[8-K] Regal Rexnord Corporation Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Regal Rexnord Corporation announced that Kevin Zaba, Executive Vice President & President, Automation & Motion Control, notified the company of his intention to retire, effective December 31, 2025. A transitional period runs from August 14, 2025 through the retirement date during which Mr. Zaba will remain an Executive Vice President and continue receiving base salary, benefits, and existing equity and incentive award treatment under plan terms. His successor, Kevin Long, will begin serving as Executive Vice President & President, Automation & Motion Control on August 14, 2025, and Mr. Zaba will support a smooth transition through the retirement date.

Positive

• Planned transition with an explicit overlap from August 14, 2025 to December 31, 2025 supports continuity
• Successor named in advance (Kevin Long to begin on August 14, 2025), reducing leadership uncertainty
• Compensation and awards will remain subject to existing plan terms, implying no immediate unusual payouts disclosed

Negative

• No details provided about the successor's prior role or experience in the filing, limiting evaluation of fit
• No disclosure of any retention or transition-related costs or changes to incentive metrics that could affect near-term expenses

Insights

Executive Succession Analyst

Planned succession with an explicit transition window reduces operational risk.

The company disclosed a defined handover: Kevin Long assumes the role on August 14, 2025 while Kevin Zaba remains through December 31, 2025. This staggered approach maintains leadership continuity in the Automation & Motion Control segment and preserves institutional knowledge during the transition.

Key dependencies include successful knowledge transfer and retention of critical personnel during the four‑and‑a‑half month overlap. Monitor integration of the new leader and any subsequent updates to segment reporting or strategic priorities through the remainder of 2025.

Compensation & Governance Specialist

Compensation continuity and award treatment limit near‑term financial surprises.

The filing states Mr. Zaba will continue to receive his regular base salary, benefits, and that outstanding equity awards and incentive compensation remain governed by existing plan and award terms. That wording indicates no immediate special severance or acceleration is disclosed.

Investors may watch for any future disclosures about replacement hire pay, retention awards, or changes to incentive metrics that could affect compensation expense in upcoming filings or proxy materials.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):    August 5, 2025

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              Regal Rexnord Corporation             

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin			1-7283			39-0875718
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

          111 West Michigan Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203           

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number: (608) 364-8800

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class			Trading symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock			RRX			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 5, 2025, Kevin Zaba, Executive Vice President & President, Automation & Motion Control, informed Regal Rexnord Corporation (the “Company”) of his intention to retire from the Company, effective December 31, 2025 (the “Retirement Date”). During a transitional period beginning August 14, 2025 through the Retirement Date, Mr. Zaba will be an Executive Vice President of the Company and will work to ensure a smooth transition to his successor, Kevin Long, who will begin to serve as Executive Vice President & President, Automation & Motion Control on August 14, 2025. Mr. Zaba will continue to receive his regular base salary and participate in the Company’s benefit plans (pursuant to the terms and conditions of such plans) until his Retirement Date and his outstanding equity awards and incentive compensation will continue to be subject to the terms of the applicable Company incentive plans and award agreements.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

REGAL REXNORD CORPORATION

Date: August 8, 2025              By: /s/ Molly Johnson                

Name: Molly Johnson

Title: Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Assistant Corporate
     Secretary

FAQ

What change did Regal Rexnord (RRX) announce in this 8-K?

Regal Rexnord announced that Kevin Zaba intends to retire effective December 31, 2025, and that Kevin Long will become Executive Vice President & President, Automation & Motion Control on August 14, 2025.

When does the leadership transition at Regal Rexnord (RRX) begin and end?

The transition begins on August 14, 2025 when Kevin Long assumes the role, and Kevin Zaba will remain through December 31, 2025 to complete the handover.

Will Kevin Zaba continue to be paid during the transition?

Yes. The filing states Mr. Zaba will continue to receive his regular base salary and participate in the company’s benefit plans through his retirement date.

Are Mr. Zaba’s equity awards and incentive compensation affected by the retirement?

The filing says outstanding equity awards and incentive compensation will continue to be subject to the terms of the applicable company incentive plans and award agreements.

Did Regal Rexnord disclose any special severance or retention payments?

No. The filing does not disclose any special severance, retention awards, or acceleration of equity tied to the transition.