[Form 4] RBC Bearings Incorporated 5.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Daniel A. Bergeron, Vice President and COO and a director of RBC Bearings Inc., reported option exercises and an open-market sale dated 08/07/2025. He exercised options to acquire 20,743 shares at a $137.44 exercise price and 28,000 shares at a $199.16 exercise price, and he sold 48,743 common shares at $402.7502.

Following these transactions the reporting person beneficially owns 111,134 shares on a direct basis. His holdings include 12,798 restricted shares with vesting through 2028 and option grants of which 7,000 remain unvested until 06/03/2026. The Form 4 lists the exercise prices, the number of shares acquired and sold, and the detailed vesting schedule for restricted stock.

Positive

• Options converted into shares at stated exercise prices ($137.44 and $199.16), providing clear transparency of cost basis
• Detailed restricted stock vesting schedule disclosed (12,798 shares with dates through 2028), improving clarity on future dilution and insider alignment
• Post-transaction beneficial ownership disclosed: 111,134 shares direct, giving investors a concrete ownership figure

Negative

• Insider sale of 48,743 shares at $402.7502 recorded, representing a notable liquidity event
• Net reduction in direct holdings reflected after transactions (final reported direct ownership 111,134 shares)

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Bergeron exercised options at $137.44 and $199.16, sold 48,743 shares at $402.7502, leaving 111,134 shares beneficially owned.

The report documents option exercises that converted 20,743 and 28,000 option shares into common stock at the specified strike prices, followed by a sale of 48,743 shares at $402.7502. The filing also discloses restricted stock (12,798 shares) with staged vesting and 7,000 options that remain unvested until 06/03/2026. For investors, this is a clear insider liquidity event with the resulting direct ownership level disclosed.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Transparent disclosure of exercises, sale and vesting schedules; documents material insider activity and remaining unvested awards.

The Form 4 provides full disclosure of the mechanics: option-to-equity conversions, a subsequent share disposition, and the detailed vesting timetable for restricted stock and unvested options. These disclosures meet Section 16 requirements and give stakeholders a clear view of the insider's post-transaction holdings and outstanding award vesting obligations.

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^*

BERGERON DANIEL A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

14 BENTAGRASS LANE

(Street)

NEWTOWN CT 06470

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	Vice President and COO

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
Common Stock	08/07/2025		M		20,743	A	$137.44	131,877(1)	D
Common Stock	08/07/2025		M		28,000	A	$199.16	159,877(1)	D
Common Stock	08/07/2025		S		48,743	D	$402.7502	111,134(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Option to Purchase Common Stock	$137.44	08/07/2025		M			20,743	06/02/2021	06/02/2027	Common Stock	20,743	$0	0	D
Option to Purchase Common Stock	$199.16	08/07/2025		M			28,000	06/03/2022(2)	06/03/2028	Common Stock	28,000	$0	7,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 12,798 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; and 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.

2. 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 fact	08/08/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transactions did Daniel A. Bergeron report for RBC (RBC)?

He exercised options to acquire 20,743 shares at $137.44 and 28,000 shares at $199.16, and sold 48,743 shares at $402.7502.

How many shares does Bergeron beneficially own after the reported transactions?

Following the reported transactions he beneficially owns 111,134 shares on a direct basis.

Does the filing disclose restricted stock or unvested options for Bergeron?

Yes. The filing includes 12,798 restricted shares with specified vesting dates through 2028 and notes 7,000 options that vest on 06/03/2026.

At what prices were the option shares exercised and the sold shares transacted?

Option exercises were at $137.44 and $199.16; the sold shares transacted at $402.7502 per share.

What role does Daniel A. Bergeron hold at RBC Bearings?

He is reported as a Director and as an Officer (Vice President and COO) of RBC Bearings Inc.