Emerson Electric Co. President and CEO Surendralal Lanca Karsanbhai filed a Form 4 on November 4, 2026, disclosing multiple equity transactions in common stock on November 2 and November 3, 2026, including a performance share payout, tax-related share withholdings, and a new restricted stock unit grant.

Key Highlights

  • Performance share payout: Karsanbhai acquired 140,886 shares upon payout of earned units under a performance share award, with the payout based on achievement of financial targets for the period ended September 30, 2026.
  • Tax withholding on performance shares: 62,061 shares were withheld for required minimum taxes at a fair market value of $167.95 per share on November 2, 2026.
  • New RSU grant: Karsanbhai received a grant of 47,050 restricted stock units under a shareholder-approved benefit plan on November 2, 2026.
  • Additional tax withholding: 7,999 shares were withheld on November 3, 2026, at a fair market value of $166.425 per share upon vesting of a previously reported stock grant.
  • Direct beneficial ownership following transactions: Karsanbhai directly owned 301,174.4016 shares of common stock after the reported transactions.
  • Indirect holdings: Additional indirect holdings include 271,743.0331 shares held by trust, 671.027 shares in a 401(k) plan, and smaller amounts in custodian accounts and 401(k) excess plans.

Karsanbhai's November 2026 Equity Transactions at Emerson Electric

According to the Form 4 filed with the SEC on November 4, 2026, Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) President and CEO Surendralal Lanca Karsanbhai reported four distinct transactions in Emerson common stock occurring on November 2 and November 3, 2026. The filing identifies the reporting person as both a Director and an Officer of the company.

The largest single transaction was an acquisition of 140,886 shares on November 2, 2026, described in the filing as a payout of earned units under a performance share award, made pursuant to Rule 16b-3 and a shareholder-approved benefit plan. The filing states the payout "was based on the level of achievement of financial targets for the performance period ended September 30, 2026." No price was applicable to this acquisition. On the same date, 62,061 shares were withheld for required minimum taxes at $167.95 per share, the fair market value on the date of withholding. Also on November 2, the reporting person received a grant of 47,050 restricted stock units, with no price applicable to that grant.

On November 3, 2026, an additional 7,999 shares were withheld for required minimum taxes at $166.425 per share upon vesting of a previously reported stock grant. Following all four transactions, Karsanbhai's direct beneficial ownership stood at 301,174.4016 shares. Indirect holdings reported include 271,743.0331 shares held by trust, 453.26 shares in a custodian account for a son, 453.26 shares in a custodian account for a daughter, 671.027 shares in a 401(k) plan, 50.22 shares in a 401(k) excess plan, and 2,525.06 shares in a 401(k) excess plan II. The form was signed by John A. Sperino as attorney-in-fact.

What Was Disclosed

The filing disclosed a performance share payout of 140,886 shares, two separate tax-withholding dispositions totaling 70,060 shares, and a new grant of 47,050 restricted stock units to Emerson Electric's President and CEO, with resulting direct ownership of 301,174.4016 shares.