Insider to sell shares at Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) under Rule 144

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rockwell Automation filed a Rule 144 notice to sell 2,538 shares. The transaction is an employee stock option exercise settled via broker payment for cashless exercise on 05/05/2026. The filing also lists prior sales of 14,465 shares on 02/26/2026 totaling $5,930,806. Shares outstanding are shown as 111,273,953 as of 05/05/2026.

Key Figures

Securities to be sold: 2,538 shares Securities sold (past 3 months): 14,465 shares Proceeds reported: $5,930,806 +3 more

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Securities to be sold 2,538 shares Employee stock option exercise on 05/05/2026

Securities sold (past 3 months) 14,465 shares Sale dated 02/26/2026

Proceeds reported $5,930,806 Aggregate value for 14,465-share sale on 02/26/2026

Shares outstanding 111,273,953 shares Listed as of 05/05/2026

Broker/agent reference Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Broker listed with address and NYSE reference

Value field present 1,133,050.00 Numeric value shown near securities line in filing

Key Terms

Rule 144, cashless exercise, Employee Stock Option, aggregate proceeds

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Rule 144 regulatory

"filed a Rule 144 notice to sell 2,538 shares"

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

cashless exercise financial

"Broker Payment for Cashless Exercise"

A cashless exercise is a way for an option holder to convert stock options into actual shares without paying the purchase price in cash; instead they immediately give up a portion of the newly issued shares to cover the cost and any withholding taxes. Investors care because this process increases the number of shares available and can slightly dilute existing holdings, while also signaling how insiders or employees are realizing compensation without needing cash — similar to paying for a purchase by handing over part of what you just bought.

Employee Stock Option financial

"Employee Stock Option Exercise"

An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.

aggregate proceeds financial

"14,465 | 5930806.00"

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

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Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

Phone

Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

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144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 3000 Schwab Way Westlake TX 76262	2538	1133050.00	111273953	05/05/2026	NYSE

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	05/05/2026	Employee Stock Option Exercise	Rockwell Automation, Inc.			2538	05/05/2026	Broker Payment for Cashless Exercise

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Christopher Nardecchia 1201 SOUTH 2ND STREET MILWAUKEE WI 53204	ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC	02/26/2026	14465	5930806.00

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks

Date of Notice

Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

Signature

ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

What does the Rule 144 notice for ROK report?

It reports the planned sale of 2,538 shares under Rule 144. The notice states the sale arises from an employee stock option exercise settled by broker payment on 05/05/2026.

How many shares were sold in the prior three months for ROK?

The filing shows prior sales of 14,465 shares on 02/26/2026. The aggregate proceeds reported for that sale are $5,930,806.

What payment method is used for the exercise in the filing?

The exercise is settled by broker payment for cashless exercise. This indicates the broker handled payment and share delivery on 05/05/2026.

What outstanding share count does the filing list for Rockwell Automation?

The document lists 111,273,953 shares outstanding as of 05/05/2026. That figure appears alongside the securities and transaction dates in the filing.