Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Emerson Electric Co.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 3, 2011
Reporting Period: Second Quarter 2011
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release on May 3, 2011, announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2011. The full details of the results are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being included in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which is not part of the input text.
Note: The filing explicitly states that the press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, which should be considered supplemental to GAAP financial information.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: Management asserts that the non-GAAP financial measures included in the press release are useful for evaluating the Company. However, they caution that these measures are supplemental and not a substitute for GAAP information. The rationale for these measures is detailed in the Company's most recent Form 10-K.
Guidance and Risks: The filing text does not contain specific forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. These items are presumed to be addressed in the referenced press release or the most recent Form 10-K.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (the May 3, 2011 Press Release) for specific Q2 2011 revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Compare the non-GAAP measures in the press release against the GAAP figures to understand the adjustments made.
- Consult the most recent Form 10-K for the detailed rationale behind the non-GAAP measures and historical risk factors.
- Verify if the press release includes updated full-year guidance or outlook statements not present in this 8-K summary.