Rockwell Automation (ROK) director granted 69 RSUs under 2026 incentive plan

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Gipson William P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rockwell Automation director William P. Gipson received a grant of 69 restricted stock units as compensation for his service on the board under the company’s 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rockwell Automation common stock, payable upon retirement, a change of control, or certain other circumstances. Following this award, Gipson directly holds 5,662 restricted stock units in total.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gipson William P

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	69	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 5,662 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rockwell Automation common stock. Restricted stock units delivered as compensation for service as a director under the 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan. Payable upon retirement, change of control and certain other circumstances.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 69 restricted stock units Total RSUs held: 5,662 restricted stock units Grant price: $0.00 per unit +1 more

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RSUs granted 69 restricted stock units Awarded as director compensation on July 1, 2026

Total RSUs held 5,662 restricted stock units Holdings following the reported grant

Grant price $0.00 per unit Equity compensation grant, no cash paid by director

Underlying shares 69 common shares One Rockwell Automation share per RSU upon payout

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan, change of control

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Restricted Stock Units financial

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

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.

2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan financial

"Restricted stock units delivered as compensation for service as a director under the 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan."

change of control financial

"Payable upon retirement, change of control and certain other circumstances."

A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.

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Available on EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 07:14 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 07:13 PM

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).

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^*

Gipson William P

(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)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	07/01/2026		A⁽²⁾		69		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	69	$0	5,662	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. Restricted stock units delivered as compensation for service as a director under the 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan.

3. Payable upon retirement, change of control and certain other circumstances.

Remarks:

	Danielle White, Attorney-in-fact for William P. Gipson	07/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Rockwell Automation (ROK) report for William P. Gipson?

Rockwell Automation reported that director William P. Gipson received 69 restricted stock units. These units were granted as compensation for his board service under the 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan, rather than through an open-market stock purchase.

How many Rockwell Automation restricted stock units does William P. Gipson hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, William P. Gipson holds 5,662 restricted stock units. This total includes the 69 new units awarded, all held directly and tied to future delivery of Rockwell Automation common stock upon specified triggering events.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in this Rockwell Automation (ROK) filing?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rockwell Automation common stock. The units are not immediate shares but will convert into common stock when specific conditions such as retirement or change of control are met.

Under which plan were the 69 restricted stock units granted to the Rockwell Automation director?

The 69 restricted stock units were granted under Rockwell Automation’s 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation to directors, aligning their interests with shareholders through contingent rights to receive common stock in the future.

When do the granted Rockwell Automation restricted stock units become payable to William P. Gipson?

The restricted stock units become payable upon retirement, a change of control, or certain other circumstances. At that time, Gipson is entitled to receive one share of Rockwell Automation common stock for each vested unit he holds under the grant.