Summary
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on February 7, 2017, to report its first quarter 2017 financial results. The filing primarily includes a press release detailing these results, which should be reviewed by investors for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance. The company also highlighted that certain non-GAAP financial measures are included in the press release, which it believes are useful for evaluating performance but should be considered supplemental to GAAP measures. Investors should pay close attention to the forward-looking statements included in the press release, as these provide insight into management's expectations and potential future performance, albeit with inherent risks and uncertainties. The press release itself, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, is the core informational component of this filing.
Key Highlights
- 1Emerson Electric Co. reported its first quarter 2017 financial results via an 8-K filing on February 7, 2017.
- 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's quarterly performance.
- 3The company utilizes non-GAAP financial measures in its reporting, which are presented as supplemental to GAAP measures.
- 4Investors are cautioned that the press release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties.
- 5Emerson Electric Co. explicitly states it has no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect later developments.