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ETN Form 4: Gerald Johnson awarded 350 restricted stock units

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Eaton Corp plc (ETN) director Gerald Johnson was granted 350 restricted stock units as board compensation on 08/07/2025. Each unit represents a contingent right to one ordinary share and the units were issued at a $0.00 price. The RSUs will vest in full on May 6, 2026, and following the grant the reporting person beneficially owns 350 ordinary shares directly. The Form 4 was submitted by one reporting person and signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/08/2025. The disclosure states these RSUs were awarded specifically for service on the issuer's board.

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TL;DR: A routine director compensation grant of 350 RSUs, modest in size and not likely material to financial results.

The Form 4 records a non-cash grant of 350 restricted stock units to a director, priced at $0.00 and vesting in full on May 6, 2026. For a large-cap industrial company, this size of equity award is typically immaterial to overall share count and earnings per share. The grant aligns director incentives with long-term share performance and follows standard governance practice of compensating board members with equity. There is no exercise price or derivative exposure reported; the position is a straightforward RSU award.

TL;DR: Standard board compensation practice: time-based RSUs with single vesting date, reinforcing retention and alignment.

The disclosure specifies the RSUs were granted for board service and will vest on a single future date, May 6, 2026. That structure is consistent with retention-focused compensation for non-employee directors. The filing shows direct beneficial ownership of 350 shares post-grant and contains the required Form 4 attestations. No additional governance concerns, amendments, or complex arrangements are disclosed in this filing.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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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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*
Johnson Gerald

(Last) (First) (Middle)
1000 EATON BLVD.

(Street)
CLEVELAND OH 44122

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Eaton Corp plc [ ETN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units $0.00 08/07/2025 A 350 (1) (2) Ordinary Shares 350 $0 350 D
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. These restricted stock units will vest in their entirety on May 6, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of the Issuer.
2. This field is not applicable.
/s/ Heejin Jun, as Attorney-in-Fact 08/08/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Eaton (ETN) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

The filing reports a grant of 350 restricted stock units to director Gerald Johnson on 08/07/2025, issued at $0.00 and vesting on May 6, 2026.

Who received the equity award reported on the Form 4 for ETN?

The reporting person is Gerald Johnson, identified as a director of Eaton Corp plc.

How many shares does the reporting person beneficially own after the transaction?

Following the reported transaction the reporting person beneficially owns 350 ordinary shares directly (via the RSUs).

When will the restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units will vest in their entirety on May 6, 2026.

Was the Form 4 filed by multiple reporting persons?

No. The form indicates it was filed by one reporting person.
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