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.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

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^*

MILLER JOHN M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1201 SOUTH SECOND STREET

(Street)

MILWAUKEE WI 53204

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC [ ROK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP and Chief IP Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/08/2025

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	12/08/2025		S(1)		23	D	$400.8717(2)	5,868.8061	D
Common Stock	12/08/2025		S(1)		2	D	$401.48	5,866.8061	D
Common Stock	12/09/2025		M		62	A	$0	5,928.8061	D
Common Stock	12/09/2025		M		132	A	$0	6,060.8061	D
Common Stock	12/10/2025		S(3)		19	D	$400.6863(4)	6,041.8061	D
Common Stock	12/10/2025		S(3)		43	D	$401.7913(5)	5,998.8061	D
Common Stock	12/10/2025		S(3)		1	D	$403.57	5,997.8061	D
Common Stock	12/10/2025		S(3)		29	D	$402.8493(6)	5,968.8061	D
Common Stock								475.6753(7)	I	By Savings Plan

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
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$402.22	12/08/2025		A(8)		513		12/08/2026(9)	12/08/2035	Common Stock	513	$0	513	D
Restricted Stock Units	(10)	12/08/2025		A(8)		150		12/08/2026(11)	12/08/2028	Common Stock	150	$0	150	D
Restricted Stock Units	(10)	12/09/2025		M			62	12/09/2023(11)	12/09/2025	Common Stock	62	$0	0	D
Performance Shares	(12)	12/09/2025		M			132	12/09/2025	12/09/2025	Common Stock	132	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Awarded under the Company's 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

9. The options vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on date exercisable.

10. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rockwell Automation common stock.

11. The restricted stock units vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on the date exercisable.

12. Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Company common stock (or the cash equivalent).

Remarks:

	Danielle White, Attorney-in-Fact for John M. Miller	12/10/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

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.

How many Rockwell Automation (ROK) shares did the insider sell and at what prices?

On 12/8/2025 and 12/10/2025, the insider sold blocks of 23, 2, 19, 43, 1 and 29 shares of common stock. The reported weighted average sale prices were around the low $400s per share, including $400.8717, $401.48, $400.6863, $401.7913, $403.57, and $402.8493, with detailed price ranges provided in the footnotes.

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.

How many Rockwell Automation (ROK) shares does the insider own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the insider reported 5,968.8061 shares of Rockwell Automation common stock held directly. In addition, he reported 475.6753 shares indirectly through the company savings plan, based on information from the plan administrator as of 9/30/2025.

What happened to the restricted stock units and performance shares for the Rockwell Automation (ROK) insider?

On 12/9/2025, 62 restricted stock units and 132 performance shares were settled into common stock at a price of $0 per share. These settlements reduced the number of corresponding derivative securities to zero, as the rights were converted into common shares, some of which were then sold to cover tax obligations.