Rockwell Automation Shareholders Approve 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) shareholders have approved the company’s 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, reinforcing the company’s executive and employee compensation strategy. The approval took place at the annual shareholders meeting held on February 10, 2026, according to a press release.

Key Approvals at the Annual Meeting

In addition to the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, shareholders as well:

• Elected William P. Gipson, Pam Murphy, and Robert W. Soderbery to terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
• Approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with approximately 87% of votes cast in favor.
• Ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

Details of the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan

The 2026 Plan allows for the granting of various stock-based awards, including stock options (both non-qualified and incentive stock options), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units, performance stock, and unrestricted stock. The plan encompasses up to 10.6 million shares of Rockwell Automation’s common stock, accounting for shares from previously expired or surrendered awards under the 2020 and 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plans.

The approval of the plan was necessary to comply with Fresh York Stock Exchange requirements and federal income tax regulations regarding incentive stock options. Further details can be found in the company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 2025.

Board Committee Oversight

The Audit Committee, comprised of independent directors Lisa A. Payne, Alice L. Jolla, Timothy M. Knavish, and Pam Murphy, plays a key role in corporate governance, including reviewing and approving corporate goals and administering incentive plans.