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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 3, 2023)

Filed May 3, 2023For Securities:EMR

Summary

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) filed an 8-K on May 3, 2023, to report on its second quarter financial results and announce significant executive leadership changes. The filing includes a press release detailing the company's quarterly performance, though specific financial figures are not provided within the 8-K itself, but rather referenced via an attached exhibit. Investors should note the company's forward-looking statements, which mention ongoing risks related to the proposed Climate Technologies and National Instruments transactions, as well as broader economic uncertainties. The most significant personnel change is the retirement of Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Frank J. Dellaquila, effective May 10, 2023. He will transition to a Senior Advisor role until September 30, 2023, to ensure a smooth handover. Concurrently, Michael J. Baughman has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer, also effective May 10, 2023. This leadership transition is a key event for investors to monitor.

Key Highlights

  • 1Emerson Electric Co. reported its second quarter results on May 3, 2023, via a press release furnished as an exhibit.
  • 2The company highlighted ongoing risks and uncertainties related to its proposed Climate Technologies and National Instruments transactions.
  • 3Senior Executive Vice President and CFO, Frank J. Dellaquila, announced his retirement, effective May 10, 2023.
  • 4Mr. Dellaquila will remain with Emerson as a Senior Advisor to the CEO until September 30, 2023, to facilitate a transition.
  • 5Michael J. Baughman has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 10, 2023.
  • 6Mr. Baughman's compensation package includes an increased salary, bonus opportunity, and performance shares.
  • 7The company's press release includes forward-looking statements that should be considered in conjunction with known risks and uncertainties.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K primarily serves to furnish Emerson's second quarter earnings press release. Specific financial results are not detailed within the 8-K document itself but are available in the attached Exhibit 99.1. Investors should review that press release for detailed quarterly financial performance.

Michael J. Baughman has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 10, 2023, succeeding Frank J. Dellaquila.

Mr. Dellaquila is retiring as CFO effective May 10, 2023, but will remain with the company as a Senior Advisor to the CEO until September 30, 2023, to ensure an orderly transition of his responsibilities. He will continue to receive his salary and benefits during this period and remains eligible for bonuses and performance share payouts, subject to meeting performance objectives.

The filing mentions potential risks and uncertainties associated with the company's proposed transactions, specifically the Climate Technologies transaction and the National Instruments transaction. Investors should monitor the progress and outcome of these deals.