8-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 4, 2007

Rockwell Automation, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-12383	25-1797617
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
1201 South Second Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin		53204
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 414-382-2000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) and (c) On April 4, 2007, James V. Gelly resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (the "Company"). To assist in the transition of his duties, Mr. Gelly is expected to continue as a non-executive employee of the Company through September 30, 2007 during which time he will be paid a salary and receive benefits at levels equivalent to those in effect immediately prior to his resignation. It is anticipated that the Company and Mr. Gelly will discuss a formal separation arrangement in the near future.

Upon Mr. Gelly’s resignation, the Company’s Board of Directors elected Theodore D. Crandall as Chief Financial Officer of the Company on an interim basis. Mr. Crandall, age 51, has served as a Senior Vice President of the Company since February 2004 and served as head of what is now the Company’s Control Products & Solutions segment since August 2000. During his career with the Company, Mr. Crandall has served in a broad range of senior operational and finance roles across the Company’s organization, including vice president of finance and business planning for the Company’s business unit that was the predecessor to what is now the Architecture and Software segment.

On April 5, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing the foregoing management changes. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99 Press Release of the Company dated April 5, 2007

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Rockwell Automation, Inc.
April 6, 2007	By:	Douglas M. Hagerman
		Name: Douglas M. Hagerman
		Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99	Press Release of the Company dated April 5, 2007

EX-99

1201 S. Second Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
USA
Fax: 414.382.5560

News Release

Contact John Bernaden
Media Relations
Rockwell Automation
414-382-2555 Tim Oliver
Investor Relations
Rockwell Automation
414-382-8510

Rockwell Automation Announces CFO Transition

MILWAUKEE, WI, (April 5, 2007) – Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) announced today that James V. Gelly has resigned from his position as the company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer to pursue new challenges and opportunities. Gelly is expected to remain with the company’s finance function over the next several months in an advisory capacity, in order to ensure a seamless transition. Replacing Gelly as chief financial officer on an interim basis is Theodore D. Crandall, senior vice president and head of the Control Products & Solutions segment.

Keith D. Nosbusch, chairman and chief executive officer, said, “James Gelly has made significant contributions to Rockwell Automation over the past three years, and his efforts are reflected in the accuracy and strength of our financial reporting. We appreciate all that James has done for Rockwell Automation, and we wish him the best for the future.”

Crandall previously served in a broad range of senior operational and finance roles across the Rockwell Automation organization, including vice president of finance and business planning for the company’s business unit that was the predecessor to what is now the Architecture and Software segment.

While Crandall serves as the company’s interim chief financial officer, Kenneth Champa will act as the interim head of the company’s Control Products & Solutions segment. Champa is currently vice president, finance for that segment.

Gelly said, “I am pleased to have had the opportunity to serve as the company’s CFO and am confident of the organization’s great success. Going forward, I am committed to working closely with Ted and the management team to facilitate a smooth transition.”

The company is launching a search, and will consider both internal and external candidates to serve as the company’s chief financial officer on a permanent basis.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a leading global provider of industrial automation control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. The company brings together leading global brands in industrial automation which include Allen-Bradley® controls and services and Rockwell Software® factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 19,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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