---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950103-24-015970"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EMR"
cik: "0000032604"
company_name: "EMERSON ELECTRIC CO"
filed_at: "2024-11-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T05:37:14.946351+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Emerson proposes $240/share cash buyout of remaining AspenTech; $2B buyback, S&P sale review

## Summary
- Proposed to acquire remaining ~43% of AspenTech (AZPN) for $240/share cash, ~$15.3B equity; 35% premium to undisturbed price.
- Exploring strategic alternatives, including cash sale, for Safety & Productivity segment ($1.4B sales, 24.5% adj. EBITA margin).
- Plans to repurchase ~$2.0B of common stock in FY2025, with ~$1.0B expected completed in fiscal Q1.
- Transaction expected neutral to Adjusted EPS in FY2025 with synergies; requires special committee and majority minority approval.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950103-24-015970
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EMR
- cik: 0000032604
- company_name: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO
- filed_at: 2024-11-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/32604/000095010324015970/0000950103-24-015970-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/32604/000095010324015970/dp220386_8k.htm

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