Rockwell Automation shareowners approve 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan
At its annual meeting on February 10, 2026, Rockwell Automation shareowners approved the 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan, which allows grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and other equity awards. The plan authorizes 10.6 million shares for delivery, plus certain shares from the 2020 and 2012 plans that are later forfeited, cancelled, or paid in cash, so it sets the share pool available for employee and director equity compensation.
Key points
- Shareowners approved the 2026 Plan at the annual meeting on February 10, 2026.
- The plan authorizes 10.6 million shares of common stock, plus eligible shares from the 2020 and 2012 plans.
- The Board approved the plan subject to shareowner approval, which was needed for New York Stock Exchange rules and for incentive stock option tax treatment.
- Full plan terms are in Appendix A to the Proxy Statement filed December 22, 2025, and as Exhibit 10.1.
The filing
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