Rockwell Automation VP & Controller Earns Performance Share Award

Executive Summary

On October 5, 2026, Terry L. Riesterer, Vice President and Controller of Rockwell Automation, Inc ($ROK), filed a Form 4 detailing an equity award acquisition of 645 performance shares effective October 1, 2026.

Transaction Details

• Security: Performance Shares (each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock or cash equivalent)
• Transaction Code: 'A' (Grant/Award)
• Number of Shares: 645
• Execution Price: $0.00
• Post-Transaction Holdings: 645 performance shares directly held
• Vesting Terms: Granted originally on December 4, 2023, the payout was determined following the conclusion of a three-year relative TSR performance period versus the S&P 500 Index. These earned shares are scheduled to vest on December 4, 2026, contingent upon continued employment.

Significance & Market Impact

This transaction reflects the standard determination and earning of performance-based equity compensation previously granted under the company's long-term incentive plan. Because it represents a non-discretionary equity incentive grant payout rather than an open-market purchase or sale, its direct predictive value for stock performance is Low.