Earnings Feed
Start Free
|8-KFeb 13, 9:49 AM ET

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC 8-K

Research Summary

AI-generated summary

Updated

Rockwell Automation Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened

  • Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) filed an 8-K reporting the results of its annual meeting held February 10, 2026. Shareowners elected three directors—William P. Gipson, Pam Murphy and Robert W. Soderbery—for terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting. The company also reported approval of its advisory vote on executive compensation, ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026, and approval of the Rockwell Automation, Inc. 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan. The report was signed on February 13, 2026 by Rebecca W. House, Senior VP, Chief People and Legal Officer and Secretary.

Key Details

  • Director elections (term to 2029):
    • William P. Gipson: 72,192,220 votes for; 12,462,150 votes withheld; 10,295,153 broker non-votes.
    • Pam Murphy: 77,565,711 votes for; 7,088,659 votes withheld; 10,295,153 broker non-votes.
    • Robert W. Soderbery: 80,777,117 votes for; 3,877,253 votes withheld; 10,295,153 broker non-votes.
  • Advisory vote on executive compensation: approved with ~87% of votes cast (73,410,035 affirmative; 10,776,225 negative; 468,110 abstentions; 10,295,153 broker non-votes).
  • Auditor ratification: Deloitte & Touche LLP approved for fiscal 2026 (85,453,668 affirmative; 8,977,386 negative; 518,469 abstentions).
  • 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan: approved (76,575,084 affirmative; 7,838,307 negative; 240,979 abstentions; 10,295,153 broker non-votes).

Why It Matters

  • Board continuity: Re-election of the three directors maintains the current board composition and governance continuity through 2029, which can affect strategic oversight and investor confidence.
  • Governance and compensation: A strong advisory approval (~87%) for executive pay signals broad shareholder support for the company’s compensation practices.
  • Auditor and incentives plan: Ratifying Deloitte as auditor and approving the LTIP sets the company’s external audit relationship and long-term equity compensation framework for management and employees—both relevant to financial reporting and long-term shareholder dilution considerations.