Form 4: Rockwell Automation VP & Treasurer Isaac Woods Reports RSU Vesting and Tax-Related Stock Sale

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Insider Transaction Report 10 June 2025 7:13 PM

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Rockwell Automation's Vice President and Treasurer, Isaac Woods, reported the vesting of 931 restricted stock units and the subsequent sale of 297 common shares to cover tax obligations, as per a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan.

Summary

Isaac Woods, Vice President and Treasurer of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK), reported transactions involving the company's common stock.
On June 6, 2025, 931 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vested, leading to the acquisition of 931 shares of common stock at a price of $0.
On June 9, 2025, Mr. Woods sold 297 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $326.3058 per share.
The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, established on August 26, 2024, specifically to cover taxes due on the vested restricted stock units.
Following these transactions, Mr. Woods directly beneficially owns 1,691 shares of common stock and indirectly owns 456.0396 shares through the Company Savings Plan as of March 31, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider transaction (vesting and tax-related sale) under a pre-arranged plan, which is neutral in terms of company-specific sentiment. It does not indicate any significant positive or negative developments for the company itself.

Positives

The transaction was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating a planned and transparent insider transaction rather than an opportunistic sale.
The vesting of restricted stock units indicates the achievement of performance or tenure milestones by the executive.

Negatives

A reduction in direct beneficial ownership by an insider, although for tax purposes, slightly decreases the executive's direct equity alignment with shareholders.

Future Outlook

Industry Context

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Minor dilution from RSU vesting, but the subsequent sale is a routine tax-related event and does not signal a change in management's confidence in the company's prospects.

Key Dates

Date	Description
06/06/2023	Date when restricted stock units began vesting in three substantially equal annual installments.
08/26/2024	Date Rule 10b5-1 plan was entered into for the sale of shares to cover taxes.
03/31/2025	Date as of which the number of stock fund units in the Company Savings Plan was last reported.
06/06/2025	Date of vesting of 931 Restricted Stock Units and acquisition of common stock.
06/09/2025	Date of sale of 297 common stock shares to cover taxes.
06/10/2025	Date the Form 4 was signed by the attorney-in-fact.

Recommendation

hold

Keywords

Rockwell Automation, ROK, Isaac Woods, Form 4, Insider Trading, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Stock Sale, Rule 10b5-1 Plan, Corporate Officer, Treasurer, SEC Filing

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