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EMERSON REPORTS STRONG THIRD QUARTER 2018 RESULTS AND RAISES OUTLOOK

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Net sales of $4.5 billion increased 10 percent, or 8 percent on an underlying basis
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GAAP earnings per share were $1.12, or $0.88 excluding a $0.24 tax benefit
•
Operating cash flow from continuing operations of $924 million increased 19 percent
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Raising sales and EPS guidance for strong performance and one-time tax benefit
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Completed $250 million of share repurchases, bringing the year to date total to $1 billion
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Closed Tools & Test and Aventics acquisitions early in the fourth quarter

ST. LOUIS, August 7, 2018 – Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced net sales were up 10 percent in the third quarter ended June 30, 2018, with underlying sales up 8 percent excluding favorable currency of 1 percent and an impact from acquisitions net of divestitures of 1 percent. Strong global demand continued in the quarter as both mature and emerging markets delivered high-single digit underlying growth. Emerson's trailing three-month underlying orders growth remained in the 5 to 10 percent range throughout the quarter, with June three-month underlying orders up 9 percent.
All profitability measures improved in the third quarter. Gross profit margin of 43.7 percent improved 220 basis points compared with the prior year, driven by leverage on higher sales and the benefit of prior year restructuring actions. Both pretax margin of 17.2 percent and EBIT margin of 18.1 percent improved 180 basis points. GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations increased 78 percent to $1.12, and were $0.88, up 40 percent, excluding a one-time tax benefit related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $924 million in the quarter, up 19 percent compared with the prior year, and free cash flow from continuing operations was $804 million, up 20 percent. Year to date operating cash flow from continuing operations was up 5 percent to $1.9 billion and free cash flow from continuing operations was up 5 percent to $1.6 billion, reflecting approximately 100 percent conversion of net earnings from continuing operations.
“Our third quarter results reflect broad-based momentum across our end markets and the strength of our global competitive position, as Emerson continues to be the clear industrial partner of choice,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David N. Farr. “This quarter marks our fifth consecutive quarter of


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strong net and underlying sales growth and sixth quarter of positive underlying orders, pointing to a steady trend that we believe sets Emerson up for a strong fourth quarter and start to fiscal 2019.”
    
Business Platform Results
Automation Solutions net sales increased 18 percent in the quarter, with underlying sales up 12 percent excluding favorable currency of 2 percent and an impact from acquisitions of 4 percent. Growth continued to reflect strong short cycle repair and maintenance (MRO) demand and projects focused on expansion and optimization of existing facilities. Trends were positive across all key market verticals and world areas, with double digit growth in both mature and emerging markets.
North American underlying sales were up 16 percent reflecting strong investment in oil and gas production and midstream infrastructure, as well as continued favorable trends across process, hybrid and discrete verticals including chemical, power, life sciences and mining. Asia underlying sales were up 13 percent, with China up 28 percent, driven by capital investment in both China and India, as well as continued strong demand across process, hybrid and discrete markets. Europe was up 6 percent, Latin America was up 5 percent and Middle East/Africa was up 8 percent. Trailing three-month underlying orders growth was very strong throughout the quarter, with June up 12 percent. Margin increased 170 basis points to 17.2 percent compared with the prior year, driven by leverage on higher sales, restructuring benefits and favorable price-cost.
Commercial & Residential Solutions net sales were down 1 percent and underlying sales increased 2 percent excluding favorable currency of 1 percent and an impact from divestitures net of acquisitions, which deducted 4 percent. Underlying sales in North America were up 2 percent as strong demand for professional tools continued, and air conditioning demand improved compared with the prior quarter. Underlying economics in air conditioning markets remain positive, and we expect strong demand through the end of the year. Asia grew 1 percent, with China down 5 percent, as strong demand in air conditioning and cold chain markets was offset by lagging heating demand in China due to the timing of government subsidies. Europe was up 5 percent, reflecting continued favorable demand in air conditioning and construction-related markets. Trailing three-month underlying orders growth stayed in the low single digits throughout the quarter, with June up 3 percent. Margin continues to run at a high level, but decreased 80 basis points to 24.3 percent compared with the prior year. Sequentially versus the second quarter, margin improved 70 basis points, reflecting strong leverage on higher sales.

2018 Outlook
The Company is raising full-year sales and earnings per share guidance based on strong performance, as well as updating for recently closed acquisitions and certain non-operating items discussed below.
Total Emerson net sales growth is now expected to be approximately 14 percent, with Automation Solutions up 21 percent and Commercial & Residential Solutions up 3 percent. Excluding a 7 percent


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impact from acquisitions, divestitures and currency translation, total Emerson underlying sales growth is expected to be approximately 7.5 percent, with Automation Solutions up approximately 9 percent and Commercial & Residential Solutions up approximately 4.5 percent.
GAAP earnings per share guidance is increased to $3.30 to $3.40 from prior guidance of $3.10 to $3.20. The following table presents changes from prior earnings per share guidance.
        
 
EPS Range
GAAP EPS, Prior Guidance May 1, 2018
$3.10 to $3.20
  Stronger performance and growth outlook
+0.05
  One-time benefit for Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Q3
+0.24
  Tools & Test and Aventics acquisition charges, Q4
(0.06)
  Special one-time 401(k) contribution - U.S. Employees, Q4
(0.03)
GAAP EPS Guidance
$3.30 to $3.40
Expected GAAP earnings per share guidance of $3.30 to $3.40 reflects improved performance and is supported by continued strong orders trends. In the third quarter, the Company updated its initial estimates related to adoption of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and increased net foreign tax credit carryforwards by $150 million, resulting in a $0.24 per share tax benefit. As a result, management expects the full year tax rate to be approximately 19 percent. In 2019 and thereafter, the tax rate is expected to be approximately 25 percent. In the fourth quarter, management expects Tools & Test and Aventics restructuring and first year acquisition accounting charges of ($0.06) per share. Lastly, in response to U.S. tax reform legislation, the Company has made numerous enhancements to its compensation and benefits packages in the U.S., including improvements to health and welfare plans, paid parental leave and vacation benefits, and retirement savings plans. Most recently, the company approved a special retirement account contribution in the amount of one thousand dollars per U.S. employee at a total cost of $24 million, or a ($0.03) per share impact in the fourth quarter.
“As we enter the fourth quarter, we have high confidence in the strength of our end markets and in the ability of our global teams to execute, and we have increased our outlook accordingly," said Farr. “Thanks to the ongoing benefits of U.S. tax reform, which continues to strengthen the U.S. economy, we’ve made a number of improvements to our U.S. wage and benefits packages. As we noted in our first quarter earnings release, we believe such improvements ensure that Emerson will remain competitive in a growing economy. I’m pleased to have the opportunity to enact these changes, including increased wages, health plan enhancements and improved parental leave and paid time off."
    
Upcoming Investor Events
Today, beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, Emerson management will discuss the third quarter results during an investor conference call. Access to a live webcast of the discussion will be available at www.emerson.com/financial at the time of the call. A replay of the conference call will remain available for 90 days.
        


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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 economic and currency conditions, market demand, pricing, protection of intellectual property, competitive and technological factors, and the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, among others, as set forth in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
    


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Table 1
EMERSON AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE, UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarter Ended June 30
 
Percent
 
2017
 
2018
 
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales

$4,039

 

$4,456

 
10%
Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
     Cost of sales
2,361

 
2,507

 
 
     SG&A expenses
931

 
1,054

 
 
     Other deductions, net
87

 
88

 
 
     Interest expense, net
39

 
39

 
 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
621

 
768

 
24%
Income taxes
202

 
49

 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
419

 
719

 
72%
Discontinued operations, net of tax
6

 
—

 
 
Net earnings
425

 
719

 
 
Less: Noncontrolling interests in earnings of subsidiaries
12

 
7

 
 
Net earnings common stockholders

$413

 

$712

 
72%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted avg. shares outstanding
643.8

 
632.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share common stockholders
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations

$0.63

 

$1.12

 
78%
Discontinued operations

$0.01

 
—

 
 
Diluted earnings per common share

$0.64

 

$1.12

 
75%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarter Ended June 30
 
 
 
2017
 
2018
 
 
Other deductions, net
 
 
 
 
 
     Amortization of intangibles

$41

 

$47

 
 
     Restructuring costs
21

 
14

 
 
     Other
25

 
27

 
 
          Total

$87

 

$88

 
 



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Table 2
EMERSON AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE, UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended June 30
 
Percent
 
2017
 
2018
 
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales

$10,829

 

$12,520

 
16%
Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
     Cost of sales
6,229

 
7,125

 
 
     SG&A expenses
2,621

 
3,078

 
 
     Other deductions, net
203

 
275

 
 
     Interest expense, net
126

 
113

 
 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
1,650

 
1,929

 
17%
Income taxes
477

 
327

 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
1,173

 
1,602

 
37%
Discontinued operations, net of tax
(133
)
 
—

 
 
Net earnings
1,040

 
1,602

 
 
Less: Noncontrolling interests in earnings of subsidiaries
26

 
16

 
 
Net earnings common stockholders

$1,014

 

$1,586

 
56%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted avg. shares outstanding
644.3

 
636.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share common stockholders
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations

$1.77

 

$2.49

 
41%
Discontinued operations

($0.20
)
 
—

 
 
Diluted earnings per common share

$1.57

 

$2.49

 
59%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended June 30
 
 
 
2017
 
2018
 
 
Other deductions, net
 
 
 
 
 
     Amortization of intangibles

$84

 

$154

 
 
     Restructuring costs
45

 
38

 
 
     Other
74

 
83

 
 
          Total

$203

 

$275

 
 



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Table 3
EMERSON AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
Quarter Ended June 30
 
2017
 
2018
Assets
 
 
 
     Cash and equivalents

$3,140

 

$3,411

     Receivables, net
2,926

 
3,027

     Inventories
1,891

 
1,805

     Other current assets
597

 
333

          Total current assets
8,554

 
8,576

     Property, plant & equipment, net
3,304

 
3,260

     Goodwill
5,296

 
5,745

     Other intangible assets
1,868

 
2,157

     Other
380

 
749

          Total assets

$19,402

 

$20,487

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and equity
 
 
 
     Short-term borrowings and current
 
 
 
        maturities of long-term debt

$1,363

 

$2,862

     Accounts payable
1,613

 
1,647

     Accrued expenses
2,175

 
2,392

     Income taxes
219

 
53

          Total current liabilities
5,370

 
6,954

     Long-term debt
3,797

 
3,126

     Other liabilities
2,213

 
1,947

     Total equity
8,022

 
8,460

          Total liabilities and equity

$19,402

 

$20,487



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Table 4
EMERSON AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended June 30
 
 
2017
 
2018
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
 
$1,040
 
$1,602
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
133

 
—

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
        Depreciation and amortization
 
454

 
557

        Changes in operating working capital
 
16

 
(286
)
        Other, net
 
142

 
(5
)
            Cash from continuing operations
 
1,785

 
1,868

            Cash from discontinued operations
 
(727
)
 
—

            Cash provided by operating activities
 
1,058

 
1,868

 
 
 
 
 
Investing activities
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(300
)
 
(314
)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash and equivalents acquired
 
(2,991
)
 
(770
)
Divestitures of businesses
 
40

 
223

Other, net
 
(80
)
 
(71
)
    Cash from continuing operations
 
(3,331
)
 
(932
)
    Cash from discontinued operations
 
5,022

 
—

    Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
1,691

 
(932
)
 
 
 
 
 
Financing activities
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
 
(1,226
)
 
1,581

Payments of long-term debt
 
(253
)
 
(251
)
Dividends paid
 
(930
)
 
(924
)
Purchases of common stock
 
(400
)
 
(1,000
)
Other, net
 
32

 
34

    Cash used in financing activities
 
(2,777
)
 
(560
)
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
 
(14
)
 
(27
)
Increase (Decrease) in cash and equivalents
 
(42
)
 
349

Beginning cash and equivalents
 
3,182

 
3,062

Ending cash and equivalents
 
$3,140
 
$3,411
 
 
 
 
 




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Table 5
EMERSON AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT SALES AND EARNINGS
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
Quarter Ended June 30
 
2017
 
2018
Sales
 
 
 
     Automation Solutions

$2,440

 

$2,870

 
 
 
 
     Climate Technologies
1,187

 
1,236

     Tools & Home Products
415

 
356

     Commercial & Residential Solutions
1,602

 
1,592

 
 
 
 
     Eliminations
(3
)
 
(6
)
          Net sales

$4,039

 

$4,456

 
 
 
 
Earnings
 
 
 
     Automation Solutions

$378

 

$494

 
 
 
 
     Climate Technologies
305

 
294

     Tools & Home Products
97

 
93

     Commercial & Residential Solutions
402

 
387

 
 
 
 
     Differences in accounting methods
38

 
57

     Corporate and other
(158
)
 
(131
)
     Interest expense, net
(39
)
 
(39
)
          Earnings before income taxes

$621

 

$768

 
 
 
 
Restructuring costs
 
 
 
     Automation Solutions

$20

 

$9

 
 
 
 
     Climate Technologies
1

 
4

     Tools & Home Products
—

 
—

     Commercial & Residential Solutions
1

 
4

 
 
 
 
     Corporate
—

 
1

          Total

$21

 

$14




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Table 6
EMERSON AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT SALES AND EARNINGS
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended June 30
 
2017
 
2018
Sales
 
 
 
     Automation Solutions

$6,524

 

$8,213

 
 
 
 
     Climate Technologies
3,104

 
3,286

     Tools & Home Products
1,210

 
1,041

     Commercial & Residential Solutions
4,314

 
4,327

 
 
 
 
     Eliminations
(9
)
 
(20
)
          Net sales

$10,829

 

$12,520

 
 
 
 
Earnings
 
 
 
     Automation Solutions

$1,032

 

$1,316

 
 
 
 
     Climate Technologies
715

 
712

     Tools & Home Products
281

 
276

     Commercial & Residential Solutions
996

 
988

 
 
 
 
     Differences in accounting methods
106

 
163

     Corporate and other
(358
)
 
(425
)
     Interest expense, net
(126
)
 
(113
)
          Earnings before income taxes

$1,650

 

$1,929

 
 
 
 
Restructuring costs
 
 
 
     Automation Solutions

$35

 

$26

 
 
 
 
     Climate Technologies
8

 
11

     Tools & Home Products
1

 
—

     Commercial & Residential Solutions
9

 
11

 
 
 
 
     Corporate
1

 
1

          Total

$45

 

$38




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Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures & Other
 
Table 7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP measures (denoted by *) with the most directly comparable GAAP measure (dollars in millions, except per share amounts):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q3 2018 Underlying Sales Change
Auto Solns
 
Comm & Res
Solns
 
Emerson
 
 
Reported (GAAP)
 
18
 %
 
(1
)%
 
10
 %
 
 
FX
(2
)%
 
(1
)%
 
(1
)%
 
 
Acquisitions/Divestitures
(4
)%
 
4
 %
 
(1
)%
 
 
Underlying*
12
 %
 
2
 %
 
8
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FY 2018E Underlying Sales Change
Auto Solns
 
Comm & Res
Solns
 
Emerson
 
 
Reported (GAAP)
 
~ 21%

 
~ 3%

 
~ 14%

 
 
FX
~ (2)%

 
~ (1)%

 
~ (2)%

 
 
Acquisitions/Divestitures
 
~ (10)%

 
~ 3%

 
~ (5)%

 
 
Underlying*
 
~ 9%

 
~ 4.5%

 
~ 7.5 %

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share
Q3 FY17
 
Q3 FY18
 
Change
 
 
Earnings per share from continuing operations (GAAP)
$
0.63

 
$
1.12

 
78
 %
 
 
Benefit from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
—

 
(0.24
)
 
(38
)%
 
 
Earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding
$
0.63

 
$
0.88

 
40
 %
 
 
     tax benefit related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EBIT Margin
Q3 FY17
 
Q3 FY18
 
Change
 
 
Pretax margin (GAAP)
15.4
 %
 
17.2
 %
 
180 bps

 
 
Interest expense, net
0.9
 %
 
0.9
 %
 
- bps

 
 
Earnings before interest and taxes margin*
16.3
 %
 
18.1
 %
 
180 bps

 
 
 
 
Q3 Cash Flow From Continuing Operations
Q3 FY17
 
Q3 FY18
 
Change
 
 
Operating cash flow from continuing operations (GAAP)
$
774

 
$
924

 
19
 %
 
 
Capital expenditures
(106
)
 
(120
)
 
1
 %
 
 
Free cash flow from continuing operations*
$
668

 
$
804

 
20
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flow From Continuing Operations For the 9 Months Ended June 30
FY17
 
FY18
 
Change
 
 
Operating cash flow from continuing operations (GAAP)
$
1,785

 
$
1,868

 
5
 %
 
 
Capital expenditures
(300
)
 
(314
)
 
—
 %
 
 
Free cash flow from continuing operations*
$
1,485

 
$
1,554

 
5
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flow to Net Earnings Conversion For the 9 Months Ended June 30
FY18
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating cash flow from continuing operations to net
~ 120%

 
 
 
 
 
 
     earnings from continuing operations (GAAP)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
~ (20)%

 
 
 
 
 
 
Free cash flow from continuing operations to net earnings
~ 100%

 

 
 
 
 
     from continuing operations*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note: Underlying sales and orders exclude the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and currency translation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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