Rockwell Automation Declares Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock And Revises Corporate Governance Guidelines

MILWAUKEE--June 3, 2005--The Rockwell Automation board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 cents per share on its common stock, payable September 6, 2005 to shareowners of record at the close of business on August 15, 2005.

The board also approved two amendments to the company corporate governance guidelines. The first requires non-management directors to own shares of Rockwell Automation common stock equal to three times the amount of the annual cash retainer paid for board service. The second amendment encourages directors to limit the number of public company boards on which they serve, in light of the time commitment required for effective board service.

Rockwell Automation , is a leading global provider of automation, power, control, and information systems and services that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 22,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.