ROKHIGH SIGNALOPERATIONAL10-K

ROK appears to have completed a major acquisition or business transformation, evidenced by massive 292% revenue growth and strategic shift away from Oil & Gas exposure.

The dramatic revenue increase from $1.7B to $6.7B suggests a transformational acquisition or merger that fundamentally changed ROK's business scale and composition. The removal of all Oil & Gas risk language indicates a strategic pivot away from this volatile sector, while the reordering of international markets and updated competitor list reflects the new business mix.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

ROK delivered exceptional financial performance with revenue surging 292% to $6.7B while maintaining strong profitability as gross profit grew 26% to $4.0B. Operating cash flow increased 78% to $1.5B and the company strengthened its balance sheet by reducing total debt 13% to $2.0B, though share buybacks declined 29% to $425M. The massive revenue growth coupled with strong cash generation and debt reduction signals successful integration of what appears to be a major acquisition that has fundamentally transformed the company's scale and financial profile.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Revenue
P&L
+292.4%
$1.7B$6.7B

Strong top-line growth of 292.4% — accelerating demand or successful expansion into new markets.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+78.7%
$863.8M$1.5B

Operating cash flow surged 78.7% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

R&D Expense
P&L
+42.3%
$477.3M$679.0M

R&D investment increased 42.3% — signals commitment to future product development, though near-term margin impact.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
-28.6%
$594.9M$425.0M

Buyback activity reduced 28.6% — capital being redeployed elsewhere or cash conservation underway.

Gross Profit
P&L
+25.8%
$3.2B$4.0B

Gross profit expanding — improving pricing power or product mix shift toward higher-margin offerings.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
-12.5%
$2.3B$2.0B

Debt reduced 12.5% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2025-11-12
PRIOR — 2024-11-12
ADDED
See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, and emerging growth company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
112,273,567 shares of registrant s Common Stock, par value $1 per share, were outstanding on October 31, 2025.
The largest sales outside the United States on a country of destination basis are in Canada, China, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Mexico.
Major competitors include Siemens AG, ABB Ltd, Schneider Electric SA, Emerson Electric Co., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Honeywell International Inc., and Dassault Systemes.
See Item 7A for additional information about foreign currency risks.
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REMOVED
112,896,809 shares of registrant s Common Stock, par value $1 per share, were outstanding on October 31, 2024.
The largest sales outside the United States on a country of destination basis are in Canada, China, Mexico, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Major competitors include Siemens AG, ABB Ltd, Schneider Electric SA, Emerson Electric Co., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Honeywell International Inc., AVEVA Group plc, Dassault Systemes, and Aspen Technology, Inc.
Oil Gas is a major industry that we serve, including through our Sensia joint venture.
When adverse Oil Gas industry events arise, companies may reduce their levels of spending, which could result in decreased demand for our hardware and software products, solutions, and services.
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