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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 5, 2021)

Filed May 5, 2021For Securities:EMR

Summary

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on May 5, 2021, to report its second-quarter financial results. The filing includes a press release announcing these results, which are furnished as an exhibit. Investors should note that the press release utilizes non-GAAP financial measures, which the company believes provide useful supplemental information for evaluating performance. These measures are not a substitute for GAAP financials and may differ from those presented by other companies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Emerson Electric Co. reported its second-quarter financial results on May 5, 2021.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes the press release detailing these quarterly results.
  • 3The company's press release contains non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 4Emerson states that these non-GAAP measures are supplementary and should not replace GAAP financial information.
  • 5The filing reminds investors that statements in the press release may be forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • 6Key risks mentioned include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic conditions, market demand, and oil and gas price volatility.
  • 7The press release and accompanying 8-K reference the company's most recent Form 10-K for a comprehensive discussion of these risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to Emerson Electric Co.'s second-quarter financial results through an accompanying press release.

Non-GAAP financial measures are financial metrics that exclude or adjust items that are reported under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Emerson uses them because management believes they provide useful supplemental information for investors to evaluate the company's performance, though they should be considered alongside GAAP results.

Investors should be aware of potential risks and uncertainties including the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, broader economic and currency conditions, market demand fluctuations (especially related to oil and gas prices), and competitive and technological factors, as detailed in the company's most recent Form 10-K.