ROK Form 4: John M. Miller Receives 132 Performance Shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

John M. Miller, Vice President and Chief IP Counsel at Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK), reported a non-derivative acquisition of 132 performance shares on 10/01/2025. The filing shows these performance shares were originally granted on 12/09/2022 with a payout range of 0–200% tied to the company’s total shareowner return versus the S&P 500 over a three-year performance period. The payout was calculated at the end of that period, producing the reported 132 shares, each representing a contingent right to one common share (or cash equivalent). The performance shares vest on 12/09/2025 provided the reporting person remains employed on that date. The transaction is reported as direct ownership and the Form 4 was signed by Danielle White on 10/03/2025.

Positive

• Performance award settled: Reporting person received 132 performance shares as payout from a prior grant
• Clear performance metric disclosed: Payout tied to total shareowner return versus the S&P 500 over a three‑year period

Negative

• None.

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Corporate Governance Analyst

TL;DR: Insider received 132 performance shares from a 3‑year TSR award.

This Form 4 documents the vesting payout calculation for a performance award granted on 12/09/2022, paid out as 132 performance shares on 10/01/2025. The award’s payout was determined by Rockwell Automation’s total shareowner return versus the S&P 500 over the three‑year performance period.

Because the filing shows direct beneficial ownership of 132 shares and a $0 per‑share price for the award, it reflects compensation settlement rather than an open‑market purchase or sale. The signature date is 10/03/2025.

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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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)
10/01/2025

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

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
Performance Shares	(1)	10/01/2025		A		132(2)		(3)	12/09/2025	Common Stock	132	$0	132	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. On December 9, 2022, the reporting person was granted a target number of performance shares, with the payout from 0 to 200% of target based on the Company's total shareowner return compared to the performance of companies in the S&P 500 Index over a three-year period. The payout was calculated at the end of the three-year period resulting in the reported number of performance shares received.

3. Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Company common stock (or the cash equivalent). The performance shares vest on December 9, 2025, provided the reporting person is still an employee of the Company on that date, subject to limited exceptions.

Remarks:

	Danielle White, Attorney-in-Fact for John M. Miller	10/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did John M. Miller report on the Form 4 for ROK?

The Form 4 reports John M. Miller received 132 performance shares on 10/01/2025, granted originally on 12/09/2022.

How were the performance shares for ROK determined?

The payout was based on Rockwell Automation's total shareowner return compared to the S&P 500 over a three‑year period, with possible payout from 0–200% of target, resulting in 132 shares.

Do the performance shares vest immediately?

The performance shares vest on 12/09/2025 provided the reporting person is still an employee on that date, subject to limited exceptions.

What type of ownership was reported?

The filing lists the 132 performance shares as direct beneficial ownership with a reported price of $0.

Who signed the Form 4 and when?

The Form 4 was signed by Danielle White, Attorney‑in‑Fact for John M. Miller, on 10/03/2025.