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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 7, 2012)

Filed February 7, 2012For Securities:EMR

Summary

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on February 7, 2012, to report its first-quarter 2012 financial results. This filing primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing the company's performance for the quarter ended February 29, 2012 (though the filing date is Feb 7, the results are for Q1 2012). Investors should note that the press release includes non-GAAP financial measures, which the company believes provide useful insights but are presented as supplemental information to GAAP results. The press release itself, attached as Exhibit 99.1, is the core of this filing and contains the specific financial figures and operational highlights for the quarter. Investors looking for detailed quarterly performance data, including revenue, earnings, and segment performance, should refer to this attached document. The filing also clarifies the basis for 'orders' figures mentioned, referencing a prior 8-K filing for context on trailing three-month average GAAP underlying orders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Emerson Electric Co. reported its first-quarter 2012 financial results via an 8-K filing on February 7, 2012.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's Q1 2012 performance.
  • 3The press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, which are presented as supplemental to GAAP results.
  • 4Investors should consult the furnished press release for specific financial data and operational highlights of the quarter.
  • 5The company clarifies its use of 'orders' metrics by referencing a previous 8-K filing for definitions.
  • 6This report's primary purpose is to make the Q1 2012 earnings announcement publicly available through SEC channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Emerson Electric Co.'s financial results for the first quarter of 2012. It includes a press release that details the company's performance for that period.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for specific figures and operational information.

The press release includes non-GAAP financial measures. While the company believes these are useful for evaluating performance, they should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

The 'orders' referenced in the press release refer to the company's trailing three-month average GAAP underlying orders compared to the prior year. This definition is further explained in a prior 8-K filing by the company.