01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 1, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Roper Technologies, Inc. filed this Current Report on Form 8-K on October 1, 2026 to disclose that its Board of Directors elected Mr. Abhijit Dubey, age 52, as a director effective October 1, 2026, with a term expiring at the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The Board elected him on September 29, 2026. Mr. Dubey will receive compensation under the Company's standard director arrangements, as described in the 2026 Proxy Statement filed April 7, 2026. On October 1, 2026, he will receive an equity award with a grant date fair value of approximately $224,583,a representing the pro-rata value of a full-year non-employee director award of $385,000.
Because he elected to receive his annual cash retainer in equity, he will also receive a $5,000b equity award, representing the pro-rata value of the $30,000 cash retainer for the first six months of the Board year. He will also enter into the Company's standard indemnification agreement for directors and officers. The filing attaches Exhibit 99.1, a press release describing Mr. Dubey's background as Chief Executive Officer and Chief AI Officer of NTT DATA, Inc. and a Director of NTT DATA Group Corporation.
Previously, he served as Chairman and Global Chief Executive Officer of NTT Ltd. and spent more than 20 years at McKinsey & Company. Roper's President and CEO, Neil Hunn, and Board Chair, Amy Woods Brinkley, were quoted in support of the appointment.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Abhijit Dubey, age 52, was elected to Roper's Board of Directors on September 29, 2026, effective October 1, 2026.
- Mr. Dubey's term expires at the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
- He will receive an equity award with a grant date fair value of approximately $224,583, representing the pro-rata value of a full-year non-employee director award of $385,000.
- Because he elected to receive his annual cash retainer in equity, he will receive an additional $5,000 equity award, representing the pro-rata value of the $30,000 cash retainer for the first six months of the Board year.
- Mr. Dubey is Chief Executive Officer and Chief AI Officer of NTT DATA, Inc. and a Director of NTT DATA Group Corporation.
- He previously served as Chairman and Global Chief Executive Officer of NTT Ltd. and spent more than 20 years at McKinsey & Company, including as a Senior Partner.
- He will enter into the Company's standard indemnification agreement for directors and officers.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new director joining Roper's Board?
Abhijit Dubey, age 52, is Chief Executive Officer and Chief AI Officer of NTT DATA, Inc. and a Director of NTT DATA Group Corporation. He previously served as Chairman and Global Chief Executive Officer of NTT Ltd. and spent more than 20 years at McKinsey & Company.
When does Mr. Dubey's board service begin and how long is his term?
He was elected by the Board on September 29, 2026, and his service is effective October 1, 2026. His term expires at the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
How will Mr. Dubey be compensated for his board service?
He will receive compensation under the Company's standard director arrangements described in the 2026 Proxy Statement. On October 1, 2026, he will receive an equity award with a grant date fair value of approximately $224,583, the pro-rata value of a full-year $385,000 non-employee director award. He will also receive a $5,000 equity award, the pro-rata value of the $30,000 cash retainer for the first six months of the Board year, because he elected to take his cash retainer in equity.
What did Roper's management say about the appointment?
President and CEO Neil Hunn said Mr. Dubey's experience leading a large, global technology organization through an AI-driven transformation makes him a great fit for the Board. Board Chair Amy Woods Brinkley said his background will support Roper's governance as the Company continues to execute its long-term strategy.
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