01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 13, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) filed an 8-K on February 13, 2026, detailing the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on February 10, 2026.
The meeting saw decisive approval for the election of three directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, and the adoption of the 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan. All key proposals presented to shareholders received strong affirmative votes, indicating broad support for the company's governance and strategic direction.
The election of directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, and the ratification of the auditor demonstrate confidence from the shareholder base. The approval of the 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan also signals continued investment in employee and executive motivation for future performance.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Three directors (William P. Gipson, Pam Murphy, and Robert W. Soderbery) were elected for terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting, with all nominees receiving a significant majority of affirmative votes.
- Shareholders provided advisory approval for the compensation of named executive officers, with approximately 87% of the votes cast in favor.
- Deloitte & Touche LLP was approved as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 by a substantial majority of shareholder votes.
- The Rockwell Automation, Inc. 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan was approved by shareholders, indicating support for the company's strategy to incentivize long-term performance.
- Director elections showed strong support, with Pam Murphy receiving the highest affirmative vote count (77,565,711) and Robert W. Soderbery the lowest withheld votes (3,877,253).
- Broker non-votes were consistent across all voting items, totaling 10,295,153, which is a standard consideration in shareholder meeting outcomes.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the main outcomes of Rockwell Automation's annual shareholder meeting on February 10, 2026?
The main outcomes include the election of three directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for FY2026, and the approval of the 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan. All proposals received strong shareholder support.
How did shareholders vote on the election of directors?
All three director nominees—William P. Gipson, Pam Murphy, and Robert W. Soderbery—were elected for terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting. Each nominee received a significant majority of affirmative votes from shareholders.
Was the company's executive compensation approved on an advisory basis?
Yes, shareholders approved the compensation of the company's named executive officers on an advisory basis, with approximately 87% of the votes cast in favor of the proposal.
Who will serve as Rockwell Automation's independent auditor for fiscal year 2026?
Shareholders approved the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP by the Audit Committee as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
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