Summary
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2011, to report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 results. The filing primarily serves to furnish a press release containing these financial results, which investors can use to assess the company's performance. The press release includes non-GAAP financial measures, which the company deems useful for evaluation but should be considered supplemental to GAAP figures. Investors should refer to the press release for detailed performance metrics and management's discussion on these non-GAAP measures, as well as the company's most recent 10-K for further context. While the 8-K itself does not provide the actual financial numbers, it directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for a comprehensive overview of the company's financial condition and results of operations for the period ending October 31, 2011. Key performance indicators, including revenue, earnings, and potentially order trends, would be detailed within this press release. Investors are advised to review this document for an understanding of Emerson's operational and financial standing as of fiscal year-end 2011.
Key Highlights
- 1EMR filed an 8-K on November 1, 2011, to announce fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 financial results.
- 2The filing furnishes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
- 3The press release includes non-GAAP financial measures, which are presented as supplemental to GAAP.
- 4Investors should consult the press release for specific financial performance data and management's commentary.
- 5The filing references prior order reporting from an October 24, 2011 8-K regarding trailing three-month average GAAP underlying orders.