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RBC Bearings Inc (RBC) COO receives 5,819-share grant and tax withholding

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RBC Bearings Inc director and Vice President/COO Daniel A. Bergeron reported compensation-related equity changes. He received a grant of 5,819 shares of Common Stock, increasing his direct holdings to 118,157 shares, including 16,535 shares of restricted stock that vest in stages between June 2026 and May 2029.

The company also withheld 921 shares at an indicated value of $565.22 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to the immediate vesting of performance awards. Bergeron additionally holds options linked to 7,000 underlying shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $199.16 per share, expiring on June 3, 2028, with these options vesting on June 3, 2026.

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Insider BERGERON DANIEL A
Role Vice President and COO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 5,819 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 921 $565.22 $521K
holding Option to Purchase Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 118,157 shares (Direct, null); Option to Purchase Common Stock — 7,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes 16,535 shares of restricted stock, which vest according to the following schedule; 3,516 shares that vest on 6/1/2026; 4,491 shares 1/2 of which vest on 5/23/2026 and 1/2 vest on 5/23/2027; 4,791 shares 1/3 of which vest on 5/28/2026, 1/3 vest on 5/28/2027 and 1/3 vest on 5/28/2028; and 3,737 shares 1/3 of which vest on 5/19/2027, 1/3 vest on 5/19/2028 and 1/3 vest on 5/19/2029. Represents shares withheld by the Company to pay tax liability related to the immediate vesting of performance awards. All these options to purchase Common Stock are exerciseable except for 7,000 options that vest on 6/3/2026.
Stock grant 5,819 shares Common Stock awarded to Daniel A. Bergeron
Tax withholding shares 921 shares Shares withheld to pay tax liability on performance awards
Tax withholding price $565.22 per share Value applied to 921 withheld shares
Post-transaction holdings 118,157 shares Common Stock directly held after transactions
Restricted stock included 16,535 shares Restricted shares vesting between June 2026 and May 2029
Option exercise price $199.16 per share Options on 7,000 underlying shares expiring June 3, 2028
Option underlying shares 7,000 shares Common Stock underlying options vesting June 3, 2026
restricted stock financial
"Includes 16,535 shares of restricted stock, which vest according to the following schedule"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
performance awards financial
"to pay tax liability related to the immediate vesting of performance awards"
Option to Purchase Common Stock financial
"All these options to purchase Common Stock are exerciseable except for 7,000 options"
vest financial
"shares that vest on 6/1/2026; 4,491 shares 1/2 of which vest on 5/23/2026"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
tax liability financial
"Represents shares withheld by the Company to pay tax liability related to the immediate vesting"
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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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*
BERGERON DANIEL A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
14 BENTAGRASS LANE

(Street)
NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT 06470

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RBC Bearings INC [ RBC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Vice President and COO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026
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
Common Stock05/19/2026A5,819A$0118,157(1)D
Common Stock05/19/2026F921(2)D$565.22117,236(1)D
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
Option to Purchase Common Stock$199.1606/03/2022(3)06/03/2028Common Stock7,0007,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 16,535 shares of restricted stock, which vest according to the following schedule; 3,516 shares that vest on 6/1/2026; 4,491 shares 1/2 of which vest on 5/23/2026 and 1/2 vest on 5/23/2027; 4,791 shares 1/3 of which vest on 5/28/2026, 1/3 vest on 5/28/2027 and 1/3 vest on 5/28/2028; and 3,737 shares 1/3 of which vest on 5/19/2027, 1/3 vest on 5/19/2028 and 1/3 vest on 5/19/2029.
2. Represents shares withheld by the Company to pay tax liability related to the immediate vesting of performance awards.
3. All these options to purchase Common Stock are exerciseable except for 7,000 options that vest on 6/3/2026.
Remarks:
/s/John J. Feeney/attorney in fact05/20/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did RBC (RBC) executive Daniel A. Bergeron report in this Form 4?

Daniel A. Bergeron reported equity compensation activity, including a grant of 5,819 RBC Bearings Common Stock shares and tax withholding of 921 shares. These changes updated his direct holdings and reflected routine compensation and tax-settlement mechanics tied to performance awards.

How many RBC (RBC) shares does Daniel A. Bergeron hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Daniel A. Bergeron directly holds 118,157 shares of RBC Bearings Common Stock. This total includes 16,535 restricted shares that vest over several dates from June 2026 through May 2029, subject to the specified vesting schedules disclosed in the filing footnotes.

What is the size and nature of the stock grant to Daniel A. Bergeron at RBC (RBC)?

Bergeron received a grant of 5,819 shares of RBC Bearings Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share. This reflects a non-cash equity award, typical of executive compensation, which increases his direct ownership stake without an open-market purchase transaction.

Why were 921 RBC (RBC) shares withheld in Daniel A. Bergeron’s Form 4?

The 921 shares were withheld by RBC Bearings to pay Bergeron’s tax liabilities related to the immediate vesting of performance awards. This F-code transaction is a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and is a common mechanism for settling equity-award-related taxes.

What option holdings for RBC (RBC) stock does Daniel A. Bergeron report?

Bergeron reports options tied to 7,000 underlying RBC Bearings Common Stock shares with a $199.16 exercise price, expiring June 3, 2028. Footnotes state these options vest on June 3, 2026, indicating future potential to convert them into shares if exercised after vesting.

How do restricted stock awards factor into Daniel A. Bergeron’s RBC (RBC) holdings?

His holdings include 16,535 restricted RBC Bearings shares that vest in tranches on several dates from 2026 to 2029. These vesting schedules mean portions of the award become fully owned over time, aligning long-term compensation with continued service and company performance milestones.