8-KRegulation FD

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 23, 2018)

Filed May 23, 2018For Securities:EMR

Summary

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on May 23, 2018, to provide an update on its 3-month order trends, specifically for the period ending April 2018. The company reported that total Emerson trailing three-month orders increased by 5 to 10 percent year-over-year. This growth aligns with the company's previously communicated underlying orders growth range of 5 to 10 percent discussed at their February Investor Conference, indicating consistent demand trends. The filing also highlighted segment-specific order performance. Automation Solutions saw a year-over-year increase of 10 to 15 percent for the trailing three months ending April 2018. In contrast, Commercial & Residential Solutions experienced more modest growth, with orders in the 0 to 5 percent range for the same period. Investors should note that these figures exclude acquisitions, divestitures, and currency translation impacts, providing a clearer view of organic performance. The company also announced upcoming investor events and reiterated its cautionary statements regarding forward-looking information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Emerson reported a 5% to 10% increase in trailing three-month orders for the period ending April 2018, consistent with previous guidance.
  • 2Automation Solutions segment showed strong order growth, ranging from 10% to 15% year-over-year.
  • 3Commercial & Residential Solutions segment experienced more moderate order growth, in the 0% to 5% range.
  • 4The reported order growth excludes the impact of acquisitions, divestitures, and currency translation, indicating organic performance.
  • 5Demand trends are consistent with those discussed at the February Investor Conference, suggesting stability in the market.
  • 6The company's Chairman and CEO, David Farr, was scheduled to present at the Electrical Products Group Conference on May 22, 2018.
  • 7Presentation materials from the upcoming conference would be made available on Emerson's investor relations website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Emerson reported that its trailing three-month orders, ending in April 2018, increased by 5% to 10% compared to the prior year. This growth rate is consistent with the company's previous outlook provided in February.

The Automation Solutions segment demonstrated robust performance with order growth between 10% and 15%. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment saw more modest growth, with orders increasing between 0% and 5% year-over-year.

No, the reported order growth figures exclude the impact of acquisitions, divestitures, and currency translation. This means the reported percentages reflect the underlying organic performance of the business.

Investors can find presentation materials and replays of webcasts, including those from investor conferences, on Emerson's investor relations website at www.emerson.com/financial. The company also reiterated that forward-looking statements are detailed in its most recent Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings.