Rockwell Automation exec exercises RSUs, sells stock

Rockwell Automation vice president and controller Terry L. Riesterer reported an exercise of restricted stock units and a related stock sale dated 2026-07-16.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rockwell Automation vice president and controller Terry L. Riesterer reported an exercise of restricted stock units and a related stock sale dated 2026-07-16.

He exercised 849 restricted stock units into common stock and sold 281 shares at $453.235 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 plan entered on 5/30/2025 to cover taxes due on units that vested on 7/16/2026. After these transactions he holds 1,602 shares of common stock directly, 632.5229 shares indirectly through the Company Savings Plan, and 850 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated

Exercise and Sale 4 txns

Insider Riesterer Terry L.

Role Vice President and Controller

Sold 281 shs ($127K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $127K

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F3	849	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	849	$0.00	$0.00
Sale	Common Stock F1	281	$453.235	$127K
holding	Common Stock F2	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 850 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 1,602 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 632.5229 shares (Indirect, By Savings Plan)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Sale of shares pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plan entered into on 5/30/2025 to cover taxes due on restricted stock units that vested on 7/16/2026.
2. F2. 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 6/30/2026. 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.
3. F3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rockwell Automation common stock.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 281 shares Sale price per share: $453.235 Direct common shares after transactions: 1,602 shares +3 more

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Shares sold 281 shares Common stock sale on 2026-07-16

Sale price per share $453.235 Price for 281 common shares sold

Direct common shares after transactions 1,602 shares Direct ownership following 2026-07-16 transactions

Indirect Savings Plan holdings 632.5229 shares Company stock fund units as of 2026-06-30

RSUs exercised 849 units Restricted stock units converted into common stock

RSUs remaining 850 units Restricted stock units outstanding after exercise

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 plan, Restricted Stock Units, Company Savings Plan, stock fund units

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Rule 10b5-1 plan financial

"Sale of shares pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plan entered into on 5/30/2025"

A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Company Savings Plan financial

"acquired under the Company Savings Plan since the date last reported"

stock fund units financial

"Includes shares represented by Company stock fund units acquired under the Plan"

FAQ

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What insider transactions did Rockwell Automation (ROK) report for Terry L. Riesterer?

Rockwell Automation (ROK) reported that Terry L. Riesterer exercised 849 restricted stock units into common stock and sold 281 shares at $453.235 per share, all dated July 16, 2026, in a coordinated equity compensation transaction.

How many Rockwell Automation (ROK) shares did Terry L. Riesterer sell and at what price?

Terry L. Riesterer sold 281 shares of Rockwell Automation common stock at $453.235 per share. The sale was executed on July 16, 2026 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to cover taxes on vested restricted stock units.

What equity holdings does Terry L. Riesterer have in Rockwell Automation (ROK) after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Terry L. Riesterer holds 1,602 Rockwell Automation common shares directly, 632.5229 shares indirectly through the Company Savings Plan, and 850 restricted stock units, each RSU representing one share of common stock.

Were Terry L. Riesterer’s Rockwell Automation (ROK) trades under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is marked and a footnote states the 281-share sale was made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan entered on 5/30/2025 to cover taxes on restricted stock units that vested on 7/16/2026.

What happened to Terry L. Riesterer’s restricted stock units in Rockwell Automation (ROK)?

Terry L. Riesterer exercised 849 restricted stock units, receiving an equal number of Rockwell Automation common shares. After this exercise, he still holds 850 restricted stock units, with each RSU representing a contingent right to one common share.

How many Rockwell Automation (ROK) shares does Terry L. Riesterer hold through the Company Savings Plan?

Through the Company Savings Plan, Terry L. Riesterer holds 632.5229 shares represented by Company stock fund units. This balance is based on information from the plan administrator as of June 30, 2026, and may vary with cash held in the fund.

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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).

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^*

Riesterer Terry L.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1201 SOUTH SECOND STREET

(Street)

MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN 53204

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	Vice President and Controller

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/16/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/16/2026		M		849	A	$0	1,883	D
Common Stock	07/16/2026		S(1)		281	D	$453.235	1,602	D
Common Stock								632.5229(2)	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
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	07/16/2026		M			849	07/16/2025	07/16/2027	Common Stock	849	$0	850	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Sale of shares pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plan entered into on 5/30/2025 to cover taxes due on restricted stock units that vested on 7/16/2026.

2. 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 6/30/2026. 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.

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

Remarks:

	Danielle White, Attorney-in-fact for Terry L. Riesterer	07/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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