RBC CEO reports stock grant and tax share withholding

RBC Bearings Inc. President and CEO Michael J. Hartnett reported routine equity-compensation activity.

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RBC Bearings Inc. President and CEO Michael J. Hartnett reported routine equity-compensation activity. He received 22,140 shares of Common Stock as a grant or award at $0.0000 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 324,993 shares.

On the same date, 10,260 shares of Common Stock were disposed of under code F at $565.22 per share, representing shares withheld by the company to cover tax liabilities related to the immediate vesting of performance awards. His direct holdings include 22,000 shares of restricted stock that vest between 2026-05-23 and 2027-05-23. He also holds options to purchase 15,200 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $199.16 per share, expiring on 2028-06-03, which vest on 2026-06-03.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

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Insider HARTNETT MICHAEL J

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	22,140	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	10,260	$565.22	$5.80M
holding	Option to Purchase Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 314,733 shares (Direct); Option to Purchase Common Stock — 15,200 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. Includes 22,000 shares of restricted stock, which vest according to the following schedule; 10,555 shares that vest on 6/1/2026; and 11,445 shares 1/2 of which vest on 5/23/2026 and 1/2 vest on 5/23/2027.
F2. Represents shares withheld by the Company to pay tax liability related to the immediate vesting of performance awards.
F3. These options to purchase Common Stock vest on 6/3/2026.

Key Figures

Share grant: 22,140 shares Tax-withheld shares: 10,260 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share +5 more

8 metrics

Share grant 22,140 shares Common Stock grant/award to CEO Michael Hartnett

Tax-withheld shares 10,260 shares Shares withheld to pay tax liability on performance awards

Grant price $0.0000 per share Reported price for 22,140-share Common Stock award

Tax withholding price $565.22 per share Price for 10,260 shares used for tax-withholding disposition

Direct holdings after transactions 324,993 shares Total Common Stock directly owned following Form 4 transactions

Restricted stock included 22,000 shares Restricted stock within direct holdings, vesting 2026–2027

Option exercise price $199.16 per share Options to purchase Common Stock expiring 2028-06-03

Option underlying shares 15,200 shares Underlying Common Stock for options held by Hartnett

Key Terms

restricted stock, performance awards, tax-withholding disposition, Option to Purchase Common Stock, +1 more

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restricted stock financial

"Includes 22,000 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

"pay tax liability related to the immediate vesting of performance awards"

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.

Option to Purchase Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Option to Purchase Common Stock""

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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What insider transactions did RBC (RBC) CEO Michael Hartnett report?

Michael Hartnett reported a grant of 22,140 RBC common shares and a disposition of 10,260 shares through tax withholding. These entries reflect equity compensation vesting and related tax payments, rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

How many RBC (RBC) shares does Michael Hartnett hold after this Form 4?

After these transactions, Michael Hartnett directly holds 324,993 RBC common shares. This total includes 22,000 shares of restricted stock scheduled to vest in 2026 and 2027, reflecting a substantial ongoing equity stake in the company.

What was the nature of the 10,260 RBC (RBC) shares disposed of?

The 10,260 RBC shares were withheld by the company to pay tax liabilities tied to immediate vesting of performance awards. This tax-withholding disposition (code F) is a standard, non-market transaction rather than an open-market sale of shares.

What equity award did RBC (RBC) grant to CEO Michael Hartnett?

RBC granted Michael Hartnett 22,140 shares of common stock at a reported price of $0.0000 per share. This reflects a grant or award of stock as compensation, increasing his direct share ownership and aligning his incentives with shareholders.

What restricted stock and vesting schedule does RBC (RBC) disclose for Michael Hartnett?

Hartnett’s holdings include 22,000 restricted RBC shares. Of these, 10,555 shares vest on June 1, 2026, and 11,445 shares vest in two equal tranches on May 23, 2026, and May 23, 2027, providing staged future ownership.

What stock options does RBC (RBC) CEO Michael Hartnett retain?

Hartnett holds options to purchase 15,200 RBC common shares at an exercise price of $199.16 per share. These options vest on June 3, 2026, and expire on June 3, 2028, representing additional potential future equity exposure.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/20/2026 - 06:51 PM EDT

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^*

HARTNETT MICHAEL J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

102 WILLENBROCK ROAD

ONE TRIBOLOGY CENTER

(Street)

OXFORD

CONNECTICUT

06478

(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)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/19/2026		A		22,140	A	$0	324,993⁽¹⁾	D
Common Stock	05/19/2026		F		10,260⁽²⁾	D	$565.22	314,733⁽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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Option to Purchase Common Stock	$199.16							06/03/2026⁽³⁾	06/03/2028	Common Stock	15,200		15,200	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 22,000 shares of restricted stock, which vest according to the following schedule; 10,555 shares that vest on 6/1/2026; and 11,445 shares 1/2 of which vest on 5/23/2026 and 1/2 vest on 5/23/2027.

2. Represents shares withheld by the Company to pay tax liability related to the immediate vesting of performance awards.

3. These options to purchase Common Stock vest on 6/3/2026.

Remarks:

	/s/John J. Feeney/attorney in fact	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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