Summary
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on February 3, 2004, primarily to furnish its press release announcing its first quarter fiscal year 2004 results, which concluded on December 31, 2003. This filing serves as notification to investors that key financial performance information for the recent quarter is now publicly available. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial statements, it directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive earnings information. Investors should note that the press release may include non-GAAP financial measures, which are presented as supplementary to GAAP-compliant information and should be evaluated with that understanding. The company cautions that these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to those of other companies.
Key Highlights
- 1Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) announced its first quarter fiscal year 2004 results via a press release filed on February 3, 2004.
- 2The reporting period for the first quarter ended December 31, 2003.
- 3The 8-K filing serves to officially furnish the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 4Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial performance information.
- 5The company's press release includes non-GAAP financial measures.
- 6Emerson emphasizes that non-GAAP measures are supplemental and should not replace GAAP information.
- 7The company notes that its non-GAAP measures may differ from those of other entities.