales increase was primarily from sales volume and price increases, as well the Company's acquisitions. Sales increases were partially offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation. The Company's consolidated gross profit was $331.5 million for 2013, an increase of $29.8 million or about 10 percent from 2012. The gross profit as a percent of net sales increased 50 basis points to 34.3 percent in 2013 from 33.8 percent in 2012. The gross profit margin improvement was due to leveraging fixed costs on higher sales, lower labor and burden costs.  Direct materials as a percentage of sales was unchanged compared to last year. For 2013, diluted earnings per share were $1.68, a decrease of 3 percent compared to 2012 diluted earnings per share of $1.73. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.72, an increase of 10 percent versus the $1.57 adjusted earnings per share in 2012 (see the table below for a reconciliation of the GAAP EPS to the adjusted EPS). The Company completed a 2-for-1 stock split on March 18, 2013 and all EPS amounts are presented on a post-split basis.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Sales

Net sales in 2013 were $965.5 million, an increase of $74.2 million or about 8 percent compared to 2012 sales of $891.3 million.  The incremental impact of sales from acquired businesses was $30.1 million or about 3 percent.  Sales revenue decreased by $14.7 million or about 2 percent in 2013 due to foreign currency translation. The sales change in 2013, excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, was an increase of $58.8 million or about 7 percent.

	Net Sales
(In millions)	2013		2012		2013 v 2012
Water Systems	$	766.4	$	715.0	$	51.4
Fueling Systems	199.1		176.3		22.8
Consolidated	$	965.5	$	891.3	$	74.2

Net Sales-Water Systems

Water Systems sales were $766.4 million in 2013, an increase of $51.4 million or 7 percent versus 2012. The incremental impact of sales from acquired businesses was $19.0 million or about 3 percent.  Foreign currency translation rate changes decreased sales $16.0 million, or about 2 percent, compared to sales in 2012. The sales change in 2013, excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, was an increase of $48.4 million or about 7 percent.

Water Systems sales in the U.S. and Canada were 40 percent of consolidated sales and grew by about 11 percent compared to 2012. Acquisition related sales during 2013 were about $17.2 million. Foreign currency translation rate changes decreased sales $0.9 million compared to sales in 2012. The sales change in 2013, excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, was an increase of $22.3 million or about 6 percent. There were three primary drivers for the sales growth in the U.S. and Canada: dewatering equipment, groundwater pumps, and drives and controls, as demand for these three products increased in 2013.

Water Systems sales in Latin America were about 13 percent of consolidated sales for 2013 and grew by about 4 percent compared to the prior year. Foreign currency translation rate changes decreased sales $6.3 million, or about 5 percent, compared to sales in 2012. Excluding foreign currency translation, sales in Latin America grew by about 9 percent during 2013. Most of the sales growth in Latin America occurred in Brazil, and most of the growth in Brazil came from continued growth in demand for the line of 4 inch groundwater pumps and motors that the company launched in Brazil two years ago. In total, sales in Brazil grew organically by 21 percent excluding foreign exchange.

Water Systems sales in the Middle East and Africa were about 12 percent of consolidated sales and increased by about 3 percent compared to 2012. Water Systems sales in the Middle East and Africa were reduced by $7.2 million or about 6 percent in the year due to foreign currency translation. Excluding acquisitions and the impact of foreign currency translation, sales were up about 9 percent compared to 2012. Sales in the Gulf region increased by about 17 percent as the governments in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE are supporting investments in groundwater based irrigation projects. Sales in Turkey increased by about 10 percent as growing demand for the value line of Impo branded groundwater pumps and motors, produced in the Company’s

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Turkish factory, accounted for much of the growth during 2013. Sales in local currency were up in South Africa and Zambia in 2013 offsetting lower sales in Botswana.

Water Systems sales in Europe were about 8 percent of consolidated sales and grew by about 6 percent compared to the prior year. Acquisition related sales during 2013 were about $1 million in Europe, or about 1 percent. Foreign currency translation rate changes had no impact on sales compared to sales in 2012. Excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, European sales grew by about 5 percent during 2013 led by growing demand for the Company's Pioneer branded mobile dewatering equipment.

Water Systems sales in the Asia Pacific region were 6 percent of consolidated sales and grew by about 2 percent compared to the prior year. Acquisition related sales during 2013 increased sales by about 1 percent in Asia. Foreign currency translation rate changes decreased sales in 2013 in the Asia Pacific region by about 3 percent. Excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, sales grew by about 4 percent during 2013. The year-on-year sales increased 22 percent in Southeast Asia and China, with strong sales in Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia. This growth more than offset a modest decline in sales in the more mature Asian markets including Japan, Korea, and Australia.

Net Sales-Fueling Systems

Fueling Systems sales which represented 21 percent of consolidated sales were $199.1 million in 2013, an increase of $22.8 million or about 13 percent versus 2012. The incremental impact of sales from acquired businesses was $11.1 million or about 6 percent.  Foreign currency translation rate changes increased sales $1.3 million, or about 1 percent, compared to sales in 2012. The sales change in 2013, excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, was an increase of $10.4 million or about 6 percent.

Fueling Systems revenue growth was primarily in developing regions where there is an ongoing need for investment in new filling station infrastructure to support the growing number of passenger vehicles on the road. Developing regions represented 30 percent of the Company’s Fueling Systems sales and grew by about 26 percent. Solid sales gains were achieved in fuel containment product lines across most developing regions and for fuel dispensing product lines in China. Fueling Systems sales in more developed markets, like the U.S., Canada, and Europe grew by about 8 percent driven primarily by the Flexing acquisition.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales as a percent of net sales for 2013 and 2012 was 65.7 percent and 66.2 percent, respectively. Correspondingly, the gross profit margin increased to 34.3 percent from 33.8 percent, a 50 basis point improvement. The gross profit margin improvement was due to leveraging fixed costs on higher sales, lower labor and burden costs, partially offset by higher freight costs.  Direct materials as a percentage of sales was unchanged compared to last year.  The Company's consolidated gross profit was $331.5 million for 2013, up $29.8 million from 2012.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”)

Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $204.0 million in 2013 and increased by $15.5 million or about 8 percent in 2013 compared to last year. In 2013, increases in SG&A attributable to acquisitions were about $9 million. Additional year over year changes in SG&A costs were increases in marketing and selling-related expenses attributable to sales volume and higher research, development, and engineering expenses.

Restructuring Expenses

Restructuring expenses for 2013 were $3.7 million and reduced diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.05. Restructuring expenses in 2013 included asset write-downs, severance costs and expenses related to relocation to the new corporate headquarters and engineering center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. There were $0.2 million of restructuring expenses in 2012.

Operating Income

Operating income was $123.8 million in 2013, up $10.8 million from $113.0 million in 2012.

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	Operating income (loss)
(In millions)	2013			2012			2013 v 2012
Water Systems	$	131.3		$	124.1		$	7.2
Fueling Systems	42.6			36.6			6.0
Other	(50.1		)	(47.7		)	(2.4		)
Consolidated	$	123.8		$	113.0		$	10.8

There were specific items in 2013 and 2012 that impacted operating income that were not operational in nature.  In 2013 there were three such items: $3.7 million of restructuring charges, a $1.0 million net benefit from the reversal of a $1.6 million reserve for legal claims established in prior years offset by $0.6 million of legal fees related to the claim and $0.9 million of acquisition related expenses, primarily professional fees. 2012 included $1.3 million of acquisition related expenses, primarily professional fees, $0.4 million for certain legal matters and $0.2 million for restructuring expenses.

The Company refers to these items as “non-GAAP adjustments” for purposes of presenting the non-GAAP financial measures of operating income after non-GAAP adjustments and percent operating income to net sales after non-GAAP adjustments to net sales (operating income margin after non-GAAP adjustments).  The Company believes this information helps investors understand underlying trends in the Company's business more easily. The non-GAAP adjustments are for restructuring expenses, reported separately on the income statement, as well as certain legal matters and acquisition related items which are included in SG&A on the income statement.  The differences between these non-GAAP financial measures and the most comparable GAAP measures are reconciled in the following tables:

Operating Income and Margins
Before and After Non-GAAP Adjustments
(in millions)	For the Full Year of 2013
	Water			Fueling			Other			Consolidated
Reported Operating Income	$	131.3		$	42.6		$	(50.1	)	$	123.8
% Operating Income To Net Sales	17.1		%	21.4		%				12.8		%
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Restructuring	$	3.2		$	0.5		$	—		$	3.7
Legal matters	$	—		$	(1.0	)	$	—		$	(1.0	)
Acquisition related items	$	0.7		$	0.2		$	—		$	0.9
Operating Income after Non-GAAP Adjustments	$	135.2		$	42.3		$	(50.1	)	$	127.4
% Operating Income to Net Sales after Non-GAAP Adjustments (Operating Income Margin after Non-GAAP Adjustments)	17.6		%	21.2		%				13.2		%
	For the Full Year of 2012
	Water			Fueling			Other			Consolidated
Reported Operating Income	$	124.1		$	36.6		$	(47.7	)	$	113.0
% Operating Income To Net Sales	17.4		%	20.8		%				12.7		%
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Restructuring	$	0.2		$	—		$	—		$	0.2
Legal matters	$	—		$	0.4		$	—		$	0.4
Acquisition related items	$	1.3		$	—		$	—		$	1.3
Operating Income after Non-GAAP Adjustments	$	125.6		$	37.0		$	(47.7	)	$	114.9
% Operating Income to Net Sales after Non-GAAP Adjustments (Operating Income Margin after Non-GAAP Adjustments)	17.6		%	21.0		%				12.9		%

Operating Income-Water Systems

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Water Systems operating income, after non-GAAP adjustments, was $135.2 million in 2013, an increase of 8 percent versus 2012. The 2013 and 2012 operating income margin after non-GAAP adjustments was 17.6 percent. The change in profitability was primarily the result of lower direct labor and variable costs, offset by higher cost for key growth initiatives of the Company. These initiatives include the startup of a pump rental business in the United Kingdom, opening four new distribution centers in developing regions, sales and marketing costs for the new artificial lift product line and the rollout of the Franklin Control Systems high horsepower drive and control products through the U.S. Water Systems distribution channel.

Operating Income-Fueling Systems

Fueling Systems operating income after non-GAAP adjustments was $42.3 million in 2013 compared to $37.0 million after non-GAAP adjustments in 2012, an increase of 14 percent. The 2013 operating income margin after non-GAAP adjustments was 21.2 percent and increased by 20 basis points compared to the 21.0 percent of net sales in 2012. This increased profitability was the result of operating leverage.

Operating Income-Other

Operating income-other is composed primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses.  General and administrative expenses were higher due to increases related to information technology expenditures for software, telephone and other ERP integration costs as well as higher performance based and stock based compensation expenses.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for 2013 and 2012 was $10.6 million and $10.2 million, respectively.

Other Income or Expense

Other income or expense was a gain of $1.7 million in 2013 and a gain of $14.9 million in 2012. Included in other income or expense in 2013 was interest income of $1.8 million, primarily derived from the investment of cash balances in short-term securities.

Included in other income in 2012 was a one-time gain on the Pioneer transaction worth $12.2 million. The gain on the original investment the Company held in Pioneer arose as a the result of a new enterprise valuation of the Pioneer entity compared to the book value of Franklin Electric's equity investment in Pioneer. Also included in other income in 2012 was income from equity investments of $0.6 million and interest income of $2.3 million, primarily derived from the investment of cash balances in short-term securities.

Foreign Exchange

Foreign currency-based transactions produced a loss for 2013 of $3.3 million, primarily due to the Turkish lira, the euro, South African rand, Brazilian real and Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar, none of which individually were significant.  Foreign currency-based transactions produced a loss for 2012 of $1.7 million, primarily due to the Mexican peso, the euro, South African rand, Brazilian real and Czech koruna relative to the U.S. dollar, none of which individually were significant.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes in 2013 and 2012 was $28.9 million and $32.2 million, respectively. The tax rate for 2013 was 25.9 percent and 2012 was 27.8 percent. The effective tax rate may differ from the statutory rate primarily due to the indefinite reinvestment of foreign earnings taxed at rates below the U.S. statutory rate as well as recognition of foreign tax credits. The Company has the ability to indefinitely reinvest these foreign earnings based on the earnings and cash projections of its other operations as well as cash on hand and available credit.

Net Income

Net income for 2013 was $82.7 million compared to 2012 net income of $83.7 million.  Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. for 2013 was $82.0 million, or $1.68 per diluted share, compared to 2012 net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. of $82.9 million or $1.73 per diluted share. Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. after Non-GAAP adjustments for 2013 was $82.9 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, compared to 2012 net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. after Non-GAAP adjustments of $74.7 million or $1.57 per diluted share.

There were specific items in 2013 and 2012 that impacted net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. that were not operational in nature. The Company refers to these items as “non-GAAP adjustments” for purposes of presenting the non-GAAP financial measures of net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and adjusted EPS.  The Company believes this information helps investors understand underlying trends in the Company's business more easily.  The differences between these non-GAAP financial measures and the most comparable GAAP measures are reconciled in the following tables:

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Earnings Before and After Non-GAAP Adjustments	For the Full Year
(in millions)	2013			2012			Change
Net Income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Reported	$	82.0		$	82.9		(1	)%
Allocated Undistributed Earnings	$	(1.2	)	$	(0.6	)
Adjusted Earnings for EPS Calculations	$	80.8		$	82.3		(2	)%
Non-GAAP adjustments (before tax):
Restructuring	$	3.7		$	0.2
Legal matters	$	(1.0	)	$	0.4
Acquisition related items	$	0.9		$	1.3
Gain on Pioneer Investment	$	—		$	(12.2	)
Non-GAAP adjustments, net of tax:
Restructuring	$	2.2		$	0.1
Legal matters	$	(0.6	)	$	0.3
Acquisition related items	$	0.5		$	0.9
Gain on Pioneer Investment	$	—		$	(8.9	)
Net Income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. after Non-GAAP Adjustments (Adjusted Net Income)	$	82.9		$	74.7		11	%

Earnings Per Share Before and After Non-GAAP Adjustments	For the Full Year
(in millions except per-share data)	2013			2012			Change
Average Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding	48.1			$	47.7		1	%
Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share ("EPS") Reported	$	1.68		$	1.73		(3	)%
Restructuring Per Share, net of tax	$	0.05		$	—
Legal matters Per Share, net of tax	$	(0.02	)	$	0.01
Acquisition related items Per Share, net of tax	$	0.01		$	0.02
Gain on Pioneer Investment Per Share, net of tax	$	—		$	(0.19	)
Fully Diluted EPS after Non-GAAP Adjustments (Adjusted EPS)	$	1.72		$	1.57		10	%

2012 vs. 2011

OVERVIEW

Sales and earnings in 2012 increased from the prior year.  Net sales in 2012 were $891.3 million, an increase of about 9 percent compared to 2011 sales of $821.1 million. The sales increase was primarily from the Company's acquisitions, as well as sales volume and price increases. Sales increases were partially offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation. The Company's consolidated gross profit was $301.7 million for 2012, an increase of $29.4 million or about 11 percent from 2011. The gross profit as a percent of net sales increased 60 basis points to 33.8 percent in 2012 from 33.2 percent in 2011. The gross profit margin improvement was attributable to leveraging of fixed costs on higher sales, reductions in inventory obsolescence costs, and lower labor and burden cost, partially offset by higher material costs. For 2012, diluted earnings per share were $1.73, an increase of 30 percent compared to 2011 diluted earnings per share of $1.33. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.57, an increase of 16 percent versus the $1.35 adjusted earnings per share in 2011 (see the table below for a reconciliation of the GAAP EPS to the adjusted EPS). For the full year 2012, adjusted net income of $74.7 million compared to $64.1 million and

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adjusted earnings per share of $1.57 compared to $1.35 were records for any year in the Company's history. During the year, the Company completed the acquisition of a controlling interest of Pioneer Pump, and the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of Cerus Industrial Corporation and Flex-ing, Incorporated.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Sales

Net sales in 2012 were $891.3 million, an increase of $70.2 million or about 9 percent compared to 2011 sales of $821.1 million.  The incremental impact of sales from acquired businesses was $59.1 million or about 7 percent.  Sales revenue decreased by $33.0 million or about 4 percent in 2012 due to foreign currency translation. The sales change in 2012, excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, was an increase of $44.1 million or about 5 percent.

	Net Sales
(In millions)	2012		2011		2012 v 2011
Water Systems	$	715.0	$	654.1	$	60.9
Fueling Systems	176.3		167.0		9.3
Consolidated	$	891.3	$	821.1	$	70.2

Net Sales-Water Systems

Water Systems sales were $715.0 million in 2012, an increase of $60.9 million or 9 percent versus 2011. The incremental impact of sales from acquired businesses was $57.9 million or about 9 percent.  Foreign currency translation rate changes decreased sales $29.2 million, or about 4 percent, compared to sales in 2011. The sales change in 2012, excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, was an increase of $32.2 million or about 5 percent.

Water Systems sales in the U.S. and Canada were 40 percent of consolidated sales and grew by about 14 percent compared to 2011. Acquisition related sales during 2012 were about $39 million. Foreign currency translation rate changes decreased sales $1 million compared to sales in 2011. The sales change in 2012, excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, was an increase of $6 million or about 2 percent. Sales of groundwater pumping equipment in the U.S. and Canada grew by about 7 percent compared to the prior year as the Company continued to gain share in this market. Wastewater pump sales in the U.S. and Canada were lower as drier weather reduced demand for residential sump, sewage, and effluent pumps compared to the prior year.

Water Systems sales in EMENA, which is Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, were 15 percent of consolidated sales and grew by about 2 percent compared to the prior year. Acquisition related sales during 2012 were about $13 million in EMENA. Foreign currency translation rate changes decreased sales $12 million, or about 9 percent, compared to sales in 2011. Excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, EMENA sales grew by about 1 percent during 2012. EMENA sales have been impacted by the political and financial uncertainty throughout the region.

Water Systems sales in Latin America were about 13 percent of consolidated sales for 2012 and grew by about 6 percent compared to the prior year. Foreign currency translation rate changes decreased sales $11 million, or about 10 percent, compared to sales in 2011. Excluding foreign currency translation, sales in Latin America grew by about 16 percent during 2012. Sales continued to be strong in Brazil and Mexico with sales increases in these regions at about 20 percent. An important contributor to this growth was the launch of our groundwater pump and motor product line in Brazil. Sales gained in Mexico as ongoing dry weather increased the demand of irrigation pumping systems. In addition Latin America benefited from a new distribution center in Chile.

Water Systems sales in the Asia Pacific region were 7 percent of consolidated sales and grew by about 15 percent compared to the prior year. Acquisition related sales during 2012 were about $4 million in Asia. Foreign currency translation rate changes had little impact in 2012 compared to sales in 2011 in the Asia Pacific region. Excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation sales grew by about 7 percent during 2012. The year-on-year sales increased 22 percent in the Southeast Asian region, with strong sales in Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. Sales increased by about 10 percent in Australia due to sales growth in both agricultural and residential pumps and motors, one of the largest regions partially offset by lower sales in China from the prior year.

Water Systems sales in Southern Africa represented 5 percent of consolidated sales and declined by 3 percent compared to the prior year. Acquisition related sales during 2012 were about $2 million in Southern Africa. Foreign currency translation rate changes decreased sales $6 million, or about 13 percent, compared to sales in 2011. Excluding acquisitions and foreign

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currency translation, Southern Africa sales grew by about 6 percent during 2012.

Net Sales-Fueling Systems

Fueling Systems sales which represented 20 percent of consolidated sales were $176.3 million in 2012, an increase of $9.3 million or about 6 percent versus 2011. The incremental impact of sales from businesses acquired during the fourth quarter of 2012 was $1.2 million or about 1 percent.  Foreign currency translation rate changes decreased sales $3.8 million, or about 2 percent, compared to sales in 2011. The sales change in 2012, excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation, was an increase of $11.9 million or about 7 percent.

Fueling Systems achieved solid organic sales gains. Fueling Systems revenue growth was balanced across markets growing by about 5 percent in both the U.S. and Canadian market as well as in the rest of the world, with particular strength in India and the Asia Pacific region. Pumping systems sales grew by 15 percent during 2012 as station owners worldwide continue their conversion from suction to pressure pumping technology for dispensing gasoline.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales as a percent of net sales for 2012 and 2011 was 66.2 percent and 66.8 percent, respectively. Correspondingly, the gross profit margin increased to 33.8 percent from 33.2 percent, a 60 basis point improvement. The gross profit margin improvement was due to leveraging fixed costs on higher sales, lower obsolescence, lower labor and burden costs, partially offset by higher material costs.  Direct materials as a percentage of sales increased by 90 basis points compared to last year.  The Company's consolidated gross profit was $301.7 million for 2012, up $29.4 million from 2011.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”)

Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $188.5 million in 2012 and increased by $11.2 million or about 6 percent in 2012 compared to last year. In 2012, increases in SG&A attributable to acquisitions were $8.9 million. Additional year over year changes in SG&A costs were increases in marketing and selling-related expenses and higher research, development, and engineering expenses.

Restructuring Expenses

Restructuring expenses for 2012 were $0.2 million and had less than $0.01 impact to diluted earnings per share. Restructuring expenses incurred in 2012 included $0.5 million of Phase III costs primarily related to the final site cleanup and sale of the Siloam Springs facility offset by $0.4 million in a gain on the sale of land the Company had previously held for development. There were also $0.1 million of restructuring costs related to Phase IV of the Global Manufacturing Realignment Program in 2012. Restructuring expenses in 2012 included asset write-downs and manufacturing equipment relocation costs.  

Restructuring expenses in 2011 were $1.6 million and reduced diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.02. Restructuring expenses incurred in 2011 were $1.1 million Phase III costs primarily related to the closing of the Siloam Springs facility and $0.5 million in costs related to Phase IV of the Global Manufacturing Realignment Program announced in the second quarter of 2011. Restructuring expenses in 2011 included asset write-downs, severance costs and manufacturing equipment relocation costs.  

In total, the Company had previously estimated the cost for Phase III to be between $10.0 million and $12.8 million. The Company actually incurred $13.0 million in Phase III expenses, from December 2008 through the end of 2012.  Approximately $9.1 million of the $13.0 million was for non-cash items. With the sale of the Siloam Springs facility Phase III is considered complete.

The Company has estimated the pretax charge for Phase IV to be between $2.6 million and $5.2 million, of which $1.2 million to $3.5 million is for closing the Oklahoma City manufacturing facility. The charges began in the second quarter of 2011 and were substantially completed by the end the first quarter of 2012, with the majority of the manufacturing moves completed. Phase IV will continue until the closing and disposition of the Oklahoma City manufacturing facility is complete. Phase IV costs include severance, pension curtailments, asset write-offs, and equipment relocation. The Company has to date incurred $0.6 million in Phase IV, none of which was related to non-cash items.

Additionally, the Company currently estimates that total non-GAAP adjustments to full year earnings in 2013 will be approximately $2.0 to $2.8 million resulting primarily from restructuring activities related to the Flexi-ing acquisition, the relocation of the Company’s headquarters and other miscellaneous manufacturing facility realignments in North America and certain international locations. The Company will continue to provide quarterly reconciliations and explanations of all non-GAAP related items.

Operating Income

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Operating income was $113.0 million in 2012, up $19.6 million from $93.4 million in 2011.

	Operating income (loss)
(In millions)	2012			2011			2012 v 2011
Water Systems	$	124.1		$	105.3		$	18.8
Fueling Systems	36.6			31.3			5.3
Other	(47.7		)	(43.2		)	(4.5		)
Consolidated	$	113.0		$	93.4		$	19.6

There were specific items in 2012 and 2011 that impacted operating income that were not operational in nature.  In 2012 there were three such items: $1.3 million of acquisition related expenses, primarily professional fees in SG&A, $0.4 million for certain legal matters and $0.2 million of restructuring charges. 2011 included $1.6 million of restructuring charges and $0.7 million for certain legal matters.

The Company refers to these items as “non-GAAP adjustments” for purposes of presenting the non-GAAP financial measures of operating income after non-GAAP adjustments and percent operating income to net sales after non-GAAP adjustments to net sales (operating income margin after non-GAAP adjustments).  The Company believes this information helps investors understand underlying trends in the Company's business more easily.  The differences between these non-GAAP financial measures and the most comparable GAAP measures are reconciled in the following tables:

Operating Income and Margins
Before and After Non-GAAP Adjustments
(in millions)	For the Full Year of 2012
	Water			Fueling			Other			Consolidated
Reported Operating Income	$	124.1		$	36.6		$	(47.7	)	$	113
% Operating Income To Net Sales	17.4		%	20.8		%				12.7		%
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Restructuring	$	0.2		$	—		$	—		$	0.2
Legal matters	$	—		$	0.4		$	—		$	0.4
Acquisition related items	$	1.3		$	—		$	—		$	1.3
Operating Income after Non-GAAP Adjustments	$	125.6		$	37.0		$	(47.7	)	$	114.9
% Operating Income to Net Sales after Non-GAAP Adjustments (Operating Income Margin after Non-GAAP Adjustments)	17.6		%	21.0		%				12.9		%
	For the Full Year of 2011
	Water			Fueling			Other			Consolidated
Reported Operating Income	$	105.3		$	31.3		$	(43.2	)	$	93.4
% Operating Income To Net Sales	16.1		%	18.7		%				11.4		%
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Restructuring	$	1.5		$	0.1		$	—		$	1.6
Legal matters	$	—		$	0.7		$	—		$	0.7
Acquisition related items	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Operating Income after Non-GAAP Adjustments	$	106.8		$	32.1		$	(43.2	)	$	95.7
% Operating Income to Net Sales after Non-GAAP Adjustments (Operating Income Margin after Non-GAAP Adjustments)	16.3		%	19.2		%				11.7		%

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Water Systems operating income, after non-GAAP adjustments, was $125.6 million in 2012, an increase of 18 percent versus 2011. The 2012 operating income margin after non-GAAP adjustments was 17.6 percent and increased by 130 basis points compared to 2011. This increased profitability was the result of operating leverage, increases in pricing, and productivity improvements.

Operating Income-Fueling Systems

Fueling Systems operating income after non-GAAP adjustments was $37.0 million in 2012 compared to $32.1 million after non-GAAP adjustments in 2011, an increase of 15 percent. The 2012 operating income margin after non-GAAP adjustments was 21.0 percent and increased by 180 basis points compared to the 19.2 percent of net sales in 2011. This increased profitability was the result of operating leverage, increases in pricing, and productivity improvements.

Operating Income-Other

Operating income-other is composed primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses.  General and administrative expenses were higher due to increases related to information technology expenditures for software, telephone and other ERP integration costs as well as to higher performance based and stock based compensation expenses.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for 2012 and 2011 was $10.2 million and $10.5 million, respectively.

Other Income or Expense

Other income or expense was a gain of $14.9 million in 2012 and a gain of $5.7 million in 2011.  Included in other income in 2012 was a one-time gain on the Pioneer transaction worth $12.2 million. The gain on the original investment the Company held in Pioneer arose as a the result of a new enterprise valuation of the Pioneer entity compared to the book value of Franklin Electric's equity investment in Pioneer. Also included in other income in 2012 was income from equity investments of $0.6 million and interest income of $2.3 million, primarily derived from the investment of cash balances in short-term securities.

Included in other income or expense in 2011 was income from equity investments of $2.3 million and interest income of $2.6 million, primarily derived from the investment of cash balances in short-term securities. In conjunction with the Impo acquisition, the Company entered into a forward purchase contract for Turkish lira for a portion of the estimated acquisition price.  The contract was outstanding as of the end of the first quarter of 2011 and resulted in a pre-tax gain included in other income of approximately $0.6 million.  

Foreign Exchange

Foreign currency-based transactions produced a loss for 2012 of $1.7 million, primarily due to the Mexican peso, the euro, South African rand, Brazilian real and Czech koruna relative to the U.S. dollar, none of which individually were significant.  Foreign currency-based transactions produced a loss in 2011 of $1.4 million, primarily due to the Turkish lira.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes in 2012 and 2011 was $32.2 million and $23.4 million, respectively. The tax rate for 2012 was 27.8 percent and 2011 was 26.9 percent. The projected tax rate may differ from the statutory rate primarily due to the indefinite reinvestment of foreign earnings taxed at rates below the U.S. statutory rate as well as recognition of foreign tax credits. The Company has the ability to indefinitely reinvest these foreign earnings based on the earnings and cash projections of its other operations as well as cash on hand and available credit.

Net Income

Net income for 2012 was $83.7 million compared to 2011 net income of $63.7 million.  Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. for 2012 was $82.9 million, or $1.73 per diluted share, compared to 2011 net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. of $62.9 million or $1.33 per diluted share. Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. after Non-GAAP adjustments for 2012 was $74.7 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, compared to 2011 net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. after Non-GAAP adjustments of $64.1 million or $1.35 per diluted share.

There were specific items in 2012 and 2011 that impacted net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. that were not operational in nature. The Company refers to these items as “non-GAAP adjustments” for purposes of presenting the non-GAAP financial measures of net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and adjusted EPS.  The Company believes this information helps investors understand underlying trends in the Company's business more easily.  The differences between these non-GAAP financial measures and the most comparable GAAP measures are reconciled in the following tables:

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Earnings Before and After Non-GAAP Adjustments	For the Full Year
(in millions)	2012			2011			Change
Net Income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Reported	$	82.9		$	63.1		31	%
Allocated Undistributed Earnings	$	(0.6	)	$	(0.2	)
Adjusted Earnings for EPS Calculations	$	82.3		$	62.9		31	%
Non-GAAP adjustments (before tax):
Restructuring	$	0.2		$	1.6
Legal matters	$	0.4		$	0.7
Acquisition related items	$	1.3		$	—
FX gain on forward purchase contract	$	—		$	(0.6	)
Gain on Pioneer Investment	$	(12.2	)	$	—
Non-GAAP adjustments, net of tax:
Restructuring	$	0.1		$	1.2
Legal matters	$	0.3		$	0.5
Acquisition related items	$	0.9		$	—
FX gain on forward purchase contract	$	—		$	(0.5	)
Gain on Pioneer Investment	$	(8.9	)	$	—
Net Income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. after Non-GAAP Adjustments (Adjusted Net Income)	$	74.7		$	64.1		17	%

Earnings Per Share Before and After Non-GAAP Adjustments	For the Full Year
(in millions except per-share data)	2012			2011			Change
Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share ("EPS") Reported	$	1.73		$	1.33		30	%
Restructuring Per Share, net of tax	$	—		$	0.02
Legal matters Per Share, net of tax	$	0.01		$	0.01
Acquisition related items Per Share, net of tax	$	0.02		$	—
FX gain on forward contract Per Share, net of tax	$	—		$	(0.01	)
Gain on Pioneer Investment Per Share, net of tax	$	(0.19	)	$	—
Fully Diluted EPS after Non-GAAP Adjustments (Adjusted EPS)	$	1.57		$	1.35		16	%

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

Overview

The Company's primary sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash flows from operations and long-term debt funds available.

On December 31, 2012, the Company, Allen County, Indiana, and certain institutional investors entered into a Bond Purchase and Loan Agreement. Under the agreement, Allen County, Indiana issued a series of Project Bonds entitled “Taxable Economic Development Bonds, Series 2012 (Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Project).” The aggregate principal amount of the Project Bonds issued and authenticated was limited to $25.0 million. The Company then borrowed the proceeds under the Project Bonds through the issuance of Project Notes to partially finance the cost of acquisition, construction, installation and equipping of the new Global Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center. The Project Notes (tax increment financing debt) bear interest at 3.6 percent per annum. Interest and principal balance of the Project Notes are due and payable by the Company directly to the institutional investors in aggregate semi-annual installments commencing on July 10, 2013, and concluding on January 10,

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2033. The use of the proceeds from the Project Notes was limited to assist the financing of the new Global Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center.

The Company also has an amended and restated uncommitted note purchase and private shelf agreement (the “Prudential Agreement”) in the amount of $200.0 million, with $150.0 million of notes issued thereunder beginning to mature in 2015. The Company has no scheduled principal payments under the Prudential Agreement until 2015 at which time it amortizes for 5 years at an amount of $30.0 million per year. As of December 28, 2013, the Company had $50.0 million borrowing capacity under the Prudential Agreement.

In addition, the Company has a committed, unsecured, revolving credit agreement maturing on December 14, 2016 (the “Agreement”) in the amount of $150.0 million. As of December 28, 2013, the Company had $145.6 million borrowing capacity under the Agreement as $4.4 million in letters of credit were outstanding and undrawn.

The Agreement, the Prudential Agreement, and the tax increment financing debt contain customary affirmative and negative covenants. The affirmative covenants relate to financial statements, notices of material events, conduct of business, inspection of property, maintenance of insurance, compliance with laws and most favored lender obligations. The negative covenants include limitations on loans, advances and investments, and the granting of liens by the Company or its subsidiaries, as well as prohibitions on certain consolidations, mergers, sales and transfers of assets. The covenants also include financial requirements including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.50 to 1.00 and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00. Cross default is applicable with the Agreement, the Prudential Agreement, and the tax increment financing debt, but only if the Company is defaulting on an obligation exceeding $10.0 million. As of December 28, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all covenants. Volatility in the financial and credit markets due to global financial events within the past 5 years has generally not adversely impacted the liquidity of the Company. The Company expects that ongoing requirements for operations, capital expenditures, pension obligations, dividends, and debt service will be adequately funded from cash on hand, operations, and existing credit agreements.

At December 28, 2013, the Company had $134.6 million of cash on hand at various locations worldwide. Approximately 40 percent of the cash on hand was in the U.S. and readily accessible. Another approximately 32 percent was in Europe, and then another 28 percent was in Mexico, Brazil, and other locations combined. On a regular basis the Company reviews international cash balances and, if appropriate based on forecasted expenditures and considerations for the post-tax economic efficiency, will reposition cash among its global entities. Cash investments worldwide are invested according to a written policy and are generally in bank demand accounts and bank time deposits with the preservation of principal as the highest priority.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $98.3 million for 2013 compared to $70.2 million in 2012 and $99.9 million in 2011. Cash from operations increased in 2013 compared to 2012, primarily due to the 2012 earnings excluding the one-time non-cash gain on the PPH equity investment in 2012 and a proportionally smaller increase in working capital. Cash from operations in 2012 was significantly less than 2011 primarily due to the changes in receivables and inventories, which were a use of cash of $33.3 million in 2012 compared to a source of cash of about $3.0 million in 2011. Inventory levels in 2012 increased by $23.7 million primarily as a result of the Company’s efforts to improve the availability of its products to customers. Operationally, the Company generally experiences a higher working capital investment in the second and third quarter of each year as a result of stronger seasonal activity in the building, agricultural, and other industries in the northern hemisphere. To the extent the Company potentially grows further in the southern hemisphere, this historical pattern may moderate.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $76.5 million in 2013 compared to $101.6 million in 2012 and $65.8 million in 2011. The use of cash in 2013 related to additions to property, plant and equipment which included the new 110,000 square foot Global Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center and the new manufacturing facility in Brazil. During 2012 the Company completed the acquisitions of Flex-ing, Inc. ("Flex-ing"), with cash on hand, Cerus Industrial Corporation ("Cerus"), with cash on hand and short-term borrowings paid back within the period, and increased its ownership percentage in PPH, with cash on hand. Acquisition-related activity totaled approximately $64.3 million, net of cash acquired, compared to $3.6 million in 2013. Capital spending in 2012 increased approximately $17.5 million over 2011, $11.3 million of which was spent on the new Global Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center project. In 2011, the Company purchased an 80 percent interest in Impo for $25.1 million, net of cash acquired. The acquisition was funded with cash on hand. The Company also purchased the remaining outstanding 25 percent interest of Vertical S.p.A. for $7.1 million. Additionally, $21.8 million was spent on property, plant and equipment including the purchase of land for the new Global Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center and a new communications system. The Company's rationale and strategy for potential future acquisitions that impact cash from

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investing includes an emphasis on increasing global distribution and complementary product lines that can be effectively marketed through existing global distribution.

Finance Activities

Net cash flows from financing activities were $11.1 million in 2013 compared to a use of cash of $19.3 million in 2012 and a use of cash of $15.5 million in 2011. During 2013 the Company received $25.0 million in proceeds from the Project Bonds and paid contingent consideration of $5.6 million to Impo. In addition to the Project Bonds, the Company refinanced the Impo debt for $14.2 million and borrowed from and repaid on the Revolver $17.0 million. In addition, the Company completed the repurchase of 88,200shares of the Company's common stock for $2.8 million and received $9.6 from employees as payment for the exercise price of their stock options and taxes owed upon the exercise of their stock options and release of their restricted awards pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase program. Dividends in the amount of $15.3 million were paid to shareholders. During 2012 the Company completed the repurchase of 400,000 shares of the Company's common stock for $10.0 million pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase program. Dividends in the amount of $13.8 million were paid to shareholders. During 2011 the Company completed the repurchase of 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock for $10.6 million pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase program. Dividends in the amount of $12.9 million were paid to shareholders, of which $0.4 million were paid to minority shareholders. At least annually the dividend policy is reviewed, and the Company attempts to purchase shares annually to offset dilution of equity awards, but market conditions may prompt a perceived more efficient alternate use of cash. The Company in recent history has not looked to the public capital markets for financing, and under current circumstances the Company does not foresee a need to do so in the near future.

Effective beginning 2012, the Company redesigned certain retirement plan offerings. The redesign was completed in order to increase standardization of retirement plans among U.S. salaried employees and to reduce the expected cash funding volatility of retirement plans, while at the same time keeping in place a competitive retirement plan offering to attract and retain talent. The Company achieved this by freezing benefits under both the Basic Pension Plan and the Cash Balance Plan as of December 31, 2011, with the exception of a certain limited number of Basic Pension Plan participants who will still accrue benefits over a five-year sunset period. Also effective December 31, 2011, the Cash Balance Plan was closed to new participants (the Basic Pension Plan was previously closed) and the two plans were merged into a single plan. The portion of the non-qualified pension plan related to the Cash Balance Plan was also frozen. As of January 1, 2012, the Company instituted a new service-based contribution, supplemental to the existing Company match for employees, into the defined contribution retirement plan offering.

AGGREGATE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The majority of the Company’s contractual obligations to third parties relate to debt obligations. In addition, the Company has certain contractual obligations for future lease payments, contingency payments, and purchase obligations. The payment schedule for these contractual obligations is as follows:

(In millions)			Less than						More than
	Total		1 Year		1 - 3 Years		3 - 5 Years		5 Years
Debt	$	188.8	$	15.1	$	61.9	$	62.0	$	49.8
Debt interest	41.0		10.3		15.6		8.5		6.6
Capital leases	0.8		0.3		0.3		0.2		—
Operating leases	17.9		8.6		5.6		2.3		1.4
Purchase obligations	11.7		11.0		0.7		—		—
	$	260.2	$	45.3	$	84.1	$	73.0	$	57.8

The calculated interest was based on the fixed rate of 5.79 percent for the Company’s $150.0 million long-term insurance company debt, on the fixed rate of 3.60 percent for the Company's $25.0 million tax increment financing debt, and a six month Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“Euribor”), and $14.2 million of subsidiary debt (denominated in foreign currencies) with interest rates ranging from 3% to 12% with maturity dates ending in 2014.

Purchase obligations include commitments primarily for the purchase of machinery and equipment as well as conditional agreements related to building expansions.

The Company has pension and other post-retirement benefit obligations not included in the table above which will result in future payments of $13.7 million in 2014.  The Company also has unrecognized tax benefits, none of which are included in the

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table above.  The unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $5.1 million have been recorded as liabilities and the Company is uncertain as to if or when such amounts may be settled.  Related to the unrecognized tax benefits, the Company has also recorded a liability for potential penalties and interest of $0.2 million.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02

Comprehensive Income. This guidance requires companies to disclose additional information about items reclassified out of

accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") either on the face of the income statement or as a separate footnote to the

financial statements. In addition, changes in AOCI balance by component are to be presented. ASU 2013-02 is effective for

both annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 on a

prospective basis, effective December 30, 2012. Refer to Note 14 for disclosures made. As the ASU addressed only disclosure

requirements, adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of

operations, or cash flows.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Management’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  Management evaluates its estimates on an on-going basis.  Estimates are based on historical experience and on other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.  There were no material changes to estimates in 2013.

The Company’s critical accounting estimates are identified below:

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable is comprised of balances due from customers net of estimated allowances for uncollectible accounts. In determining allowances, historical collection experience, current trends, aging of accounts receivable, and periodic credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition are analyzed to arrive at appropriate allowances. Allowance levels change as customer-specific circumstances and the other analysis areas previously noted change.  Based on current knowledge, the Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions used to determine the allowance.

Inventory Valuation

The Company uses certain estimates and judgments to value inventory. Inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market. The Company reviews its inventories for excess or obsolete products or components. Based on an analysis of historical usage, management’s evaluation of estimated future demand, market conditions and alternative uses for possible excess or obsolete parts, carrying values are adjusted.  The carrying value is reduced regularly to reflect the age and current anticipated product demand. If actual demand differs from the estimates, additional reductions would be necessary in the period such determination is made.  Excess and obsolete inventory is periodically disposed of through sale to third parties, scrapping, or other means.

Business Combinations

The Company follows the guidance under FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805, Business Combinations. The acquisition purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values.  The Company shall report in its financial statements provisional amounts for the items for which accounting is incomplete.  Goodwill is adjusted for any changes to provisional amounts made within the measurement period.  The Company utilizes management estimates and an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Such estimates and valuations require the Company to make significant assumptions, including projections of future events and operating performance.  The Company has not made any material changes to the method of valuing fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed during the last three years.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

The Company held one redeemable noncontrolling interest during 2013. The noncontrolling interest was recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The noncontrolling interest holders have the option to require the Company to redeem their ownership interests in the future with cash. The redemption value will be derived using a specified formula based on an earnings multiple adjusted by the net debt position, subject to a redemption floor value at the time of redemption. An assessment to compare redemption value to carrying value is performed on a quarterly basis. In 2013, the redemption value

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exceeded the carrying value; therefore, $0.2 million of redemption value adjustments were made. As a result, an adjustment to the earnings per share computation was necessary. No redemption value adjustments were necessary in 2012.

Mandatory Share Purchase

The Company entered into a stock purchase agreement with the non-controlling interest holders of Pioneer Pump Holdings, Inc. ("PPH") to purchase the remaining shares of PPH on or about, but no later than, March 31, 2015. The mandatory share purchase liability was recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The actual redemption value to be paid will be derived using a specified formula on a multiple of PPH's adjusted average earnings for 2013 and 2014 less net indebtedness. The mandatory share purchase liability remained at the initial carrying amount as of December 28, 2013. Redemption value assessments are performed on a quarterly basis and no adjustments were considered necessary during 2013.

Trade Names and Goodwill

According to FASB ASC Topic 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, intangible assets with indefinite lives must be tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently as warranted by triggering events that indicate potential impairment.  The Company uses a variety of methodologies in conducting impairment assessments including income and market approaches that utilize discounted cash flow models, which the Company believes are consistent with hypothetical market data.  For indefinite-lived assets apart from goodwill, primarily trade names for the Company, if the fair value is less than the carrying amount, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.  The Company has not made any material changes to the method of evaluating impairments during the last three years.  Based on current knowledge, the Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions used to determine impairment.

In compliance with FASB ASC Topic 350, goodwill is not amortized. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level for impairment annually or more frequently as warranted by triggering events that indicate potential impairment.  Reporting units are operating segments or one level below, known as components, which can be aggregated for testing purposes.  The Company’s goodwill is allocated to the North America Water Systems, International Water, and Fueling Systems units, as components within the North America Water Systems and International Water reporting units can be aggregated.  As the Company’s business model evolves management will continue to evaluate its reporting units and review the aggregation criteria.

In assessing the recoverability of goodwill, the Company determines the fair value of its reporting units by utilizing a combination of both the market value and income approaches. The market value approach compares the reporting units' current and projected financial results to entities of similar size and industry to determine the market value of the reporting unit. The income approach utilizes assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. These cash flows consider factors regarding expected future operating income and historical trends, as well as the effects of demand and competition. The Company may be required to record an impairment if these assumptions and estimates change whereby the fair value of the reporting units is below their associated carrying values. Goodwill included on the balance sheet as of the fiscal year ended 2013 was $207.2 million.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company completed its annual impairment test of indefinite lived trade names and goodwill and determined the fair value of all reporting units were substantially in excess of the respective reporting unit’s carrying value.  Significant judgment is required to determine if an indication of impairment has taken place.  Factors to be considered include the following: adverse changes in operating results, decline in strategic business plans, significantly lower future cash flows, and sustainable declines in market data such as market capitalization.  A 10 percent decrease in the fair value estimates used in the impairment test would not have changed this determination.  The sensitivity analysis required the use of numerous subjective assumptions, which, if actual experience varies, could result in material differences in the requirements for impairment charges.  Further, an extended downturn in the economy may impact certain components of the operating segments more significantly and could result in changes to the aggregation assumptions and impairment determination.

Income Taxes

Under the requirements of FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, the Company records deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The Company analyzes the deferred tax assets and liabilities for their future realization based on the estimated existence of sufficient taxable income.  This analysis considers the following sources of taxable income: prior year taxable income, future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and tax planning strategies that would generate taxable income in the relevant period.  If sufficient taxable income is not projected then the Company will record a valuation allowance against the relevant deferred tax assets.  The Company operates in multiple tax

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jurisdictions with different tax rates, and determines the allocation of income to each of these jurisdictions based upon various estimates and assumptions. In the normal course of business, the Company will undergo tax audits by various tax jurisdictions. Such audits often require an extended period of time to complete and may result in income tax adjustments if changes to the allocation are required between jurisdictions with different tax rates. Although the Company has recorded all probable income tax uncertainties in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, these accruals represent estimates that are subject to the inherent uncertainties associated with the tax audit process, and therefore include uncertainties.  Management judgment is required in determining the Company’s provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities, which, if actual experience varies, could result in material adjustments to deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company’s operations involve dealing with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions and resolution of disputes arising from federal, state, and international tax audits.

The Company has not made any material changes to the method of developing the income tax provision during the last three years.  Based on current knowledge, the Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions used to develop the income tax provision.

Pension and Employee Benefit Obligations

With the assistance of the Company’s actuaries, the discount rates used to determine pension and post-retirement plan liabilities are calculated using a yield-curve approach. The yield-curve approach discounts each expected cash flow of the liability stream at an interest rate based on high quality corporate bonds. The present value of the discounted cash flows is summed and an equivalent weighted-average discount rate is calculated. Market conditions have caused the discount rate to move from 4.00 percent last year to 4.75 percent this year for pension plans and from 3.50 percent last year to 4.50 percent this year for postretirement health and life insurance. A change in the discount rate selected by the Company of 25 basis points would result in no change to employee benefit expense and a change of about $4.1 million of liability. The Company consults with actuaries and investment advisors in making its determination of the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. Using input from these consultations such as long-term investment sector expected returns, the correlations and standard deviations thereof, and the plan asset allocation, the Company has assumed an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 7.70 percent as of year-end 2013. This is the result of stochastic modeling showing the 50^th percentile median return at least at or above 7.70 percent.  A change in the long-term rate of return selected by the Company of 25 basis points would result in a change of about $0.3 million of employee benefit expense.

Share-Based Compensation

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with a single approach and amortized using a straight-line attribution method over the option’s vesting period. Options granted to retirement eligible employees are immediately expensed. Restricted awards and units granted to retirement eligible employees are expensed over the vesting period as the employee will receive a pro-rata number of shares upon their retirement. The Company uses historical data to estimate the expected volatility of its stock; the weighted average expected life; the period of time options granted are expected to be outstanding; and its dividend yield. The risk-free rates for periods within the contractual life of the option are based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.  The Company has not made any material changes to the method of estimating fair values during the last three years.  Based on current knowledge, the Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions used to develop the fair value of stock based compensation.

FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

This annual report on Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking information, such as statements about the Company’s financial goals, acquisition strategies, financial expectations including anticipated revenue or expense levels, business prospects, market positioning, product development, manufacturing re-alignment, capital expenditures, tax benefits and expenses, and the effect of contingencies or changes in accounting policies.  Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may increase,” “may fluctuate,” “plan,” “goal,” “target,” “strategy,” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” and “could.”  While the Company believes that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are reasonable based on present conditions, forward-looking statements made by the Company involve risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including general economic and currency conditions, various conditions specific to the Company’s business and industry, new housing starts, weather conditions, market demand, competitive factors, changes in distribution channels, supply constraints, effect of price increases, raw material costs, technology factors, integration of acquisitions, litigation, government and regulatory actions, the Company’s accounting policies, and other risks, all as described in Item 1A and Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 10-K.  Any forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-K are based upon information

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presently available. The Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking information, except as required by law.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is subject to market risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices. Foreign currency exchange rate risk is mitigated through several means: maintenance of local production facilities in the markets served, invoicing of customers in the currency which the Company is billed for production inputs, prompt settlement of third party and inter-company balances, limited use of foreign currency denominated debt, and maintaining minimal foreign currency denominated cash balances.

The results of operations are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily with respect to borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit agreement (the “Agreement”), where interest rates are tied to the prime rate or London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR). The Company had zero borrowings at year end 2013 under the Agreement.  The Company also has exposure to changes in interest rates in the form of the fair value of outstanding fixed rate debt fluctuating in response to changing interest rates. The Company does not, as a matter of policy, enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.

Portions of our business are exposed to volatility in the prices of certain commodities, such as copper, nickel and aluminum, among others. Our primary exposure to this volatility resides with the use of these materials in purchased component parts. We generally maintain long-term fixed price contracts on raw materials and component parts; however, we are prone to exposure as these contracts expire. We estimate that a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in prices for raw metal commodities would not be material to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2013			2012			2011
Net sales	$	965,462		$	891,345		$	821,077
Cost of sales	633,948			589,681			548,772
Gross profit	331,514			301,664			272,305
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	204,014			188,486			177,320
Restructuring (income)/expense	3,719			221			1,587
Operating income	123,781			112,957			93,398
Interest expense	(10,597		)	(10,208		)	(10,502		)
Other income/(expense)	1,696			14,901			5,661
Foreign exchange income/(expense)	(3,331		)	(1,662		)	(1,422		)
Income before income taxes	111,549			115,988			87,135
Income taxes	28,851			32,250			23,412
Net income	$	82,698		$	83,738		$	63,723
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(740		)	(874		)	(624		)
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$	81,958		$	82,864		$	63,099
Income per share:
Basic	$	1.70		$	1.76		$	1.36
Diluted	$	1.68		$	1.73		$	1.33
Dividends per common share	$	0.3050		$	0.2850		$	0.2675

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
Net income	$	82,698		$	83,738		$	63,723
Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(15,987		)	1,835			(21,391		)
Employee benefit plan activity:
Prior service cost arising during period	—			(819		)	(1,179		)
Net gain/(loss) arising during period	25,624			(17,665		)	(16,406		)
Amortization arising during period	4,568			2,567			3,351
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	$	14,205		$	(14,082	)	$	(35,625	)
Income (tax)/benefit related to items of other comprehensive income	(12,113		)	6,200			5,500
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	$	2,092		$	(7,882	)	$	(30,125	)
Comprehensive income	$	84,790		$	75,856		$	33,598
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	415			874			624
Comprehensive income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$	84,375		$	74,982		$	32,974

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)	2013			2012
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	134,553		$	103,338
Receivables, less allowances of $3,015 and $3,148, respectively	115,127			102,918
Inventories:
Raw material	71,909			72,536
Work-in-process	17,978			18,295
Finished goods	101,674			101,017
	191,561			191,848
Deferred income taxes	10,072			7,912
Other current assets	21,041			22,901
Total current assets	472,354			428,917
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land and buildings	121,154			90,616
Machinery and equipment	227,521			204,408
Furniture and fixtures	32,104			26,887
Other	26,844			33,500
	407,623			355,411
Less: Allowance for depreciation	(199,027		)	(183,436		)
	208,596			171,975
Asset held for sale	1,750			—
Deferred income tax	2,969			2,540
Intangible assets, net	148,663			158,117
Goodwill	207,220			208,141
Other assets	10,321			6,689
Total assets	$	1,051,873		$	976,379

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	2013			2012
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	57,755		$	68,660
Deferred tax liability	1,227			1,173
Accrued expenses	62,081			60,415
Income taxes	2,048			215
Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings	15,363			15,176
Total current liabilities	138,474			145,639
Long-term debt	174,166			150,729
Deferred income taxes	54,618			40,136
Employee benefit plans	41,685			78,967
Other long-term liabilities	39,543			38,659
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 18)	—			—
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	5,171			5,263
Shareowners' equity:
Common stock (65,000 shares authorized, $.10 par value) outstanding (47,715 and 47,132, respectively)	4,771			4,712
Additional capital	194,810			170,890
Retained earnings	450,855			395,950
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(54,729		)	(57,146		)
Total shareowners' equity	595,707			514,406
Noncontrolling interest	2,509			2,580
Total equity	598,216			516,986
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,051,873		$	976,379

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	82,698		$	83,738		$	63,723
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	31,356			28,335			25,295
Share-based compensation	4,875			6,253			3,970
Deferred income taxes	1,707			8,571			3,867
(Gain)/loss on disposals of plant and equipment	288			(216		)	2,781
Gain on equity investment	—			(12,212		)	—
Asset impairment	1,251			583			200
Foreign exchange expense	3,331			1,662			1,422
Excess tax from share-based payment arrangements	(5,153		)	(5,246		)	(2,495		)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables	(16,729		)	(9,603		)	(926		)
Inventory	(7,612		)	(23,706		)	3,923
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,126			5,330			6,827
Income taxes	7,009			(1,077		)	3,309
Employee benefit plans	(7,586		)	(5,877		)	(10,769		)
Other	713			(6,344		)	(1,206		)
Net cash flows from operating activities	98,274			70,191			99,921
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant, and equipment	(67,557		)	(39,312		)	(21,846		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	138			2,286			324
Additions to intangibles	(291		)	(744		)	(1,216		)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(3,609		)	(64,359		)	(25,143		)
Purchase of remaining redeemable noncontrolling shares	—			—			(7,056		)
Additional consideration for prior acquisition	96			—			(7,765		)
Cash paid for minority equity investment	(5,700		)	—			—
Loan to customer	—			—			(3,318		)
Proceeds from loan to customer	471			489			265
Net cash flows from investing activities	(76,452		)	(101,640		)	(65,755		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	70,299			71,988			19,841
Repayment of debt	(45,254		)	(76,424		)	(19,917		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	14,068			15,432			8,910
Excess tax from share-based payment arrangements	5,153			5,246			2,495
Purchases of common stock	(12,364		)	(21,689		)	(13,910		)
Dividends paid	(15,294		)	(13,811		)	(12,890		)
Payment of contingent consideration liability	(5,555		)	—			—
Net cash flows from financing activities	11,053			(19,258		)	(15,471		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(1,660		)	708			(5,428		)
Net change in cash and equivalents	31,215			(49,999		)	13,267
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	103,338			153,337			140,070

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Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	134,553		$	103,338	$	153,337
Cash paid for income taxes	$	(19,062	)	$	22,635	$	13,841
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest of $748, $286, and $0, respectively	$	10,159		$	11,491	$	10,504
Non-cash items:
Pioneer Pump Holdings, Inc. liability for mandatory share purchase	$	—		$	22,924	$	—
Payable to seller of Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.	$	—		$	546	$	5,038
Payable to seller of Vertical S.p.A.	$	—		$	—	$	370
Additions to property, plant, and equipment, not yet paid	$	1,112		$	3,265	$	187

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(In thousands)	Common Shares Outstanding		Common Stock			Additional Capital		Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)			Noncontrolling Interest			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Balance as of year end 2010	46,512		$	4,652		$	129,705	$	311,579		$	(19,442	)	$	2,055		$	7,291
Net income								63,099						474			150
Currency translation adjustment											(21,391		)	223			(1,128		)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax $5,500											(8,734		)
Dividends on common stock ($0.2675/share)								(12,441		)
Noncontrolling dividend														(449		)
Common stock issued	706		68			8,875		(7		)
Share-based compensation	104		10			3,965
Common stock repurchased or received for stock options exercised	(646	)	(64		)			(13,878		)
Purchase of remaining redeemable noncontrolling interest											303						(7,655		)
Adjustment to Vertical redemption value								(228		)							228
Adjustment to acquired fair value																	6,521
Tax benefit of stock options exercised						2,064
Balance as of year end 2011	46,676		$	4,666		$	144,609	$	348,124		$	(49,264	)	$	2,303		$	5,407
Net income								82,864						446			428
Currency translation adjustment											1,835			275			(572		)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax $6,200											(9,717		)
Dividends on common stock ($0.2850/share)								(13,367		)
Noncontrolling dividend														(444		)
Common stock issued	1,162		116			15,374		(23		)
Share-based compensation	114		12			6,247
Common stock repurchased or received for stock options exercised	(820	)	(82		)			(21,648		)
Tax benefit of stock options exercised						4,660
Balance as of year end 2012	47,132		$	4,712		$	170,890	$	395,950		$	(57,146	)	$	2,580		$	5,263

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	Common Shares Outstanding		Common Stock			Additional Capital		Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)			Noncontrolling Interest			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net income								81,958						656			84
Currency translation adjustment											(15,662		)	49			(374		)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax ($12,113)											18,079
Adjustments to Impo redemption value								(198		)							198
Dividends on common stock ($0.3050/share)								(14,518		)
Noncontrolling dividend														(776		)
Common stock issued	880		88			13,989		(9		)
Share-based compensation	65		7			4,868
Common stock repurchased or received for stock options exercised	(362	)	(36		)			(12,328		)
Tax benefit of stock options exercised						5,063
Balance as of year end 2013	47,715		$	4,771		$	194,810	$	450,855		$	(54,729	)	$	2,509		$	5,171

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Company--“Franklin Electric” or the “Company” shall refer to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Fiscal Year--The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest December 31. The financial statements and accompanying notes are as of and for the years ended December 28, 2013 (52 weeks), December 29, 2012 (52 weeks), and December 31, 2011 (52 weeks), and referred to as 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Principles of Consolidation--The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

Business Combinations--The Company allocates the purchase price of its acquisitions to the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests acquired based upon their respective fair values at the acquisition date. The Company utilizes management estimates and inputs from an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining these fair values. The excess of the acquisition price over these estimated fair values is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is adjusted for any changes to acquisition date fair value amounts made within the measurement period. Acquisition-related transaction costs are recognized separately from the business combination and expensed as incurred.

Revenue Recognition--Products are shipped utilizing common carriers direct to customers or, for consignment products, to customer specified warehouse locations. Sales are recognized when the Company’s products are shipped direct or, in the case of consignment products, transferred from the customer specified warehouse location to the customer, at which time transfer of ownership and risk of loss pass to the customer. The Company records net sales revenues after discounts at the time of sale based on specific discount programs in effect, related historical data, and experience.

Research and Development Expense--The Company’s research and development activities are charged to expense in the period incurred. The Company incurred expenses of approximately $16.8 million in 2013, $9.9 million in 2012, and $8.2 million in 2011.

Cash and Cash Equivalents--The Company considers cash on hand, demand deposits, and highly liquid investments with an original maturity date of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments--The carrying amount of long-term debt was $188.8 million at December 28, 2013 and $164.9 million at December 29, 2012.  The estimated fair value of all debt was $203.7 million and $179.8 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.  The fair value assumed floating rate debt was valued at par. In the absence of quoted prices in active markets, considerable judgment is required in developing estimates of fair value.   Estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market transaction.  In determining the fair value of its long-term debt, the Company uses estimates based on rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.  These level 2 inputs were valued using the same historical technique. The Company’s off-balance sheet instruments consist of operating leases.

Accounts Receivable, Earned Discounts, and Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts--Accounts receivable are stated at estimated net realizable value. Accounts receivable are comprised of balances due from customers, net of earned discounts and estimated allowances for uncollectible accounts. Earned discounts are based on specific customer agreement terms. In determining allowances for uncollectible accounts, historical collection experience, current trends, aging of accounts receivable, and periodic credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition are reviewed.  The Company believes that the allowance is appropriate; however, actual experience could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to the reserve.

Inventories--Effective January 2, 2011, the Company elected to change its accounting principle of valuing all of its inventories that used the LIFO method to the FIFO method.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The majority of the cost of domestic and foreign inventories is determined using the FIFO method with a portion of inventory costs determined using the average cost method. The Company reviews its inventories for excess or obsolete products or components based on an analysis of historical usage and management's evaluation of estimated future demand, market conditions, and alternative uses for possible excess or obsolete parts.

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Property, Plant, and Equipment--Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost.  Depreciation of plant and equipment is calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of 5 to 20 years for land improvements and buildings, 5 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, and 5 years for furniture and fixtures. Maintenance, repairs, and renewals of a minor nature are expensed as incurred. Betterments and major renewals which extend the useful lives or add to the productive capacity of buildings, improvements, and equipment are capitalized. The Company reviews its property, plant, and equipment for impairment at the asset group level whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The Company’s depreciation expense was $23.4 million, $21.1 million, and $19.4 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets--The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter or more frequently as warranted by triggering events that indicate potential impairment. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level, which the company has determined to be the North America Water Systems, International Water, and Fueling Systems units. In compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, the Company has evaluated the aggregation criteria and determined that the components within the North America Water Systems and International Water reporting units can be aggregated in 2013.  

In assessing the recoverability of goodwill, the Company determines the fair value of its reporting units by utilizing a combination of both the income and market valuation approaches.  The income approach estimates fair value based upon future revenue, expenses, and cash flows discounted to present value. The market valuation approach estimates fair value using market multipliers of various financial measures compared to a set of comparable public companies.

An indication of impairment exists if the carrying value of the reporting unit is higher than its fair value, as determined by the above approach. The second step of testing as outlined in FASB ASC Topic 350 must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to its carrying value in the same manner as if the reporting units were being acquired in a business combination.  The Company would allocate the fair value to all of the reporting unit's assets and liabilities, including any unrecognized intangible assets, in a hypothetical analysis that would calculate the implied fair value of goodwill.  The Company would record an impairment charge for the difference between the implied fair value of goodwill and the recorded goodwill.

The Company also tests indefinite lived intangible assets, primarily trade names, for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter or more frequently as warranted by triggering events that indicate potential impairment.  In assessing the recoverability of the trade names, the Company determines the fair value using an income approach. The income approach estimates fair value based upon future revenue and estimated royalty rates. An indication of impairment exists if the carrying value of the trade names is higher than the fair value. The Company would record an impairment charge for the difference.

Amortization is recorded and calculated for other definite lived intangible assets on a basis that reflects cash flows over the estimated useful lives.  The weighted average number of years over which each intangible class is amortized is 17 years for patents, 6 years for supply agreements, 15 years for technology, 13 to 20 years for customer relationships, 5 years for software, and 8 years for all others.

Warranty Obligations--Warranty terms are generally 2 years from date of manufacture or one year from date of installation. The general warranty liability is recorded when revenue is recognized and is based on actual historical return rates from the most recent warranty periods.  In 2007, the Company began offering an extended warranty program to certain Water Systems customers, which provides warranty coverage up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. Provisions for estimated expenses related to product warranty are made at the time products are sold or when specific warranty issues are identified. These estimates are established using historical information about the nature, frequency, and average cost of warranty claims and expected customer returns. The Company actively studies trends of warranty claims and takes action to improve product quality and minimize warranty claims.

Income Taxes--Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes.  Under this guidance, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities and net operating loss and credit carry forwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.  The Company records a liability for uncertain tax positions by establishing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.

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Share-Based Compensation--The Company accounts for compensation costs for all share-based payments based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with fair value provisions.

Pension--The Company makes its determination for pension, postretirement, and post employment benefit plans liabilities based on management estimates and consultation with actuaries, incorporating estimates, and assumptions of future plan service costs, future interest costs on projected benefit obligations, rates of compensation increases, employee turnover rates, anticipated mortality rates, expected investment returns on plan assets, asset allocation assumptions of plan assets, and other factors.

Earnings Per Common Share--Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed and disclosed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share. The Company utilizes the two-class method to compute earnings available to common shareholders. Under the two-class method, earnings are adjusted by accretion amounts to redeemable noncontrolling interests recorded at redemption value. The adjustments represent dividend distributions, in substance, to the noncontrolling interest holder as the holders have contractual rights to receive an amount upon redemption other than the fair value of applicable shares. As a result, earnings are adjusted to reflect this in substance distribution that is different from other common shareholders. In addition, the Company allocates net earnings to each class of common stock and participating security as if all of the net earnings for the period had been distributed. The Company's participating securities consist of share-based payment awards that contain a nonforfeitable right to receive dividends and therefore are considered to participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders. Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares as of the balance sheet date, as adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards.

Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements--All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries in functional currency other than the U.S. dollar are translated at year end exchange rates. All revenue and expense accounts are translated at average rates in effect during the respective period. Adjustments for translating longer term foreign currency assets and liabilities in U.S. dollars are included as a component of other comprehensive income.  Transaction gains and losses that arise from shorter term exchange rate fluctuations are included in the results of operations in “Foreign exchange income/(expense)”, as incurred.

Significant Estimates--The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions by management affect allowance for uncollectible accounts, inventory valuation, warranty, business combinations, redeemable noncontrolling interest, mandatory share purchase, trade names and goodwill, income taxes, pension and employee benefit obligations, and share-based compensation.

Although the Company regularly assesses these estimates, actual results could materially differ. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.

2. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02

Comprehensive Income. This guidance requires companies to disclose additional information about items reclassified out of

accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") either on the face of the income statement or as a separate footnote to the

financial statements. In addition, changes in AOCI balance by component are to be presented. ASU 2013-02 is effective for

both annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 on a

prospective basis, effective December 30, 2012. Refer to Note 14 for disclosures made. As the ASU addressed only disclosure

requirements, adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of

operations, or cash flows.

3. STOCK SPLIT

On February 22, 2013, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split of the Company's common stock in the form of a 100 percent stock distribution. The stock distribution was distributed or paid on March 18, 2013, to stockholders of record as of March 4, 2013. As a result of this action, approximately 23.7 million shares were issued to stockholders of record as of March 4, 2013. The par value of the common stock remains at $0.10 per share and, accordingly, approximately $2.37 million was transferred from retained earnings to common stock. Earnings and dividends declared per share and weighted average shares outstanding are presented in this Form 10-K after the effect of the 100 percent stock

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distribution. The two-for-one stock split is reflected in the share and per share amounts in all periods presented in this Form 10-K.

4. ACQUISITIONS

During 2013, the Company made two acquisitions, neither of which was individually material, in the water segment for a total purchase price of approximately $3.6 million.  The results of the two newly acquired businesses from the dates of acquisition through December 28, 2013 were not material.  

In an agreement dated November 16, 2012 the Company added to its Fueling Systems segment by acquiring certain assets and 100% of the common stock of Flex-ing, Incorporated ("Flex-ing") for approximately $10.4 million in an all cash transaction. Located in Sherman, Texas, Flex-ing designs and manufactures a variety of fueling equipment that is distributed through the same channels as the core product offering of the Fueling Systems segment.

The Flex-ing intangible assets of $8.9 million consist primarily of customer relationships, which will be amortized utilizing the straight line method over 15 years, and trademarks, which are classified as indefinite lived assets and will not be amortized. All of the goodwill was recorded as part of the Fueling Systems segment and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The goodwill amount of $4.0 million resulting from the Flex-ing acquisition consists primarily of broadened product lines that can be distributed through the Company's existing international distribution channels.

In an agreement dated August 9, 2012, between the Company and Cerus Industrial Corporation ("Cerus"), the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Cerus, net of debt acquired, for approximately $24.4 million, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Company funded the acquisition with cash on hand and short-term borrowings paid back within the year.

Cerus, located in Hillsboro, Oregon, designs, manufactures, and distributes motor controls, motor starters, contractors, protection devices, and variable frequency drives to a wide range of distributor and original equipment manufacturers in North America.

The Cerus intangible assets of $17.3 million consist primarily of customer relationships, which will be amortized utilizing the straight line method over 17 years, and trademarks, which are classified as indefinite lived assets and will not be amortized.

The goodwill amount of $5.4 million resulting from the Cerus acquisition consists primarily of accelerated growth resulting from increased technical and product development capacity, broadened product lines, reduced manufacturing costs, and movement into adjacent market areas. All of the goodwill was recorded as part of the Water Systems segment and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Preliminary goodwill decreased by $0.1 million during the year ended December 28, 2013, due to an escrow refund received by the Company.

In an agreement dated March 7, 2012, between the Company and Pioneer Pump Holdings, Inc. ("PPH"), the Company acquired an additional 39.5 percent of the outstanding shares of PPH, net of debt acquired, for approximately $30.3 million, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Company funded the acquisition with approximately $30.3 million in cash. The Company previously held a 31.0 percent equity interest in PPH (see Note 7). As a result of the additional acquisition, the Company's total equity interest in PPH increased to 70.5 percent, resulting in the consolidation of PPH in the Company's financial statements. Accordingly, the original equity interest in PPH was remeasured to its fair value of $23.9 million as of March 7, 2012, based on the income approach which utilized management estimates and consultation with an independent third-party valuation firm. Inputs included an analysis of the enterprise value based on financial projections and ownership percentages. As a result, the Company recognized a one-time gain of $12.2 million in the "Other income/(expense)" line of the Company's condensed consolidated statement of income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

PPH is the holding company for two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Pioneer Pump, Inc. ("PPI") located in Canby, Oregon, and Pioneer Pump, Ltd. ("PPL") located in Rattlesden, United Kingdom, which holds an additional subsidiary in Wadeville, Germiston, South Africa. PPH is a leader in the manufacture of large, engine-driven centrifugal pumps used for dewatering in oil and gas, municipal, construction and mining applications.

The Company also entered into a further stock purchase agreement with the noncontrolling interest holders to purchase the remaining shares of PPH on or about, but no later than, March 31, 2015, for a purchase price based on a multiple of PPH's adjusted average earnings for 2013 and 2014 less net indebtedness. Accordingly, a resulting liability of $22.9 million was recorded in the "Other long-term liabilities" line of the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Any required adjustments to the liability driven by changes in the expected purchase price will be recorded in the "Interest expense" line of the Company's

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consolidated statement of income. The mandatory share purchase liability remained recorded at the initial carrying amount as of December 28, 2013. As a result, no adjustments were necessary for the year ended December 28, 2013.

The PPH intangible assets of $43.9 million consist primarily of customer relationships, which will be amortized utilizing the straight line method over 17 to 19 years, and trademarks, which are classified as indefinite lived assets and will not be amortized.

The goodwill amount of $26.5 million resulting from the PPH acquisition consists primarily of expanding sales of packaged systems products and the recording of deferred taxes related to acquired assets. PPH's presence in the oil and gas market will also complement the Company's initiative to introduce submersible pumping systems in this market. All of the goodwill was recorded as part of the Water Systems segment and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Preliminary goodwill increased by $1.5 million during the year ended December 29, 2012, due to purchase accounting adjustments to intangible assets and inventory resulting from additional information provided for the provisional valuation.

The final purchase prices assigned to the major identifiable assets and liabilities for the Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH acquisitions are as follows:

(In millions)	Flex-ing			Cerus			PPH			Total
Assets:
Cash acquired	$	0.1		$	—		$	0.8		$	0.9
Current assets	2.0			3.8			38.1			43.9
Property, plant, and equipment	0.4			0.3			3.6			4.3
Intangible assets	8.9			17.3			43.9			70.1
Goodwill	4.0			5.4			26.5			35.9
Total assets	15.4			26.8			112.9			155.1
Liabilities	(5.0		)	(2.4		)	(58.7		)	(66.1		)
Total	10.4			24.4			54.2			89.0
Less: Fair value of original equity interest	—			—			(23.9		)	(23.9		)
Total purchase price	$	10.4		$	24.4		$	30.3		$	65.1

The fair values of the Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH identifiable intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment are final amounts as of fiscal year end 2013 in conjunction with final valuations. An additional valuation adjustment of $0.1 million was made in 2013 and is reflected in the table above. The Company utilized management estimates and consultation with an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in the valuations.

The following unaudited proforma financial information for the years ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 gives effect to the acquisitions of Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH by the Company as if the acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the 2012 and 2011 years. These unaudited proforma combined condensed financial statements are prepared for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of actual results or financial position that would have been achieved had the acquisitions been consummated on the dates indicated and are not necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial position of the consolidated companies. The unaudited proforma combined condensed financial statements do not give effect to any cost savings or incremental costs that may result from the integration of Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH with the Company.

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.

PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In millions, except per share amounts)	(Unaudited) 2012		(Unaudited) 2011
Net sales	$	925	$	914
Net income	84		68
Per share data:
Basic earnings per share	$	1.79	$	1.46
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.76	$	1.43

Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH contributed a total of $48.4 million of revenue and $1.7 million of earnings to the Company's consolidated statements of income from date of acquisition through December 29, 2012.

In an agreement dated May 2, 2011, between Franklin Electric BV (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) and Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. ("Impo"), the Company acquired 80 percent of the outstanding shares of Impo, net of debt acquired plus working capital adjustments, for approximately 40.0 million Turkish lira ("TRY"), $26.1 million at the then current exchange rate, subject to certain terms and conditions.

Impo, located in Izmir, Turkey, is the leading supplier of groundwater pumping equipment in Turkey. The Impo acquisition, combined with the Company's current presence in the region, provides the Company with the leading position in the rapidly growing market for groundwater pumping systems in Turkey and throughout the Middle East. It also provides a low cost manufacturing base for supplying the entire region.

The intangible assets of $15.3 million consist primarily of customer relationships, which will be amortized over 13 years, and trademarks. All of the goodwill was recorded as part of the Water Systems segment and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The purchase agreement for Impo includes an earn-out provision payable to the sellers if certain performance criteria are achieved in any year from 2011 to 2013. Earn-out payments are capped at TRY 10.0 million in the aggregate. As of the acquisition date, the Company recorded contingent consideration of TRY 8.5 million ($5.5 million) as determined by the income approach. The performance criteria resulting in the earn-out provision were achieved for the fiscal year ended 2012. The recorded contingent consideration of TRY 10.0 million ($5.6 million) as of December 29, 2012 was paid out during the first quarter of 2013.

The purchase price assigned to each major identifiable asset and liability was as follows:

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(In millions)
Assets:
Cash acquired	$	0.9
Current assets	26.4
Property, plant, and equipment	11.5
Intangible assets	15.3
Goodwill	8.9
Other assets	2.8
Total assets	65.8
Contingent consideration	(5.5		)
Liabilities	(27.7		)
Total identifiable assets	32.6
Noncontrolling interest	(6.5		)
Total purchase price	$	26.1

An immaterial adjustment to deferred taxes of $2.7 million was included in goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2012 after the close of the measurement period.

The fair value of the identifiable intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment are final as of June 30, 2012, in conjunction with final valuations.  The Company utilized management estimates and consultation with an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in the valuation. The difference between actual sales for the Company and proforma annual sales including Impo as if it were acquired at the beginning of the year was not material as a component of the Company's consolidated sales for the year ended December 31, 2011. Due to the immaterial nature of the acquisition, the Company has not included full year proforma statements of income for the acquisition year and previous year.

In an agreement dated December 19, 2011, the Company redeemed the 25 percent noncontrolling interest of Vertical, increasing the Company's ownership to 100 percent, for approximately €5.7 million, $7.4 million at the then current exchange rate. The Company paid €5.4 million, $7.1 million at the then current exchange rate, in 2011 with the remaining purchase price paid in 2012. The recorded redemption value in the "Redeemable noncontrolling interest" line of the Company's consolidated balance sheet prior to the transaction was $7.7 million, which included previously recorded fair value and currency translation adjustments. This addition to the Water Systems segment further solidifies the Company's position in the worldwide market for stainless steel water pumps. The original 75 percent controlling interest was acquired in the first quarter of 2009.

Transaction costs were expensed as incurred under the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Transaction costs included in selling, general, and administrative expense in the Company’s statement of income were $1.1 million, $0.3 million, and $0.4 million for the fiscal years ended 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

5. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

On May 2, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of 80 percent of Impo. The 20 percent noncontrolling interest was recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The noncontrolling interest holders have the option, which is embedded in the noncontrolling interest, to require the Company to redeem their ownership interests after May 2, 2014, three years after the original agreement was signed. The combination of a noncontrolling interest and a redemption feature resulted in a redeemable noncontrolling interest.

The noncontrolling interest in Impo is redeemable at other than fair value as the redemption value is determined based on a specified formula.  The noncontrolling interest becomes redeemable after the passage of time, and therefore the Company records the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest at the greater of (1) the initial carrying amount, increased or decreased for each noncontrolling interest's share of net income or loss and its share of other comprehensive income or loss and dividends (“carrying amount”) or (2) the redemption value which is determined based on the greater of the redemption floor value or the then-current specified earnings multiple.  As of December 28, 2013, the Impo redeemable noncontrolling interest was recorded at the redemption value.

According to FASB ASC Topic 810, Consolidation and Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Topic No. D-98, Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities, redeemable noncontrolling interests issued in the form of common securities, to

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the extent that the noncontrolling interest holder has a contractual right to receive an amount upon share redemption that is other than the fair value of such shares, then the noncontrolling interest holder has, in substance, received a dividend distribution that is different from other common shareholders. Therefore, adjustments to the noncontrolling interest to reflect the redemption amount should be reflected in the computation of earnings per share using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, the Company has elected to treat as a dividend only the portion of the periodic redemption value adjustment (if any) that reflects a redemption value in excess of carrying value.  Adjustments of $0.2 million were necessary for the fiscal year ended 2013. No adjustments were necessary for the fiscal year ended 2012. Adjustments totaling $0.2 million were necessary for the fiscal year ended 2011. The 2011 adjustments resulted from the Company's previously held redeemable noncontrolling interest in Vertical. A resulting adjustment to the earnings per share computation was also necessary (see Note 15). The noncontrolling interest in Vertical was redeemed by the Company in the fourth quarter of 2011 (see Note 4).

6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, provides guidance for defining, measuring, and disclosing fair value within an established framework and hierarchy. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The standard established a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value within the hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets;

Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and

Level 3 – Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

As of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as set forth in the table below. The "Recognized Loss" amounts in the table are accumulated totals since inception.

(In millions)	December 28, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Cash equivalents	$	6.6	$	6.6	$	—	$	—	$	—
Impo contingent consideration	—		—		—		—		—
	December 29, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Cash equivalents	$	13.8	$	13.8	$	—	$	—	$	—
Impo contingent consideration	5.6		—		—		5.6		0.8

The Company's Level 1 assets consist of cash equivalents which are generally comprised of domestic money market funds invested in high quality, short-term liquid assets, and foreign bank guaranteed certificates of deposit.

The Company has no assets or liabilities classified as Level 2.

The Company has no assets or liabilities classified as Level 3 as of December 28, 2013; however, during the second quarter of 2011, the Company recorded $5.5 million (TRY 8.5 million) of contingent consideration related to the second quarter 2011 acquisition of Impo. The fair value of this Level 3 liability was $5.6 million (TRY 10.0 million) as of December 29, 2012, based on Impo achieving specified financial targets. The contingent consideration of $5.6 million (TRY 10.0 million) was paid out during the first quarter of 2013.

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The following table summarizes information regarding the Company’s non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:

	December 28, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Asset held for sale	$	1.8	$	—	$	—	$	1.8	$	1.3

	December 29, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Asset held for sale	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3.6

The Company's Level 3 assets consist of held for sale assets. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company agreed upon the terms of a letter of intent to sell its Oklahoma City facility. As a result, the Company reduced the carrying amount of the held for sale asset to approximate the agreed upon sales price less costs to sell. The transaction was completed during the first quarter of 2014. The 2012 recognized loss related to the fourth quarter 2012 sale of the Company's former Siloam Springs manufacturing facility.

7. OTHER ASSETS

The Company obtained a 25.0 percent equity interest in a Water pumping systems company during the fourth quarter of 2013. The investment is accounted for using the equity method and is included in "Other assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The carrying amount of the investment is adjusted for the Company's proportionate share of earnings, losses, and dividends. The carrying value of the investment was $5.7 million as of December 28, 2013. The Company's proportionate share of earnings, included in the "Other income/(expense)" line of the Company's consolidated statements of income, were immaterial for the year ended December 28, 2013.

In 2005, the Company held a 35.0 percent equity interest in PPI, which was accounted for using the equity method. During the first quarter of 2012, the shareholders of PPI and PPL contributed shares to form a new holding company, PPH, in exchange for equivalent value and control in PPH. As a result of this contribution, the Company's equity interest decreased to 31.0 percent of PPH. On March 7, 2012, the Company acquired a controlling interest in PPH, resulting in the consolidation of PPH in the Company's financial statements (see Note 4). The carrying amount of the equity investment prior to the acquisition of the controlling interest was $11.7 million as of March 6, 2012 and $11.0 million as of December 31, 2011.  The Company’s proportionate share of Pioneer Pump, Inc. earnings, included in the “Other income/(expense)” line of the Company’s consolidated statements of income, was $0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $2.3 million for the years 2013, 2012, and 2011 respectively. The additional purchase was made in 2012 bringing total ownership to 70.5 percent (see Note 4).

During the second quarter of 2011, the Company entered into a loan agreement with the parent of a customer.  The current maturity is included in "Receivables" and the long term portion is included in "Other assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The agreement provides for interest on the loan at a variable market interest rate with the customer to repay the loan plus interest in semi-annual installments throughout the 7 year term.  The Company has a long term relationship with the customer and considers the loan fully collectible.

8. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The carrying amounts of the Company’s intangible assets are as follows:

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(In millions)	2013					2012
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangibles:
Patents	$	7.8	$	(5.9	)	$	7.8	$	(5.7	)
Supply agreements	4.4		(4.4		)	4.4		(4.4		)
Technology	7.5		(3.8		)	7.5		(3.2		)
Customer relationships	125.1		(29.7		)	125.9		(23.1		)
Software	2.1		(0.4		)	1.7		(0.1		)
Other	1.3		(1.2		)	1.2		(1.2		)
Total	$	148.2	$	(45.4	)	$	148.5	$	(37.7	)
Unamortized intangibles:
Trade names	45.9		—			47.3		—
Total intangibles	$	194.1	$	(45.4	)	$	195.8	$	(37.7	)

The weighted average number of years over which each intangible class is amortized is as follows:

Class	Years
Patents	17
Supply agreements	6
Technology	15
Customer relationships	13 - 20
Software	5
Other	8

Amortization expense related to intangible assets for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, was $8.0 million, $7.2 million, and $5.9 million, respectively.

Amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is projected as follows:

(In millions)	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018
	$	8.1	$	8.1	$	8.1	$	7.8	$	7.7

The Company uses the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations.  Annual goodwill impairment testing and trade name impairment testing is performed during the fourth quarter of each year; unless events or circumstances indicate earlier impairment testing is required. No impairment loss was recognized for 2013, 2012, or 2011.

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment for 2013 and 2012, is as follows:

(In millions)	2013
	Water Systems			Fueling Systems			Consolidated
Balance as of December 29, 2012	$	144.9		$	63.2		$	208.1
Acquisitions	1.2			—			1.2
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
Foreign currency translation	(1.9		)	(0.1		)	(2.0		)
Balance as of December 28, 2013	$	144.1		$	63.1		$	207.2

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(In millions)	2012
	Water Systems		Fueling Systems		Consolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	109.9	$	58.9	$	168.8
Acquisitions	31.9		4.1		36.0
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	3.0		—		3.0
Foreign currency translation	0.1		0.2		0.3
Balance as of December 29, 2012	$	144.9	$	63.2	$	208.1

The 2013 acquired goodwill in the Water Systems segment related to a series of immaterial acquisitions by the Company during 2013. The 2012 acquired goodwill in the Water Systems segment related to the Company’s acquisition of PPH and Cerus. The 2012 acquired goodwill in the Fueling Systems segment related to the Company's acquisition of Flex-ing.

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Defined Benefit Plans - As of December 28, 2013, the Company maintained two domestic pension plans and three German pension plans. The Company used a December 28 measurement date for these plans.

The Company redesigned certain retirement plan offerings in 2012. The redesign was completed in order to increase standardization of retirement plans among U.S. salaried employees and to reduce the expected cash funding volatility of retirement plans, while at the same time keeping in place a competitive retirement plan offering to attract and retain talent. The Company achieved this by freezing both the Basic Pension Plan and the Cash Balance Plan as of December 31, 2011, with the exception of a certain limited number of Basic Pension Plan participants who will still accrue benefits over a five year sunset period. Also effective December 31, 2011, the Cash Balance Plan was closed (the Basic Pension Plan was previously closed) and the two plans were merged into a single plan. The portion of the non-qualified pension plan related to the Cash Balance Plan was also frozen. As of January 1, 2012, the Company instituted new service-based contributions, supplemental to the existing Company match for employees, into the defined contribution retirement plan offering.

The following table sets forth aggregated information related to the Company’s pension benefits and other postretirement benefits, including changes in the benefit obligations, changes in plan assets, funded status, amounts recognized in the balance sheet, amounts recognized in other accumulated comprehensive income, and actuarial assumptions that the Company considered in its determination of benefit obligations and plan costs. Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the projected benefit obligation (PBO) for our pension plans, and accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO) for our other benefit plans.

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(In millions)	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year	$	180.6		$	191.4		$	12.6		$	14.5
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	196.3		$	176.6		$	14.5		$	13.4
Service cost	1.8			1.5			0.1			0.1
Interest cost	7.6			8.2			0.5			0.6
Plan amendments	—			—			—			0.8
Actuarial (gain)/loss	(10.2		)	20.5			(1.0		)	1.2
Settlements paid	(0.8		)	(0.3		)	—			—
Benefits paid	(10.7		)	(10.6		)	(1.5		)	(1.6		)
Liability gain due to curtailment	—			—			—			—
Foreign currency exchange	0.7			0.4			—			—
Benefit obligation, end of year	$	184.7		$	196.3		$	12.6		$	14.5
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of assets, beginning of year	$	130.2		$	120.0		$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets	24.3			14.2			—			—
Company contributions	7.7			6.7			1.5			1.6
Settlements paid	(0.6		)	(0.3		)	—			—
Benefits paid	(10.7		)	(10.6		)	(1.5		)	(1.6		)
Foreign currency exchange	0.2			0.2			—			—
Plan assets, end of year	$	151.1		$	130.2		$	—		$	—
Funded status	$	(33.6	)	$	(66.1	)	$	(12.6	)	$	(14.5	)
Amounts recognized in balance sheet:
Deferred tax asset	21.2			32.2			1.2			1.9
Current liabilities	(3.2		)	(0.1		)	(1.3		)	(1.5		)
Noncurrent liabilities	(30.4		)	(66.0		)	(11.3		)	(13.0		)
Net liability, end of year	$	(12.4	)	$	(33.9	)	$	(11.4	)	$	(12.6	)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:
Net transition obligation	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Prior service cost	—			—			1.0			1.2
Net actuarial loss	36.8			53.9			0.9			1.7
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	$	36.8		$	53.9		$	1.9		$	2.9

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The following table sets forth other changes in plan assets and benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive income for 2013 and 2012:

(In millions)	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net actuarial (gain)/loss	$	(24.6	)	$	16.5		$	(1.0	)	$	1.2
Prior service cost	—			—			—			0.8
Amortization of:
Net actuarial gain	(3.2		)	(1.9		)	(0.3		)	(0.1		)
Prior service credit	—			—			(0.4		)	(0.3		)
Settlement recognition	(0.7		)	(0.1		)	—			—
Transition asset	—			—			—			(0.2		)
Deferred tax asset/(liability)	11.4			(5.5		)	0.7			(0.7		)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(17.1	)	$	9.0		$	(1.0	)	$	0.7

Assumptions used to determine domestic benefit obligations:

	Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Discount rate	4.75	%	4.00	%	4.50	%	3.50	%
Rate of increase in future compensation*	—	%	—	%	3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)		3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)

*No rate of increases in future compensation used within assumptions for 2013 and 2012, as both Pension Plans were frozen effective December 31, 2011.

Assumptions used to determine domestic periodic benefit cost:

	Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Discount rate	4.00	%	4.75	%	3.50	%	4.50	%
Rate of increase in future compensation	—	%	—	%	3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)		3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.00	%	8.00	%	—	%	—	%

The accumulated benefit obligation for the Company’s tax qualified plan and German benefit pension plans was $168.4 million and $181.0 million for the years ended 2013 and 2012.

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The following table sets forth the aggregated net periodic benefit cost for all pension plans for 2013, 2012, and 2011:

(In millions)	Pension Benefits									Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2011			2013		2012		2011
Service cost	$	1.8		$	1.5		$	3.5		$	0.1	$	0.1	$	0.1
Interest cost	7.6			8.2			8.7			0.5		0.6		0.6
Expected return on assets	(10.0		)	(10.1		)	(10.8		)	—		—		—
Amortization of transition obligation	—			—			—			0.4		0.2		0.1
Settlement cost	0.1			—			—			—		—		—
Prior service cost	—			—			0.1			0.4		0.3		0.1
Loss	3.6			2.0			3.0			—		0.1		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	3.1		$	1.6		$	4.5		$	1.4	$	1.3	$	0.9
Curtailment**	—			—			0.1			—		—		—
Settlement cost	—			—			—			—		—		—
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	3.1		$	1.6		$	4.6		$	1.4	$	1.3	$	0.9

**   These items for 2011 related primarily to the benefit plan redesign.

The estimated net actuarial (gain)/loss, prior service cost/(credit), and transition (asset)/obligation that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during the 2014 fiscal year are $2.5 million, $0.0 million, and $0.0 million, respectively, for the pension plans and $0.1 million, $0.4 million, and $0.0 million respectively, for all other benefits.

The Company has consulted with a third party investment manager for the assets of the funded domestic defined benefit plan.  The plan assets are currently invested primarily in pooled funds, where each fund in turn is composed of mutual funds that have at least daily net asset valuations. Thus the Company’s funded domestic defined benefit plan assets are invested in a “fund of funds” approach.

The Company’s Board has delegated oversight and guidance to an appointed Employee Benefits Committee.  The Committee has the tasks of reviewing plan performance and asset allocation, ensuring plan compliance with applicable laws, establishing plan policies, procedures, and controls, monitoring expenses, and other related activities.

The plans’ investment policies and strategies focus on the ability to fund benefit obligations as they come due.  Considerations include the plan's current funded level, plan design, benefit payment assumptions, funding regulations, impact of potentially volatile business results on the Company’s ability to make certain levels of contributions, and interest rate and asset return volatility among other considerations. The Company currently attempts to maintain plan funded status at approximately 80 percent or greater pursuant to the Pension Protection Act of 2007. Given the plan’s current funded status, the Company’s cash on hand, cash historically generated from business operations, and cash available under committed credit facilities, the Company sees ample liquidity to achieve this goal.

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Risk management and continuous monitoring requirements are met through monthly investment portfolio reports, quarterly Employee Benefits Committee meetings, annual valuations,  asset/liability studies, and the annual assumption process focusing primarily on the return on asset assumption and the discount rate assumption.  As of December 28, 2013, funds were invested in equity, fixed income, and other investments as follows:

Equity	Percentage
U.S. Large Cap	46	%
World Equity ex-U.S.	17	%
U.S. Small / Mid Cap	8	%
Subtotal	71	%
Fixed Income
U.S. Core Fixed Income	12	%
Long Duration Bond	8	%
High Yield Fixed Income	3	%
Emerging Markets Debt	2	%
Subtotal	25	%
Other
Insurance Contracts	4	%
Cash Equivalents	—	%
Subtotal	4	%
Total	100	%

The Company does not see any particular concentration of risk within the plans, nor any plan assets that pose difficulties for fair value assessment. The Company currently has no allocation to potentially illiquid or potentially difficult to value assets such as hedge funds, venture capital, private equity, and real estate.

The Company works with actuaries and consultants in making its determination of the asset rate of return assumption and also the discount rate assumption. 

Asset class assumptions are set using a combination of empirical and forward-looking analysis for long-term rate of return on plan assets.  A variety of models are applied for filtering historical data and isolating the fundamental characteristics of asset classes.  These models provide empirical return estimates for each asset class, which are then reviewed and combined with a qualitative assessment of long-term relationships between asset classes before a return estimate is finalized.  This provides an additional means for correcting for the effect of unrealistic or unsustainable short-term valuations or trends, opting instead for return levels and behavior that is more likely to prevail over long periods.  With that, the Company has assumed an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 7.70 percent for the 2014 net periodic benefit cost.  This is the result of stochastic modeling showing the 50^th percentile median return at or above 7.70 percent.

The Company uses the Aon Hewitt AA Above Median curve to determine the discount rate.  All cash flow obligations under the plan are matched to bonds in the Aon Hewitt universe of liquid, high-quality, non-callable / non-putable corporate bonds with outliers removed.  From that matching exercise, a discount rate is determined.

The Company’s German pension plans are funded by insurance contract policies whereby the insurance company guarantees a fixed minimum return.  Due to tax legislation, individual pension benefits can only be financed using direct insurance policies up to certain maximums.  These maximum amounts in respect of each member are paid into such an arrangement on a yearly basis.

The Company designated the domestic plan assets as Level 1, as they are mutual funds with prices that are readily available.  The German plan assets are designated as Level 2 inputs as the fair value of the insurance contracts is measured by the reserve that is supervised by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority.

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The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets for 2013 and 2012 by asset category are as follows:

(In millions)	2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)
Equity
U.S. Large Cap	$	69.4	$	69.4	$	—	$	—
U.S. Small / Mid Cap	12.8		12.8		—		—
World Equity ex-U.S.	25.6		25.6		—		—
Fixed Income
U.S. Core Fixed Income	17.9		17.9		—		—
Long Duration Bond	11.5		11.5		—		—
High Yield Fixed Income	4.4		4.4		—		—
Emerging Markets Debt	3.7		3.7		—		—
Other
Insurance Contracts	5.8		—		5.8		—
Cash and Equivalents	—		—		—		—
Total	$	151.1	$	145.3	$	5.8	$	—

(In millions)	2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)
Equity
U.S. Large Cap	$	55.2	$	55.2	$	—	$	—
U.S. Small / Mid Cap	9.2		9.2		—		—
World Equity ex-U.S.	21.9		21.9		—		—
Fixed Income
U.S. Core Fixed Income	16.4		16.4		—		—
Long Duration Bond	12.5		12.5		—		—
High Yield Fixed Income	4.2		4.2		—		—
Emerging Markets Debt	4.0		4.0		—		—
Other
Insurance Contracts	5.7		—		5.7		—
Cash and Equivalents	1.1		1.1		—		—
Total	$	130.2	$	124.5	$	5.7	$	—

One of the Company’s domestic pension plans covers only certain management employees. The Company does not fund this plan, and its assets were zero in both 2013 and 2012. The plan’s projected benefit obligation and accumulated benefit obligation were $12.4 million and $12.3 million, respectively, for 2013, and $11.8 millionand $10.4 million, respectively, for 2012.

The Company estimates total contributions to the plans of $13.7 million in 2014.

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

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(In millions)	Pension  Benefits		Other  Benefits
2014	$	14.3	$	1.4
2015	14.2		1.3
2016	14.0		1.2
2017	10.9		1.1
2018	11.0		1.0
Years 2019 through 2023	58.5		4.2

The Company’s other postretirement benefit plans provide health and life insurance benefits to domestic employees hired prior to 1992. The Company effectively capped its cost for those benefits through plan amendments made in 1992, freezing Company contributions for insurance benefits at 1991 levels for current and future beneficiaries with actuarially reduced benefits for employees who retire before age 65.

Defined Contribution Plans -The Company maintained a 401(k) Plan during 2013 and 2012. The Company's cash contributions are allocated to participant's accounts based on investment elections.

The following table sets forth Company contributions to the 401(k) Plan:

(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
Company contributions to the plan	$	5.3	$	5.0	$	1.9

10. ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses consist of:

(In millions)	2013		2012
Salaries, wages, and commissions	$	27.2	$	26.3
Product warranty costs	9.5		9.7
Insurance	3.4		5.2
Employee benefits	10.3		7.1
Other	11.7		12.1
	$	62.1	$	60.4

11. INCOME TAXES

Income before income taxes consisted of the following:

(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
Domestic	$	53.5	$	53.2	$	29.2
Foreign	58.0		62.8		57.9
	$	111.5	$	116.0	$	87.1

The income tax provision/(benefit) from continuing operations consisted of the following:

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(In millions)	2013			2012		2011
Current:
Federal	$	10.8		$	13.9	$	7.3
Foreign	14.3			7.9		11.3
State	2.1			1.9		0.9
Total current	27.2			23.7		19.5
Deferred:
Federal	4.3			4.6		2.1
Foreign	(1.3		)	3.3		1.8
State	(1.3		)	0.7		—
Total deferred	$	1.7		$	8.6	$	3.9
	$	28.9		$	32.3	$	23.4

A reconciliation of the tax provision for continuing operations at the U.S. statutory rate to the effective income tax expense rate as reported is as follows:

	2013		2012		2011
U.S. Federal statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	1.2		0.9		0.8
Foreign operations	(6.2	)	(7.6	)	(8.5	)
R&D tax credits	(1.1	)	—		(0.5	)
Uncertain tax position adjustments	(1.9	)	2.8		(0.3	)
Deferred tax adjustments, rate and other	—		(4.7	)	—
Valuation allowance on state deferred tax	(0.8	)	0.8		(0.1	)
Other items	(0.3	)	0.6		0.5
Effective tax rate	25.9	%	27.8	%	26.9	%

Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

(In millions)	2013			2012
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses and reserves	$	11.0		$	10.5
Compensation and employee benefits	25.1			38.0
Other items	5.1			4.4
Valuation allowance on state deferred tax	(3.5		)	(4.4		)
Total deferred tax assets	37.7			48.5
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation on fixed assets	10.3			9.7
Amortization of intangibles	61.0			61.9
Other items	9.2			7.8
Total deferred tax liabilities	80.5			79.4
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(42.8	)	$	(30.9	)

The effective tax rate continues to be lower than the statutory rate primarily due to the indefinite reinvestment of foreign earnings taxed at rates below the U.S. statutory rate as well as recognition of foreign tax credits.  The Company has the ability to indefinitely reinvest these foreign earnings based on the earnings and cash projections of its other operations as well as cash on hand and available credit.

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The Company is not likely to realize the benefit of a portion of the recorded deferred tax asset relating to state taxes in the foreseeable future.  As such, a valuation allowance of $3.5 million and $4.4 million was recorded as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.

The Company identifies the accumulated earnings for the affiliates that were not indefinitely reinvested and computes the tax associated with the subsequent repatriation. This computation considers the impact of applicable withholding taxes and the availability of U.S. foreign tax credits. The Company has calculated the repatriation of all the accumulated earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested which resulted in a net tax liability of $3.3 million recorded by the Company as of December 28, 2013. 

The Company does not provide for deferred taxes on the excess of the financial reporting over the tax basis in our investments in foreign subsidiaries that are essentially permanent in duration. That excess is approximately $193.6 million as of December 28, 2013. The determination of the additional deferred taxes that have not been provided is not practicable.

As of the beginning of fiscal year 2013, the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $6.9 million, excluding accrued interest and penalties.  The unrecognized tax benefits decreased $1.7 million for federal tax liabilities and $0.1 million for state income tax liabilities primarily related to audit completions during 2013.  The Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest and penalties, of $5.1 million as of December 28, 2013.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for 2013, 2012, and 2011 (excluding interest and penalties) is as follows:

(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	6.9		$	5.6		$	3.6
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	—			—			—
Additions for tax positions of prior years	1.7			3.6			2.8
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(3.5		)	(1.7		)	(0.8		)
Settlements	—			(0.6		)	—
Ending balance	$	5.1		$	6.9		$	5.6

If recognized, each annual effective tax rate would be affected by the net unrecognized tax benefits of $5.0 million, $6.8 million, and $5.3 million as of December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Of the unrecognized tax benefits at December 28, 2013, $2.0 million is related to an acquisition for which indemnification was provided for in the respective purchase agreement.  The stock purchase agreement related to the acquisition provides the Company rights to recover tax liabilities related to pre-acquisition tax years from the sellers.  Other amounts are associated with domestic state tax issues, such as nexus, as well as other federal and state uncertain tax positions.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense, the impact of which is immaterial.  The Company has accrued interest and penalties as of December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011 of approximately $0.2 million, $1.1 million, and $0.5 million, respectively.

The Company is subject to taxation in the United States and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, as of December 28, 2013, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2010.

It is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits could change in the next twelve months as a result of an audit or due to the expiration of a statute of limitation by approximately $1.4 million.

12. DEBT

On December 14, 2006, the Company entered into an amended and restated unsecured, 60-month $120.0 million revolving credit agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement provides for various borrowing rate options including interest rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) plus interest spreads keyed to the Company’s ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”). On December 14, 2011, the Company executed the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which among other things, extended the maturity of the Agreement to December 14, 2016, and increased the commitment amount to $150.0 million.

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The Agreement contains certain financial covenants with respect to borrowings, interest coverage, loans or advances and investments.  The Company was in compliance with the covenants as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.  The Company had zero borrowings under the Agreement at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

On April 9, 2007, the Company entered into the Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement (the "Prudential Agreement") in the amount of $175.0 million. Under the Prudential Agreement, the Company issued notes in an aggregate principal amount of $110.0 million on April 30, 2007 (the “B-1 Notes”) and $40.0 million on September 7, 2007 (the “B-2 Notes”). The B-1 Notes and B-2 Notes bear a coupon of 5.79 percent and have an average life of 10 years with a final maturity in 2019.  On July 22, 2010, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Prudential Agreement to increase its borrowing capacity by $25.0 million.  On December 14, 2011, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement to redefine the debt to EBITDA ratio covenant in order to be equivalent to that under the Agreement.

As of December 28, 2013, the Company has $50.0 million borrowing capacity available under the Prudential Agreement.  Principal installments of $30.0 million are payable annually commencing on April 30, 2015 and continuing to and including April 30, 2019, with any unpaid balance due at maturity. The Prudential Agreement contains certain financial covenants with respect to borrowings, interest coverage, loans or advances and investments.  

The Company also has certain overdraft facilities at its foreign subsidiaries, of which none were outstanding at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

Debt consisted of the following:

(In millions)	2013			2012
Prudential Agreement - 5.79 percent	$	150.0		$	150.0
Tax increment financing debt	24.6			—
Capital leases	0.8			1.0
Foreign subsidiary debt	14.2			14.9
	189.6			165.9
Less current maturities	(15.4		)	(15.2		)
Long-term debt	$	174.2		$	150.7

On December 31, 2012, the Company, Allen County, Indiana and certain institutional investors entered into a Bond Purchase and Loan Agreement. Under the agreement, Allen County, Indiana issued a series of Project Bonds entitled “Taxable Economic Development Bonds, Series 2012 (Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Project).” The aggregate principal amount of the Project Bonds that were issued, authenticated, and are now outstanding thereunder was limited to $25.0 million. The Company then borrowed the proceeds under the Project Bonds through the issuance of Project Notes to finance the cost of acquisition, construction, installation and equipping of the new Global Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center. These Project Notes (tax increment financing debt) bear interest at 3.6 percent per annum. Interest and principal balance of the Project Notes are due and payable by the Company directly to the institutional investors in aggregate semi-annual installments commencing on July 10, 2013, and concluding on January 10, 2033. The use of the proceeds from the Project Notes was limited to assist the financing of the new Global Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center.

The agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants. The affirmative covenants relate to financial statements, notices of material events, conduct of business, inspection of property, maintenance of insurance, compliance with laws and most favored lender obligations. The negative covenants include limitations on loans, advances and investments, and the granting of liens by the Company or its subsidiaries, as well as prohibitions on certain consolidations, mergers, sales and transfers of assets. The covenants also include financial requirements including a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The agreement also contains a cross default provision in the event the Company defaults on any obligation exceeding $10.0 million.

Also, on December 31, 2012, the Company and Prudential Insurance Company of America entered into an amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement to extend the effective date to December 31, 2015.

Foreign subsidiary debt denoted in the table above is predominately comprised of debt at Impo, which was re-financed in

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September 2013 with maturity dates in September of 2014.

The following debt payments are expected to be paid in accordance with the following schedule:

(In millions)	Total		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		More than 5 years
Debt	$	188.8	$	15.1	$	30.9	$	31.0	$	31.0	$	31.0	$	49.8
Capital leases	0.8		0.3		0.2		0.1		0.1		0.1		—
	$	189.6	$	15.4	$	31.1	$	31.1	$	31.1	$	31.1	$	49.8

13. SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY

The Company has the authority to issue 65,000,000, $.10 par value shares.

During 2013, 2012, and 2011, pursuant to a stock repurchase program authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors, the Company repurchased and retired the following amounts and number of shares:

(In millions, except share amounts)	2013		2012		2011
Repurchases	$	2.8	$	10.0	$	10.6
Shares	88,200		400,000		500,000

In 2013, the Company retired 273,799 shares that were received from employees as payment for the exercise price of their stock options and taxes owed upon the exercise of their stock options and release of their restricted awards.  The Company also retired 6,190 shares that had been previously granted as stock awards to employees, but were forfeited upon not meeting the required restriction criteria or termination. In 2012, the Company retired 419,208 shares that were received from employees as payment for the exercise price of their stock options and taxes owed upon the exercise of their stock options and release of their restricted awards.  The Company also retired 16,712 shares that had been previously granted as a stock award to employees, but were forfeited upon termination.  In 2011, the Company retired 146,652 shares that were received from employees as payment for taxes owed upon the release of their restricted awards. The Company also retired 43,996 shares that had been previously granted as stock award to employees, but were forfeited upon termination.

In 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company recorded $5.1 million, $4.7 million, and $2.1 million, respectively, as a reduction in tax liability and an increase to shareowners’ equity as a result of stock option exercises.

Accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of the currency translation adjustment and the pension liability adjustment, $(16.0) million and $(38.7) million, respectively, as of December 28, 2013, and $(0.3) million and $(56.8) million, respectively, at December 29, 2012.

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

14. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are summarized below:

(In millions)
For the Year Ended December 28, 2013:	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefit Adjustments			Total
Balance, December 29, 2012	$	(0.3	)	$	(56.8	)	$	(57.1	)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
Pre-tax income/(loss)	(16.0		)	—			(16.0		)
Income tax expense	—			—			—

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Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(16.0		)	—					(16.0		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):
Pre-tax income	—			30.2			(1)		30.2
Income tax expense	—			(12.1		)			(12.1		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	—			18.1					18.1
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	(16.0		)	18.1					2.1
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.3			—					0.3
Balance, December 28, 2013	$	(16.0	)	$	(38.7	)			$	(54.7	)
For the Year Ended December 29, 2012:
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	(2.2	)	$	(47.1	)			$	(49.3	)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
Pre-tax income/(loss)	1.8			—					1.8
Income tax expense	—			—					—
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	1.8			—					1.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):
Pre-tax income	—			(15.9		)	(1)		(15.9		)
Income tax expense	—			6.2					6.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	—			(9.7		)			(9.7		)
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	1.8			(9.7		)			(7.9		)
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.1			—					0.1
Balance, December 29, 2012	$	(0.3	)	$	(56.8	)			$	(57.1	)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011:
Balance, January 1, 2011	$	19.0		$	(38.4	)			$	(19.4	)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
Pre-tax income/(loss)	(21.4		)	—					(21.4		)
Income tax expense	—			—					—
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(21.4		)	$	—				(21.4		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):
Pre-tax income	—			(14.2		)	(1	)	(14.2		)
Income tax expense	—			5.5					5.5
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	—			(8.7		)			(8.7		)
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	(21.4		)	(8.7		)			(30.1		)
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.2			—					0.2
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	(2.2	)	$	(47.1	)			$	(49.3	)

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(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 9 for additional details) and is included in the "Selling, general, and administrative expenses" line of the consolidated statements of income.

15. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, net earnings are allocated to each class of common stock and participating security as if all of the net earnings for the period had been distributed. The Company's participating securities consist of share-based payment awards that contain a nonforfeitable right to receive dividends and therefore are considered to participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders.

Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares as of the balance sheet date, as adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

(In millions, except per share amounts)	2013		2012		2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$	82.0	$	82.9	$	63.1
Less: Undistributed earnings allocable to participating securities	1.0		0.6		—
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to redeemable non-controlling interest	0.2		—		0.2
	$	80.8	$	82.3	$	62.9
Denominator:
Basic
Weighted average common shares	47.5		46.9		46.4
Diluted
Effect of dilutive securities:
Non-participating employee and director incentive stock options and performance awards	0.6		0.8		1.0
Adjusted weighted average common shares	48.1		47.7		47.4
Basic earnings per share	$	1.70	$	1.76	$	1.36
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.68	$	1.73	$	1.33
Anti-dilutive stock options	0.1		0.1		0.6

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

16. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company maintains the Franklin Electric Co., Inc. 2012 Stock Plan (the "2012 Stock Plan"), which is a stock-based compensation plan that provides for discretionary grants of stock options, stock awards, stock unit awards, and performance awards to key employees and non-employee directors. Shares and per share data below have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

The 2012 Stock Plan authorizes 2,400,000 shares for issuance as follows:

2012 Stock Plan	Authorized Shares
Stock Options	1,680,000
Stock/Stock Unit Awards	720,000

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The Company also maintains the Amended and Restated Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Stock Plan which, as amended in 2009, provided for discretionary grants of stock options and stock awards (the "2009 Stock Plan"). The 2009 Stock Plan authorized 4,400,000 shares for issuance as follows:

2009 Stock Plan	Authorized Shares
Stock Options	3,200,000
Stock Awards	1,200,000

All options in the 2009 Stock Plan have been awarded.

The Company currently issues new shares from its common stock balance to satisfy option exercises and the settlement of stock awards and stock unit awards made under the 2009 Stock Plan and/or the 2012 Stock Plan.

The total share-based compensation expense recognized in 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $4.9 million, $6.3 million, and $4.0 million, respectively.

Stock Options:

Under the above plans, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, and the options expire 10 years after the date of the grant.  Options granted to employees vest at 25 percent a year and become fully vested and exercisable after 4 years (vesting is accelerated upon retirement, death, or disability).  Subject to the terms of the plans, in general, the aggregate option price and any applicable tax withholdings may be satisfied in cash or its equivalent, by the plan participant’s delivery of shares of the Company’s common stock having a fair market value at the time of exercise equal to the aggregate option price and/or the applicable tax withholdings or by having shares otherwise subject to the award withheld by the Company or via cash-less exercise through a broker-dealer.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with a single approach and amortized using a straight-line attribution method over the option’s vesting period.  Options granted to retirement eligible employees are immediately expensed.  The Company uses historical data to estimate the expected volatility of its stock, the weighted average expected life, the period of time options granted are expected to be outstanding, and its dividend yield.  The risk-free rates for periods within the contractual life of the option are based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.

The assumptions used for the Black-Scholes model to determine the fair value of options granted during 2013, 2012, and 2011, are as follows:

	2013		2012		2011
Risk-free interest rate	1.03	%	1.01	%	2.49	%
Dividend yield	0.89	%	1.12	%	1.23	%
Weighted-average dividend yield	0.89	%	1.12	%	1.07	%
Volatility factor	0.394		0.388		0.431
Weighted-average volatility	0.394		0.388		0.432
Expected term	6.0 years		6.0 years		6.3 years
Forfeiture rate	4.52	%	3.99	%	3.59	%

A summary of the Company’s outstanding stock option activity and related information is as follows:

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(Shares in thousands)
Stock Options	Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (000’s)
Outstanding at beginning of 2011	3,634		$	13.98
Granted	226		21.72
Exercised	(692	)	12.43
Forfeited	(30	)	18.58
Outstanding at beginning of 2012	3,138		$	14.83
Granted	250		24.10
Exercised	(1,158	)	13.29
Forfeited	(46	)	22.91
Outstanding at beginning of 2013	2,184		$	16.69
Granted	176		32.53
Exercised	(880	)	15.98
Forfeited	(4	)	14.37
Outstanding at end of period	1,476		$	19.01	5.75 years	$	39,121
Expected to vest after applying forfeiture rate	1,457		$	18.88	5.71 years	$	38,787
Vested and exercisable at end of period	943		$	15.46	4.41 years	$	28,349

	2013		2012		2011
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options	$	11.47	$	8.19	$	8.71

(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	16.6	$	16.5	$	7.3
Cash received from the exercise of options	14.1		15.4		8.6
Fair value of shares vested	2.1		2.4		2.5
Tax benefit	6.5		6.5		2.1

There were no share-based liabilities paid during the 2013 and 2012 fiscal years.

A summary of the Company’s non-vested stock option activity and related information is as follows:

(Shares in thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of 2012	1,094		$	13.27
Granted	250		24.10
Vested	(528	)	12.67
Forfeited	(14	)	22.91
Non-vested at beginning of 2013	802		$	17.07
Granted	176		32.53
Vested	(440	)	13.31
Forfeited	(4	)	14.37
Non-vested at end of period	534		$	25.30

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As of December 28, 2013, there was $1.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2012 Stock Plan and the 2009 Stock Plan related to stock options.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.40 years.

Stock/Stock Unit Awards:

Under the 2009 Stock Plan and 2012 Stock Plan, non-employee directors and employees may be granted stock awards and stock units, including grants of restricted shares of the Company’s common stock.

Stock awards to non-employee directors are fully vested when made.  Stock/stock unit awards to employees cliff vest over 3 or 4 years (subject to accelerated vesting of a pro rata portion in the case of retirement, death or disability) and may be contingent on the attainment of certain performance goals. Dividends are paid to the recipient prior to vesting, except that dividends on performance-based stock awards under the 2012 Stock Plan will be paid only to the extent the performance goals are met. Stock/stock unit awards granted to retirement eligible employees were expensed over the 4 year vesting period.

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock/stock unit award activity and related information is as follows:

(Shares in thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of 2012	344		$	17.24
Awarded	208		24.90
Vested	(76	)	15.93
Forfeited	(18	)	18.48
Non-vested at beginning of 2013	458		$	20.90
Awarded	165		32.90
Vested	(66	)	18.78
Forfeited	(6	)	20.05
Non-vested at end of period	551		$	24.75

As of December 28, 2013, there was $7.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2012 Stock Plan and the 2009 Stock Plan related to stock awards.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.54 years.

17. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

The Company’s business consists of the Water Systems and Fueling Systems reportable segments, based on the principal end market served.  The Company includes unallocated corporate expenses and inter-company eliminations in an “Other” segment that together with the Water Systems and Fueling Systems segments, represent the Company.

The Water Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells motors, pumps, electronic controls and related parts and equipment primarily for use in submersible water and other fluid system applications. The Fueling Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells pumps, electronic controls and related parts and equipment primarily for use in submersible fueling system applications. The Fueling Systems segment integrates and sells motors and electronic controls produced by the Water Systems segment.

The accounting policies of the Company's reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies). Performance is evaluated based on the sales and operating income of the segments and a variety of ratios to measure performance. These results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had each segment been an independent, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.

Financial information by reportable segment is as follows:

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	Net sales to external customers						Operating income (loss)
(In millions)	2013		2012		2011		2013			2012			2011
Water Systems	$	766.4	$	715.0	$	654.1	$	131.3		$	124.1		$	105.3
Fueling Systems	199.1		176.3		167.0		42.6			36.6			31.3
Other	—		—		—		(50.1		)	(47.7		)	(43.2		)
Consolidated	$	965.5	$	891.3	$	821.1	$	123.8		$	113.0		$	93.4
	Total assets						Depreciation
	2013		2012				2013			2012			2011
Water Systems	$	714.7	$	692.0			$	18.1		$	16.9		$	15.2
Fueling Systems	247.9		252.0				1.9			1.8			1.8
Other	89.3		32.4				3.4			2.4			2.4
Consolidated	$	1,051.9	$	976.4			$	23.4		$	21.1		$	19.4
	Amortization						Capital expenditures
	2013		2012		2011		2013			2012			2011
Water Systems	$	6.0	$	5.7	$	4.2	$	31.0		$	25.2		$	13.8
Fueling Systems	1.9		1.5		1.7		4.0			3.3			1.8
Other	0.1		—		—		32.2			13.6			5.5
Consolidated	$	8.0	$	7.2	$	5.9	$	67.2		$	42.1		$	21.1

Cash is the major asset group in “Other” of total assets.

Financial information by geographic region is as follows:

	Net sales						Long-lived assets
(In millions)	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012
United States	$	460.5	$	428.5	$	371.0	$	377.3	$	330.0
Foreign	505.0		462.8		450.1		199.2		215.0
Consolidated	$	965.5	$	891.3	$	821.1	$	576.5	$	545.0

No single customer accounted for more than 10 percent of the Company’s consolidated sales and accounts receivable in 2013, 2012, or 2011.

18. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

In August 2010, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and South Coast Air Quality Management District (“SCAQMD”) filed civil complaints in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the Company and Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.  The complaints related to a third-party-supplied component part of the Company's Healy 900 Series nozzle, which is part of the Company's Enhanced Vapor Recovery (“EVR”) Systems installed in California gasoline filling stations.  This part, a diaphragm, was the subject of a retrofit during the first half of 2008.  As the Company previously reported, in October 2008 CARB issued a Notice of Violation to the Company alleging that the circumstances leading to the retrofit program violated California statutes and regulations.

The claims in the complaints mirrored those that CARB presented to the Company in the Notice of Violation, and included claims that the Company negligently and intentionally sold nozzles with a modified diaphragm without required CARB certification. Those complaints were consolidated into one case in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (People of the State of California vs. Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc. et al.)  which was tried in the later part of December 2012 and early part of January 2013 (“CARB Case”).

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On July 25, 2013, the Court issued a Final Statement of Decision (“Decision”) in the CARB Case.  In its Decision, the Court found on behalf of the Company and issued a complete defense verdict.  Judgment was entered on August 27, 2013.  CARB has noticed an appeal from that judgment. 

An Amended Judgment, awarding the Company $0.1 million in costs was entered on January 22, 2014.

Neither of these suits have had any effect on CARB's certification of the Company's EVR System or any other products of the Company or its subsidiaries, and did not interfere with continuing sales.  CARB has never decertified the Company's EVR System and has never proposed to do so.

The Company is defending various other claims and legal actions, including environmental matters, which have arisen in the

ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, based on current knowledge of the facts and after discussion with

counsel, these claims and legal actions can be successfully defended or resolved without a material adverse effect on the

Company’s financial position, results of operations, and net cash flows.

Total rent expense charged to operations for operating leases including contingent rentals was $11.0 million, $9.5 million, and $8.8 million for 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

The future minimum rental payments for non-cancelable operating leases as of December 28, 2013, are as follows:

(In millions)	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018
Future minimum rental payments	$	8.6	$	3.3	$	2.3	$	1.2	$	1.1

Rental commitments subsequent to 2018 are not significant by year, but aggregated are $1.4 million in total.

At December 28, 2013, the Company had $11.7 million of commitments primarily for the purchase of machinery and equipment as well as conditional agreements related to building expansions.

The changes in the carrying amount of the warranty accrual, as recorded in "Accrued expenses" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets for 2013 and 2012, are as follows:

(In millions)	2013			2012
Beginning balance	$	9.7		$	9.9
Accruals related to product warranties	9.1			6.8
Additions related to acquisitions	—			0.4
Reductions for payments made	(9.3		)	(7.4		)
Ending balance	$	9.5		$	9.7

19. RESTRUCTURING

Costs incurred in the twelve months ended December 28, 2013, included in the “Restructuring (income)/expense” line of the Company's consolidated statement of income, are as follows:

(In millions)	Water Systems		Fueling Systems		Other		Consolidated
Employee severance	$	0.6	$	0.5	$	—	$	1.1
Equipment relocation	0.1		—		—		0.1
Asset write-off	1.4		—		—		1.4
Other	1.1		—		—		1.1
Total	$	3.2	$	0.5	$	—	$	3.7

Restructuring expenses for 2013 included $1.3 million write-down of the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma facility, which was related to the Phase IV Global Manufacturing Realignment Program announced in 2011, $1.1 million of expenses primarily related to relocation to the new Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, $0.6 million integration

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acquisition costs of the previously announced Flexing acquisition in Franklin Fueling Systems, and $0.7 million of other restructuring costs related to continued manufacturing alignments.

Restructuring expenses of $0.2 million and $1.6 million were incurred in 2012 and 2011, respectively, primarily for the Water Systems realignment.

As of December 28, 2013, there were no restructuring reserves. As of December 29, 2012, there was $0.1 million in restructuring reserves primarily for severance.

20. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

Unaudited quarterly financial information for 2013 and 2012, from continuing operations, is as follows:

(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Net Sales		Gross Profit		Net Income		Net Income Attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.		Basic Earnings Per Share		Diluted Earnings Per Share
2013
1st quarter	$	222.5	$	73.9	$	15.6	$	15.5	$	0.32	$	0.32
2nd quarter	263.4		94.6		28.4		28.1		0.59		0.58
3rd quarter	249.8		87.0		25.3		25.1		0.52		0.51
4th quarter	229.8		76.0		13.4		13.3		0.27		0.27
	$	965.5	$	331.5	$	82.7	$	82.0	$	1.70	$	1.68
2012
1st quarter	$	201.9	$	66.3	$	23.2	$	23.0	$	0.49	$	0.48
2nd quarter	246.7		84.3		25.2		24.8		0.53		0.52
3rd quarter	237.6		82.6		22.0		21.9		0.47		0.46
4th quarter	205.1		68.5		13.3		13.2		0.28		0.27
	$	891.3	$	301.7	$	83.7	$	82.9	$	1.76	$	1.73

Basic and diluted earnings per share amounts are computed independently for each of the quarters presented.  As a result, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the annual earnings per share amount.

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareowners and Directors, Franklin Electric Co., Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 28, 2013. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 28, 2013, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 2013, based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2014, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois

February 26, 2014

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISARGEEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rules 13a-15 under the Exchange Act during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

System of Internal Control over Financial Reporting:

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting of the Company. This system is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Further, because of changes in conditions, effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting may vary over time.

Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the system of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in the 1992 Internal Control-Integrated Framework (the “Framework”) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on its evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 28, 2013.

Our independent registered accounting firm has issued an audit report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. This report appears on page 70.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareowners and Directors, Franklin Electric Co., Inc.:

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 28, 2013 based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 2013, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended December 28, 2013 of the Company and our report dated February 26, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedule.

/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois

February 26, 2014

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information concerning directors and director nominees required by this Item 10 is set forth in the Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 2, 2014, under the headings of "ELECTION OF DIRECTORS" and "INFORMATION CONCERNING NOMINEES AND CONTINUING DIRECTORS," and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information concerning executive officers required by this Item 10 is contained in Part I of this Form 10-K under the heading of "EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT," and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information concerning Regulation S-K, Item 405 disclosures of delinquent Form 3, 4, or 5 filers required by this Item 10 is set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 2, 2014, under the heading of “SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE,” and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information concerning the procedures for shareholders to recommend nominees to the Company’s board of directors, the Audit Committee of the board of directors, and the Company’s code of conduct and ethics required by this Item 10 is set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 2, 2014 under the heading “INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES,” and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by Item 11 is set forth in the Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 2, 2014, under the headings of “INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES,” “MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT,” “COMPENSATION, DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS,” “SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE,” “GRANT OF PLAN BASED AWARDS TABLE,” “OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END TABLE,” “OPTION EXCERCISES AND STOCK VESTED TABLE,” “PENSION BENEFITS TABLE,” “NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION,” “POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE COMPANY,” and “DIRECTOR COMPENSATION,” and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by Item 12 is set forth in the Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 2, 2014, under the headings of "SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS,” “SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT" and “SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS,” and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by Item 13 is set forth in the Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 2, 2014, under the heading “INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES,” and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by Item 14 is set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 2, 2014, under the heading “PROPOSAL 2: RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR,” and is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULES

Documents filed as part of this report:	Form 10-K Annual Report (page)
1. Financial Statements - Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income for the three years ended December 28, 2013	31
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three years ended December 28, 2013	32
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012	33
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended December 28, 2013	35
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the three years ended December 28, 2013	37
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	39
2. Financial Statement Schedule - Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	74
Schedules other than those listed above are omitted for the reason that they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements and related notes.
3. Exhibits
Exhibits are set forth in the attached Exhibit Index.	76
Management Contract, Compensatory Plan, or Arrangement is denoted by an asterisk (*).

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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In millions)	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses			Deductions (a)		Other (b)		Balance at End of Period
2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	3.2	$	(0.1	)	$	0.1	$	—	$	3.0
Allowance for deferred taxes	4.4		(0.9		)	—		—		3.5
2012
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	3.0	$	0.4		$	0.2	$	—	$	3.2
Allowance for deferred taxes	3.6		0.8			—		—		4.4
2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	2.3	$	0.8		$	0.1	$	—	$	3.0
Allowance for deferred taxes	3.4		0.2			—		—		3.6

(a) Charges for which allowances were created.

(b) Primarily related to acquisitions.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
		Registrant
Date: February 26, 2014	By	/s/ R. Scott Trumbull
		R. Scott Trumbull, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on February 26, 2014.

By	/s/ R. Scott Trumbull
	R. Scott Trumbull
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)
	/s/ John J. Haines
	John J. Haines
	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
	(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
	/s/ Jerome D. Brady
	Jerome D. Brady
	Director
	/s/ David T. Brown
	David T. Brown
	Director
	/s/ David A. Roberts
	David A. Roberts
	Director
	/s/ Thomas R. VerHage
	Thomas R. VerHage
	Director
	/s/ David M. Wathen
	David M. Wathen
	Director
	/s/ Thomas L. Young
	Thomas L. Young
	Director

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EXHIBIT INDEX TO THE ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 28, 2013

Number	Description
3.1	Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2007)
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Franklin Electric Co., Inc., as amended February 22, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012)
10.1	Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2004)*
10.2	Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting held on April 29, 2005)*
10.3	Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Amended and Restated Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting held on April 24, 2009)*
10.4	Franklin Electric Co., Inc. 2012 Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of the Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting held on May 4, 2012)*
10.5	Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Non-employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended on April 1, 2006)*
10.6	First Amendment to the Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Nonemployee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan dated February 19, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011)*
10.7	Second Amendment to the Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Nonemployee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan dated May 6, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011)*
10.8	Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Pension Restoration Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009)*
10.9	First Amendment to the Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Pension Restoration Plan dated December 20, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012)*
10.10	Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Supplemental Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on September 29, 2012)*
10.11	First Amendment to the Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Supplemental Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plan dated December 20, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012)*
10.12	Employment Agreement between the Company and Scott Trumbull (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012)*
10.13	Employment Agreement between the Company and Gregg C. Sengstack (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012)*
10.14	Employment Agreement between the Company and John J. Haines (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012)*
10.15	Form of Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement between the Company and R. Scott Trumbull, Gregg C. Sengstack, Daniel J. Crose, Robert J. Stone, Thomas J. Strupp, DeLancey W. Davis and John J. Haines (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005)*
10.16	Form of Employment Security Agreement between the Company and DeLancey W. Davis, Daniel J. Crose, Robert J. Stone and Thomas J. Strupp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2008)*
10.17	Form of Employment Security Agreement between the Company and Steve Aikman (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012)*
10.18	Description of the Executive Officer Annual Incentive Cash Bonus Program (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012)*
10.19	Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Management Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held April 30, 2010)*
10.20	Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Non-Director Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012)*

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10.21	Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Director Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012)*
10.22	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Director Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012)*
10.23	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Director Employees (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012)*
10.24	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for Non-Director Employees (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012)*
10.25	Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Director Employees (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012)*
10.26	Amendment to Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Director Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012)*
10.27	Amendment to Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Director Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012)*
10.28	Amendment to Forms of Restricted Stock Agreement for Non-Director Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.7 and 10.8 of the Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012)*
10.29	$120,000,000 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated December 14, 2006, between the Company and JPMorgan Chase, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.04 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2006)
10.30	Amendment No. 1 to the $120,000,000 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated February 26, 2008, between the Company and JPMorgan Chase, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009)
10.31	Amendment No. 2 to the $120,000,000 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated February 26, 2008, between the Company and JPMorgan Chase, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 15, 2011)
10.32	Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated September 9, 2004, between the Company and the Prudential Insurance Company of America and others (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 2, 2004)
10.33	Amendment and PruShelf Renewal and Extension, dated April 9, 2007, between the Company and Prudential Insurance Company of America and others (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2007)
10.34	Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated February 26, 2008, between the Company and the Prudential Insurance Company of America and others (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009)
10.35	Amendment No. 3 to Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated July 22, 2010, between the Company and Prudential Insurance Company of America and others (incorporated by reference to Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July, 3, 2010)
10.36	Amendment No. 4 to Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated July 22, 2010, between the Company and Prudential Insurance Company of America and others (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 15, 2011)
10.37	Amendment No. 5 to Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated July 22, 2010, between the Company and Prudential Insurance Company of America and other (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on January 2, 2013)
10.38	Bond Purchase and Loan Agreement, dated December 31, 2012, between the Company, Allen County, Indiana, and others (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on January 2, 2013)
10.39	Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2013, between the Company and JPMorgan Chase and others (filed herewith)
18.1	Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries Preferability Letter from Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 18.1 of the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 2, 2011)
21	Subsidiaries of the Registrant

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23	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.1	Forward-Looking Statements

101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

* Management Contract, Compensatory Plan or Arrangement

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SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Shares Repurchased and Retired During Year

During 2013, 2012, and 2011, pursuant to a stock repurchase program authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors, the Company repurchased and retired the following amounts and number of shares:

(In millions, except share amounts)	2013		2012		2011
Repurchases	$	2.8	$	10.0	$	10.6
Shares	88,200		400,000		500,000

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Narrative and Impo Contingent Consideration) (Details) (Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.) In Millions, unless otherwise specified					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 TRY	May 02, 2011 USD ($)	May 02, 2011 TRY	Dec. 28, 2013 Recurring Basis USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Recurring Basis USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013 Recurring Basis Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Recurring Basis Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Impo contingent consideration	$ 5.6	10.0	$ 5.5	8.5	$ 0	$ 5.6	$ 0	$ 5.6
Accretion expense					$ 0	$ 0.8

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STOCK SPLIT (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Stock Split [Abstract]
Stock split conversion ratio	2
Stock split effected in the form of a stock distribution, distribution percentage	100.00%
Stock issued during period as a result of stock split (in shares)	23.7
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Value of stock issued during period as a result of stock split (in dollars)	$ 2.37

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INCOME TAXES (Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Beginning balance	$ 6.9	$ 5.6	$ 3.6
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	0	0	0
Additions for tax positions of prior years	1.7	3.6	2.8
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(3.5)	(1.7)	(0.8)
Settlements	0	(0.6)	0
Ending balance	5.1	6.9	5.6
State
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	0.1
Federal
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	$ 1.7

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OTHER ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013 Water Pumping Systems Company	Nov. 21, 2013 Water Pumping Systems Company	Mar. 05, 2012 Pioneer Pump Inc	Dec. 31, 2011 Pioneer Pump Inc	Sep. 20, 2005 Pioneer Pump Inc	Mar. 05, 2012 Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc	Mar. 07, 2012 Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc	Dec. 28, 2013 Other Income/(Expense) Pioneer Pump Inc	Dec. 29, 2012 Other Income/(Expense) Pioneer Pump Inc	Dec. 31, 2011 Other Income/(Expense) Pioneer Pump Inc
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Percent equity interest			25.00%			35.00%	31.00%
Carrying value of the investment		$ 5.7		$ 11.7	$ 11.0
Proportionate share of earnings									$ 0	$ 0.4	$ 2.3
Loans receivable, maturity term (in years)	7 years
Business acquisition, percentage of total ownership								70.50%

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CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 22, 2014 California Air Resources Board
Loss Contingencies
Litigation settlement, amount				$ 0.1
Commitments
Rent expense related to operating leases	11.0	9.5	8.8
Commitments for the purchase of machinery and equipment and building expansions	11.7
Future Minimum Payments Due for Operating Leases
2014	8.6
2015	3.3
2016	2.3
2017	1.2
2018	1.1
2019 and thereafter	1.4
Changes in the Carrying Amount of the Warranty Accrual
Beginning balance	9.7	9.9
Accruals related to product warranties	9.1	6.8
Additions related to acquisitions	0	0.4
Reductions for payments made	(9.3)	(7.4)
Ending balance	$ 9.5	$ 9.7	$ 9.9

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information

Unaudited quarterly financial information for 2013 and 2012, from continuing operations, is as follows:

(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Net Sales		Gross Profit		Net Income		Net Income Attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.		Basic Earnings Per Share		Diluted Earnings Per Share
2013
1st quarter	$	222.5	$	73.9	$	15.6	$	15.5	$	0.32	$	0.32
2nd quarter	263.4		94.6		28.4		28.1		0.59		0.58
3rd quarter	249.8		87.0		25.3		25.1		0.52		0.51
4th quarter	229.8		76.0		13.4		13.3		0.27		0.27
	$	965.5	$	331.5	$	82.7	$	82.0	$	1.70	$	1.68
2012
1st quarter	$	201.9	$	66.3	$	23.2	$	23.0	$	0.49	$	0.48
2nd quarter	246.7		84.3		25.2		24.8		0.53		0.52
3rd quarter	237.6		82.6		22.0		21.9		0.47		0.46
4th quarter	205.1		68.5		13.3		13.2		0.28		0.27
	$	891.3	$	301.7	$	83.7	$	82.9	$	1.76	$	1.73

Basic and diluted earnings per share amounts are computed independently for each of the quarters presented.  As a result, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the annual earnings per share amount.

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis

As of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as set forth in the table below. The "Recognized Loss" amounts in the table are accumulated totals since inception.

(In millions)	December 28, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Cash equivalents	$	6.6	$	6.6	$	—	$	—	$	—
Impo contingent consideration	—		—		—		—		—
	December 29, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Cash equivalents	$	13.8	$	13.8	$	—	$	—	$	—
Impo contingent consideration	5.6		—		—		5.6		0.8

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis

The following table summarizes information regarding the Company’s non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:

	December 28, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Asset held for sale	$	1.8	$	—	$	—	$	1.8	$	1.3

	December 29, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Asset held for sale	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3.6

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RESTRUCTURING (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	$ 3,719,000	$ 221,000	$ 1,587,000
Restructuring reserves	0	100,000
Employee severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	1,100,000
Equipment relocation
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	100,000
Asset write-off
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	1,400,000
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	1,100,000
Water Systems
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	3,200,000
Water Systems | Employee severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	600,000
Water Systems | Equipment relocation
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	100,000
Water Systems | Asset write-off
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	1,400,000
Water Systems | Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	1,100,000
Water Systems | Continued manufacturing realignments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	700,000
Fueling Systems
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	500,000
Fueling Systems | Employee severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	500,000
Fueling Systems | Equipment relocation
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	0
Fueling Systems | Asset write-off
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	0
Fueling Systems | Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	0
Fueling Systems | Flex-ing Inc.
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	600,000
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	0
Other | Employee severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	0
Other | Equipment relocation
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	0
Other | Asset write-off
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	0
Other | Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	0
Oklahoma City facility disposal | Asset write-off
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	1,300,000
Corporate Headquarters relocation | Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring (income)/expense	$ 1,100,000

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SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 30, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Common shares, authorized (in shares)	65,000,000	65,000,000
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10		$ 0.10
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value (in dollars)	$ 2.8	$ 10.0	$ 10.6
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares	88,200	400,000	500,000
Shares retired that had been previously granted as stock awards to employees, but were forfeited upon not meeting the required restriction criteria or termination (in shares)	6,190	16,712	43,996
Shares retired that were received by employees as payment for the exercise price of their stock options and taxes owed upon exercise of their stock options and release of their restricted awards (in shares)	273,799	419,208	146,652
Increase in shareowners' equity as a result of stock options exercised (in dollars)	5.1	4.7	2.1
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), currency translation adjustment (in dollars)	(16.0)	(0.3)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), pension liability adjustment (in dollars)	$ (38.7)	$ (56.8)

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Change in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reporting Segment
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 208,141,000	$ 168,800,000
Acquisitions	1,200,000	36,000,000
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	(100,000)	3,000,000
Foreign currency translation	(2,000,000)	300,000
Goodwill, ending balance	207,220,000	208,141,000
Water Systems
Change in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reporting Segment
Goodwill, beginning balance	144,900,000	109,900,000
Acquisitions	1,200,000	31,900,000
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	(100,000)	3,000,000
Foreign currency translation	(1,900,000)	100,000
Goodwill, ending balance	144,100,000	144,900,000
Fueling Systems
Change in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reporting Segment
Goodwill, beginning balance	63,200,000	58,900,000
Acquisitions	0	4,100,000
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	0	0
Foreign currency translation	(100,000)	200,000
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 63,100,000	$ 63,200,000

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 28, 2013 Options	Dec. 29, 2012 Options	Dec. 28, 2013 Performance Shares	Dec. 28, 2013 Awards	Dec. 28, 2013 Employee Stock/Stock Unit Award	Apr. 24, 2009 2009 Stock Plan	Apr. 24, 2009 2009 Stock Plan Options	Apr. 24, 2009 2009 Stock Plan Awards	May 04, 2012 2012 Stock Plan	May 04, 2012 2012 Stock Plan Options	May 04, 2012 2012 Stock Plan Employee Stock/Stock Unit Award
Share-based Compensation
Authorized shares									4,400,000	3,200,000	1,200,000	2,400,000	1,680,000	720,000
Allocated share-based compensation expense (in dollars)	$ 4,900,000	$ 6,300,000	$ 4,000,000
Options granted to vesting employees vesting per year (as a percent)				25.00%
Fair Value Assumptions
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)	1.03%	1.01%	2.49%
Dividend yield (as a percent)	0.89%	1.12%	1.23%
Weighted-average dividend yield (as a percent)	0.89%	1.12%	1.07%
Volatility factor (as a percent)	39.40%	38.80%	43.10%
Weighted-average volatility (as a percent)	39.40%	38.80%	43.20%
Expected term (in years)	P6Y	P6Y	P6Y3M18D
Forfeiture rate (as a percent)	4.52%	3.99%	3.59%
Stock Option Plans Activity and Related Information
Outstanding beginning of period, shares	2,184,000	3,138,000	3,634,000
Outstanding beginning of period, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 16.69	$ 14.83	$ 13.98
Granted, shares	176,000	250,000	226,000
Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 32.53	$ 24.10	$ 21.72
Exercised, shares	(880,000)	(1,158,000)	(692,000)
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 15.98	$ 13.29	$ 12.43
Forfeited, shares	(4,000)	(46,000)	(30,000)
Forfeited, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 14.37	$ 22.91	$ 18.58
Outstanding end of period, shares	1,476,000	2,184,000	3,138,000
Outstanding end of period, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 19.01	$ 16.69	$ 14.83
Expected to vest after applying forfeiture rate, shares	1,457,000
Expected to vest after applying forfeiture rate, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 18.88
Vested and exercisable end of period, shares	943,000
Vested and exercisable end of period, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 15.46
Summary of Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term and Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding end of period, weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years)	5 years 9 months
Outstanding end of period, aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars)	39,121,000
Expected to vest after applying forfeiture rate, weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years)	5 years 8 months 15 days
Expected to vest after applying forfeiture rate, aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars)	38,787,000
Vested and exercisable end of period, weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years)	4 years 4 months 27 days
Vested and exercisable end of period, aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars)	28,349,000
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options (in dollars per share)	$ 11.47	$ 8.19	$ 8.71
Intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars)	16,600,000	16,500,000	7,300,000
Cash received from the exercise of options (in dollars)	14,100,000	15,400,000	8,600,000
Fair value of shares vested (in dollars)	2,100,000	2,400,000	2,500,000
Tax benefit (in dollars)	6,500,000	6,500,000	2,100,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation (in dollars)				1,500,000			7,500,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost, recogninzed over a weighted-average period (in years)				2 years 4 months 24 days			2 years 6 months 14 days
Total share-based liabilities paid (in dollars)	$ 0	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested
Non-vested at beginning of period, shares	458,000	344,000		802,000	1,094,000
Non-vested at beginning of period, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 20.90	$ 17.24		$ 17.07	$ 13.27
Awarded, shares	165,000	208,000		176,000	250,000
Awarded, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 32.90	$ 24.90		$ 32.53	$ 24.10
Vested, shares	(66,000)	(76,000)		(440,000)	(528,000)
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 18.78	$ 15.93		$ 13.31	$ 12.67
Forfeited, shares	(6,000)	(18,000)		(4,000)	(14,000)
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 20.05	$ 18.48			$ 22.91
Non-vested at end of period, shares	551,000	458,000	344,000	534,000	802,000
Non-vested at the end of period, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 24.75	$ 20.90	$ 17.24	$ 25.30	$ 17.07
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, terms of award						3		4

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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Balance at beginning of period	$ 3.2		$ 3.0		$ 2.3
Additions charged to costs and expenses	(0.1)		0.4		0.8
Deductions	0.1	[1]	0.2	[1]	0.1	[1]
Other	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Balance at end of period	3.0		3.2		3.0
Allowance for Deferred Taxes
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Balance at beginning of period	4.4		3.6		3.4
Additions charged to costs and expenses	(0.9)		0.8		0.2
Deductions	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Other	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Balance at end of period	$ 3.5		$ 4.4		$ 3.6

[1] Charges for which allowances were created.

[2] Primarily related to acquisitions

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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales to external customers	$ 229,800,000	$ 249,800,000	$ 263,400,000	$ 222,500,000	$ 205,100,000	$ 237,600,000	$ 246,700,000	$ 201,900,000	$ 965,462,000	$ 891,345,000	$ 821,077,000
Operating income (loss)									123,781,000	112,957,000	93,398,000
Total assets	1,051,873,000				976,379,000				1,051,873,000	976,379,000
Depreciation									23,400,000	21,100,000	19,400,000
Amortization									8,000,000	7,200,000	5,900,000
Capital expenditures									67,200,000	42,100,000	21,100,000
Long-lived assets	576,500,000				545,000,000				576,500,000	545,000,000
Concentration risk, customer									0	0	0
Concentration risk, percentage									10.00%
Water Systems
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales to external customers									766,400,000	715,000,000	654,100,000
Operating income (loss)									131,300,000	124,100,000	105,300,000
Total assets	714,700,000				692,000,000				714,700,000	692,000,000
Depreciation									18,100,000	16,900,000	15,200,000
Amortization									6,000,000	5,700,000	4,200,000
Capital expenditures									31,000,000	25,200,000	13,800,000
Fueling Systems
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales to external customers									199,100,000	176,300,000	167,000,000
Operating income (loss)									42,600,000	36,600,000	31,300,000
Total assets	247,900,000				252,000,000				247,900,000	252,000,000
Depreciation									1,900,000	1,800,000	1,800,000
Amortization									1,900,000	1,500,000	1,700,000
Capital expenditures									4,000,000	3,300,000	1,800,000
Other
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales to external customers									0	0	0
Operating income (loss)									(50,100,000)	(47,700,000)	(43,200,000)
Total assets	89,300,000				32,400,000				89,300,000	32,400,000
Depreciation									3,400,000	2,400,000	2,400,000
Amortization									100,000	0	0
Capital expenditures									32,200,000	13,600,000	5,500,000
United States
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales to external customers									460,500,000	428,500,000	371,000,000
Long-lived assets	377,300,000				330,000,000				377,300,000	330,000,000
Foreign
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales to external customers									505,000,000	462,800,000	450,100,000
Long-lived assets	$ 199,200,000				$ 215,000,000				$ 199,200,000	$ 215,000,000

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DEBT (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Jul. 22, 2010	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 28, 2013 Payable Annually Commencing on April 30, 2015	Dec. 14, 2006 Agreement Unsecured Debt	Dec. 28, 2013 Agreement Unsecured Debt	Dec. 29, 2012 Agreement Unsecured Debt	Dec. 14, 2011 Agreement Unsecured Debt	Dec. 28, 2013 Prudential Agreement	Apr. 09, 2007 Prudential Agreement	Apr. 30, 2007 B-1 Notes Notes Payable	Sep. 07, 2007 B-2 Notes Notes Payable	Dec. 28, 2013 B-1 and B-2 Notes	Dec. 28, 2013 B-1 and B-2 Notes Notes Payable	Dec. 31, 2012 Tax Increment Financing
Debt
Aggregate principal amount of debt											$ 175,000,000	$ 110,000,000	$ 40,000,000			$ 25,000,000
Prudential Agreement, fixed interest rate														5.79%
Debt instrument, term															10 years
Debt instrument, increase, additional borrowings	25,000,000	70,299,000	71,988,000	19,841,000
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal					30,000,000
Debt instrument, unused borrowing capacity, amount										50,000,000
Debt instrument, interest rate																3.60%
Cross default trigger, minimum																10,000,000
Prudential Agreement - 5.79 percent		150,000,000	150,000,000
Tax increment financing debt		24,600,000	0
Capital leases		800,000	1,000,000
Foreign subsidiary debt		14,200,000	14,900,000
Debt and capital lease obligations		189,600,000	165,900,000
Less current maturities		(15,363,000)	(15,176,000)
Long-term debt		174,166,000	150,729,000
Line of Credit Facility
Amount of revolving credit						120,000,000			150,000,000
Line of credit facility, term						60 months
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding							$ 0	$ 0

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company maintains the Franklin Electric Co., Inc. 2012 Stock Plan (the "2012 Stock Plan"), which is a stock-based compensation plan that provides for discretionary grants of stock options, stock awards, stock unit awards, and performance awards to key employees and non-employee directors. Shares and per share data below have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

The 2012 Stock Plan authorizes 2,400,000 shares for issuance as follows:

2012 Stock Plan	Authorized Shares
Stock Options	1,680,000
Stock/Stock Unit Awards	720,000

The Company also maintains the Amended and Restated Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Stock Plan which, as amended in 2009, provided for discretionary grants of stock options and stock awards (the "2009 Stock Plan"). The 2009 Stock Plan authorized 4,400,000 shares for issuance as follows:

2009 Stock Plan	Authorized Shares
Stock Options	3,200,000
Stock Awards	1,200,000

All options in the 2009 Stock Plan have been awarded.

The Company currently issues new shares from its common stock balance to satisfy option exercises and the settlement of stock awards and stock unit awards made under the 2009 Stock Plan and/or the 2012 Stock Plan.

The total share-based compensation expense recognized in 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $4.9 million, $6.3 million, and $4.0 million, respectively.

Stock Options:

Under the above plans, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, and the options expire 10 years after the date of the grant.  Options granted to employees vest at 25 percent a year and become fully vested and exercisable after 4 years (vesting is accelerated upon retirement, death, or disability).  Subject to the terms of the plans, in general, the aggregate option price and any applicable tax withholdings may be satisfied in cash or its equivalent, by the plan participant’s delivery of shares of the Company’s common stock having a fair market value at the time of exercise equal to the aggregate option price and/or the applicable tax withholdings or by having shares otherwise subject to the award withheld by the Company or via cash-less exercise through a broker-dealer.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with a single approach and amortized using a straight-line attribution method over the option’s vesting period.  Options granted to retirement eligible employees are immediately expensed.  The Company uses historical data to estimate the expected volatility of its stock, the weighted average expected life, the period of time options granted are expected to be outstanding, and its dividend yield.  The risk-free rates for periods within the contractual life of the option are based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.

The assumptions used for the Black-Scholes model to determine the fair value of options granted during 2013, 2012, and 2011, are as follows:

	2013		2012		2011
Risk-free interest rate	1.03	%	1.01	%	2.49	%
Dividend yield	0.89	%	1.12	%	1.23	%
Weighted-average dividend yield	0.89	%	1.12	%	1.07	%
Volatility factor	0.394		0.388		0.431
Weighted-average volatility	0.394		0.388		0.432
Expected term	6.0 years		6.0 years		6.3 years
Forfeiture rate	4.52	%	3.99	%	3.59	%

A summary of the Company’s outstanding stock option activity and related information is as follows:

(Shares in thousands)
Stock Options	Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (000’s)
Outstanding at beginning of 2011	3,634		$	13.98
Granted	226		21.72
Exercised	(692	)	12.43
Forfeited	(30	)	18.58
Outstanding at beginning of 2012	3,138		$	14.83
Granted	250		24.10
Exercised	(1,158	)	13.29
Forfeited	(46	)	22.91
Outstanding at beginning of 2013	2,184		$	16.69
Granted	176		32.53
Exercised	(880	)	15.98
Forfeited	(4	)	14.37
Outstanding at end of period	1,476		$	19.01	5.75 years	$	39,121
Expected to vest after applying forfeiture rate	1,457		$	18.88	5.71 years	$	38,787
Vested and exercisable at end of period	943		$	15.46	4.41 years	$	28,349

	2013		2012		2011
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options	$	11.47	$	8.19	$	8.71

(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	16.6	$	16.5	$	7.3
Cash received from the exercise of options	14.1		15.4		8.6
Fair value of shares vested	2.1		2.4		2.5
Tax benefit	6.5		6.5		2.1

There were no share-based liabilities paid during the 2013 and 2012 fiscal years.

A summary of the Company’s non-vested stock option activity and related information is as follows:

(Shares in thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of 2012	1,094		$	13.27
Granted	250		24.10
Vested	(528	)	12.67
Forfeited	(14	)	22.91
Non-vested at beginning of 2013	802		$	17.07
Granted	176		32.53
Vested	(440	)	13.31
Forfeited	(4	)	14.37
Non-vested at end of period	534		$	25.30

As of December 28, 2013, there was $1.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2012 Stock Plan and the 2009 Stock Plan related to stock options.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.40 years.

Stock/Stock Unit Awards:

Under the 2009 Stock Plan and 2012 Stock Plan, non-employee directors and employees may be granted stock awards and stock units, including grants of restricted shares of the Company’s common stock.

Stock awards to non-employee directors are fully vested when made.  Stock/stock unit awards to employees cliff vest over 3 or 4 years (subject to accelerated vesting of a pro rata portion in the case of retirement, death or disability) and may be contingent on the attainment of certain performance goals. Dividends are paid to the recipient prior to vesting, except that dividends on performance-based stock awards under the 2012 Stock Plan will be paid only to the extent the performance goals are met. Stock/stock unit awards granted to retirement eligible employees were expensed over the 4 year vesting period.

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock/stock unit award activity and related information is as follows:

(Shares in thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of 2012	344		$	17.24
Awarded	208		24.90
Vested	(76	)	15.93
Forfeited	(18	)	18.48
Non-vested at beginning of 2013	458		$	20.90
Awarded	165		32.90
Vested	(66	)	18.78
Forfeited	(6	)	20.05
Non-vested at end of period	551		$	24.75

As of December 28, 2013, there was $7.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2012 Stock Plan and the 2009 Stock Plan related to stock awards.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.54 years.

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ACQUISITIONS (Purchase Price Assigned to Each Major Identifiable Asset and Liability) (Details)	0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Nov. 16, 2012 Flex-ing Inc. USD ($)	Aug. 09, 2012 Cerus Industrial Corporation USD ($)	Mar. 07, 2012 Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. TRY	May 02, 2011 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. USD ($)	May 02, 2011 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. TRY
Assets:
Cash acquired	$ 900,000			$ 100,000	$ 0	$ 800,000				$ 900,000
Current assets	43,900,000			2,000,000	3,800,000	38,100,000				26,400,000
Property, plant, and equipment	4,300,000			400,000	300,000	3,600,000				11,500,000
Intangible assets	70,100,000			8,900,000	17,300,000	43,900,000				15,300,000
Goodwill	208,141,000	207,220,000	168,800,000	4,000,000	5,400,000	26,500,000	35,900,000			8,900,000
Other assets										2,800,000
Total assets	155,100,000			15,400,000	26,800,000	112,900,000				65,800,000
Contingent consideration								(5,600,000)	(10,000,000)	(5,500,000)	(8,500,000)
Liabilities	66,100,000			5,000,000	2,400,000	58,700,000				27,700,000
Total	89,000,000			10,400,000	24,400,000	54,200,000				32,600,000
Less: Fair value of original equity interest	(23,900,000)			0	0	(23,900,000)
Noncontrolling interest										6,500,000
Total purchase price	$ 65,100,000			$ 10,400,000	$ 24,400,000	$ 30,300,000				$ 26,100,000	40,000,000

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Schedule of Authorized Number of Shares

is a stock-based compensation plan that provides for discretionary grants of stock options, stock awards, stock unit awards, and performance awards to key employees and non-employee directors. Shares and per share data below have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

The 2012 Stock Plan authorizes 2,400,000 shares for issuance as follows:

2012 Stock Plan	Authorized Shares
Stock Options	1,680,000
Stock/Stock Unit Awards	720,000

The Company also maintains the Amended and Restated Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Stock Plan which, as amended in 2009, provided for discretionary grants of stock options and stock awards (the "2009 Stock Plan"). The 2009 Stock Plan authorized 4,400,000 shares for issuance as follows:

2009 Stock Plan	Authorized Shares
Stock Options	3,200,000
Stock Awards	1,200,000

Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine the Fair Value of Options Granted

The assumptions used for the Black-Scholes model to determine the fair value of options granted during 2013, 2012, and 2011, are as follows:

	2013		2012		2011
Risk-free interest rate	1.03	%	1.01	%	2.49	%
Dividend yield	0.89	%	1.12	%	1.23	%
Weighted-average dividend yield	0.89	%	1.12	%	1.07	%
Volatility factor	0.394		0.388		0.431
Weighted-average volatility	0.394		0.388		0.432
Expected term	6.0 years		6.0 years		6.3 years
Forfeiture rate	4.52	%	3.99	%	3.59	%

Schedule of Stock Option Plans Activity

A summary of the Company’s outstanding stock option activity and related information is as follows:

(Shares in thousands)
Stock Options	Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (000’s)
Outstanding at beginning of 2011	3,634		$	13.98
Granted	226		21.72
Exercised	(692	)	12.43
Forfeited	(30	)	18.58
Outstanding at beginning of 2012	3,138		$	14.83
Granted	250		24.10
Exercised	(1,158	)	13.29
Forfeited	(46	)	22.91
Outstanding at beginning of 2013	2,184		$	16.69
Granted	176		32.53
Exercised	(880	)	15.98
Forfeited	(4	)	14.37
Outstanding at end of period	1,476		$	19.01	5.75 years	$	39,121
Expected to vest after applying forfeiture rate	1,457		$	18.88	5.71 years	$	38,787
Vested and exercisable at end of period	943		$	15.46	4.41 years	$	28,349

	2013		2012		2011
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options	$	11.47	$	8.19	$	8.71

(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	16.6	$	16.5	$	7.3
Cash received from the exercise of options	14.1		15.4		8.6
Fair value of shares vested	2.1		2.4		2.5
Tax benefit	6.5		6.5		2.1

Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Options Activity

A summary of the Company’s non-vested stock option activity and related information is as follows:

(Shares in thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of 2012	1,094		$	13.27
Granted	250		24.10
Vested	(528	)	12.67
Forfeited	(14	)	22.91
Non-vested at beginning of 2013	802		$	17.07
Granted	176		32.53
Vested	(440	)	13.31
Forfeited	(4	)	14.37
Non-vested at end of period	534		$	25.30

Schedule of Restricted Stock/Stock Unit Award Activity

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock/stock unit award activity and related information is as follows:

(Shares in thousands)	Shares		Weighted-Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of 2012	344		$	17.24
Awarded	208		24.90
Vested	(76	)	15.93
Forfeited	(18	)	18.48
Non-vested at beginning of 2013	458		$	20.90
Awarded	165		32.90
Vested	(66	)	18.78
Forfeited	(6	)	20.05
Non-vested at end of period	551		$	24.75

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (in dollars)	$ 13,300,000	$ 25,100,000	$ 28,100,000	$ 15,500,000	$ 13,200,000	$ 21,900,000	$ 24,800,000	$ 23,000,000	$ 81,958,000	$ 82,864,000	$ 63,099,000
Less: Undistributed earnings allocable to participating securities (in dollars)									1,000,000	600,000	0
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interest (in dollars)									200,000	0	200,000
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. excluding undistributed earnings (in dollars)									$ 80,800,000	$ 82,300,000	$ 62,900,000
Basic
Weighted average common shares (in shares)									47.5	46.9	46.4
Effect of dilutive securities:
Non-participating employee and director incentive stock options and performance awards (in shares)									0.6	0.8	1.0
Adjusted weighted average common shares (in shares)									48.1	47.7	47.4
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.27	$ 0.52	$ 0.59	$ 0.32	$ 0.28	$ 0.47	$ 0.53	$ 0.49	$ 1.70	$ 1.76	$ 1.36
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.27	$ 0.51	$ 0.58	$ 0.32	$ 0.27	$ 0.46	$ 0.52	$ 0.48	$ 1.68	$ 1.73	$ 1.33
Stock Options
Effect of dilutive securities:
Anti-dilutive stock options (in shares)									0.1	0.1	0.6

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign

Income before income taxes consisted of the following:

(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
Domestic	$	53.5	$	53.2	$	29.2
Foreign	58.0		62.8		57.9
	$	111.5	$	116.0	$	87.1

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The income tax provision/(benefit) from continuing operations consisted of the following:

(In millions)	2013			2012		2011
Current:
Federal	$	10.8		$	13.9	$	7.3
Foreign	14.3			7.9		11.3
State	2.1			1.9		0.9
Total current	27.2			23.7		19.5
Deferred:
Federal	4.3			4.6		2.1
Foreign	(1.3		)	3.3		1.8
State	(1.3		)	0.7		—
Total deferred	$	1.7		$	8.6	$	3.9
	$	28.9		$	32.3	$	23.4

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

A reconciliation of the tax provision for continuing operations at the U.S. statutory rate to the effective income tax expense rate as reported is as follows:

	2013		2012		2011
U.S. Federal statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	1.2		0.9		0.8
Foreign operations	(6.2	)	(7.6	)	(8.5	)
R&D tax credits	(1.1	)	—		(0.5	)
Uncertain tax position adjustments	(1.9	)	2.8		(0.3	)
Deferred tax adjustments, rate and other	—		(4.7	)	—
Valuation allowance on state deferred tax	(0.8	)	0.8		(0.1	)
Other items	(0.3	)	0.6		0.5
Effective tax rate	25.9	%	27.8	%	26.9	%

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

(In millions)	2013			2012
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses and reserves	$	11.0		$	10.5
Compensation and employee benefits	25.1			38.0
Other items	5.1			4.4
Valuation allowance on state deferred tax	(3.5		)	(4.4		)
Total deferred tax assets	37.7			48.5
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation on fixed assets	10.3			9.7
Amortization of intangibles	61.0			61.9
Other items	9.2			7.8
Total deferred tax liabilities	80.5			79.4
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(42.8	)	$	(30.9	)

Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Rollforward

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for 2013, 2012, and 2011 (excluding interest and penalties) is as follows:

(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	6.9		$	5.6		$	3.6
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	—			—			—
Additions for tax positions of prior years	1.7			3.6			2.8
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(3.5		)	(1.7		)	(0.8		)
Settlements	—			(0.6		)	—
Ending balance	$	5.1		$	6.9		$	5.6

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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	May 02, 2011	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 28, 2013 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.	Dec. 29, 2012 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.	May 02, 2011 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.	Dec. 31, 2011 Vertical S.p.A.	Dec. 19, 2011 Vertical S.p.A.	Apr. 04, 2009 Vertical S.p.A.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Percentage of outstanding shares acquired							80.00%		100.00%	75.00%
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners							20.00%			25.00%
Noncontrolling interest, description	three
Adjustment to recorded amount of redeemable noncontrolling interest		$ 0.2	$ 0	$ 0.2	$ 0.2	$ 0		$ 0.2

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INCOME TAXES (Income tax provisions) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current payable:
Federal	$ 10,800,000	$ 13,900,000	$ 7,300,000
Foreign	14,300,000	7,900,000	11,300,000
State	2,100,000	1,900,000	900,000
Total current	27,200,000	23,700,000	19,500,000
Deferred:
Federal	4,300,000	4,600,000	2,100,000
Foreign	(1,300,000)	3,300,000	1,800,000
State	(1,300,000)	700,000	0
Total deferred	1,707,000	8,571,000	3,867,000
Current payable and deferred - Income tax provisions	$ 28,851,000	$ 32,250,000	$ 23,412,000

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Funds Invested in Equity, Fixed income, and Other Investments and Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets by Asset Category) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	100.00%
Results of stochastic modeling, median return, percentage, minimum	7.70%
Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	71.00%
U.S. Large Cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	46.00%
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	$ 69.4	$ 55.2
U.S. Small/ Mid Cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	8.00%
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	12.8	9.2
World Equity ex- U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	17.00%
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	25.6	21.9
Fixed Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	25.00%
U.S. Core Fixed Income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	12.00%
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	17.9	16.4
Long Duration Bond
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	8.00%
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	11.5	12.5
High Yield Fixed Income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	3.00%
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	4.4	4.2
Emerging Markets Debt
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	2.00%
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	3.7	4.0
Insurance Contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	4.00%
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	5.8	5.7
Cash and Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	0.00%
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	1.1
Other than Securities Investment
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Plan asset allocations	4.00%
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	145.3	124.5
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. Large Cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	69.4	55.2
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. Small/ Mid Cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	12.8	9.2
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | World Equity ex- U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	25.6	21.9
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. Core Fixed Income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	17.9	16.4
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Long Duration Bond
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	11.5	12.5
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | High Yield Fixed Income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	4.4	4.2
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Emerging Markets Debt
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	3.7	4.0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Insurance Contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Cash and Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	1.1
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	5.8	5.7
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. Large Cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. Small/ Mid Cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | World Equity ex- U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. Core Fixed Income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Long Duration Bond
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | High Yield Fixed Income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Emerging Markets Debt
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Insurance Contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	5.8	5.7
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Cash and Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. Large Cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. Small/ Mid Cap
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | World Equity ex- U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. Core Fixed Income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Long Duration Bond
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | High Yield Fixed Income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Emerging Markets Debt
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Insurance Contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Cash and Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	0	0
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Fair value of plan assets (in dollars)	$ 151.1	$ 130.2	$ 120.0

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies
Fiscal Weeks	52 weeks	52 weeks	52 weeks
Research and development expense	$ 16.8	$ 9.9	$ 8.2
Depreciation	23.4	21.1	19.4
Standard warranty obligation, term (in years)	2 years
Extended warranty obligation, term (in years)	5 years
Patents
Accounting Policies
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	17 years
Supply Agreements
Accounting Policies
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	6 years
Technology
Accounting Policies
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	15 years
Customer Relationships | Minimum
Accounting Policies
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	13 years
Customer Relationships | Maximum
Accounting Policies
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	20 years
Software
Accounting Policies
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	5 years
Other
Accounting Policies
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	8 years
Land Improvements and Buildings | Minimum
Accounting Policies
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (in years)	5 years
Land Improvements and Buildings | Maximum
Accounting Policies
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (in years)	20 years
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum
Accounting Policies
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (in years)	5 years
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum
Accounting Policies
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (in years)	10 years
Furniture and Fixtures
Accounting Policies
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (in years)	5 years
Carrying Amount
Accounting Policies
Long-term debt	188.8	164.9
Estimated Fair Value
Accounting Policies
Long-term debt	$ 203.7	$ 179.8

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Minimum pension liability tax	$ (12,113)	$ 6,200	$ 5,500
Dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.3050	$ 0.2850	$ 0.2675

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Expected Benefit Payments) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013 Age
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year	$ 13.7
Actuarially reduced benefits for employees who retire before defined age	65
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments
2014	14.3
2015	14.2
2016	14.0
2017	10.9
2018	11.0
Years 2019 through 2023	58.5
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments
2014	1.4
2015	1.3
2016	1.2
2017	1.1
2018	1.0
Years 2019 through 2023	$ 4.2

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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Financial Information by Reportable Business Segment

Financial information by reportable segment is as follows:

	Net sales to external customers						Operating income (loss)
(In millions)	2013		2012		2011		2013			2012			2011
Water Systems	$	766.4	$	715.0	$	654.1	$	131.3		$	124.1		$	105.3
Fueling Systems	199.1		176.3		167.0		42.6			36.6			31.3
Other	—		—		—		(50.1		)	(47.7		)	(43.2		)
Consolidated	$	965.5	$	891.3	$	821.1	$	123.8		$	113.0		$	93.4
	Total assets						Depreciation
	2013		2012				2013			2012			2011
Water Systems	$	714.7	$	692.0			$	18.1		$	16.9		$	15.2
Fueling Systems	247.9		252.0				1.9			1.8			1.8
Other	89.3		32.4				3.4			2.4			2.4
Consolidated	$	1,051.9	$	976.4			$	23.4		$	21.1		$	19.4
	Amortization						Capital expenditures
	2013		2012		2011		2013			2012			2011
Water Systems	$	6.0	$	5.7	$	4.2	$	31.0		$	25.2		$	13.8
Fueling Systems	1.9		1.5		1.7		4.0			3.3			1.8
Other	0.1		—		—		32.2			13.6			5.5
Consolidated	$	8.0	$	7.2	$	5.9	$	67.2		$	42.1		$	21.1

Schedule of Financial Information by Geographic Region

Financial information by geographic region is as follows:

	Net sales						Long-lived assets
(In millions)	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012
United States	$	460.5	$	428.5	$	371.0	$	377.3	$	330.0
Foreign	505.0		462.8		450.1		199.2		215.0
Consolidated	$	965.5	$	891.3	$	821.1	$	576.5	$	545.0

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

Unaudited quarterly financial information for 2013 and 2012, from continuing operations, is as follows:

(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Net Sales		Gross Profit		Net Income		Net Income Attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.		Basic Earnings Per Share		Diluted Earnings Per Share
2013
1st quarter	$	222.5	$	73.9	$	15.6	$	15.5	$	0.32	$	0.32
2nd quarter	263.4		94.6		28.4		28.1		0.59		0.58
3rd quarter	249.8		87.0		25.3		25.1		0.52		0.51
4th quarter	229.8		76.0		13.4		13.3		0.27		0.27
	$	965.5	$	331.5	$	82.7	$	82.0	$	1.70	$	1.68
2012
1st quarter	$	201.9	$	66.3	$	23.2	$	23.0	$	0.49	$	0.48
2nd quarter	246.7		84.3		25.2		24.8		0.53		0.52
3rd quarter	237.6		82.6		22.0		21.9		0.47		0.46
4th quarter	205.1		68.5		13.3		13.2		0.28		0.27
	$	891.3	$	301.7	$	83.7	$	82.9	$	1.76	$	1.73

Basic and diluted earnings per share amounts are computed independently for each of the quarters presented.  As a result, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the annual earnings per share amount.

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

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RESTRUCTURING

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

RESTRUCTURING

RESTRUCTURING

Costs incurred in the twelve months ended December 28, 2013, included in the “Restructuring (income)/expense” line of the Company's consolidated statement of income, are as follows:

(In millions)	Water Systems		Fueling Systems		Other		Consolidated
Employee severance	$	0.6	$	0.5	$	—	$	1.1
Equipment relocation	0.1		—		—		0.1
Asset write-off	1.4		—		—		1.4
Other	1.1		—		—		1.1
Total	$	3.2	$	0.5	$	—	$	3.7

Restructuring expenses for 2013 included $1.3 million write-down of the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma facility, which was related to the Phase IV Global Manufacturing Realignment Program announced in 2011, $1.1 million of expenses primarily related to relocation to the new Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, $0.6 million integration acquisition costs of the previously announced Flexing acquisition in Franklin Fueling Systems, and $0.7 million of other restructuring costs related to continued manufacturing alignments.

Restructuring expenses of $0.2 million and $1.6 million were incurred in 2012 and 2011, respectively, primarily for the Water Systems realignment.

As of December 28, 2013, there were no restructuring reserves. As of December 29, 2012, there was $0.1 million in restructuring reserves primarily for severance.

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount, amortized intangibles	$ 148.2	$ 148.5
Accumulated amortization	(45.4)	(37.7)
Gross carrying amount, total intangibles	194.1	195.8
Amortization expense, intangible assets	8.0	7.2	5.9
Future Amortization Expense
2014	8.1
2015	8.1
2016	8.1
2017	7.8
2018	7.7
Patents
Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount, amortized intangibles	7.8	7.8
Accumulated amortization	(5.9)	(5.7)
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	17 years
Supply Agreements
Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount, amortized intangibles	4.4	4.4
Accumulated amortization	(4.4)	(4.4)
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	6 years
Technology
Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount, amortized intangibles	7.5	7.5
Accumulated amortization	(3.8)	(3.2)
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	15 years
Customer Relationships
Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount, amortized intangibles	125.1	125.9
Accumulated amortization	(29.7)	(23.1)
Customer Relationships | Minimum
Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	13 years
Customer Relationships | Maximum
Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	20 years
Software
Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount, amortized intangibles	2.1	1.7
Accumulated amortization	(0.4)	(0.1)
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	5 years
Other
Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount, amortized intangibles	1.3	1.2
Accumulated amortization	(1.2)	(1.2)
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)	8 years
Trade Names
Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount, unamortized intangibles	$ 45.9	$ 47.3

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CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases

The future minimum rental payments for non-cancelable operating leases as of December 28, 2013, are as follows:

(In millions)	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018
Future minimum rental payments	$	8.6	$	3.3	$	2.3	$	1.2	$	1.1

Schedule of Changes in the Carrying Amount of the Warranty Accrual

The changes in the carrying amount of the warranty accrual, as recorded in "Accrued expenses" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets for 2013 and 2012, are as follows:

(In millions)	2013			2012
Beginning balance	$	9.7		$	9.9
Accruals related to product warranties	9.1			6.8
Additions related to acquisitions	—			0.4
Reductions for payments made	(9.3		)	(7.4		)
Ending balance	$	9.5		$	9.7

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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In millions)	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses			Deductions (a)		Other (b)		Balance at End of Period
2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	3.2	$	(0.1	)	$	0.1	$	—	$	3.0
Allowance for deferred taxes	4.4		(0.9		)	—		—		3.5
2012
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	3.0	$	0.4		$	0.2	$	—	$	3.2
Allowance for deferred taxes	3.6		0.8			—		—		4.4
2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	2.3	$	0.8		$	0.1	$	—	$	3.0
Allowance for deferred taxes	3.4		0.2			—		—		3.6

(a) Charges for which allowances were created.

(b) Primarily related to acquisitions.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Fiscal year

The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest December 31. The financial statements and accompanying notes are as of and for the years ended December 28, 2013 (52 weeks), December 29, 2012 (52 weeks), and December 31, 2011 (52 weeks), and referred to as 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

Business Combinations

The Company allocates the purchase price of its acquisitions to the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests acquired based upon their respective fair values at the acquisition date. The Company utilizes management estimates and inputs from an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining these fair values. The excess of the acquisition price over these estimated fair values is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is adjusted for any changes to acquisition date fair value amounts made within the measurement period. Acquisition-related transaction costs are recognized separately from the business combination and expensed as incurred.

Revenue Recognition

Products are shipped utilizing common carriers direct to customers or, for consignment products, to customer specified warehouse locations. Sales are recognized when the Company’s products are shipped direct or, in the case of consignment products, transferred from the customer specified warehouse location to the customer, at which time transfer of ownership and risk of loss pass to the customer. The Company records net sales revenues after discounts at the time of sale based on specific discount programs in effect, related historical data, and experience.

Research and Development Expense

The Company’s research and development activities are charged to expense in the period incurred.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers cash on hand, demand deposits, and highly liquid investments with an original maturity date of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value assumed floating rate debt was valued at par. In the absence of quoted prices in active markets, considerable judgment is required in developing estimates of fair value.   Estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market transaction.  In determining the fair value of its long-term debt, the Company uses estimates based on rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.  These level 2 inputs were valued using the same historical technique. The Company’s off-balance sheet instruments consist of operating leases.

Accounts Receivable, Earned Discounts, and Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable are stated at estimated net realizable value. Accounts receivable are comprised of balances due from customers, net of earned discounts and estimated allowances for uncollectible accounts. Earned discounts are based on specific customer agreement terms. In determining allowances for uncollectible accounts, historical collection experience, current trends, aging of accounts receivable, and periodic credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition are reviewed.  The Company believes that the allowance is appropriate; however, actual experience could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to the reserve.

Inventories

Effective January 2, 2011, the Company elected to change its accounting principle of valuing all of its inventories that used the LIFO method to the FIFO method.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The majority of the cost of domestic and foreign inventories is determined using the FIFO method with a portion of inventory costs determined using the average cost method. The Company reviews its inventories for excess or obsolete products or components based on an analysis of historical usage and management's evaluation of estimated future demand, market conditions, and alternative uses for possible excess or obsolete parts.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost.  Depreciation of plant and equipment is calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of 5 to 20 years for land improvements and buildings, 5 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, and 5 years for furniture and fixtures. Maintenance, repairs, and renewals of a minor nature are expensed as incurred. Betterments and major renewals which extend the useful lives or add to the productive capacity of buildings, improvements, and equipment are capitalized. The Company reviews its property, plant, and equipment for impairment at the asset group level whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter or more frequently as warranted by triggering events that indicate potential impairment. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level, which the company has determined to be the North America Water Systems, International Water, and Fueling Systems units. In compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, the Company has evaluated the aggregation criteria and determined that the components within the North America Water Systems and International Water reporting units can be aggregated in 2013.  

In assessing the recoverability of goodwill, the Company determines the fair value of its reporting units by utilizing a combination of both the income and market valuation approaches.  The income approach estimates fair value based upon future revenue, expenses, and cash flows discounted to present value. The market valuation approach estimates fair value using market multipliers of various financial measures compared to a set of comparable public companies.

An indication of impairment exists if the carrying value of the reporting unit is higher than its fair value, as determined by the above approach. The second step of testing as outlined in FASB ASC Topic 350 must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to its carrying value in the same manner as if the reporting units were being acquired in a business combination.  The Company would allocate the fair value to all of the reporting unit's assets and liabilities, including any unrecognized intangible assets, in a hypothetical analysis that would calculate the implied fair value of goodwill.  The Company would record an impairment charge for the difference between the implied fair value of goodwill and the recorded goodwill.

The Company also tests indefinite lived intangible assets, primarily trade names, for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter or more frequently as warranted by triggering events that indicate potential impairment.  In assessing the recoverability of the trade names, the Company determines the fair value using an income approach. The income approach estimates fair value based upon future revenue and estimated royalty rates. An indication of impairment exists if the carrying value of the trade names is higher than the fair value. The Company would record an impairment charge for the difference.

Amortization is recorded and calculated for other definite lived intangible assets on a basis that reflects cash flows over the estimated useful lives.  The weighted average number of years over which each intangible class is amortized is 17 years for patents, 6 years for supply agreements, 15 years for technology, 13 to 20 years for customer relationships, 5 years for software, and 8 years for all others.

Warranty Obligations

Warranty terms are generally 2 years from date of manufacture or one year from date of installation. The general warranty liability is recorded when revenue is recognized and is based on actual historical return rates from the most recent warranty periods.  In 2007, the Company began offering an extended warranty program to certain Water Systems customers, which provides warranty coverage up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. Provisions for estimated expenses related to product warranty are made at the time products are sold or when specific warranty issues are identified. These estimates are established using historical information about the nature, frequency, and average cost of warranty claims and expected customer returns. The Company actively studies trends of warranty claims and takes action to improve product quality and minimize warranty claims.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes.  Under this guidance, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities and net operating loss and credit carry forwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.  The Company records a liability for uncertain tax positions by establishing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for compensation costs for all share-based payments based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with fair value provisions.

Pension

The Company makes its determination for pension, postretirement, and post employment benefit plans liabilities based on management estimates and consultation with actuaries, incorporating estimates, and assumptions of future plan service costs, future interest costs on projected benefit obligations, rates of compensation increases, employee turnover rates, anticipated mortality rates, expected investment returns on plan assets, asset allocation assumptions of plan assets, and other factors.

Earnings Per Common Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed and disclosed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share. The Company utilizes the two-class method to compute earnings available to common shareholders. Under the two-class method, earnings are adjusted by accretion amounts to redeemable noncontrolling interests recorded at redemption value. The adjustments represent dividend distributions, in substance, to the noncontrolling interest holder as the holders have contractual rights to receive an amount upon redemption other than the fair value of applicable shares. As a result, earnings are adjusted to reflect this in substance distribution that is different from other common shareholders. In addition, the Company allocates net earnings to each class of common stock and participating security as if all of the net earnings for the period had been distributed. The Company's participating securities consist of share-based payment awards that contain a nonforfeitable right to receive dividends and therefore are considered to participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders. Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares as of the balance sheet date, as adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards.

Translation of Foreign Currencies

All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries in functional currency other than the U.S. dollar are translated at year end exchange rates. All revenue and expense accounts are translated at average rates in effect during the respective period. Adjustments for translating longer term foreign currency assets and liabilities in U.S. dollars are included as a component of other comprehensive income.  Transaction gains and losses that arise from shorter term exchange rate fluctuations are included in the results of operations in “Foreign exchange income/(expense)”, as incurred.

Significant Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions by management affect allowance for uncollectible accounts, inventory valuation, warranty, business combinations, redeemable noncontrolling interest, mandatory share purchase, trade names and goodwill, income taxes, pension and employee benefit obligations, and share-based compensation.

Although the Company regularly assesses these estimates, actual results could materially differ. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	Noncontrolling Interest	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at Jan. 01, 2011		$ 4,652	$ 129,705	$ 311,579	$ (19,442)	$ 2,055	$ 7,291
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 01, 2011		46,512
Net income	63,723			63,099		474	150
Currency translation adjustment					(21,391)	223	(1,128)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $12,113, $6,200 and $5,500 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively					(8,734)
Adjustments to redemption value				(228)			228
Dividends on common stock ($0.3050, $0.2850, and $0.2675 per share for the years of 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively)				(12,441)
Noncontrolling dividends						(449)
Common stock issued		68	8,875	(7)
Common stock issued (in shares)		706
Share-based compensation		10	3,965
Share-based compensation (in shares)		104
Common stock repurchased or received for stock options exercised		(64)		(13,878)
Common stock repurchased or received for stock options exercised (in shares)		(646)
Purchase of remaining redeemable noncontrolling interest					303		7,655
Adjustment to acquired fair value							6,521
Tax benefit of stock options exercised			2,064
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011		4,666	144,609	348,124	(49,264)	2,303	5,407
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011		46,676
Net income	83,738			82,864		446	428
Currency translation adjustment					1,835	275	(572)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $12,113, $6,200 and $5,500 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively					(9,717)
Dividends on common stock ($0.3050, $0.2850, and $0.2675 per share for the years of 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively)				(13,367)
Noncontrolling dividends						(444)
Common stock issued		116	15,374	(23)
Common stock issued (in shares)		1,162
Share-based compensation		12	6,247
Share-based compensation (in shares)		114
Common stock repurchased or received for stock options exercised		(82)		(21,648)
Common stock repurchased or received for stock options exercised (in shares)		(820)
Tax benefit of stock options exercised			4,660
Balance at Dec. 29, 2012	514,406	4,712	170,890	395,950	(57,146)	2,580	5,263
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 29, 2012	47,132	47,132
Net income	82,698			81,958		656	84
Currency translation adjustment					(15,662)	49	(374)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $12,113, $6,200 and $5,500 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively					18,079
Adjustments to redemption value				(198)			198
Dividends on common stock ($0.3050, $0.2850, and $0.2675 per share for the years of 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively)				(14,518)
Noncontrolling dividends						(776)
Common stock issued		88	13,989	(9)
Common stock issued (in shares)		880
Share-based compensation		7	4,868
Share-based compensation (in shares)		65
Common stock repurchased or received for stock options exercised		(36)		(12,328)
Common stock repurchased or received for stock options exercised (in shares)		(362)
Tax benefit of stock options exercised			5,063
Balance at Dec. 28, 2013	$ 595,707	$ 4,771	$ 194,810	$ 450,855	$ (54,729)	$ 2,509	$ 5,171
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 28, 2013	47,715	47,715

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ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation

The final purchase prices assigned to the major identifiable assets and liabilities for the Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH acquisitions are as follows:

(In millions)	Flex-ing			Cerus			PPH			Total
Assets:
Cash acquired	$	0.1		$	—		$	0.8		$	0.9
Current assets	2.0			3.8			38.1			43.9
Property, plant, and equipment	0.4			0.3			3.6			4.3
Intangible assets	8.9			17.3			43.9			70.1
Goodwill	4.0			5.4			26.5			35.9
Total assets	15.4			26.8			112.9			155.1
Liabilities	(5.0		)	(2.4		)	(58.7		)	(66.1		)
Total	10.4			24.4			54.2			89.0
Less: Fair value of original equity interest	—			—			(23.9		)	(23.9		)
Total purchase price	$	10.4		$	24.4		$	30.3		$	65.1

The purchase price assigned to each major identifiable asset and liability was as follows:

(In millions)
Assets:
Cash acquired	$	0.9
Current assets	26.4
Property, plant, and equipment	11.5
Intangible assets	15.3
Goodwill	8.9
Other assets	2.8
Total assets	65.8
Contingent consideration	(5.5		)
Liabilities	(27.7		)
Total identifiable assets	32.6
Noncontrolling interest	(6.5		)
Total purchase price	$	26.1

Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

The following unaudited proforma financial information for the years ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 gives effect to the acquisitions of Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH by the Company as if the acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the 2012 and 2011 years. These unaudited proforma combined condensed financial statements are prepared for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of actual results or financial position that would have been achieved had the acquisitions been consummated on the dates indicated and are not necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial position of the consolidated companies. The unaudited proforma combined condensed financial statements do not give effect to any cost savings or incremental costs that may result from the integration of Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH with the Company.

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PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In millions, except per share amounts)	(Unaudited) 2012		(Unaudited) 2011
Net sales	$	925	$	914
Net income	84		68
Per share data:
Basic earnings per share	$	1.79	$	1.46
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.76	$	1.43

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are summarized below:

(In millions)
For the Year Ended December 28, 2013:	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefit Adjustments			Total
Balance, December 29, 2012	$	(0.3	)	$	(56.8	)	$	(57.1	)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
Pre-tax income/(loss)	(16.0		)	—			(16.0		)
Income tax expense	—			—			—

Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(16.0		)	—					(16.0		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):
Pre-tax income	—			30.2			(1)		30.2
Income tax expense	—			(12.1		)			(12.1		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	—			18.1					18.1
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	(16.0		)	18.1					2.1
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.3			—					0.3
Balance, December 28, 2013	$	(16.0	)	$	(38.7	)			$	(54.7	)
For the Year Ended December 29, 2012:
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	(2.2	)	$	(47.1	)			$	(49.3	)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
Pre-tax income/(loss)	1.8			—					1.8
Income tax expense	—			—					—
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	1.8			—					1.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):
Pre-tax income	—			(15.9		)	(1)		(15.9		)
Income tax expense	—			6.2					6.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	—			(9.7		)			(9.7		)
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	1.8			(9.7		)			(7.9		)
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.1			—					0.1
Balance, December 29, 2012	$	(0.3	)	$	(56.8	)			$	(57.1	)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011:
Balance, January 1, 2011	$	19.0		$	(38.4	)			$	(19.4	)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
Pre-tax income/(loss)	(21.4		)	—					(21.4		)
Income tax expense	—			—					—
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(21.4		)	$	—				(21.4		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):
Pre-tax income	—			(14.2		)	(1	)	(14.2		)
Income tax expense	—			5.5					5.5
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	—			(8.7		)			(8.7		)
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	(21.4		)	(8.7		)			(30.1		)
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.2			—					0.2
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	(2.2	)	$	(47.1	)			$	(49.3	)

(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 9 for additional details) and is included in the "Selling, general, and administrative expenses" line of the consolidated statements of income.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified																	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013 Recurring Basis Estimated Fair Value	Dec. 29, 2012 Recurring Basis Estimated Fair Value	Dec. 28, 2013 Recurring Basis Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Dec. 29, 2012 Recurring Basis Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Dec. 28, 2013 Recurring Basis Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Dec. 29, 2012 Recurring Basis Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Dec. 28, 2013 Recurring Basis Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Dec. 29, 2012 Recurring Basis Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Dec. 28, 2013 Nonrecurring Basis	Dec. 29, 2012 Nonrecurring Basis	Dec. 28, 2013 Nonrecurring Basis Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Dec. 29, 2012 Nonrecurring Basis Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Dec. 28, 2013 Nonrecurring Basis Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Dec. 29, 2012 Nonrecurring Basis Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Dec. 28, 2013 Nonrecurring Basis Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Dec. 29, 2012 Nonrecurring Basis Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Dec. 28, 2013 Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Oklahoma City facility Nonrecurring Basis	Dec. 29, 2012 Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Siloam Springs facility Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Cash equivalents	$ 6.6	$ 13.8	$ 6.6	$ 13.8	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Asset held for sale									1.8	0	0	0	0	0	1.8	0
Recognized loss																	$ 1.3	$ 3.6

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DEBT (Debt Payments Expected to be Paid) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Long-term Debt, by Maturity
Debt and capital lease obligations	$ 189.6	$ 165.9
2014	15.4
2015	31.1
2016	31.1
2017	31.1
2018	31.1
More than 5 years	49.8
Debt
Long-term Debt, by Maturity
Long-term debt	188.8
2014	15.1
2015	30.9
2016	31.0
2017	31.0
2018	31.0
More than 5 years	49.8
Capital leases
Long-term Debt, by Maturity
Long-term debt	0.8
2014	0.3
2015	0.2
2016	0.1
2017	0.1
2018	0.1
More than 5 years	$ 0

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement
Net sales	$ 965,462	$ 891,345	$ 821,077
Cost of sales	633,948	589,681	548,772
Gross profit	331,514	301,664	272,305
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	204,014	188,486	177,320
Restructuring (income)/expense	3,719	221	1,587
Operating income	123,781	112,957	93,398
Interest expense	(10,597)	(10,208)	(10,502)
Other income/(expense)	1,696	14,901	5,661
Foreign exchange income/(expense)	(3,331)	(1,662)	(1,422)
Income before income taxes	111,549	115,988	87,135
Income taxes	28,851	32,250	23,412
Net income	82,698	83,738	63,723
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(740)	(874)	(624)
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$ 81,958	$ 82,864	$ 63,099
Income per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.70	$ 1.76	$ 1.36
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.68	$ 1.73	$ 1.33
Dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.3050	$ 0.2850	$ 0.2675

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RESTRUCTURING (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Cost Incurred, Included in Restructuring Expense

Costs incurred in the twelve months ended December 28, 2013, included in the “Restructuring (income)/expense” line of the Company's consolidated statement of income, are as follows:

(In millions)	Water Systems		Fueling Systems		Other		Consolidated
Employee severance	$	0.6	$	0.5	$	—	$	1.1
Equipment relocation	0.1		—		—		0.1
Asset write-off	1.4		—		—		1.4
Other	1.1		—		—		1.1
Total	$	3.2	$	0.5	$	—	$	3.7

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 82,698	$ 83,738	$ 63,723
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	31,356	28,335	25,295
Share-based compensation	4,875	6,253	3,970
Deferred income taxes	1,707	8,571	3,867
(Gain)/loss on disposals of plant and equipment	288	(216)	2,781
Gain on equity investment	0	(12,212)	0
Asset impairment	1,251	583	200
Foreign exchange expense	3,331	1,662	1,422
Excess tax from share-based payment arrangements	(5,153)	(5,246)	(2,495)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables	(16,729)	(9,603)	(926)
Inventory	(7,612)	(23,706)	3,923
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,126	5,330	6,827
Income taxes	7,009	(1,077)	3,309
Employee benefit plans	(7,586)	(5,877)	(10,769)
Other	713	(6,344)	(1,206)
Net cash flows from operating activities	98,274	70,191	99,921
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant, and equipment	(67,557)	(39,312)	(21,846)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	138	2,286	324
Additions to intangibles	(291)	(744)	(1,216)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(3,609)	(64,359)	(25,143)
Purchase of remaining redeemable noncontrolling shares	0	0	(7,056)
Additional consideration for prior acquisition	96	0	(7,765)
Cash paid for minority equity investment	(5,700)	0	0
Loan to customer	0	0	(3,318)
Proceeds from loan to customer	471	489	265
Net cash flows from investing activities	(76,452)	(101,640)	(65,755)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	70,299	71,988	19,841
Repayment of debt	(45,254)	(76,424)	(19,917)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	14,068	15,432	8,910
Excess tax from share-based payment arrangements	5,153	5,246	2,495
Purchases of common stock	(12,364)	(21,689)	(13,910)
Dividends paid	(15,294)	(13,811)	(12,890)
Payments of contingent consideration liability	(5,555)	0	0
Net cash flows from financing activities	11,053	(19,258)	(15,471)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(1,660)	708	(5,428)
Net change in cash and equivalents	31,215	(49,999)	13,267
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	103,338	153,337	140,070
Cash and equivalents at end of period	134,553	103,338	153,337
Cash paid for income taxes	(19,062)	22,635	13,841
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest of $748, $286, and $0, respectively	10,159	11,491	10,504
Non-cash items:
Additions to property, plant, and equipment, not yet paid	1,112	3,265	187
Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc
Non-cash items:
Pioneer Pump Holdings, Inc. liability for mandatory share purchase	0	22,924	0
Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.
Non-cash items:
Payable to seller of Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.	0	546	5,038
Payable to seller of Vertical S.p.A.	0	546	5,038
Vertical S.p.A.
Non-cash items:
Payable to seller of Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.	0	0	370
Payable to seller of Vertical S.p.A.	$ 0	$ 0	$ 370

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligation Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Estimated net actuarial (gains) loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during the 2014 fiscal year	$ 2.5
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during the 2014 fiscal year	0
Amortization of transition (asset)/obligation that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during the 2014 fiscal year	0
Net actuarial (gain)/loss	(24.6)	16.5
Prior service cost	0	0
Amortization of:
Net actuarial gain	(3.2)	(1.9)
Prior service credit	0	0
Settlement recognition	(0.7)	(0.1)
Transition asset	0	0
Deferred tax asset/(liability)	11.4	(5.5)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	(17.1)	9.0
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Estimated net actuarial (gains) loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during the 2014 fiscal year	0.1
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during the 2014 fiscal year	0.4
Amortization of transition (asset)/obligation that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during the 2014 fiscal year	0
Net actuarial (gain)/loss	(1.0)	1.2
Prior service cost	0	0.8
Amortization of:
Net actuarial gain	(0.3)	(0.1)
Prior service credit	(0.4)	(0.3)
Settlement recognition	0	0
Transition asset	0	(0.2)
Deferred tax asset/(liability)	0.7	(0.7)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$ (1.0)	$ 0.7

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Related Changes in the Benefit Obligations, Changes in Plan Assets, Funded Status, Amounts Recognized in the Balance Sheet, Amounts Recognized in Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth aggregated information related to the Company’s pension benefits and other postretirement benefits, including changes in the benefit obligations, changes in plan assets, funded status, amounts recognized in the balance sheet, amounts recognized in other accumulated comprehensive income, and actuarial assumptions that the Company considered in its determination of benefit obligations and plan costs. Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the projected benefit obligation (PBO) for our pension plans, and accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO) for our other benefit plans.

(In millions)	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year	$	180.6		$	191.4		$	12.6		$	14.5
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	196.3		$	176.6		$	14.5		$	13.4
Service cost	1.8			1.5			0.1			0.1
Interest cost	7.6			8.2			0.5			0.6
Plan amendments	—			—			—			0.8
Actuarial (gain)/loss	(10.2		)	20.5			(1.0		)	1.2
Settlements paid	(0.8		)	(0.3		)	—			—
Benefits paid	(10.7		)	(10.6		)	(1.5		)	(1.6		)
Liability gain due to curtailment	—			—			—			—
Foreign currency exchange	0.7			0.4			—			—
Benefit obligation, end of year	$	184.7		$	196.3		$	12.6		$	14.5
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of assets, beginning of year	$	130.2		$	120.0		$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets	24.3			14.2			—			—
Company contributions	7.7			6.7			1.5			1.6
Settlements paid	(0.6		)	(0.3		)	—			—
Benefits paid	(10.7		)	(10.6		)	(1.5		)	(1.6		)
Foreign currency exchange	0.2			0.2			—			—
Plan assets, end of year	$	151.1		$	130.2		$	—		$	—
Funded status	$	(33.6	)	$	(66.1	)	$	(12.6	)	$	(14.5	)
Amounts recognized in balance sheet:
Deferred tax asset	21.2			32.2			1.2			1.9
Current liabilities	(3.2		)	(0.1		)	(1.3		)	(1.5		)
Noncurrent liabilities	(30.4		)	(66.0		)	(11.3		)	(13.0		)
Net liability, end of year	$	(12.4	)	$	(33.9	)	$	(11.4	)	$	(12.6	)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:
Net transition obligation	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Prior service cost	—			—			1.0			1.2
Net actuarial loss	36.8			53.9			0.9			1.7
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	$	36.8		$	53.9		$	1.9		$	2.9

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table sets forth other changes in plan assets and benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive income for 2013 and 2012:

(In millions)	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net actuarial (gain)/loss	$	(24.6	)	$	16.5		$	(1.0	)	$	1.2
Prior service cost	—			—			—			0.8
Amortization of:
Net actuarial gain	(3.2		)	(1.9		)	(0.3		)	(0.1		)
Prior service credit	—			—			(0.4		)	(0.3		)
Settlement recognition	(0.7		)	(0.1		)	—			—
Transition asset	—			—			—			(0.2		)
Deferred tax asset/(liability)	11.4			(5.5		)	0.7			(0.7		)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(17.1	)	$	9.0		$	(1.0	)	$	0.7

Schedule of Assumptions Used

Assumptions used to determine domestic benefit obligations:

	Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Discount rate	4.75	%	4.00	%	4.50	%	3.50	%
Rate of increase in future compensation*	—	%	—	%	3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)		3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)

*No rate of increases in future compensation used within assumptions for 2013 and 2012, as both Pension Plans were frozen effective December 31, 2011.

Assumptions used to determine domestic periodic benefit cost:

	Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Discount rate	4.00	%	4.75	%	3.50	%	4.50	%
Rate of increase in future compensation	—	%	—	%	3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)		3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.00	%	8.00	%	—	%	—	%

Schedule of Aggregated Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Benefit Cost

The following table sets forth the aggregated net periodic benefit cost for all pension plans for 2013, 2012, and 2011:

(In millions)	Pension Benefits									Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2011			2013		2012		2011
Service cost	$	1.8		$	1.5		$	3.5		$	0.1	$	0.1	$	0.1
Interest cost	7.6			8.2			8.7			0.5		0.6		0.6
Expected return on assets	(10.0		)	(10.1		)	(10.8		)	—		—		—
Amortization of transition obligation	—			—			—			0.4		0.2		0.1
Settlement cost	0.1			—			—			—		—		—
Prior service cost	—			—			0.1			0.4		0.3		0.1
Loss	3.6			2.0			3.0			—		0.1		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	3.1		$	1.6		$	4.5		$	1.4	$	1.3	$	0.9
Curtailment**	—			—			0.1			—		—		—
Settlement cost	—			—			—			—		—		—
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	3.1		$	1.6		$	4.6		$	1.4	$	1.3	$	0.9

**   These items for 2011 related primarily to the benefit plan redesign.

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

As of December 28, 2013, funds were invested in equity, fixed income, and other investments as follows:

Equity	Percentage
U.S. Large Cap	46	%
World Equity ex-U.S.	17	%
U.S. Small / Mid Cap	8	%
Subtotal	71	%
Fixed Income
U.S. Core Fixed Income	12	%
Long Duration Bond	8	%
High Yield Fixed Income	3	%
Emerging Markets Debt	2	%
Subtotal	25	%
Other
Insurance Contracts	4	%
Cash Equivalents	—	%
Subtotal	4	%
Total	100	%

Schedule of Fair Value of Defined Benefit Plan Assets

The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets for 2013 and 2012 by asset category are as follows:

(In millions)	2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)
Equity
U.S. Large Cap	$	69.4	$	69.4	$	—	$	—
U.S. Small / Mid Cap	12.8		12.8		—		—
World Equity ex-U.S.	25.6		25.6		—		—
Fixed Income
U.S. Core Fixed Income	17.9		17.9		—		—
Long Duration Bond	11.5		11.5		—		—
High Yield Fixed Income	4.4		4.4		—		—
Emerging Markets Debt	3.7		3.7		—		—
Other
Insurance Contracts	5.8		—		5.8		—
Cash and Equivalents	—		—		—		—
Total	$	151.1	$	145.3	$	5.8	$	—

(In millions)	2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)
Equity
U.S. Large Cap	$	55.2	$	55.2	$	—	$	—
U.S. Small / Mid Cap	9.2		9.2		—		—
World Equity ex-U.S.	21.9		21.9		—		—
Fixed Income
U.S. Core Fixed Income	16.4		16.4		—		—
Long Duration Bond	12.5		12.5		—		—
High Yield Fixed Income	4.2		4.2		—		—
Emerging Markets Debt	4.0		4.0		—		—
Other
Insurance Contracts	5.7		—		5.7		—
Cash and Equivalents	1.1		1.1		—		—
Total	$	130.2	$	124.5	$	5.7	$	—

Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

(In millions)	Pension  Benefits		Other  Benefits
2014	$	14.3	$	1.4
2015	14.2		1.3
2016	14.0		1.2
2017	10.9		1.1
2018	11.0		1.0
Years 2019 through 2023	58.5		4.2

Schedule of Company Contributions to the 401(k) Plan

The following table sets forth Company contributions to the 401(k) Plan:

(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
Company contributions to the plan	$	5.3	$	5.0	$	1.9

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INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Contingency
Valuation allowance on state deferred tax	$ 3.5	$ 4.4
Undistributed foreign earnings	3.3
Deferred taxes on the excess of the financial reporting over the tax basis in our investments in foreign subsidiaries that are essentially permanent in duration	193.6
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized	5.0	6.8	5.3
Increases resulting from prior period tax positions related to acquistions	2.0
Reserve for interest and penalties	0.2	1.1	0.5
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, estimated range of change, upper bound	$ 1.4

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SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY

SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY

The Company has the authority to issue 65,000,000, $.10 par value shares.

During 2013, 2012, and 2011, pursuant to a stock repurchase program authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors, the Company repurchased and retired the following amounts and number of shares:

(In millions, except share amounts)	2013		2012		2011
Repurchases	$	2.8	$	10.0	$	10.6
Shares	88,200		400,000		500,000

In 2013, the Company retired 273,799 shares that were received from employees as payment for the exercise price of their stock options and taxes owed upon the exercise of their stock options and release of their restricted awards.  The Company also retired 6,190 shares that had been previously granted as stock awards to employees, but were forfeited upon not meeting the required restriction criteria or termination. In 2012, the Company retired 419,208 shares that were received from employees as payment for the exercise price of their stock options and taxes owed upon the exercise of their stock options and release of their restricted awards.  The Company also retired 16,712 shares that had been previously granted as a stock award to employees, but were forfeited upon termination.  In 2011, the Company retired 146,652 shares that were received from employees as payment for taxes owed upon the release of their restricted awards. The Company also retired 43,996 shares that had been previously granted as stock award to employees, but were forfeited upon termination.

In 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company recorded $5.1 million, $4.7 million, and $2.1 million, respectively, as a reduction in tax liability and an increase to shareowners’ equity as a result of stock option exercises.

Accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of the currency translation adjustment and the pension liability adjustment, $(16.0) million and $(38.7) million, respectively, as of December 28, 2013, and $(0.3) million and $(56.8) million, respectively, at December 29, 2012.

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

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ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities

Accrued expenses consist of:

(In millions)	2013		2012
Salaries, wages, and commissions	$	27.2	$	26.3
Product warranty costs	9.5		9.7
Insurance	3.4		5.2
Employee benefits	10.3		7.1
Other	11.7		12.1
	$	62.1	$	60.4

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, net earnings are allocated to each class of common stock and participating security as if all of the net earnings for the period had been distributed. The Company's participating securities consist of share-based payment awards that contain a nonforfeitable right to receive dividends and therefore are considered to participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders.

Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares as of the balance sheet date, as adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

(In millions, except per share amounts)	2013		2012		2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$	82.0	$	82.9	$	63.1
Less: Undistributed earnings allocable to participating securities	1.0		0.6		—
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to redeemable non-controlling interest	0.2		—		0.2
	$	80.8	$	82.3	$	62.9
Denominator:
Basic
Weighted average common shares	47.5		46.9		46.4
Diluted
Effect of dilutive securities:
Non-participating employee and director incentive stock options and performance awards	0.6		0.8		1.0
Adjusted weighted average common shares	48.1		47.7		47.4
Basic earnings per share	$	1.70	$	1.76	$	1.36
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.68	$	1.73	$	1.33
Anti-dilutive stock options	0.1		0.1		0.6

Shares and per share data have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective March 18, 2013.

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(Effective tax rate reconciliation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	1.20%	0.90%	0.80%
Foreign operations	(6.20%)	(7.60%)	(8.50%)
R&D tax credits	(1.10%)	0.00%	(0.50%)
Uncertain tax position adjustments	(1.90%)	2.80%	(0.30%)
State deferred tax rate adjustments	0.00%	(4.70%)	0.00%
Valuation allowance on state deferred tax	(0.80%)	0.80%	(0.10%)
Other items	(0.30%)	0.60%	0.50%
Effective tax rate	25.90%	27.80%	26.90%

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Capitalized interest	$ 748	$ 286	$ 0

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 82,698	$ 83,738	$ 63,723
Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(15,987)	1,835	(21,391)
Employee benefit plan activity:
Prior service cost arising during period	0	(819)	(1,179)
Net gain/(loss) arising during period	25,624	(17,665)	(16,406)
Amortization arising during period	4,568	2,567	3,351
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	14,205	(14,082)	(35,625)
Income (tax)/benefit related to items of other comprehensive income	(12,113)	6,200	5,500
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	2,092	(7,882)	(30,125)
Comprehensive income	84,790	75,856	33,598
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	415	874	624
Comprehensive income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$ 84,375	$ 74,982	$ 32,974

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The carrying amounts of the Company’s intangible assets are as follows:

(In millions)	2013					2012
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangibles:
Patents	$	7.8	$	(5.9	)	$	7.8	$	(5.7	)
Supply agreements	4.4		(4.4		)	4.4		(4.4		)
Technology	7.5		(3.8		)	7.5		(3.2		)
Customer relationships	125.1		(29.7		)	125.9		(23.1		)
Software	2.1		(0.4		)	1.7		(0.1		)
Other	1.3		(1.2		)	1.2		(1.2		)
Total	$	148.2	$	(45.4	)	$	148.5	$	(37.7	)
Unamortized intangibles:
Trade names	45.9		—			47.3		—
Total intangibles	$	194.1	$	(45.4	)	$	195.8	$	(37.7	)

The weighted average number of years over which each intangible class is amortized is as follows:

Class	Years
Patents	17
Supply agreements	6
Technology	15
Customer relationships	13 - 20
Software	5
Other	8

Amortization expense related to intangible assets for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, was $8.0 million, $7.2 million, and $5.9 million, respectively.

Amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is projected as follows:

(In millions)	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018
	$	8.1	$	8.1	$	8.1	$	7.8	$	7.7

The Company uses the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations.  Annual goodwill impairment testing and trade name impairment testing is performed during the fourth quarter of each year; unless events or circumstances indicate earlier impairment testing is required. No impairment loss was recognized for 2013, 2012, or 2011.

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment for 2013 and 2012, is as follows:

(In millions)	2013
	Water Systems			Fueling Systems			Consolidated
Balance as of December 29, 2012	$	144.9		$	63.2		$	208.1
Acquisitions	1.2			—			1.2
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
Foreign currency translation	(1.9		)	(0.1		)	(2.0		)
Balance as of December 28, 2013	$	144.1		$	63.1		$	207.2

(In millions)	2012
	Water Systems		Fueling Systems		Consolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	109.9	$	58.9	$	168.8
Acquisitions	31.9		4.1		36.0
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	3.0		—		3.0
Foreign currency translation	0.1		0.2		0.3
Balance as of December 29, 2012	$	144.9	$	63.2	$	208.1

The 2013 acquired goodwill in the Water Systems segment related to a series of immaterial acquisitions by the Company during 2013. The 2012 acquired goodwill in the Water Systems segment related to the Company’s acquisition of PPH and Cerus. The 2012 acquired goodwill in the Fueling Systems segment related to the Company's acquisition of Flex-ing.

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DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Feb. 13, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Document Information
Entity Registrant Name	FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000038725
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 28, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		47,687,521
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 1,561,811,852

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Defined Benefit Plans - As of December 28, 2013, the Company maintained two domestic pension plans and three German pension plans. The Company used a December 28 measurement date for these plans.

The Company redesigned certain retirement plan offerings in 2012. The redesign was completed in order to increase standardization of retirement plans among U.S. salaried employees and to reduce the expected cash funding volatility of retirement plans, while at the same time keeping in place a competitive retirement plan offering to attract and retain talent. The Company achieved this by freezing both the Basic Pension Plan and the Cash Balance Plan as of December 31, 2011, with the exception of a certain limited number of Basic Pension Plan participants who will still accrue benefits over a five year sunset period. Also effective December 31, 2011, the Cash Balance Plan was closed (the Basic Pension Plan was previously closed) and the two plans were merged into a single plan. The portion of the non-qualified pension plan related to the Cash Balance Plan was also frozen. As of January 1, 2012, the Company instituted new service-based contributions, supplemental to the existing Company match for employees, into the defined contribution retirement plan offering.

The following table sets forth aggregated information related to the Company’s pension benefits and other postretirement benefits, including changes in the benefit obligations, changes in plan assets, funded status, amounts recognized in the balance sheet, amounts recognized in other accumulated comprehensive income, and actuarial assumptions that the Company considered in its determination of benefit obligations and plan costs. Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the projected benefit obligation (PBO) for our pension plans, and accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO) for our other benefit plans.

(In millions)	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year	$	180.6		$	191.4		$	12.6		$	14.5
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	196.3		$	176.6		$	14.5		$	13.4
Service cost	1.8			1.5			0.1			0.1
Interest cost	7.6			8.2			0.5			0.6
Plan amendments	—			—			—			0.8
Actuarial (gain)/loss	(10.2		)	20.5			(1.0		)	1.2
Settlements paid	(0.8		)	(0.3		)	—			—
Benefits paid	(10.7		)	(10.6		)	(1.5		)	(1.6		)
Liability gain due to curtailment	—			—			—			—
Foreign currency exchange	0.7			0.4			—			—
Benefit obligation, end of year	$	184.7		$	196.3		$	12.6		$	14.5
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of assets, beginning of year	$	130.2		$	120.0		$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets	24.3			14.2			—			—
Company contributions	7.7			6.7			1.5			1.6
Settlements paid	(0.6		)	(0.3		)	—			—
Benefits paid	(10.7		)	(10.6		)	(1.5		)	(1.6		)
Foreign currency exchange	0.2			0.2			—			—
Plan assets, end of year	$	151.1		$	130.2		$	—		$	—
Funded status	$	(33.6	)	$	(66.1	)	$	(12.6	)	$	(14.5	)
Amounts recognized in balance sheet:
Deferred tax asset	21.2			32.2			1.2			1.9
Current liabilities	(3.2		)	(0.1		)	(1.3		)	(1.5		)
Noncurrent liabilities	(30.4		)	(66.0		)	(11.3		)	(13.0		)
Net liability, end of year	$	(12.4	)	$	(33.9	)	$	(11.4	)	$	(12.6	)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:
Net transition obligation	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Prior service cost	—			—			1.0			1.2
Net actuarial loss	36.8			53.9			0.9			1.7
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	$	36.8		$	53.9		$	1.9		$	2.9

The following table sets forth other changes in plan assets and benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive income for 2013 and 2012:

(In millions)	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net actuarial (gain)/loss	$	(24.6	)	$	16.5		$	(1.0	)	$	1.2
Prior service cost	—			—			—			0.8
Amortization of:
Net actuarial gain	(3.2		)	(1.9		)	(0.3		)	(0.1		)
Prior service credit	—			—			(0.4		)	(0.3		)
Settlement recognition	(0.7		)	(0.1		)	—			—
Transition asset	—			—			—			(0.2		)
Deferred tax asset/(liability)	11.4			(5.5		)	0.7			(0.7		)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(17.1	)	$	9.0		$	(1.0	)	$	0.7

Assumptions used to determine domestic benefit obligations:

	Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Discount rate	4.75	%	4.00	%	4.50	%	3.50	%
Rate of increase in future compensation*	—	%	—	%	3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)		3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)

*No rate of increases in future compensation used within assumptions for 2013 and 2012, as both Pension Plans were frozen effective December 31, 2011.

Assumptions used to determine domestic periodic benefit cost:

	Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Discount rate	4.00	%	4.75	%	3.50	%	4.50	%
Rate of increase in future compensation	—	%	—	%	3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)		3.00 - 12.00% (Graded)
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.00	%	8.00	%	—	%	—	%

The accumulated benefit obligation for the Company’s tax qualified plan and German benefit pension plans was $168.4 million and $181.0 million for the years ended 2013 and 2012.

The following table sets forth the aggregated net periodic benefit cost for all pension plans for 2013, 2012, and 2011:

(In millions)	Pension Benefits									Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2011			2013		2012		2011
Service cost	$	1.8		$	1.5		$	3.5		$	0.1	$	0.1	$	0.1
Interest cost	7.6			8.2			8.7			0.5		0.6		0.6
Expected return on assets	(10.0		)	(10.1		)	(10.8		)	—		—		—
Amortization of transition obligation	—			—			—			0.4		0.2		0.1
Settlement cost	0.1			—			—			—		—		—
Prior service cost	—			—			0.1			0.4		0.3		0.1
Loss	3.6			2.0			3.0			—		0.1		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	3.1		$	1.6		$	4.5		$	1.4	$	1.3	$	0.9
Curtailment**	—			—			0.1			—		—		—
Settlement cost	—			—			—			—		—		—
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	3.1		$	1.6		$	4.6		$	1.4	$	1.3	$	0.9

**   These items for 2011 related primarily to the benefit plan redesign.

The estimated net actuarial (gain)/loss, prior service cost/(credit), and transition (asset)/obligation that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during the 2014 fiscal year are $2.5 million, $0.0 million, and $0.0 million, respectively, for the pension plans and $0.1 million, $0.4 million, and $0.0 million respectively, for all other benefits.

The Company has consulted with a third party investment manager for the assets of the funded domestic defined benefit plan.  The plan assets are currently invested primarily in pooled funds, where each fund in turn is composed of mutual funds that have at least daily net asset valuations. Thus the Company’s funded domestic defined benefit plan assets are invested in a “fund of funds” approach.

The Company’s Board has delegated oversight and guidance to an appointed Employee Benefits Committee.  The Committee has the tasks of reviewing plan performance and asset allocation, ensuring plan compliance with applicable laws, establishing plan policies, procedures, and controls, monitoring expenses, and other related activities.

The plans’ investment policies and strategies focus on the ability to fund benefit obligations as they come due.  Considerations include the plan's current funded level, plan design, benefit payment assumptions, funding regulations, impact of potentially volatile business results on the Company’s ability to make certain levels of contributions, and interest rate and asset return volatility among other considerations. The Company currently attempts to maintain plan funded status at approximately 80 percent or greater pursuant to the Pension Protection Act of 2007. Given the plan’s current funded status, the Company’s cash on hand, cash historically generated from business operations, and cash available under committed credit facilities, the Company sees ample liquidity to achieve this goal.

Risk management and continuous monitoring requirements are met through monthly investment portfolio reports, quarterly Employee Benefits Committee meetings, annual valuations,  asset/liability studies, and the annual assumption process focusing primarily on the return on asset assumption and the discount rate assumption.  As of December 28, 2013, funds were invested in equity, fixed income, and other investments as follows:

Equity	Percentage
U.S. Large Cap	46	%
World Equity ex-U.S.	17	%
U.S. Small / Mid Cap	8	%
Subtotal	71	%
Fixed Income
U.S. Core Fixed Income	12	%
Long Duration Bond	8	%
High Yield Fixed Income	3	%
Emerging Markets Debt	2	%
Subtotal	25	%
Other
Insurance Contracts	4	%
Cash Equivalents	—	%
Subtotal	4	%
Total	100	%

The Company does not see any particular concentration of risk within the plans, nor any plan assets that pose difficulties for fair value assessment. The Company currently has no allocation to potentially illiquid or potentially difficult to value assets such as hedge funds, venture capital, private equity, and real estate.

The Company works with actuaries and consultants in making its determination of the asset rate of return assumption and also the discount rate assumption. 

Asset class assumptions are set using a combination of empirical and forward-looking analysis for long-term rate of return on plan assets.  A variety of models are applied for filtering historical data and isolating the fundamental characteristics of asset classes.  These models provide empirical return estimates for each asset class, which are then reviewed and combined with a qualitative assessment of long-term relationships between asset classes before a return estimate is finalized.  This provides an additional means for correcting for the effect of unrealistic or unsustainable short-term valuations or trends, opting instead for return levels and behavior that is more likely to prevail over long periods.  With that, the Company has assumed an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 7.70 percent for the 2014 net periodic benefit cost.  This is the result of stochastic modeling showing the 50^th percentile median return at or above 7.70 percent.

The Company uses the Aon Hewitt AA Above Median curve to determine the discount rate.  All cash flow obligations under the plan are matched to bonds in the Aon Hewitt universe of liquid, high-quality, non-callable / non-putable corporate bonds with outliers removed.  From that matching exercise, a discount rate is determined.

The Company’s German pension plans are funded by insurance contract policies whereby the insurance company guarantees a fixed minimum return.  Due to tax legislation, individual pension benefits can only be financed using direct insurance policies up to certain maximums.  These maximum amounts in respect of each member are paid into such an arrangement on a yearly basis.

The Company designated the domestic plan assets as Level 1, as they are mutual funds with prices that are readily available.  The German plan assets are designated as Level 2 inputs as the fair value of the insurance contracts is measured by the reserve that is supervised by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority.

The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets for 2013 and 2012 by asset category are as follows:

(In millions)	2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)
Equity
U.S. Large Cap	$	69.4	$	69.4	$	—	$	—
U.S. Small / Mid Cap	12.8		12.8		—		—
World Equity ex-U.S.	25.6		25.6		—		—
Fixed Income
U.S. Core Fixed Income	17.9		17.9		—		—
Long Duration Bond	11.5		11.5		—		—
High Yield Fixed Income	4.4		4.4		—		—
Emerging Markets Debt	3.7		3.7		—		—
Other
Insurance Contracts	5.8		—		5.8		—
Cash and Equivalents	—		—		—		—
Total	$	151.1	$	145.3	$	5.8	$	—

(In millions)	2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable  Inputs (Level 3)
Equity
U.S. Large Cap	$	55.2	$	55.2	$	—	$	—
U.S. Small / Mid Cap	9.2		9.2		—		—
World Equity ex-U.S.	21.9		21.9		—		—
Fixed Income
U.S. Core Fixed Income	16.4		16.4		—		—
Long Duration Bond	12.5		12.5		—		—
High Yield Fixed Income	4.2		4.2		—		—
Emerging Markets Debt	4.0		4.0		—		—
Other
Insurance Contracts	5.7		—		5.7		—
Cash and Equivalents	1.1		1.1		—		—
Total	$	130.2	$	124.5	$	5.7	$	—

One of the Company’s domestic pension plans covers only certain management employees. The Company does not fund this plan, and its assets were zero in both 2013 and 2012. The plan’s projected benefit obligation and accumulated benefit obligation were $12.4 million and $12.3 million, respectively, for 2013, and $11.8 millionand $10.4 million, respectively, for 2012.

The Company estimates total contributions to the plans of $13.7 million in 2014.

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

(In millions)	Pension  Benefits		Other  Benefits
2014	$	14.3	$	1.4
2015	14.2		1.3
2016	14.0		1.2
2017	10.9		1.1
2018	11.0		1.0
Years 2019 through 2023	58.5		4.2

The Company’s other postretirement benefit plans provide health and life insurance benefits to domestic employees hired prior to 1992. The Company effectively capped its cost for those benefits through plan amendments made in 1992, freezing Company contributions for insurance benefits at 1991 levels for current and future beneficiaries with actuarially reduced benefits for employees who retire before age 65.

Defined Contribution Plans -The Company maintained a 401(k) Plan during 2013 and 2012. The Company's cash contributions are allocated to participant's accounts based on investment elections.

The following table sets forth Company contributions to the 401(k) Plan:

(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
Company contributions to the plan	$	5.3	$	5.0	$	1.9

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales	$ 229,800	$ 249,800	$ 263,400	$ 222,500	$ 205,100	$ 237,600	$ 246,700	$ 201,900	$ 965,462	$ 891,345	$ 821,077
Gross profit	76,000	87,000	94,600	73,900	68,500	82,600	84,300	66,300	331,514	301,664	272,305
Net income	13,400	25,300	28,400	15,600	13,300	22,000	25,200	23,200	82,698	83,738	63,723
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$ 13,300	$ 25,100	$ 28,100	$ 15,500	$ 13,200	$ 21,900	$ 24,800	$ 23,000	$ 81,958	$ 82,864	$ 63,099
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.27	$ 0.52	$ 0.59	$ 0.32	$ 0.28	$ 0.47	$ 0.53	$ 0.49	$ 1.70	$ 1.76	$ 1.36
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.27	$ 0.51	$ 0.58	$ 0.32	$ 0.27	$ 0.46	$ 0.52	$ 0.48	$ 1.68	$ 1.73	$ 1.33

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 134,553	$ 103,338
Receivables, less allowances of $3,015 and $3,148, respectively	115,127	102,918
Inventories:
Raw material	71,909	72,536
Work-in-process	17,978	18,295
Finished goods	101,674	101,017
Total inventories	191,561	191,848
Deferred income taxes	10,072	7,912
Other current assets	21,041	22,901
Total current assets	472,354	428,917
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land and buildings	121,154	90,616
Machinery and equipment	227,521	204,408
Furniture and fixtures	32,104	26,887
Other	26,844	33,500
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	407,623	355,411
Less: Allowance for depreciation	(199,027)	(183,436)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	208,596	171,975
Asset held for sale	1,750	0
Deferred income tax	2,969	2,540
Intangible assets, net	148,663	158,117
Goodwill	207,220	208,141
Other assets	10,321	6,689
Total assets	1,051,873	976,379
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	57,755	68,660
Deferred tax liability	1,227	1,173
Accrued expenses	62,081	60,415
Income taxes	2,048	215
Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings	15,363	15,176
Total current liabilities	138,474	145,639
Long-term debt	174,166	150,729
Deferred income taxes	54,618	40,136
Employee benefit plans	41,685	78,967
Other long-term liabilities	39,543	38,659
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 18)	0	0
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	5,171	5,263
Shareowners' equity:
Common stock (65,000 shares authorized, $.10 par value) outstanding (47,715 and 47,132, respectively)	4,771	4,712
Additional capital	194,810	170,890
Retained earnings	450,855	395,950
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(54,729)	(57,146)
Total shareowners' equity	595,707	514,406
Noncontrolling interest	2,509	2,580
Total equity	598,216	516,986
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,051,873	$ 976,379

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STOCK SPLIT

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Stock Split [Abstract]

STOCK SPLIT

STOCK SPLIT

On February 22, 2013, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split of the Company's common stock in the form of a 100 percent stock distribution. The stock distribution was distributed or paid on March 18, 2013, to stockholders of record as of March 4, 2013. As a result of this action, approximately 23.7 million shares were issued to stockholders of record as of March 4, 2013. The par value of the common stock remains at $0.10 per share and, accordingly, approximately $2.37 million was transferred from retained earnings to common stock. Earnings and dividends declared per share and weighted average shares outstanding are presented in this Form 10-K after the effect of the 100 percent stock distribution. The two-for-one stock split is reflected in the share and per share amounts in all periods presented in this Form 10-K.

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ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]

ACCOUNTING PRONOUCEMENTS

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02

Comprehensive Income. This guidance requires companies to disclose additional information about items reclassified out of

accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") either on the face of the income statement or as a separate footnote to the

financial statements. In addition, changes in AOCI balance by component are to be presented. ASU 2013-02 is effective for

both annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 on a

prospective basis, effective December 30, 2012. Refer to Note 14 for disclosures made. As the ASU addressed only disclosure

requirements, adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of

operations, or cash flows.

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are summarized below:

(In millions)
For the Year Ended December 28, 2013:	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefit Adjustments			Total
Balance, December 29, 2012	$	(0.3	)	$	(56.8	)	$	(57.1	)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
Pre-tax income/(loss)	(16.0		)	—			(16.0		)
Income tax expense	—			—			—

Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(16.0		)	—					(16.0		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):
Pre-tax income	—			30.2			(1)		30.2
Income tax expense	—			(12.1		)			(12.1		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	—			18.1					18.1
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	(16.0		)	18.1					2.1
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.3			—					0.3
Balance, December 28, 2013	$	(16.0	)	$	(38.7	)			$	(54.7	)
For the Year Ended December 29, 2012:
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	(2.2	)	$	(47.1	)			$	(49.3	)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
Pre-tax income/(loss)	1.8			—					1.8
Income tax expense	—			—					—
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	1.8			—					1.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):
Pre-tax income	—			(15.9		)	(1)		(15.9		)
Income tax expense	—			6.2					6.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	—			(9.7		)			(9.7		)
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	1.8			(9.7		)			(7.9		)
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.1			—					0.1
Balance, December 29, 2012	$	(0.3	)	$	(56.8	)			$	(57.1	)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011:
Balance, January 1, 2011	$	19.0		$	(38.4	)			$	(19.4	)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications:
Pre-tax income/(loss)	(21.4		)	—					(21.4		)
Income tax expense	—			—					—
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(21.4		)	$	—				(21.4		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):
Pre-tax income	—			(14.2		)	(1	)	(14.2		)
Income tax expense	—			5.5					5.5
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	—			(8.7		)			(8.7		)
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	(21.4		)	(8.7		)			(30.1		)
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.2			—					0.2
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	(2.2	)	$	(47.1	)			$	(49.3	)

(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 9 for additional details) and is included in the "Selling, general, and administrative expenses" line of the consolidated statements of income.

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ACCRUED EXPENSES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

ACCRUED EXPENSES

ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses consist of:

(In millions)	2013		2012
Salaries, wages, and commissions	$	27.2	$	26.3
Product warranty costs	9.5		9.7
Insurance	3.4		5.2
Employee benefits	10.3		7.1
Other	11.7		12.1
	$	62.1	$	60.4

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, provides guidance for defining, measuring, and disclosing fair value within an established framework and hierarchy. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The standard established a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value within the hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets;

Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and

Level 3 – Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

As of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as set forth in the table below. The "Recognized Loss" amounts in the table are accumulated totals since inception.

(In millions)	December 28, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Cash equivalents	$	6.6	$	6.6	$	—	$	—	$	—
Impo contingent consideration	—		—		—		—		—
	December 29, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Cash equivalents	$	13.8	$	13.8	$	—	$	—	$	—
Impo contingent consideration	5.6		—		—		5.6		0.8

The Company's Level 1 assets consist of cash equivalents which are generally comprised of domestic money market funds invested in high quality, short-term liquid assets, and foreign bank guaranteed certificates of deposit.

The Company has no assets or liabilities classified as Level 2.

The Company has no assets or liabilities classified as Level 3 as of December 28, 2013; however, during the second quarter of 2011, the Company recorded $5.5 million (TRY 8.5 million) of contingent consideration related to the second quarter 2011 acquisition of Impo. The fair value of this Level 3 liability was $5.6 million (TRY 10.0 million) as of December 29, 2012, based on Impo achieving specified financial targets. The contingent consideration of $5.6 million (TRY 10.0 million) was paid out during the first quarter of 2013.

The following table summarizes information regarding the Company’s non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:

	December 28, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Asset held for sale	$	1.8	$	—	$	—	$	1.8	$	1.3

	December 29, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Recognized Loss
Asset held for sale	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3.6

The Company's Level 3 assets consist of held for sale assets. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company agreed upon the terms of a letter of intent to sell its Oklahoma City facility. As a result, the Company reduced the carrying amount of the held for sale asset to approximate the agreed upon sales price less costs to sell. The transaction was completed during the first quarter of 2014. The 2012 recognized loss related to the fourth quarter 2012 sale of the Company's former Siloam Springs manufacturing facility.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Assumptions Used to Determine Domestic Benefit Obligations and Domestic Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent)	7.70%
Pension Benefits
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation
Discount rate (as a percent)	4.75%	4.00%
Rate of increase in future compensation (Graded) (as a percent)	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Discount rate (as a percent)	4.00%	4.75%
Rate of increase in future compensation (Graded) (as a percent)	0.00%	0.00%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent)	8.00%	8.00%
Other Benefits
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation
Discount rate (as a percent)	4.50%	3.50%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Discount rate (as a percent)	3.50%	4.50%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent)	0.00%	0.00%
Other Benefits | Minimum
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation
Rate of increase in future compensation (Graded) (as a percent)	3.00%	3.00%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Rate of increase in future compensation (Graded) (as a percent)	3.00%	3.00%
Other Benefits | Maximum
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation
Rate of increase in future compensation (Graded) (as a percent)	12.00%	12.00%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Rate of increase in future compensation (Graded) (as a percent)	12.00%	12.00%

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ACQUISITIONS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

ACQUISITIONS

ACQUISITIONS

During 2013, the Company made two acquisitions, neither of which was individually material, in the water segment for a total purchase price of approximately $3.6 million.  The results of the two newly acquired businesses from the dates of acquisition through December 28, 2013 were not material.  

In an agreement dated November 16, 2012 the Company added to its Fueling Systems segment by acquiring certain assets and 100% of the common stock of Flex-ing, Incorporated ("Flex-ing") for approximately $10.4 million in an all cash transaction. Located in Sherman, Texas, Flex-ing designs and manufactures a variety of fueling equipment that is distributed through the same channels as the core product offering of the Fueling Systems segment.

The Flex-ing intangible assets of $8.9 million consist primarily of customer relationships, which will be amortized utilizing the straight line method over 15 years, and trademarks, which are classified as indefinite lived assets and will not be amortized. All of the goodwill was recorded as part of the Fueling Systems segment and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The goodwill amount of $4.0 million resulting from the Flex-ing acquisition consists primarily of broadened product lines that can be distributed through the Company's existing international distribution channels.

In an agreement dated August 9, 2012, between the Company and Cerus Industrial Corporation ("Cerus"), the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Cerus, net of debt acquired, for approximately $24.4 million, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Company funded the acquisition with cash on hand and short-term borrowings paid back within the year.

Cerus, located in Hillsboro, Oregon, designs, manufactures, and distributes motor controls, motor starters, contractors, protection devices, and variable frequency drives to a wide range of distributor and original equipment manufacturers in North America.

The Cerus intangible assets of $17.3 million consist primarily of customer relationships, which will be amortized utilizing the straight line method over 17 years, and trademarks, which are classified as indefinite lived assets and will not be amortized.

The goodwill amount of $5.4 million resulting from the Cerus acquisition consists primarily of accelerated growth resulting from increased technical and product development capacity, broadened product lines, reduced manufacturing costs, and movement into adjacent market areas. All of the goodwill was recorded as part of the Water Systems segment and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Preliminary goodwill decreased by $0.1 million during the year ended December 28, 2013, due to an escrow refund received by the Company.

In an agreement dated March 7, 2012, between the Company and Pioneer Pump Holdings, Inc. ("PPH"), the Company acquired an additional 39.5 percent of the outstanding shares of PPH, net of debt acquired, for approximately $30.3 million, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Company funded the acquisition with approximately $30.3 million in cash. The Company previously held a 31.0 percent equity interest in PPH (see Note 7). As a result of the additional acquisition, the Company's total equity interest in PPH increased to 70.5 percent, resulting in the consolidation of PPH in the Company's financial statements. Accordingly, the original equity interest in PPH was remeasured to its fair value of $23.9 million as of March 7, 2012, based on the income approach which utilized management estimates and consultation with an independent third-party valuation firm. Inputs included an analysis of the enterprise value based on financial projections and ownership percentages. As a result, the Company recognized a one-time gain of $12.2 million in the "Other income/(expense)" line of the Company's condensed consolidated statement of income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

PPH is the holding company for two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Pioneer Pump, Inc. ("PPI") located in Canby, Oregon, and Pioneer Pump, Ltd. ("PPL") located in Rattlesden, United Kingdom, which holds an additional subsidiary in Wadeville, Germiston, South Africa. PPH is a leader in the manufacture of large, engine-driven centrifugal pumps used for dewatering in oil and gas, municipal, construction and mining applications.

The Company also entered into a further stock purchase agreement with the noncontrolling interest holders to purchase the remaining shares of PPH on or about, but no later than, March 31, 2015, for a purchase price based on a multiple of PPH's adjusted average earnings for 2013 and 2014 less net indebtedness. Accordingly, a resulting liability of $22.9 million was recorded in the "Other long-term liabilities" line of the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Any required adjustments to the liability driven by changes in the expected purchase price will be recorded in the "Interest expense" line of the Company's consolidated statement of income. The mandatory share purchase liability remained recorded at the initial carrying amount as of December 28, 2013. As a result, no adjustments were necessary for the year ended December 28, 2013.

The PPH intangible assets of $43.9 million consist primarily of customer relationships, which will be amortized utilizing the straight line method over 17 to 19 years, and trademarks, which are classified as indefinite lived assets and will not be amortized.

The goodwill amount of $26.5 million resulting from the PPH acquisition consists primarily of expanding sales of packaged systems products and the recording of deferred taxes related to acquired assets. PPH's presence in the oil and gas market will also complement the Company's initiative to introduce submersible pumping systems in this market. All of the goodwill was recorded as part of the Water Systems segment and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Preliminary goodwill increased by $1.5 million during the year ended December 29, 2012, due to purchase accounting adjustments to intangible assets and inventory resulting from additional information provided for the provisional valuation.

The final purchase prices assigned to the major identifiable assets and liabilities for the Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH acquisitions are as follows:

(In millions)	Flex-ing			Cerus			PPH			Total
Assets:
Cash acquired	$	0.1		$	—		$	0.8		$	0.9
Current assets	2.0			3.8			38.1			43.9
Property, plant, and equipment	0.4			0.3			3.6			4.3
Intangible assets	8.9			17.3			43.9			70.1
Goodwill	4.0			5.4			26.5			35.9
Total assets	15.4			26.8			112.9			155.1
Liabilities	(5.0		)	(2.4		)	(58.7		)	(66.1		)
Total	10.4			24.4			54.2			89.0
Less: Fair value of original equity interest	—			—			(23.9		)	(23.9		)
Total purchase price	$	10.4		$	24.4		$	30.3		$	65.1

The fair values of the Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH identifiable intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment are final amounts as of fiscal year end 2013 in conjunction with final valuations. An additional valuation adjustment of $0.1 million was made in 2013 and is reflected in the table above. The Company utilized management estimates and consultation with an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in the valuations.

The following unaudited proforma financial information for the years ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 gives effect to the acquisitions of Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH by the Company as if the acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the 2012 and 2011 years. These unaudited proforma combined condensed financial statements are prepared for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of actual results or financial position that would have been achieved had the acquisitions been consummated on the dates indicated and are not necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial position of the consolidated companies. The unaudited proforma combined condensed financial statements do not give effect to any cost savings or incremental costs that may result from the integration of Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH with the Company.

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PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In millions, except per share amounts)	(Unaudited) 2012		(Unaudited) 2011
Net sales	$	925	$	914
Net income	84		68
Per share data:
Basic earnings per share	$	1.79	$	1.46
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.76	$	1.43

Flex-ing, Cerus, and PPH contributed a total of $48.4 million of revenue and $1.7 million of earnings to the Company's consolidated statements of income from date of acquisition through December 29, 2012.

In an agreement dated May 2, 2011, between Franklin Electric BV (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) and Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. ("Impo"), the Company acquired 80 percent of the outstanding shares of Impo, net of debt acquired plus working capital adjustments, for approximately 40.0 million Turkish lira ("TRY"), $26.1 million at the then current exchange rate, subject to certain terms and conditions.

Impo, located in Izmir, Turkey, is the leading supplier of groundwater pumping equipment in Turkey. The Impo acquisition, combined with the Company's current presence in the region, provides the Company with the leading position in the rapidly growing market for groundwater pumping systems in Turkey and throughout the Middle East. It also provides a low cost manufacturing base for supplying the entire region.

The intangible assets of $15.3 million consist primarily of customer relationships, which will be amortized over 13 years, and trademarks. All of the goodwill was recorded as part of the Water Systems segment and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The purchase agreement for Impo includes an earn-out provision payable to the sellers if certain performance criteria are achieved in any year from 2011 to 2013. Earn-out payments are capped at TRY 10.0 million in the aggregate. As of the acquisition date, the Company recorded contingent consideration of TRY 8.5 million ($5.5 million) as determined by the income approach. The performance criteria resulting in the earn-out provision were achieved for the fiscal year ended 2012. The recorded contingent consideration of TRY 10.0 million ($5.6 million) as of December 29, 2012 was paid out during the first quarter of 2013.

The purchase price assigned to each major identifiable asset and liability was as follows:

(In millions)
Assets:
Cash acquired	$	0.9
Current assets	26.4
Property, plant, and equipment	11.5
Intangible assets	15.3
Goodwill	8.9
Other assets	2.8
Total assets	65.8
Contingent consideration	(5.5		)
Liabilities	(27.7		)
Total identifiable assets	32.6
Noncontrolling interest	(6.5		)
Total purchase price	$	26.1

An immaterial adjustment to deferred taxes of $2.7 million was included in goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2012 after the close of the measurement period.

The fair value of the identifiable intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment are final as of June 30, 2012, in conjunction with final valuations.  The Company utilized management estimates and consultation with an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in the valuation. The difference between actual sales for the Company and proforma annual sales including Impo as if it were acquired at the beginning of the year was not material as a component of the Company's consolidated sales for the year ended December 31, 2011. Due to the immaterial nature of the acquisition, the Company has not included full year proforma statements of income for the acquisition year and previous year.

In an agreement dated December 19, 2011, the Company redeemed the 25 percent noncontrolling interest of Vertical, increasing the Company's ownership to 100 percent, for approximately €5.7 million, $7.4 million at the then current exchange rate. The Company paid €5.4 million, $7.1 million at the then current exchange rate, in 2011 with the remaining purchase price paid in 2012. The recorded redemption value in the "Redeemable noncontrolling interest" line of the Company's consolidated balance sheet prior to the transaction was $7.7 million, which included previously recorded fair value and currency translation adjustments. This addition to the Water Systems segment further solidifies the Company's position in the worldwide market for stainless steel water pumps. The original 75 percent controlling interest was acquired in the first quarter of 2009.

Transaction costs were expensed as incurred under the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Transaction costs included in selling, general, and administrative expense in the Company’s statement of income were $1.1 million, $0.3 million, and $0.4 million for the fiscal years ended 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

On May 2, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of 80 percent of Impo. The 20 percent noncontrolling interest was recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date. The noncontrolling interest holders have the option, which is embedded in the noncontrolling interest, to require the Company to redeem their ownership interests after May 2, 2014, three years after the original agreement was signed. The combination of a noncontrolling interest and a redemption feature resulted in a redeemable noncontrolling interest.

The noncontrolling interest in Impo is redeemable at other than fair value as the redemption value is determined based on a specified formula.  The noncontrolling interest becomes redeemable after the passage of time, and therefore the Company records the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest at the greater of (1) the initial carrying amount, increased or decreased for each noncontrolling interest's share of net income or loss and its share of other comprehensive income or loss and dividends (“carrying amount”) or (2) the redemption value which is determined based on the greater of the redemption floor value or the then-current specified earnings multiple.  As of December 28, 2013, the Impo redeemable noncontrolling interest was recorded at the redemption value.

According to FASB ASC Topic 810, Consolidation and Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Topic No. D-98, Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities, redeemable noncontrolling interests issued in the form of common securities, to the extent that the noncontrolling interest holder has a contractual right to receive an amount upon share redemption that is other than the fair value of such shares, then the noncontrolling interest holder has, in substance, received a dividend distribution that is different from other common shareholders. Therefore, adjustments to the noncontrolling interest to reflect the redemption amount should be reflected in the computation of earnings per share using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, the Company has elected to treat as a dividend only the portion of the periodic redemption value adjustment (if any) that reflects a redemption value in excess of carrying value.  Adjustments of $0.2 million were necessary for the fiscal year ended 2013. No adjustments were necessary for the fiscal year ended 2012. Adjustments totaling $0.2 million were necessary for the fiscal year ended 2011. The 2011 adjustments resulted from the Company's previously held redeemable noncontrolling interest in Vertical. A resulting adjustment to the earnings per share computation was also necessary (see Note 15). The noncontrolling interest in Vertical was redeemed by the Company in the fourth quarter of 2011 (see Note 4).

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OTHER ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

OTHER ASSETS

OTHER ASSETS

The Company obtained a 25.0 percent equity interest in a Water pumping systems company during the fourth quarter of 2013. The investment is accounted for using the equity method and is included in "Other assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The carrying amount of the investment is adjusted for the Company's proportionate share of earnings, losses, and dividends. The carrying value of the investment was $5.7 million as of December 28, 2013. The Company's proportionate share of earnings, included in the "Other income/(expense)" line of the Company's consolidated statements of income, were immaterial for the year ended December 28, 2013.

In 2005, the Company held a 35.0 percent equity interest in PPI, which was accounted for using the equity method. During the first quarter of 2012, the shareholders of PPI and PPL contributed shares to form a new holding company, PPH, in exchange for equivalent value and control in PPH. As a result of this contribution, the Company's equity interest decreased to 31.0 percent of PPH. On March 7, 2012, the Company acquired a controlling interest in PPH, resulting in the consolidation of PPH in the Company's financial statements (see Note 4). The carrying amount of the equity investment prior to the acquisition of the controlling interest was $11.7 million as of March 6, 2012 and $11.0 million as of December 31, 2011.  The Company’s proportionate share of Pioneer Pump, Inc. earnings, included in the “Other income/(expense)” line of the Company’s consolidated statements of income, was $0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $2.3 million for the years 2013, 2012, and 2011 respectively. The additional purchase was made in 2012 bringing total ownership to 70.5 percent (see Note 4).

During the second quarter of 2011, the Company entered into a loan agreement with the parent of a customer.  The current maturity is included in "Receivables" and the long term portion is included in "Other assets" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The agreement provides for interest on the loan at a variable market interest rate with the customer to repay the loan plus interest in semi-annual installments throughout the 7 year term.  The Company has a long term relationship with the customer and considers the loan fully collectible.

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ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Salaries, wages, and commissions	$ 27,200,000	$ 26,300,000
Product warranty costs	9,500,000	9,700,000
Insurance	3,400,000	5,200,000
Employee benefits	10,300,000	7,100,000
Other	11,700,000	12,100,000
Total accrued expenses	$ 62,081,000	$ 60,415,000

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INCOME TAXES (Income Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income before income taxes
Domestic	$ 53.5	$ 53.2	$ 29.2
Foreign	58.0	62.8	57.9
Income before income taxes	$ 111.5	$ 116.0	$ 87.1

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Company contributions to the plans	$ 5.3	$ 5.0	$ 1.9

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Carrying Amounts of Intangible Assets

The carrying amounts of the Company’s intangible assets are as follows:

(In millions)	2013					2012
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangibles:
Patents	$	7.8	$	(5.9	)	$	7.8	$	(5.7	)
Supply agreements	4.4		(4.4		)	4.4		(4.4		)
Technology	7.5		(3.8		)	7.5		(3.2		)
Customer relationships	125.1		(29.7		)	125.9		(23.1		)
Software	2.1		(0.4		)	1.7		(0.1		)
Other	1.3		(1.2		)	1.2		(1.2		)
Total	$	148.2	$	(45.4	)	$	148.5	$	(37.7	)
Unamortized intangibles:
Trade names	45.9		—			47.3		—
Total intangibles	$	194.1	$	(45.4	)	$	195.8	$	(37.7	)

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life

The weighted average number of years over which each intangible class is amortized is as follows:

Class	Years
Patents	17
Supply agreements	6
Technology	15
Customer relationships	13 - 20
Software	5
Other	8

Schedule of Amortization Expense

Amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is projected as follows:

(In millions)	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018
	$	8.1	$	8.1	$	8.1	$	7.8	$	7.7

Schedule of Change in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reporting Segment

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment for 2013 and 2012, is as follows:

(In millions)	2013
	Water Systems			Fueling Systems			Consolidated
Balance as of December 29, 2012	$	144.9		$	63.2		$	208.1
Acquisitions	1.2			—			1.2
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
Foreign currency translation	(1.9		)	(0.1		)	(2.0		)
Balance as of December 28, 2013	$	144.1		$	63.1		$	207.2

(In millions)	2012
	Water Systems		Fueling Systems		Consolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	109.9	$	58.9	$	168.8
Acquisitions	31.9		4.1		36.0
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	3.0		—		3.0
Foreign currency translation	0.1		0.2		0.3
Balance as of December 29, 2012	$	144.9	$	63.2	$	208.1

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ACQUISITIONS Pro Forma Table (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment
Net sales	$ 925	$ 914
Net income	$ 84	$ 68
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.79	$ 1.46
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.76	$ 1.43

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DEBT

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

DEBT

DEBT

On December 14, 2006, the Company entered into an amended and restated unsecured, 60-month $120.0 million revolving credit agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement provides for various borrowing rate options including interest rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) plus interest spreads keyed to the Company’s ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”). On December 14, 2011, the Company executed the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which among other things, extended the maturity of the Agreement to December 14, 2016, and increased the commitment amount to $150.0 million.

The Agreement contains certain financial covenants with respect to borrowings, interest coverage, loans or advances and investments.  The Company was in compliance with the covenants as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.  The Company had zero borrowings under the Agreement at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

On April 9, 2007, the Company entered into the Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement (the "Prudential Agreement") in the amount of $175.0 million. Under the Prudential Agreement, the Company issued notes in an aggregate principal amount of $110.0 million on April 30, 2007 (the “B-1 Notes”) and $40.0 million on September 7, 2007 (the “B-2 Notes”). The B-1 Notes and B-2 Notes bear a coupon of 5.79 percent and have an average life of 10 years with a final maturity in 2019.  On July 22, 2010, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Prudential Agreement to increase its borrowing capacity by $25.0 million.  On December 14, 2011, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement to redefine the debt to EBITDA ratio covenant in order to be equivalent to that under the Agreement.

As of December 28, 2013, the Company has $50.0 million borrowing capacity available under the Prudential Agreement.  Principal installments of $30.0 million are payable annually commencing on April 30, 2015 and continuing to and including April 30, 2019, with any unpaid balance due at maturity. The Prudential Agreement contains certain financial covenants with respect to borrowings, interest coverage, loans or advances and investments.  

The Company also has certain overdraft facilities at its foreign subsidiaries, of which none were outstanding at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

Debt consisted of the following:

(In millions)	2013			2012
Prudential Agreement - 5.79 percent	$	150.0		$	150.0
Tax increment financing debt	24.6			—
Capital leases	0.8			1.0
Foreign subsidiary debt	14.2			14.9
	189.6			165.9
Less current maturities	(15.4		)	(15.2		)
Long-term debt	$	174.2		$	150.7

On December 31, 2012, the Company, Allen County, Indiana and certain institutional investors entered into a Bond Purchase and Loan Agreement. Under the agreement, Allen County, Indiana issued a series of Project Bonds entitled “Taxable Economic Development Bonds, Series 2012 (Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Project).” The aggregate principal amount of the Project Bonds that were issued, authenticated, and are now outstanding thereunder was limited to $25.0 million. The Company then borrowed the proceeds under the Project Bonds through the issuance of Project Notes to finance the cost of acquisition, construction, installation and equipping of the new Global Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center. These Project Notes (tax increment financing debt) bear interest at 3.6 percent per annum. Interest and principal balance of the Project Notes are due and payable by the Company directly to the institutional investors in aggregate semi-annual installments commencing on July 10, 2013, and concluding on January 10, 2033. The use of the proceeds from the Project Notes was limited to assist the financing of the new Global Corporate Headquarters and Engineering Center.

The agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants. The affirmative covenants relate to financial statements, notices of material events, conduct of business, inspection of property, maintenance of insurance, compliance with laws and most favored lender obligations. The negative covenants include limitations on loans, advances and investments, and the granting of liens by the Company or its subsidiaries, as well as prohibitions on certain consolidations, mergers, sales and transfers of assets. The covenants also include financial requirements including a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The agreement also contains a cross default provision in the event the Company defaults on any obligation exceeding $10.0 million.

Also, on December 31, 2012, the Company and Prudential Insurance Company of America entered into an amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement to extend the effective date to December 31, 2015.

Foreign subsidiary debt denoted in the table above is predominately comprised of debt at Impo, which was re-financed in September 2013 with maturity dates in September of 2014.

The following debt payments are expected to be paid in accordance with the following schedule:

(In millions)	Total		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		More than 5 years
Debt	$	188.8	$	15.1	$	30.9	$	31.0	$	31.0	$	31.0	$	49.8
Capital leases	0.8		0.3		0.2		0.1		0.1		0.1		—
	$	189.6	$	15.4	$	31.1	$	31.1	$	31.1	$	31.1	$	49.8

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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

The Company’s business consists of the Water Systems and Fueling Systems reportable segments, based on the principal end market served.  The Company includes unallocated corporate expenses and inter-company eliminations in an “Other” segment that together with the Water Systems and Fueling Systems segments, represent the Company.

The Water Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells motors, pumps, electronic controls and related parts and equipment primarily for use in submersible water and other fluid system applications. The Fueling Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells pumps, electronic controls and related parts and equipment primarily for use in submersible fueling system applications. The Fueling Systems segment integrates and sells motors and electronic controls produced by the Water Systems segment.

The accounting policies of the Company's reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies). Performance is evaluated based on the sales and operating income of the segments and a variety of ratios to measure performance. These results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had each segment been an independent, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.

Financial information by reportable segment is as follows:

	Net sales to external customers						Operating income (loss)
(In millions)	2013		2012		2011		2013			2012			2011
Water Systems	$	766.4	$	715.0	$	654.1	$	131.3		$	124.1		$	105.3
Fueling Systems	199.1		176.3		167.0		42.6			36.6			31.3
Other	—		—		—		(50.1		)	(47.7		)	(43.2		)
Consolidated	$	965.5	$	891.3	$	821.1	$	123.8		$	113.0		$	93.4
	Total assets						Depreciation
	2013		2012				2013			2012			2011
Water Systems	$	714.7	$	692.0			$	18.1		$	16.9		$	15.2
Fueling Systems	247.9		252.0				1.9			1.8			1.8
Other	89.3		32.4				3.4			2.4			2.4
Consolidated	$	1,051.9	$	976.4			$	23.4		$	21.1		$	19.4
	Amortization						Capital expenditures
	2013		2012		2011		2013			2012			2011
Water Systems	$	6.0	$	5.7	$	4.2	$	31.0		$	25.2		$	13.8
Fueling Systems	1.9		1.5		1.7		4.0			3.3			1.8
Other	0.1		—		—		32.2			13.6			5.5
Consolidated	$	8.0	$	7.2	$	5.9	$	67.2		$	42.1		$	21.1

Cash is the major asset group in “Other” of total assets.

Financial information by geographic region is as follows:

	Net sales						Long-lived assets
(In millions)	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012
United States	$	460.5	$	428.5	$	371.0	$	377.3	$	330.0
Foreign	505.0		462.8		450.1		199.2		215.0
Consolidated	$	965.5	$	891.3	$	821.1	$	576.5	$	545.0

No single customer accounted for more than 10 percent of the Company’s consolidated sales and accounts receivable in 2013, 2012, or 2011.

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ACQUISITIONS (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013 Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions USD ($)	Nov. 16, 2012 Flex-ing Inc. USD ($)	Aug. 09, 2012 Cerus Industrial Corporation USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2013 Cerus Industrial Corporation USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012 Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc USD ($)	Mar. 07, 2012 Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc USD ($)	Mar. 05, 2012 Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc	May 02, 2011 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. USD ($)	May 02, 2011 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. TRY	Dec. 29, 2012 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012 Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. TRY	Dec. 19, 2011 Vertical S.p.A. USD ($)	Dec. 19, 2011 Vertical S.p.A. EUR (€)	Apr. 04, 2009 Vertical S.p.A.	Mar. 07, 2012 Minimum Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc	Mar. 07, 2012 Maximum Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc	Dec. 28, 2013 Pioneer Pump Holdings Inc USD ($)
Business Acquisition
Intangible assets		$ 70,100,000			$ 8,900,000	$ 17,300,000				$ 43,900,000		$ 15,300,000
Goodwill	207,220,000	208,141,000	168,800,000		4,000,000	5,400,000				26,500,000		8,900,000
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	(100,000)	3,000,000					(100,000)		1,500,000					2,700,000
Business combination, pro forma information, revenue of acquiree since acquisition date, actual		48,400,000
Business combination, pro forma information, earnings or loss of acquiree since acquisition date, actual		1,700,000
Total purchase price		65,100,000		3,600,000	10,400,000	24,400,000				30,300,000		26,100,000	40,000,000			7,400,000	5,700,000
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners												20.00%	20.00%					25.00%
Percentage of outstanding shares acquired										39.50%		80.00%	80.00%			100.00%	100.00%	75.00%
Quarter of acquisition agreement																		first quarter of 2009
Percent equity interest											31.00%
Business acquisition, percentage of total ownership										70.50%
Business acquisition, cash paid																7,100,000	5,400,000
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, equity, previously recorded fair value and currency translation adjustments																7,700,000
Acquired finite-lived Intangible asset, weighted average useful life (in years)					15 years	17 years						13 years	13 years						17 years	19 years
Contingent consideration, potential cash payment															10,000,000
Business combination, step acquisition, remeasurement gain								12,200,000
Contractual obligation																					22,900,000
Adjustments related to mandatory share purchase liability	0
Business combination, acquisition related costs	$ 1,100,000	$ 300,000	$ 400,000

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

(In millions, except per share amounts)	2013		2012		2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$	82.0	$	82.9	$	63.1
Less: Undistributed earnings allocable to participating securities	1.0		0.6		—
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to redeemable non-controlling interest	0.2		—		0.2
	$	80.8	$	82.3	$	62.9
Denominator:
Basic
Weighted average common shares	47.5		46.9		46.4
Diluted
Effect of dilutive securities:
Non-participating employee and director incentive stock options and performance awards	0.6		0.8		1.0
Adjusted weighted average common shares	48.1		47.7		47.4
Basic earnings per share	$	1.70	$	1.76	$	1.36
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.68	$	1.73	$	1.33
Anti-dilutive stock options	0.1		0.1		0.6

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Current assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$ 3,015	$ 3,148
Shareowners' equity:
Common shares, authorized (in shares)	65,000,000	65,000,000
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common shares, outstanding	47,715,000	47,132,000

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Company--“Franklin Electric” or the “Company” shall refer to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Fiscal Year--The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest December 31. The financial statements and accompanying notes are as of and for the years ended December 28, 2013 (52 weeks), December 29, 2012 (52 weeks), and December 31, 2011 (52 weeks), and referred to as 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Principles of Consolidation--The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

Business Combinations--The Company allocates the purchase price of its acquisitions to the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests acquired based upon their respective fair values at the acquisition date. The Company utilizes management estimates and inputs from an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining these fair values. The excess of the acquisition price over these estimated fair values is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is adjusted for any changes to acquisition date fair value amounts made within the measurement period. Acquisition-related transaction costs are recognized separately from the business combination and expensed as incurred.

Revenue Recognition--Products are shipped utilizing common carriers direct to customers or, for consignment products, to customer specified warehouse locations. Sales are recognized when the Company’s products are shipped direct or, in the case of consignment products, transferred from the customer specified warehouse location to the customer, at which time transfer of ownership and risk of loss pass to the customer. The Company records net sales revenues after discounts at the time of sale based on specific discount programs in effect, related historical data, and experience.

Research and Development Expense--The Company’s research and development activities are charged to expense in the period incurred. The Company incurred expenses of approximately $16.8 million in 2013, $9.9 million in 2012, and $8.2 million in 2011.

Cash and Cash Equivalents--The Company considers cash on hand, demand deposits, and highly liquid investments with an original maturity date of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments--The carrying amount of long-term debt was $188.8 million at December 28, 2013 and $164.9 million at December 29, 2012.  The estimated fair value of all debt was $203.7 million and $179.8 million at December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.  The fair value assumed floating rate debt was valued at par. In the absence of quoted prices in active markets, considerable judgment is required in developing estimates of fair value.   Estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market transaction.  In determining the fair value of its long-term debt, the Company uses estimates based on rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.  These level 2 inputs were valued using the same historical technique. The Company’s off-balance sheet instruments consist of operating leases.

Accounts Receivable, Earned Discounts, and Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts--Accounts receivable are stated at estimated net realizable value. Accounts receivable are comprised of balances due from customers, net of earned discounts and estimated allowances for uncollectible accounts. Earned discounts are based on specific customer agreement terms. In determining allowances for uncollectible accounts, historical collection experience, current trends, aging of accounts receivable, and periodic credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition are reviewed.  The Company believes that the allowance is appropriate; however, actual experience could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to the reserve.

Inventories--Effective January 2, 2011, the Company elected to change its accounting principle of valuing all of its inventories that used the LIFO method to the FIFO method.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The majority of the cost of domestic and foreign inventories is determined using the FIFO method with a portion of inventory costs determined using the average cost method. The Company reviews its inventories for excess or obsolete products or components based on an analysis of historical usage and management's evaluation of estimated future demand, market conditions, and alternative uses for possible excess or obsolete parts.

Property, Plant, and Equipment--Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost.  Depreciation of plant and equipment is calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of 5 to 20 years for land improvements and buildings, 5 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, and 5 years for furniture and fixtures. Maintenance, repairs, and renewals of a minor nature are expensed as incurred. Betterments and major renewals which extend the useful lives or add to the productive capacity of buildings, improvements, and equipment are capitalized. The Company reviews its property, plant, and equipment for impairment at the asset group level whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The Company’s depreciation expense was $23.4 million, $21.1 million, and $19.4 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets--The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter or more frequently as warranted by triggering events that indicate potential impairment. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level, which the company has determined to be the North America Water Systems, International Water, and Fueling Systems units. In compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, the Company has evaluated the aggregation criteria and determined that the components within the North America Water Systems and International Water reporting units can be aggregated in 2013.  

In assessing the recoverability of goodwill, the Company determines the fair value of its reporting units by utilizing a combination of both the income and market valuation approaches.  The income approach estimates fair value based upon future revenue, expenses, and cash flows discounted to present value. The market valuation approach estimates fair value using market multipliers of various financial measures compared to a set of comparable public companies.

An indication of impairment exists if the carrying value of the reporting unit is higher than its fair value, as determined by the above approach. The second step of testing as outlined in FASB ASC Topic 350 must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to its carrying value in the same manner as if the reporting units were being acquired in a business combination.  The Company would allocate the fair value to all of the reporting unit's assets and liabilities, including any unrecognized intangible assets, in a hypothetical analysis that would calculate the implied fair value of goodwill.  The Company would record an impairment charge for the difference between the implied fair value of goodwill and the recorded goodwill.

The Company also tests indefinite lived intangible assets, primarily trade names, for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter or more frequently as warranted by triggering events that indicate potential impairment.  In assessing the recoverability of the trade names, the Company determines the fair value using an income approach. The income approach estimates fair value based upon future revenue and estimated royalty rates. An indication of impairment exists if the carrying value of the trade names is higher than the fair value. The Company would record an impairment charge for the difference.

Amortization is recorded and calculated for other definite lived intangible assets on a basis that reflects cash flows over the estimated useful lives.  The weighted average number of years over which each intangible class is amortized is 17 years for patents, 6 years for supply agreements, 15 years for technology, 13 to 20 years for customer relationships, 5 years for software, and 8 years for all others.

Warranty Obligations--Warranty terms are generally 2 years from date of manufacture or one year from date of installation. The general warranty liability is recorded when revenue is recognized and is based on actual historical return rates from the most recent warranty periods.  In 2007, the Company began offering an extended warranty program to certain Water Systems customers, which provides warranty coverage up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. Provisions for estimated expenses related to product warranty are made at the time products are sold or when specific warranty issues are identified. These estimates are established using historical information about the nature, frequency, and average cost of warranty claims and expected customer returns. The Company actively studies trends of warranty claims and takes action to improve product quality and minimize warranty claims.

Income Taxes--Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes.  Under this guidance, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities and net operating loss and credit carry forwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.  The Company records a liability for uncertain tax positions by establishing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.

Share-Based Compensation--The Company accounts for compensation costs for all share-based payments based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with fair value provisions.

Pension--The Company makes its determination for pension, postretirement, and post employment benefit plans liabilities based on management estimates and consultation with actuaries, incorporating estimates, and assumptions of future plan service costs, future interest costs on projected benefit obligations, rates of compensation increases, employee turnover rates, anticipated mortality rates, expected investment returns on plan assets, asset allocation assumptions of plan assets, and other factors.

Earnings Per Common Share--Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed and disclosed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share. The Company utilizes the two-class method to compute earnings available to common shareholders. Under the two-class method, earnings are adjusted by accretion amounts to redeemable noncontrolling interests recorded at redemption value. The adjustments represent dividend distributions, in substance, to the noncontrolling interest holder as the holders have contractual rights to receive an amount upon redemption other than the fair value of applicable shares. As a result, earnings are adjusted to reflect this in substance distribution that is different from other common shareholders. In addition, the Company allocates net earnings to each class of common stock and participating security as if all of the net earnings for the period had been distributed. The Company's participating securities consist of share-based payment awards that contain a nonforfeitable right to receive dividends and therefore are considered to participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders. Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net earnings allocable to common shares by the weighted-average number of common shares as of the balance sheet date, as adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards.

Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements--All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries in functional currency other than the U.S. dollar are translated at year end exchange rates. All revenue and expense accounts are translated at average rates in effect during the respective period. Adjustments for translating longer term foreign currency assets and liabilities in U.S. dollars are included as a component of other comprehensive income.  Transaction gains and losses that arise from shorter term exchange rate fluctuations are included in the results of operations in “Foreign exchange income/(expense)”, as incurred.

Significant Estimates--The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions by management affect allowance for uncollectible accounts, inventory valuation, warranty, business combinations, redeemable noncontrolling interest, mandatory share purchase, trade names and goodwill, income taxes, pension and employee benefit obligations, and share-based compensation.

Although the Company regularly assesses these estimates, actual results could materially differ. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit plan, attempted plan funded status, minimum, percentage	80.00%
Frozen Pension plans, sunset period					5 years
Pension Benefits
Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Benefit Cost
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year	$ 180.6		$ 191.4
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	196.3		176.6
Service cost	1.8		1.5		3.5
Interest cost	7.6		8.2		8.7
Plan amendments	0		0
Actuarial (gain)/loss	(10.2)		20.5
Settlements paid	(0.8)		(0.3)
Benefits paid	(10.7)		(10.6)
Liability gain due to curtailment	0		0
Foreign currency exchange	0.7		0.4
Benefit obligation, end of year	184.7		196.3		176.6
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of assets, beginning of year	130.2		120.0
Actual return on plan assets	24.3		14.2
Company contributions	7.7		6.7
Settlements paid	(0.6)		(0.3)
Benefits paid	(10.7)		(10.6)
Foreign currency exchange	0.2		0.2
Plan assets, end of year	151.1		130.2		120.0
Funded status	(33.6)		(66.1)
Amounts recognized in balance sheet:
Deferred tax asset	21.2		32.2
Current liabilities	(3.2)		(0.1)
Noncurrent liabilities	(30.4)		(66.0)
Net liability, end of year	(12.4)		(33.9)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:
Net transition obligation	0		0
Prior service cost	0		0
Net actuarial loss	36.8		53.9
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	36.8		53.9
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Service cost	1.8		1.5		3.5
Interest cost	7.6		8.2		8.7
Expected return on assets	(10.0)		(10.1)		(10.8)
Amortization of transition obligation	0		0		0
Settlement cost	0.1		0		0
Prior service cost	0		0		0.1
Loss	3.6		2.0		3.0
Net periodic benefit cost	3.1		1.6		4.5
Curtailment	0	[1]	0	[1]	0.1	[1]
Settlement cost	0		0		0
Total net periodic benefit cost	3.1		1.6		4.6
Domestic Pension Plans
Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Pension plans, number of pension plans	2
German Pension Plans
Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Pension plans, number of pension plans	3
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year	168.4		181.0
Other Benefits
Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Benefit Cost
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year	12.6		14.5
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	14.5		13.4
Service cost	0.1		0.1		0.1
Interest cost	0.5		0.6		0.6
Plan amendments	0		0.8
Actuarial (gain)/loss	(1.0)		1.2
Settlements paid	0		0
Benefits paid	(1.5)		(1.6)
Liability gain due to curtailment	0		0
Foreign currency exchange	0		0
Benefit obligation, end of year	12.6		14.5		13.4
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of assets, beginning of year	0		0
Actual return on plan assets	0		0
Company contributions	1.5		1.6
Settlements paid	0		0
Benefits paid	(1.5)		(1.6)
Foreign currency exchange	0		0
Plan assets, end of year	0		0		0
Funded status	(12.6)		(14.5)
Amounts recognized in balance sheet:
Deferred tax asset	1.2		1.9
Current liabilities	(1.3)		(1.5)
Noncurrent liabilities	(11.3)		(13.0)
Net liability, end of year	(11.4)		(12.6)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:
Net transition obligation	0		0
Prior service cost	1.0		1.2
Net actuarial loss	0.9		1.7
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	1.9		2.9
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Service cost	0.1		0.1		0.1
Interest cost	0.5		0.6		0.6
Expected return on assets	0		0		0
Amortization of transition obligation	0.4		0.2		0.1
Settlement cost	0		0		0
Prior service cost	0.4		0.3		0.1
Loss	0		0.1		0
Net periodic benefit cost	1.4		1.3		0.9
Curtailment	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Settlement cost	0		0		0
Total net periodic benefit cost	1.4		1.3		0.9
Other Pension Plans Covering Certain Management Employees
Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Benefit Cost
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year	12.3		10.4
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation, end of year	12.4		11.8
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets
Funded status	$ 0		$ 0

[1] ** These items for 2011 related primarily to the benefit plan redesign.

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INCOME TAXES (Deferred tax assets and liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses and reserves	$ 11.0	$ 10.5
Compensation and employee benefits	25.1	38.0
Other items	5.1	4.4
Valuation allowance on state deferred tax	(3.5)	(4.4)
Total deferred tax assets	37.7	48.5
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation on fixed assets	10.3	9.7
Amortization of intangibles	61.0	61.9
Other items	9.2	7.8
Total deferred tax liabilities	80.5	79.4
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (42.8)	$ (30.9)

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CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

In August 2010, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and South Coast Air Quality Management District (“SCAQMD”) filed civil complaints in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the Company and Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.  The complaints related to a third-party-supplied component part of the Company's Healy 900 Series nozzle, which is part of the Company's Enhanced Vapor Recovery (“EVR”) Systems installed in California gasoline filling stations.  This part, a diaphragm, was the subject of a retrofit during the first half of 2008.  As the Company previously reported, in October 2008 CARB issued a Notice of Violation to the Company alleging that the circumstances leading to the retrofit program violated California statutes and regulations.

The claims in the complaints mirrored those that CARB presented to the Company in the Notice of Violation, and included claims that the Company negligently and intentionally sold nozzles with a modified diaphragm without required CARB certification. Those complaints were consolidated into one case in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (People of the State of California vs. Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc. et al.)  which was tried in the later part of December 2012 and early part of January 2013 (“CARB Case”).

On July 25, 2013, the Court issued a Final Statement of Decision (“Decision”) in the CARB Case.  In its Decision, the Court found on behalf of the Company and issued a complete defense verdict.  Judgment was entered on August 27, 2013.  CARB has noticed an appeal from that judgment. 

An Amended Judgment, awarding the Company $0.1 million in costs was entered on January 22, 2014.

Neither of these suits have had any effect on CARB's certification of the Company's EVR System or any other products of the Company or its subsidiaries, and did not interfere with continuing sales.  CARB has never decertified the Company's EVR System and has never proposed to do so.

The Company is defending various other claims and legal actions, including environmental matters, which have arisen in the

ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, based on current knowledge of the facts and after discussion with

counsel, these claims and legal actions can be successfully defended or resolved without a material adverse effect on the

Company’s financial position, results of operations, and net cash flows.

Total rent expense charged to operations for operating leases including contingent rentals was $11.0 million, $9.5 million, and $8.8 million for 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

The future minimum rental payments for non-cancelable operating leases as of December 28, 2013, are as follows:

(In millions)	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018
Future minimum rental payments	$	8.6	$	3.3	$	2.3	$	1.2	$	1.1

Rental commitments subsequent to 2018 are not significant by year, but aggregated are $1.4 million in total.

At December 28, 2013, the Company had $11.7 million of commitments primarily for the purchase of machinery and equipment as well as conditional agreements related to building expansions.

The changes in the carrying amount of the warranty accrual, as recorded in "Accrued expenses" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets for 2013 and 2012, are as follows:

(In millions)	2013			2012
Beginning balance	$	9.7		$	9.9
Accruals related to product warranties	9.1			6.8
Additions related to acquisitions	—			0.4
Reductions for payments made	(9.3		)	(7.4		)
Ending balance	$	9.5		$	9.7

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013		Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance	$ (57,146,000)		$ (49,300,000)		$ (19,400,000)
Pre-tax income/(loss)	(16,000,000)		1,800,000		(21,400,000)
Income tax expense	0		0		0
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(16,000,000)		1,800,000		(21,400,000)
Pre-tax income	30,200,000		(15,900,000)		(14,200,000)
Income tax expense	(12,100,000)		6,200,000		5,500,000
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	18,100,000		(9,700,000)		(8,700,000)
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	2,092,000		(7,882,000)		(30,125,000)
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	300,000		100,000		200,000
Ending balance	(54,729,000)		(57,146,000)		(49,300,000)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance	(300,000)		(2,200,000)		19,000,000
Pre-tax income/(loss)	(16,000,000)		1,800,000		(21,400,000)
Income tax expense	0		0		0
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(16,000,000)		1,800,000		(21,400,000)
Pre-tax income	0		0		0
Income tax expense	0		0		0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	0		0		0
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	(16,000,000)		1,800,000		(21,400,000)
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	300,000		100,000		200,000
Ending balance	(16,000,000)		(300,000)		(2,200,000)
Pension and Postretirement Plan Benefit Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance	(56,800,000)		(47,100,000)		(38,400,000)
Pre-tax income/(loss)	0		0		0
Income tax expense	0		0		0
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	0		0		0
Pre-tax income	30,200,000	[1]	(15,900,000)	[1]	(14,200,000)	[1]
Income tax expense	(12,100,000)		6,200,000		5,500,000
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	18,100,000		(9,700,000)		(8,700,000)
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	18,100,000		(9,700,000)		(8,700,000)
Other comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0		0		0
Ending balance	$ (38,700,000)		$ (56,800,000)		$ (47,100,000)

[1] This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 9 for additional details) and is included in the "Selling, general, and administrative expenses" line of the consolidated statements of income.

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DEBT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt

Debt consisted of the following:

(In millions)	2013			2012
Prudential Agreement - 5.79 percent	$	150.0		$	150.0
Tax increment financing debt	24.6			—
Capital leases	0.8			1.0
Foreign subsidiary debt	14.2			14.9
	189.6			165.9
Less current maturities	(15.4		)	(15.2		)
Long-term debt	$	174.2		$	150.7

Schedule of Long-term Debt Payments

The following debt payments are expected to be paid in accordance with the following schedule:

(In millions)	Total		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		More than 5 years
Debt	$	188.8	$	15.1	$	30.9	$	31.0	$	31.0	$	31.0	$	49.8
Capital leases	0.8		0.3		0.2		0.1		0.1		0.1		—
	$	189.6	$	15.4	$	31.1	$	31.1	$	31.1	$	31.1	$	49.8

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INCOME TAXES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

Income before income taxes consisted of the following:

(In millions)	2013		2012		2011
Domestic	$	53.5	$	53.2	$	29.2
Foreign	58.0		62.8		57.9
	$	111.5	$	116.0	$	87.1

The income tax provision/(benefit) from continuing operations consisted of the following:

(In millions)	2013			2012		2011
Current:
Federal	$	10.8		$	13.9	$	7.3
Foreign	14.3			7.9		11.3
State	2.1			1.9		0.9
Total current	27.2			23.7		19.5
Deferred:
Federal	4.3			4.6		2.1
Foreign	(1.3		)	3.3		1.8
State	(1.3		)	0.7		—
Total deferred	$	1.7		$	8.6	$	3.9
	$	28.9		$	32.3	$	23.4

A reconciliation of the tax provision for continuing operations at the U.S. statutory rate to the effective income tax expense rate as reported is as follows:

	2013		2012		2011
U.S. Federal statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	1.2		0.9		0.8
Foreign operations	(6.2	)	(7.6	)	(8.5	)
R&D tax credits	(1.1	)	—		(0.5	)
Uncertain tax position adjustments	(1.9	)	2.8		(0.3	)
Deferred tax adjustments, rate and other	—		(4.7	)	—
Valuation allowance on state deferred tax	(0.8	)	0.8		(0.1	)
Other items	(0.3	)	0.6		0.5
Effective tax rate	25.9	%	27.8	%	26.9	%

Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

(In millions)	2013			2012
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses and reserves	$	11.0		$	10.5
Compensation and employee benefits	25.1			38.0
Other items	5.1			4.4
Valuation allowance on state deferred tax	(3.5		)	(4.4		)
Total deferred tax assets	37.7			48.5
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation on fixed assets	10.3			9.7
Amortization of intangibles	61.0			61.9
Other items	9.2			7.8
Total deferred tax liabilities	80.5			79.4
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(42.8	)	$	(30.9	)

The effective tax rate continues to be lower than the statutory rate primarily due to the indefinite reinvestment of foreign earnings taxed at rates below the U.S. statutory rate as well as recognition of foreign tax credits.  The Company has the ability to indefinitely reinvest these foreign earnings based on the earnings and cash projections of its other operations as well as cash on hand and available credit.

The Company is not likely to realize the benefit of a portion of the recorded deferred tax asset relating to state taxes in the foreseeable future.  As such, a valuation allowance of $3.5 million and $4.4 million was recorded as of December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively.

The Company identifies the accumulated earnings for the affiliates that were not indefinitely reinvested and computes the tax associated with the subsequent repatriation. This computation considers the impact of applicable withholding taxes and the availability of U.S. foreign tax credits. The Company has calculated the repatriation of all the accumulated earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested which resulted in a net tax liability of $3.3 million recorded by the Company as of December 28, 2013. 

The Company does not provide for deferred taxes on the excess of the financial reporting over the tax basis in our investments in foreign subsidiaries that are essentially permanent in duration. That excess is approximately $193.6 million as of December 28, 2013. The determination of the additional deferred taxes that have not been provided is not practicable.

As of the beginning of fiscal year 2013, the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $6.9 million, excluding accrued interest and penalties.  The unrecognized tax benefits decreased $1.7 million for federal tax liabilities and $0.1 million for state income tax liabilities primarily related to audit completions during 2013.  The Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest and penalties, of $5.1 million as of December 28, 2013.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for 2013, 2012, and 2011 (excluding interest and penalties) is as follows:

(In millions)	2013			2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	6.9		$	5.6		$	3.6
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	—			—			—
Additions for tax positions of prior years	1.7			3.6			2.8
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(3.5		)	(1.7		)	(0.8		)
Settlements	—			(0.6		)	—
Ending balance	$	5.1		$	6.9		$	5.6

If recognized, each annual effective tax rate would be affected by the net unrecognized tax benefits of $5.0 million, $6.8 million, and $5.3 million as of December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Of the unrecognized tax benefits at December 28, 2013, $2.0 million is related to an acquisition for which indemnification was provided for in the respective purchase agreement.  The stock purchase agreement related to the acquisition provides the Company rights to recover tax liabilities related to pre-acquisition tax years from the sellers.  Other amounts are associated with domestic state tax issues, such as nexus, as well as other federal and state uncertain tax positions.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense, the impact of which is immaterial.  The Company has accrued interest and penalties as of December 28, 2013, December 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011 of approximately $0.2 million, $1.1 million, and $0.5 million, respectively.

The Company is subject to taxation in the United States and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, as of December 28, 2013, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2010.

It is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits could change in the next twelve months as a result of an audit or due to the expiration of a statute of limitation by approximately $1.4 million.