A maker of electric motors, drives, fans, bearings, gearboxes, and power transmission gear used in factory automation, aerospace, medical equipment, data centers, and home and commercial HVAC systems. The company formed in 2021 when Regal Beloit merged with Rexnord's motion-control business, combining names with Wisconsin roots dating to 1891. That earlier Rexnord ancestor began life as the Chain Belt Company, making steel chain belts to replace the leather drive belts on farm machinery.
Regal Rexnord appoints Mark Klossner EVP & President, Industrial Powertrain Solutions; Jerry Morton to retire.
Jerry Morton will retire after close of business on December 31, 2026, and will remain as Executive Vice President during the transition.
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Mark Klossner appointed Executive Vice President & President, Industrial Powertrain Solutions, effective June 1, 2026.
Klossner joined Regal Rexnord via the Altra Industrial Motion acquisition in March 2023 and most recently served as Group President of Couplings and Gearing Divisions.
Morton will continue to receive his regular base salary and participate in benefit plans until his retirement date.
Morton has served as EVP & President, IPS since 2023 and has an 11-year tenure with Regal Rexnord.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Regal Rexnord shareholders elect 11 directors and approve executive compensation and auditor ratification at 2026 annual meeting.
Regal Rexnord held its 2026 annual meeting on April 28, 2026, with 63,726,776 shares voted out of 66,565,479 outstanding as of the March 9, 2026 record date.
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All eleven director nominees were elected, with votes ranging from 56,878,394 for Rakesh Sachdev to 62,374,008 for Michael P. Doss.
The advisory say-on-pay proposal passed with 58,264,238 votes for, 4,181,037 against, and 33,447 abstentions.
The ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026 passed with 59,430,117 votes for, 4,275,254 against, and 21,405 abstentions.
The report was filed under Item 5.07 to disclose the final voting results of the shareholder meeting.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Regal Rexnord appoints Aamir Paul as CEO, succeeding Louis Pinkham, effective no later than July 1, 2026.
Paul will join the Board of Directors upon starting employment, with an initial term until the 2027 annual meeting.
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Aamir Paul will become CEO of Regal Rexnord effective no later than July 1, 2026, after concluding his responsibilities at Schneider Electric SE.
Louis Pinkham will cease as CEO and director effective June 30, 2026, or an earlier mutually agreed date.
Paul's compensation includes a $1.2 million base salary, 130% target bonus, $7.25 million LTI target for 2026, a $575,000 sign-on cash award, and $8.2 million in restricted stock units.
The company issued a press release on April 22, 2026, announcing the transition.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
On November 21, 2025, Regal Rexnord entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent.
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The facilities include an $850 million unsecured delayed draw term loan maturing February 21, 2029, and a $1.5 billion unsecured revolving credit line maturing November 21, 2030.
Proceeds will refinance the existing credit agreement, pay fees and expenses, fund working capital and capital expenditures, and refinance the 6.050% Senior Notes due 2026.
The agreement includes financial covenants: a maximum Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio of 4.00:1.00 initially, decreasing to 3.75:1.00, with a possible increase to 4.25:1.00 after large acquisitions, and a minimum Interest Coverage Ratio of 3.00:1.00.
The credit agreement replaces the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated March 28, 2022.
1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
Regal Rexnord CEO Louis Pinkham to step down amid Board-led CEO search
On October 29, 2025, Regal Rexnord announced CEO Louis Pinkham will separate from his role, effective upon the earlier of March 31, 2026 or appointment of his successor.
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Pinkham will also resign from all officer and director positions, including Board membership, at that time.
The Board has formed a search committee of four independent directors, assisted by a leading executive search firm.
Pinkham's departure is treated as termination without cause under the Executive Severance Policy; he will receive compensation per that policy.
If a successor is appointed before March 31, 2026, Pinkham will remain as an advisor through that date, receiving base salary and continued equity vesting.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits