Aspen Technology Inc - AZPN STOCK NEWS

Aspen Technology (NASDAQ:AZPN) has formed a special committee of three independent directors to evaluate a non-binding acquisition proposal from Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR). The proposal was received on November 5, 2024. Emerson and its affiliates currently own 57.4% of AspenTech's outstanding common shares.

The Special Committee includes Board Chair Robert Whelan, Jr. (Committee Chair), Arlen Shenkman, and David Henshall. Qatalyst Partners and Citi are serving as financial advisors, while Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP provides legal counsel. No immediate action is required from shareholders.

Aspen Technology (NASDAQ:AZPN) has announced a strategic partnership with Landsvirkjun, Iceland's largest power producer. Landsvirkjun will implement AspenTech OSI Digital Grid Management software to optimize control and power generation across its 18 plants in Iceland. The utility generates approximately 70% of Iceland's electricity from renewable sources including hydroelectric, geothermal, and wind.

The implementation includes SCADA, Generation Management and Historian capabilities to enhance operational efficiency through production costing, economic dispatch, schedule optimization, real-time control, and advanced reporting features.

Aspen Technology (NASDAQ:AZPN) has received an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) to purchase all remaining outstanding shares not already owned by Emerson for $240.00 per share in cash. Emerson currently owns 57.4% of AspenTech's outstanding common shares. The proposal was submitted on November 5, 2024. AspenTech's Board of Directors will review the proposal following appropriate governance processes, and shareholders are advised to take no action at this time.

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced three key strategic actions: proposing to acquire remaining AspenTech shares at $240 per share in cash, exploring strategic alternatives for its Safety & Productivity segment, and planning to repurchase $2.0 billion of shares in fiscal 2025. The AspenTech proposal represents a 35% premium to the undisturbed share price and values AspenTech at $15.3 billion market cap. The Safety & Productivity segment, which contributed $1.4 billion in sales with 24.5% margins in fiscal 2024, is being considered for potential sale. Emerson plans to complete $1.0 billion of share repurchases by Q1 fiscal 2025.

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) reported strong fiscal 2024 results with net sales increasing 15% to $17.492 billion. The company achieved underlying sales growth of 6% and improved adjusted segment EBITA margin by 100 basis points to 26.0%. Adjusted earnings per share grew 24% to $5.49, while free cash flow increased 23% to $2.898 billion. For fiscal 2025, Emerson projects net sales growth of 3.5-5.5% and adjusted EPS of $5.85-$6.05. The company also announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.5275 per share.

Aspen Technology (NASDAQ: AZPN) reported first quarter fiscal 2025 results with ACV growth of 9.4% year-over-year to $941.4 million. Total revenue was $215.9 million, down from $249.3 million in Q1 FY2024. The company reported a net loss of $60.5 million, or $0.96 per share, compared to a loss of $34.5 million last year. Non-GAAP net income was $53.9 million ($0.85 per share). AspenTech announced plans to acquire Open Grid Systems to enhance its Digital Grid Management suite. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting ~9.0% ACV growth and free cash flow of ~$340 million.

Aspen Technology (NASDAQ: AZPN) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Open Grid Systems , a global provider of network model management technology. The acquisition will enhance AspenTech's Digital Grid Management suite, offering utilities a comprehensive solution to manage increasing grid complexity and renewable energy assets.

Open Grid Systems' technology enables utilities to view, edit, transform, and analyze power system data with support for industry interoperability standards. The integration aims to create an improved data-centric infrastructure for transmission and distribution companies. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.

Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a global leader in industrial software, has announced the release date for its first-quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results. The company will disclose its financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, after the U.S. financial markets close on Monday, November 4, 2024.

AspenTech will host a conference call and webcast presentation on the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the financial results, business outlook, and related corporate matters. Interested parties can access the live webcast through AspenTech's Investor Relations website. A phone-in option is also available, with participants encouraged to dial in fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will be accessible for a time on the company's investor relations page.

Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZPN) has launched the AspenTech Microgrid Management System™ (MMS), a solution for asset-intensive industries with high electrical power needs. The system helps optimize power generation, storage, and load management to improve power availability, productivity, and security.

Based on AspenTech's OSI monarch™ SCADA platform, MMS addresses challenges such as increasing energy demand, aging grid infrastructure, severe weather events, and cybersecurity threats. It offers enhanced power reliability, improved situational awareness, and robust cybersecurity for critical loads.

Key features of AspenTech MMS include:

• Real-time control, trending, alarming, and reporting
• Optimization of renewables with traditional electricity generation and battery storage
• Forecasting and scheduling capabilities for peak shaving and battery management
• Industrial AI approach for forecasting power consumption and renewable generation up to 35 days ahead

The solution aims to help customers maximize operational performance and accelerate net-zero goals while reducing energy vulnerability and business risk.