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Emerson Electric (EMR) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 5, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.2). Q2 FY2026 results released May 5, 2026, with detailed financials in Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 FY2026 results released May 5, 2026, with detailed financials in Exhibit 99.1
- Underlying orders measure trailing three-month growth excluding currency, significant acquisitions, and divestitures
- Press release includes non-GAAP measures requiring reconciliation to GAAP figures
- Outlook exposed to conflicts, economic conditions, currency, tariffs, inflation, cybersecurity, and demand risks
Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Jennifer G. Newstead joins Emerson’s board August 3, 2026, adding Apple and Meta legal leadership experience
- Independent director appointed to Compensation and Corporate Governance and Nominating committees
- $95,000 pro rata RSU award on appointment, representing half of the $190,000 annual RSU retainer
- Standard non-management director compensation thereafter; no disclosed related-party transactions or election arrangements
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- May 5, 2026 press release announced Ms. Newstead’s election
- Exhibit 99.2 contains the substantive announcement and election details
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.2
- Q2 sales rose 3% to $4,562M, while underlying sales grew 0.5%; Middle East conflict pressured demand, especially outside the Americas
- Orders increased 5%, led by Software & Systems, supporting management’s expected stronger second half and robust backlog
- GAAP EPS increased 28% to $1.10; adjusted EPS reached $1.54, exceeding operational weakness through stronger margins
- Fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance set at $6.45-$6.55, with underlying sales growth near 3% and free cash flow of $3.5B-$3.6B
- Capital returns targeted at ~$2.2B, including ~$1B in share repurchases and ~$1.2B dividends; quarterly dividend $0.555 per share
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