Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Emerson Electric Co. reports a corporate governance event. The report date is June 9, 2006, with the document signed on June 13, 2006.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the appointment of a new director to the Board of Directors.
Management Commentary and Governance
- Appointment: Effective June 9, 2006, the Board appointed Randall L. Stephenson as a director.
- Class: Mr. Stephenson serves in the class of 2007.
- Committee Assignment: He was appointed to the Compensation Committee.
- Background: At the time of appointment, Mr. Stephenson was the Chief Operating Officer and a director of AT&T Inc.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective date of Randall L. Stephenson's directorship (June 9, 2006).
- Confirm his assignment to the Compensation Committee.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional biographical details or context regarding the appointment.