Summary
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on May 3, 2011, to report its second quarter 2011 financial results. The report primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) issued on May 3, 2011, which details the company's performance for the quarter ending May 2, 2011. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial metrics and operational updates. The filing also highlights the use of non-GAAP financial measures within the press release. While Emerson believes these measures offer valuable insights, investors are reminded that they are supplemental and should be considered alongside GAAP-compliant information. The company directs investors to its most recent 10-K filing for a detailed explanation of why management finds these non-GAAP measures useful.
Key Highlights
- 1Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) announced its second quarter 2011 financial results on May 3, 2011, via an 8-K filing.
- 2The primary information source for Q2 2011 results is a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
- 3The press release was issued on the same day as the 8-K filing (May 3, 2011).
- 4The reporting period for the second quarter of 2011 concluded on May 2, 2011.
- 5The company utilized non-GAAP financial measures in its Q2 2011 results announcement.
- 6Emerson justifies the use of non-GAAP measures as beneficial for evaluating performance, with details available in its latest 10-K.
- 7Investors are advised to treat non-GAAP measures as supplemental to, and not a replacement for, GAAP financial information.