Emerson Electric Senior VP & CPO Receives Equity Awards and Withholds Shares for Taxes

Overview & Insider Context

On November 4, 2026, Nicholas J. Piazza, Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer of Emerson Electric Co ($EMR), filed a Form 4 detailing equity award payouts, new grants, and associated tax withholding transactions occurring on November 2 and November 3, 2026.

Transaction Details

1. Performance Share Payout (Nov 2, 2026):

   • Shares Acquired: 12,075 Common Stock shares (Transaction Code A).
   • Details: Payout of earned units under a shareholder-approved performance share plan for the period ended September 30, 2026.
   • Price: $0.00 / N/A.

2. Tax Withholding (Nov 2, 2026):

   • Shares Withheld: 5,320 shares (Transaction Code F).
   • Price per Share: $167.95 (fair market value).
   • Total Value: $893,494.00 withheld to satisfy minimum tax obligations.

3. Restricted Stock Unit Grant (Nov 2, 2026):

   • Shares Acquired: 5,396 RSUs (Transaction Code A).
   • Details: Granted pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) under a shareholder-approved benefit plan.
   • Price: $0.00 / N/A.

4. Tax Withholding (Nov 3, 2026):

   • Shares Withheld: 875 shares (Transaction Code F).
   • Price per Share: $166.425 (fair market value).
   • Total Value: $145,621.88 withheld for tax obligations upon vesting of a prior stock grant.

Ownership Impact

Following these transactions, Nicholas J. Piazza directly owns 41,592 shares of Emerson Electric Co common stock.

Market & Trading Significance

This filing reflects routine executive compensation activities consisting of performance-based award payouts, annual equity grants, and non-discretionary tax withholdings (Code F). Because there were no open-market purchases or sales, the trading significance is categorized as Low.