Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) Files An 8-K Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.

Statements in the press release that are not strictly historical may be "forward-looking" statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, and Emerson undertakes no obligation to update any such statements to reflect later developments. These risks and uncertainties include the Emerson's ability to successfully complete on the terms and conditions contemplated (including the possibility that Rockwell will reject the proposed transaction with Emerson), and the financial impact of, the proposed acquisition of Rockwell, Emerson’s ability to achieve the synergies and value creation contemplated by the proposed acquisition, Emerson’s ability to promptly and effectively integrate Rockwell’s businesses, the diversion of management time on acquisition-related issues, as well as economic and currency conditions, market demand, pricing, protection of intellectual property, and competitive and technological factors, among others, as set forth in Emerson's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO Exhibit
EX-99.1 2 dp82953_ex9901.htm EXHIBIT 99.1         Investor Contact: Tim Reeves (314) 553-2197 Media Contact: Mark Polzin (314) 982-1758 or George Sard / Jared Levy Sard Verbinnen & Co. (212) 687-8080     EMERSON PROPOSES TO ACQUIRE ROCKWELL AUTOMATION  FOR $225 PER SHARE IN CASH AND STOCK TRANSACTION  VALUED AT $29 BILLION   ·Creates Global Automation Leader with Best-in-Class Portfolio of Automation Solutions ·Represents 30% Premium to Rockwell’s Undisturbed 90-Day Volume Weighted Average Share Price ·Accretive to Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow in Year-One ·Emerson Posts Slides to Investor Relations Page Detailing Rationale of Transaction   ST. LOUIS,…
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About Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR)

Emerson Electric Co. is a diversified global manufacturing company, which provides solutions to customers by bringing technology and engineering together in the industrial, commercial and consumer markets around the world. The Company operates through four segments based on the nature of the products and services rendered: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Climate Technologies and Commercial & Residential Solutions. The Company’s principal production operations are electronics assembly, metal stamping, forming, casting, machining, welding, plating, heat treating, painting and assembly. In addition, the Company uses specialized production operations, including automatic and semiautomatic testing, automated material handling and storage, ferrous and nonferrous machining, and special furnaces for heat treating and foundry applications. The Company provides measurement, control and diagnostic technologies for automated industrial processes.