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Rockwell Automation said it entered into change of control agreements on September 30, 2025 with Blake D. Moret, Christian E. Rothe, Scott A. Genereux, Tessa M. Myers, Rebecca W. House and certain other officers.

8-KDeparture or Appointment of Directors or Certain OfficersFiled Oct 3, 2025Period of report Sep 30, 2025Summary published (UTC) Oct 12, 2026

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Rockwell Automation said it entered into change of control agreements on September 30, 2025 with Blake D. Moret, Christian E. Rothe, Scott A. Genereux, Tessa M. Myers, Rebecca W. House and certain other officers.
The company said the new agreements replace the prior agreements, which expired by their terms on September 30, 2025. The new agreements take effect if a change of control occurs on or after September 30, 2025 and before October 1, 2028. The company said the terms are substantially the same as those of the prior agreements. The new agreements are dated as of September 30, 2022.
The company defined a Change of Control in the Blake D. Moret agreement to include, among other things, an acquisition by any individual, entity or group of 20% or more of the company's outstanding common stock or combined voting power. It also includes a change in a majority of the Board, a Business Combination and shareowner approval of a complete liquidation or dissolution.
The company said the Moret agreement provides that if the company terminates his employment without Cause, or he resigns for Good Reason, during the Protected Period, he will receive a lump sum equal to 3 times the sum of his annual base salary and target annual bonus. It said the payment is also accompanied by 3 years of continued welfare benefits and outplacement support of up to $100,000.

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New Change of Control Agreements Signed with Officers

Rockwell Automation said it entered into change of control agreements on September 30, 2025 with Blake D. Moret, Christian E. Rothe, Scott A. Genereux, Tessa M. Myers, Rebecca W. House and certain other officers.

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Replacement of Prior Agreements and Effective Period

The company said the new agreements replace the prior agreements, which expired by their terms on September 30, 2025. The new agreements take effect if a change of control occurs on or after September 30, 2025 and before October 1, 2028. The company said the terms are substantially the same as those of the prior agreements. The new agreements are dated as of September 30, 2022.

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Change of Control Definition in Moret Agreement

The company defined a Change of Control in the Blake D. Moret agreement to include, among other things, an acquisition by any individual, entity or group of 20% or more of the company's outstanding common stock or combined voting power. It also includes a change in a majority of the Board, a Business Combination and shareowner approval of a complete liquidation or dissolution.

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Termination Payment Terms in Moret Agreement

The company said the Moret agreement provides that if the company terminates his employment without Cause, or he resigns for Good Reason, during the Protected Period, he will receive a lump sum equal to 3 times the sum of his annual base salary and target annual bonus. It said the payment is also accompanied by 3 years of continued welfare benefits and outplacement support of up to $100,000.

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