Former Officer Lei Schlitz Files Form 144 to Sell $8.8M in Johnson Controls Stock

Overview

On October 9, 2026, Lei Schlitz, identified as a Former Officer of Johnson Controls International plc ($JCI), filed Form 144 providing notice of intent to sell 55,863 common shares with an estimated aggregate market value of $8,804,198.73 (~$157.60 per share).

Transaction Details

• Securities to be Sold: 55,863 common shares.
• Origin of Shares:
  • 43,269 shares acquired via option exercise on October 9, 2026 (paid via cash).
  • 12,492 shares acquired via RSU vesting on October 2, 2026.
  • 102 shares acquired via RSU vesting on December 8, 2024.
• Broker: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services.
• Past Sales (Prior 3 Months): Sold 23,417 shares on August 4, 2026, for gross proceeds of $3,584,285.64.

Market & Ownership Impact

• Dilution / Float Context: The 55,863 shares represent approximately 0.009% of the 605,741,470 shares outstanding, indicating negligible market impact on share float.
• Significance: Rated Medium. Although the dollar value is notable at $8.8M, the seller is a former officer executing a standard exercise-and-sell transaction along with recently vested equity awards.