Emerson Announces Change of Venue for 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting

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Emerson (NYSE: EMR) will conduct its 2022 annual shareholders meeting virtually due to COVID-19 concerns. Scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (CT) on February 1, 2022, the meeting will allow shareholders recorded by November 23, 2021 to participate, vote, and ask questions through a virtual platform. Non-shareholders may attend as guests but cannot vote or ask questions. Shareholders can vote in advance or on the meeting day using their control number. More details are available in the Proxy Statement and on the virtual meeting site.

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• Shareholders can participate in the meeting remotely, improving accessibility.
• Virtual format allows for flexible participation amidst ongoing global health concerns.

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Meeting to be held virtually in light of ongoing COVID-19 concerns

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announces that it will now hold its 2022 annual shareholders meeting virtually, in lieu of an in-person meeting, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The annual meeting will continue to be held at 10:00 a.m. (CT) on February 1, 2022. Holders of record at the close of business on November 23, 2021 will be entitled to participate, submit questions, vote, and examine our shareholder list at the annual meeting by following the instructions available on the virtual meeting website at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/EMR2022 and using the 16-digit control number included in their proxy materials.

To join the meeting as a shareholder, shareholders will be required to enter their control number on the virtual meeting website. Additional information for attending and voting at the annual meeting may be found in the Company’s Notice of Change in Location of the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, filed with the SEC and made available to shareholders on or about the date of this release. Beneficial or “street name” holders are advised that they must follow the instructions of their broker, bank or other nominee in order to participate in, submit questions for, and vote at the annual meeting.

Non-shareholders may attend the annual meeting as a guest but will not have the option to vote any shares or ask questions during the virtual meeting.

Shareholders may still submit their votes in advance of the annual meeting via the Internet or by telephone or proxy card, as instructed in the Proxy Statement and notice of internet availability. Proxy cards previously distributed to shareholders will not be updated and may continue to be used to vote in connection with the annual meeting.

The list of our shareholders entitled to vote at the annual meeting will be available for viewing by shareholders during the annual meeting for any purpose germane to the meeting by accessing the virtual meeting site.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our 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.

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FAQ

When is Emerson's 2022 annual shareholders meeting?

Emerson's 2022 annual shareholders meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (CT) on February 1, 2022.

How can shareholders attend Emerson's virtual annual meeting?

Shareholders can attend Emerson's virtual annual meeting by entering their 16-digit control number on the virtual meeting website.

What date is the record for shareholders to participate in Emerson's meeting?

Shareholders must be on record by November 23, 2021, to participate in Emerson's virtual annual meeting.

Can non-shareholders ask questions during Emerson's annual meeting?

No, non-shareholders may attend the meeting as guests but cannot ask questions or vote.

Where can I find more information on Emerson's virtual annual meeting?

More information can be found in Emerson's Proxy Statement and on their virtual meeting site at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/EMR2022.