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Emerson Announces Agreement to Divest its Russia Business to Local Management

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Emerson (NYSE: EMR) has reached an agreement to divest its Russia operations, including Metran and Emerson LLC, to the local management team. This decision follows Emerson's prior announcement to exit the Russian market. The Russia business contributed approximately 1.5% to Emerson's total sales for fiscal year 2021, and the company reported a pre-tax loss of $162M in Q3 fiscal 2022 related to this exit. The transaction is pending regulatory approvals and aims to ensure a smooth transition for employees.

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  • Divestment of Russian operations may allow for better focus on core markets.
  • Local management team acquisition potentially preserves jobs and continuity.
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  • Pre-tax loss of $162M in Q3 fiscal 2022 from the exit.
  • Russia operations contributed 1.5% of total sales, indicating limited revenue impact but still a loss.

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced an agreement to sell its Russia business, including Metran, its Russia-based manufacturing subsidiary, and Emerson LLC in Russia, the sales and service organization for Metran, to the local management team. This announcement follows the company’s May statement to exit its Russia business and explore strategic options to divest Metran.

For fiscal year 2021, Russia represented approximately 1.5% of total Emerson sales. As part of the previously announced Russia exit, Emerson included a pre-tax loss of $162M in the third quarter of fiscal 2022.

The transaction will be subject to regulatory and government approvals, and other customary closing conditions. Emerson will work closely with the local Russia management team to help ensure a smooth transition for employees through the process.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and software company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets. A leader in industrial automation, Emerson helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals through its Automation Solutions and AspenTech businesses. Emerson’s Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical may be “forward-looking” statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, and Emerson undertakes no obligation to update any such statements to reflect later developments. These risks and uncertainties include the scope, duration and ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as economic and currency conditions, market demand, including related to the pandemic and oil and gas price declines and volatility, pricing, protection of intellectual property, cybersecurity, tariffs, competitive and technological factors, inflation, among others, as set forth in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

For Emerson

Investor Contact: Colleen Mettler 314-553-2197

Media Contact: Charlotte Boyd 952-994-8607

Source: Emerson

FAQ

What is Emerson's recent business decision in Russia regarding EMR?

Emerson announced an agreement to sell its Russia business, including Metran, to the local management team.

How much did Emerson report as a pre-tax loss from exiting Russia?

Emerson reported a pre-tax loss of $162M in Q3 fiscal 2022 associated with the exit from Russia.

What percentage of Emerson's sales did Russia account for in fiscal year 2021?

Russia represented approximately 1.5% of Emerson's total sales in fiscal year 2021.

What are the conditions for the sale of Emerson's Russia business?

The sale is subject to regulatory and government approvals, along with other customary closing conditions.

How might the divestment of the Russia business impact Emerson's operations?

The divestment allows Emerson to refocus its efforts on core markets and may enhance overall operational efficiency.

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