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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report (Jun 26, 2001)

Filed June 26, 2001For Securities:EMR

Summary

This 8-K filing from Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) on June 25, 2001, provides a crucial update on the company's order trends for the 13 months ending May 2001, under Regulation FD. The filing indicates a significant slowdown and declining order trends across most of Emerson's segments by May 2001, particularly in Industrial Automation, Electronics and Telecom, and Appliance and Tools. This downturn contrasts with stronger order growth observed in the earlier part of the reported period. While Process Control orders show resilience and growth, driven by specific solutions like PlantWeb, the overall performance for Total Emerson points to a negative 5-10% change in orders for May 2001. Investors should note the specific segment challenges, such as the impact of economic slowdowns, currency fluctuations, and weakened demand in key markets like computing, telecom, and industrial goods. The filing also preemptively informs investors about the upcoming third fiscal quarter earnings release and conference call scheduled for August 7, 2001.

Key Highlights

  • 1Emerson Electric Co. filed an 8-K on June 25, 2001, disclosing order trends for the 13 months ending May 2001.
  • 2Overall order trends for Emerson turned negative by May 2001, with a reported change of -5% to -10% compared to the prior year.
  • 3Industrial Automation and Appliance and Tools segments experienced continued softness and declining orders.
  • 4Electronics and Telecom orders showed a significant deterioration, moving from strong growth to a decline of over 20% by May 2001, reflecting weakness in computing and telecom markets.
  • 5Process Control orders remained a bright spot, showing growth due to the success of PlantWeb and strong demand for control and measurement products.
  • 6HVAC orders experienced broad weakness in specific markets and a cool U.S. spring, though Asia demand remained strong.
  • 7The company announced its third fiscal quarter results will be released on August 7, 2001, with an accompanying investor conference call.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose Emerson Electric Co.'s order trends for the 13 months ending May 2001, in compliance with Regulation FD. It provides insights into the performance of various business segments and the overall company order trajectory.

The main concerns are the significant slowdown and decline in order growth across most segments by May 2001. Specifically, Industrial Automation, Electronics and Telecom, and Appliance and Tools show considerable weakness, suggesting a challenging market environment and potential impact on future revenues.

The Process Control segment is performing well, showing continued growth. This is attributed to the success of their PlantWeb solution, strong demand for control and measurement products, and increased capital spending by customers in select markets.

Investors can expect Emerson Electric Co. to issue its third fiscal quarter results on Tuesday, August 7, 2001. A conference call with investors will be held on the same day.