ROK · 10-K · 2026A · Full report

Legacy Asbestos Litigation

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC · 2026-11-12 · Importance 26 · Surprise 24 · Matches filing data

Rockwell and its subsidiaries face personal-injury lawsuits alleging exposure to asbestos in components of products, including products of divested businesses for which the company agreed to defend and indemnify claims. At September 30, 2026, accrued liabilities were $418 million and related insurance recoveries were $273 million. The estimates cover claims and defense costs through a 2060 terminal year, including approximately 9,840 expected payments and 17,760 projected dismissals.

Key facts

• Rockwell Automation reported net legacy asbestos and environmental charges of $154 million in fiscal 2026, compared with $21 million in fiscal 2025. source
• Rockwell’s legacy asbestos-related accruals totaled $418 million at September 30, 2026, and insurance recoveries of $273 million were recorded in Receivables and Other assets. source
• Rockwell estimates legacy asbestos-related reserves and insurance recoveries through a 2060 terminal year. source
• Rockwell’s asbestos accrual assumptions reflect estimated payments for approximately 9,840 claims and projected dismissals of approximately 17,760 claims through the 2060 terminal year. source
• Rockwell Automation’s long-term cash-use estimates include net legacy asbestos liabilities, with amounts reflecting estimated annual payments that vary with settlements, laws, defense strategies, and insurance recoveries. source

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