01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 13, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) has entered into a new $2 billiona 364-Day Credit Facility, dated February 10, 2026, with a syndicate of major banks, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Citibank, N.A., and Goldman Sachs Bank USA.
This unsecured facility, which expires on February 9, 2027, replaces a similar $3 billionb facility that expired. Importantly, the company currently has no outstanding loans or letters of credit under this new facility and has no immediate intention to draw on it. The facility is intended to support general corporate purposes and serve as a liquidity backstop for the company's commercial paper borrowings, indicating a proactive approach to financial flexibility.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) secured a new $2 billion unsecured 364-Day Credit Facility.
- The facility is effective February 10, 2026, and expires on February 9, 2027.
- The new credit facility replaces a prior $3 billion 364-Day Credit Agreement that has expired.
- There are currently no outstanding loans or letters of credit drawn under the new facility.
- The company has no current intention to utilize the credit facility for borrowings.
- The facility's primary purpose is to support general corporate needs and act as a liquidity backstop for commercial paper.
- Emerson guarantees obligations of any subsidiary designated as a borrower under the facility.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the new $2 billion 364-Day Credit Facility?
The new facility is designed to support Emerson's general corporate purposes and act as a liquidity backstop for the company's commercial paper borrowings. This provides financial flexibility and ensures access to funds if needed for short-term obligations.
Does Emerson Electric Co. currently owe money under this new credit facility?
No, as of the filing date, Emerson Electric Co. has no outstanding loans or letters of credit under the new $2 billion 364-Day Credit Facility, and the company has stated no current intention to draw on it.
Why did Emerson replace its $3 billion credit facility with a $2 billion one?
The prior $3 billion 364-Day Credit Agreement expired by its terms. The company has entered into a new $2 billion facility, suggesting that the amount may be sufficient for its current liquidity needs or strategic objectives, especially given the absence of current borrowings.
Is the new credit facility secured?
No, the new 364-Day Credit Facility is unsecured. This means that Emerson is not pledging specific assets as collateral for the loan.
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