Rockwell Automation (ROK) VP reports stock sales, option awards and RSU activity
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rockwell Automation (ROK) insider John M. Miller, VP and Chief IP Counsel, reported multiple equity transactions in December 2025. On 12/8/2025 and 12/10/2025 he sold small blocks of common stock, including sales of 23, 2, 19, 43, 1 and 29 shares, at weighted average prices around the low $400s per share. These sales were made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to cover taxes due on restricted stock units that vested on December 5 and December 9, 2025.
On 12/9/2025 he acquired 62 and 132 shares of common stock at a price of $0 through the settlement of restricted stock units and performance shares. He also received an employee stock option award for 513 shares at an exercise price of $402.22 per share, vesting over three years starting 12/8/2026, and a grant of 150 restricted stock units vesting over three years starting 12/8/2026. After these transactions, he reported direct ownership of about 5,968.8061 shares and an additional 475.6753 shares indirectly through the company savings plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 19 | $400.6863 | $8K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 43 | $401.7913 | $17K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1 | $403.57 | $403.57 |
| Sale | Common Stock | 29 | $402.8493 | $12K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 62 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Shares | 132 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 62 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 132 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 513 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 150 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Common Stock | 23 | $400.8717 | $9K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2 | $401.48 | $802.96 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Sale of shares pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plan entered into on 11/26/2024 to cover taxes due on restricted stock units that vested on 12/5/2025. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $400.4050 to $401.26. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Sale of shares pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plan entered into on 11/26/20244 to cover taxes due on restricted stock units that vested on 12/9/2025. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $400.4275 to $401.13. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $401.47 to $402.0250 The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $402.54 to $403.27. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Includes shares represented by Company stock fund units acquired under the Company Savings Plan since the date last reported for this person based on information furnished by the Plan Administrator as of 9/30/2025. The number of stock fund units represented by the balance of the participant's Company stock fund account may not exactly equal the number of stock fund units represented by a prior balance due to variance in the proportion of uninvested cash held in the reference fund used to determine unit values of the Company stock fund under the Plan. Awarded under the Company's 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The options vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on date exercisable. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rockwell Automation common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on the date exercisable. Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Company common stock (or the cash equivalent).
FAQ
What insider activity did Rockwell Automation (ROK) report for December 2025?
The filing shows that John M. Miller, Rockwell Automation's VP and Chief IP Counsel, reported several stock sales and equity award transactions in December 2025. He sold small blocks of common stock and also had restricted stock units, performance shares, and stock options vest or be granted during this period.
Were the Rockwell Automation (ROK) stock sales part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
Yes. The filing states that the stock sales on 12/8/2025 and 12/10/2025 were made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan entered into on 11/26/2024. The purpose of these sales was to cover taxes due on restricted stock units that vested on 12/5/2025 and 12/9/2025.
What new stock options and restricted stock units did the Rockwell Automation (ROK) insider receive?
The insider received an employee stock option award covering 513 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $402.22 per share. These options were awarded under the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan and vest in three substantially equal annual installments starting on 12/8/2026, expiring on 12/8/2035. He also received 150 restricted stock units, vesting in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on 12/8/2026.