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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report (Nov 6, 2002)

Filed November 6, 2002For Securities:EMR

Summary

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on November 5, 2002, to supplement its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2002 earnings release, which was issued on November 5, 2002. The filing provides a detailed breakdown of "other deductions/(income), net" by quarter for fiscal year 2002, amounting to $104 million for the full year. Key components include significant gains from divestitures totaling $231 million and substantial rationalization of operations costs of $207 million. Investors should note the substantial impact of restructuring and divestiture activities on the company's net income. The "Rationalization of operations" costs were spread across all business segments, with Electronics & Telecommunications, Appliance and Tools, and Industrial Automation being the largest contributors to these charges throughout the fiscal year. This information is crucial for understanding the underlying operational performance and strategic initiatives undertaken by Emerson Electric during fiscal year 2002.

Key Highlights

  • 1Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on November 5, 2002, to provide supplementary financial details.
  • 2The filing details 'other deductions/(income), net' for fiscal year 2002, totaling $104 million.
  • 3Gains from divestitures contributed a significant $231 million to net income during FY2002.
  • 4Costs related to 'Rationalization of operations' amounted to $207 million for the full fiscal year 2002.
  • 5Rationalization costs were notably high in the Electronics & Telecommunications ($71 million), Appliance and Tools ($49 million), and Industrial Automation ($33 million) segments.
  • 6The filing provides a quarterly breakdown of these financial items for FY2002, offering insight into the timing of these events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide additional financial details to supplement Emerson Electric's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2002 earnings release. Specifically, it breaks down 'other deductions/(income), net' by quarter for the fiscal year.

The primary components were gains from divestitures, which generated $231 million, and costs associated with the rationalization of operations, which amounted to $207 million. Other minor adjustments also contributed to the net figure of $104 million for the year.

The Electronics & Telecommunications segment reported the highest rationalization costs at $71 million, followed by Appliance and Tools at $49 million, and Industrial Automation at $33 million for fiscal year 2002.

Divestitures resulted in significant gains totaling $231 million for fiscal year 2002. These gains helped offset other operational costs and contributed positively to the company's overall financial performance during that period.