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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 19, 2010)

Filed May 19, 2010For Securities:EMR

Summary

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on May 19, 2010, to disclose an update to its fiscal year 2010 outlook provided during a presentation at the 2010 Electrical Products Group Conference. The company's Chairman, CEO, and President, David N. Farr, delivered the update, and relevant portions of the accompanying slide presentation were attached as an exhibit. This filing signals an important communication from management regarding the company's performance expectations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Investors should note that the presentation included non-GAAP financial measures, which are presented as supplemental information and should be considered alongside GAAP measures. The company cautions that these non-GAAP measures may not be directly comparable to those of other companies. Furthermore, statements in the presentation that are not historical are considered forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including economic conditions, market demand, and competitive factors, as detailed in EMR's most recent 10-K filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1EMR provided an updated outlook for fiscal year 2010 during a conference presentation on May 19, 2010.
  • 2The update was delivered by Chairman, CEO, and President David N. Farr.
  • 3Portions of the investor slide presentation containing the outlook are attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The presentation slides were made available on Emerson's Investor Relations website.
  • 5The filing includes non-GAAP financial measures, which are presented as supplemental and not a substitute for GAAP measures.
  • 6The company reiterated that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, as detailed in its 10-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose an updated outlook for Emerson Electric Co.'s fiscal year 2010, which was shared by the CEO during a conference presentation.

Details of the updated outlook are contained within portions of the investor slide presentation filed as Exhibit 99.1 with this 8-K. These slides were also temporarily available on Emerson's Investor Relations website.

Non-GAAP financial measures are financial metrics that exclude or include amounts different from the nearest GAAP equivalents. Emerson uses them because management believes they provide useful insights for investors in evaluating the company's performance. However, they should be considered supplemental and used alongside official GAAP financial statements.

The company notes that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic and currency conditions, market demand, pricing, and competitive and technological factors. More specific details can be found in Emerson's most recent Form 10-K filing.