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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 7, 2017)

Filed November 7, 2017For Securities:EMR

Summary

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on November 7, 2017, to report its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2017 financial results. The filing primarily furnished a press release detailing these results, which included both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should note that the press release contains forward-looking statements, and the company undertakes no obligation to update them. The key takeaway for investors is the company's performance in Q4 2017, as outlined in the accompanying press release. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide the numerical results, it directs stakeholders to Exhibit 99.1 for this critical information. Investors are advised to review the furnished press release to understand the specific revenue, profit, and earnings per share figures, as well as any management commentary on performance drivers and future outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1EMR filed an 8-K on November 7, 2017, to announce its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2017 results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with detailed financial results for Q4 2017.
  • 3The press release contains both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 4Management believes non-GAAP measures provide useful insights for evaluating the company's performance.
  • 5The filing explicitly states that information within the press release may contain forward-looking statements.
  • 6Emerson Electric Co. has no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect later developments.
  • 7Investors are directed to the company's most recent Form 10-K and subsequent filings for a comprehensive understanding of risks and uncertainties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results for Q4 2017 are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 with this 8-K filing. You should refer to that exhibit for specific numbers regarding revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

Non-GAAP financial measures are financial metrics that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Emerson believes these measures, such as underlying orders growth (excluding currency, acquisitions, and divestitures), provide useful supplemental information for investors to evaluate the company's performance. However, they should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, GAAP measures.

The press release contains statements that are not strictly historical, which are considered forward-looking. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. Emerson Electric Co. has stated that it does not have an obligation to update these statements to reflect any later developments. For a full understanding of these risks, investors should consult the company's most recent Form 10-K and other SEC filings.