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Eaton (ETN) director gets stock units and exercises awards

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Eaton Corp plc director Robert V. Pragada reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 6, 2026, he exercised 621 restricted stock units into ordinary shares, with 150 shares disposed to cover tax obligations. He also received a new grant of 470 restricted stock units that will vest on the first anniversary of the grant. Following these transactions, he directly holds 1,688 ordinary shares and 470 restricted stock units, all tied to his service on the Board of Directors.

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Insider PRAGADA ROBERT V
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 621 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 470 $0.00 --
Exercise Ordinary Shares 621 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Ordinary Shares 150 $416.50 $62K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Ordinary Shares — 1,838 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The restricted stock units were granted to the reporting person as compensation for the reporting person's service as a member of the Issuer's Board of Directors and vested in their entirety on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of the Issuer. This field is not applicable. Amount includes restricted stock units acquired pursuant to a dividend equivalent reinvestment feature. The restricted stock units were granted to the reporting person as compensation for the reporting person's service as a member of the Issuer's Board of Directors. These restricted stock units will vest in their entirety on the first anniversary of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of the Issuer. Shares have been adjusted to account for reinvested dividends.
RSUs exercised 621 units Restricted stock units converted into ordinary shares on May 6, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 150 shares Tax-withholding disposition tied to equity award activity
New RSU grant 470 units Board compensation award vesting on first anniversary of grant date
Shares held after transaction 1,688 shares Ordinary shares directly owned after reported Form 4 transactions
restricted stock units financial
"The restricted stock units were granted to the reporting person as compensation"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalent reinvestment feature financial
"Amount includes restricted stock units acquired pursuant to a dividend equivalent reinvestment feature."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
PRAGADA ROBERT V
(Last)(First)(Middle)
1000 EATON BLVD.
(Street)
CLEVELAND OHIO 44122
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Eaton Corp plc [ ETN ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Ordinary Shares05/06/2026M621A$01,838(5)D
Ordinary Shares05/06/2026F150D$416.51,688D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$0.0005/06/2026M621(3) (1) (2)Ordinary Shares621$00D
Restricted Stock Units$0.0005/06/2026A470 (4) (2)Ordinary Shares470$0470D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The restricted stock units were granted to the reporting person as compensation for the reporting person's service as a member of the Issuer's Board of Directors and vested in their entirety on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of the Issuer.
2. This field is not applicable.
3. Amount includes restricted stock units acquired pursuant to a dividend equivalent reinvestment feature.
4. The restricted stock units were granted to the reporting person as compensation for the reporting person's service as a member of the Issuer's Board of Directors. These restricted stock units will vest in their entirety on the first anniversary of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of the Issuer.
5. Shares have been adjusted to account for reinvested dividends.
Remarks:
Power of Attorney is attached hereto as Exhibit 24.
/s/ Heejin Jun, as Attorney-in-Fact05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Eaton (ETN) director Robert Pragada report in this Form 4?

Director Robert V. Pragada reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised 621 restricted stock units into ordinary shares, had 150 shares withheld to cover taxes, and received 470 new restricted stock units tied to his service on Eaton’s Board of Directors.

Did Robert Pragada buy or sell Eaton (ETN) shares on the open market?

No open-market trades were reported. The filing shows an exercise of 621 restricted stock units and a disposition of 150 shares for tax withholding, which is a mechanical step to settle tax obligations rather than a discretionary market sale or purchase.

How many Eaton (ETN) shares does Robert Pragada hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, Robert Pragada directly holds 1,688 ordinary Eaton shares. In addition, he holds 470 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one ordinary share, reflecting his ongoing equity-based Board compensation.

What new equity award did Robert Pragada receive from Eaton (ETN)?

He received a grant of 470 restricted stock units as compensation for serving on Eaton’s Board. According to the disclosure, these restricted stock units vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date and each unit converts into one ordinary Eaton share when delivered.

What is the purpose of the 150 Eaton (ETN) shares disposed in this Form 4?

The 150 shares were disposed to satisfy tax obligations related to the equity award activity. This tax-withholding disposition uses shares instead of cash to pay required taxes and is treated differently from a voluntary open-market sale by the director.