RAL · Ralliant Corp.

This $100 million accelerated share repurchase represents a concrete step in Ralliant Corporation’s capital return strategy, directly implementing its Board-approved repurchase authorization. Unlike open-market purchases, the ASR structure enables immediate reduction in shares outstanding upon upfront payment, with final share delivery contingent on the stock’s Rule 10b-18 volume-weighted average price over the program period — meaning total shares repurchased will be inversely related to average market price. Settlement by quarter-end implies the transaction will materially affect Q2 2026 weighted-average shares outstanding and, consequently, diluted EPS for that period, even before full delivery. The disclosure confirms no new authorization was granted; rather, this ASR draws from an existing Board mandate, signaling continuity in capital allocation policy. Because the ASR amount is fixed in dollar terms and not share count, it insulates the Company from timing risk associated with volatile stock prices but introduces execution uncertainty regarding final share count and effective repurchase price. Investors should monitor the final settlement announcement for actual shares retired and average purchase price, as those figures will determine the precise impact on equity accounts and per-share metrics.