Rockwell Automation CIO Christopher Nardecchia Receives 1,533 Performance Shares

Executive Summary

On October 1, 2026, Christopher Nardecchia, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Rockwell Automation, Inc. ($ROK), acquired 1,533 performance shares as a result of performance share payout determination. The transaction was reported on Form 4 filed with the SEC on October 5, 2026.

Transaction Breakdown

• Security: Performance Shares (Derivative Security convertible to Common Stock)
• Transaction Code: 'A' (Grant, award, or other acquisition)
• Number of Shares: 1,533
• Price per Share: $0.00
• Total Value: $0.00
• Nature of Holding: Direct

Award Context & Vesting Terms

According to the footnotes, these performance shares were originally granted on December 4, 2023. The final payout was evaluated over a three-year relative total shareholder return (TSR) period compared against the S&P 500 Index, resulting in 1,533 performance shares earned. The shares are scheduled to fully vest on December 4, 2026, subject to continued employment.

Market & Trading Significance

This transaction represents an equity incentive compensation adjustment based on long-term performance metrics rather than a discretionary open-market buy or sell. Consequently, it carries low predictive value for upcoming stock performance.