☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________________ to __________________
Commission file number 1-278
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Missouri
43-0259330
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
8000 W. Florissant Ave.
P.O. Box 4100
St. Louis,
Missouri
63136
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (314)553-2000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock of $0.50 par value per share
EMR
New York Stock Exchange
NYSE Chicago
0.375% Notes due 2024
EMR 24
New York Stock Exchange
1.250% Notes due 2025
EMR 25A
New York Stock Exchange
2.000% Notes due 2029
EMR 29
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes☒ No☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
☐
Smaller reporting company
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Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common stock of $0.50 par value per share outstanding at March 31, 2024:572.1 million shares.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
Three and six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Net sales
$
3,756
4,376
$
7,129
8,493
Cost of sales
1,955
2,092
3,708
4,293
Selling, general and administrative expenses
1,000
1,296
2,030
2,573
Gain on subordinated interest
—
(79)
—
(79)
Other deductions, net
109
389
229
876
Interest expense (net of interest income of $18, $33, $38 and $73, respectively)
53
57
101
101
Interest income from related party
—
(31)
—
(62)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
639
652
1,061
791
Income taxes
134
149
232
156
Earnings from continuing operations
505
503
829
635
Discontinued operations, net of tax of $39, $—, $1,005 and $—, respectively
265
—
2,267
—
Net earnings
770
503
3,096
635
Less: Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
(22)
2
(27)
(8)
Net earnings common stockholders
$
792
501
$
3,123
643
Earnings common stockholders:
Earnings from continuing operations
530
501
$
859
643
Discontinued operations
262
—
2,264
—
Net earnings common stockholders
$
792
501
$
3,123
643
Basic earnings per share common stockholders:
Earnings from continuing operations
$
0.93
0.87
$
1.49
1.12
Discontinued operations
0.46
—
3.92
—
Basic earnings per common share
$
1.39
0.87
$
5.41
1.12
Diluted earnings per share common stockholders:
Earnings from continuing operations
$
0.92
0.87
$
1.48
1.12
Discontinued operations
0.46
—
3.90
—
Diluted earnings per common share
$
1.38
0.87
$
5.38
1.12
Weighted average outstanding shares:
Basic
570.9
571.4
577.2
571.1
Diluted
573.6
574.1
580.1
573.7
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
Three and six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024
(Dollars in millions; unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Net earnings
$
770
503
$
3,096
635
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation
110
6
351
180
Pension and postretirement
(17)
(12)
(33)
(24)
Cash flow hedges
13
(1)
23
2
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
106
(7)
341
158
Comprehensive income
876
496
3,437
793
Less: Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
(23)
2
(23)
(6)
Comprehensive income common stockholders
$
899
494
$
3,460
799
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
Sept 30, 2023
Mar 31, 2024
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and equivalents
$
8,051
2,318
Receivables, less allowances of $100 and $117, respectively
2,518
2,877
Inventories
2,006
2,357
Other current assets
1,244
1,457
Total current assets
13,819
9,009
Property, plant and equipment, net
2,363
2,689
Other assets
Goodwill
14,480
17,964
Other intangible assets
6,263
10,976
Copeland note receivable and equity investment
3,255
3,191
Other
2,566
2,611
Total other assets
26,564
34,742
Total assets
$
42,746
46,440
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
$
547
3,155
Accounts payable
1,275
1,271
Accrued expenses
3,210
3,238
Total current liabilities
5,032
7,664
Long-term debt
7,610
7,614
Other liabilities
3,506
4,381
Equity
Common stock, $0.50 par value; authorized, 1,200.0 shares; issued, 953.4 shares; outstanding, 572.0 shares and 572.1 shares, respectively
477
477
Additional paid-in-capital
62
158
Retained earnings
40,070
40,108
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(1,253)
(1,097)
Cost of common stock in treasury, 381.4 shares and 381.3 shares, respectively
(18,667)
(18,746)
Common stockholders’ equity
20,689
20,900
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
5,909
5,881
Total equity
26,598
26,781
Total liabilities and equity
$
42,746
46,440
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Equity
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
Three and six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024
(Dollars in millions; unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Common stock
$
477
477
477
477
Additional paid-in-capital
Beginning balance
112
140
57
62
Stock plans
26
51
81
170
AspenTech purchases of common stock
—
(33)
—
(74)
Ending balance
138
158
138
158
Retained earnings
Beginning balance
30,076
39,910
28,053
40,070
Net earnings common stockholders
792
501
3,123
643
Dividends paid (per share: $0.520, $0.525, $1.040 and $1.050, respectively)
(297)
(303)
(605)
(605)
Ending balance
30,571
40,108
30,571
40,108
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Beginning balance
(1,255)
(1,090)
(1,485)
(1,253)
Foreign currency translation
111
6
347
178
Pension and postretirement
(17)
(12)
(33)
(24)
Cash flow hedges
13
(1)
23
2
Ending balance
(1,148)
(1,097)
(1,148)
(1,097)
Treasury stock
Beginning balance
(18,683)
(18,763)
(16,738)
(18,667)
Purchases
—
—
(2,000)
(175)
Issued under stock plans
5
17
60
96
Ending balance
(18,678)
(18,746)
(18,678)
(18,746)
Common stockholders' equity
11,360
20,900
11,360
20,900
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
Beginning balance
5,987
5,881
5,952
5,909
Net earnings (loss)
(22)
2
(27)
(8)
Stock plans
23
22
58
33
AspenTech purchases of common stock
—
(24)
—
(55)
Other comprehensive income
(1)
—
4
2
Ending balance
5,987
5,881
5,987
5,881
Total equity
$
17,347
26,781
17,347
26,781
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2024
(Dollars in millions; unaudited)
Six Months Ended
March 31,
2023
2024
Operating activities
Net earnings
$
3,096
635
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
(2,267)
—
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
523
846
Stock compensation
142
147
Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up
—
231
Gain on subordinated interest
—
(79)
Changes in operating working capital
(390)
(373)
Other, net
(227)
(206)
Cash from continuing operations
877
1,201
Cash from discontinued operations
(391)
(43)
Cash provided by operating activities
486
1,158
Investing activities
Capital expenditures
(121)
(159)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash and equivalents acquired
—
(8,342)
Proceeds from subordinated interest
15
79
Other, net
(76)
(68)
Cash from continuing operations
(182)
(8,490)
Cash from discontinued operations
2,916
1
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
2,734
(8,489)
Financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
(31)
2,464
Proceeds from short-term borrowings greater than three months
395
99
Payments of long-term debt
(742)
(1)
Dividends paid
(603)
(600)
Purchases of common stock
(2,000)
(175)
AspenTech purchases of common stock
—
(129)
Other, net
(55)
(45)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(3,036)
1,613
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
58
(15)
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents
242
(5,733)
Beginning cash and equivalents
1,804
8,051
Ending cash and equivalents
$
2,046
2,318
Changes in operating working capital
Receivables
$
(63)
(35)
Inventories
(219)
(46)
Other current assets
22
(69)
Accounts payable
(98)
(46)
Accrued expenses
(32)
(177)
Total changes in operating working capital
$
(390)
(373)
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts or where noted)
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of operating results for the interim periods presented. Adjustments consist of normal and recurring accruals. The consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all disclosures required for annual financial statements presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023.
(2) REVENUE RECOGNITION
Emerson is a global manufacturer that designs and manufactures products and delivers services that bring technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for its customers. The majority of the Company's revenues relate to a broad offering of manufactured products and software which are recognized at the point in time when control transfers, while a smaller portion is recognized over time or relates to sales arrangements with multiple performance obligations. See Note 14 for additional information about the Company's revenues.
The following table summarizes the balances of the Company's unbilled receivables (contract assets), which are reported in Other assets (current and noncurrent), and its customer advances (contract liabilities), which are reported in Accrued expenses and Other liabilities.
Sept 30, 2023
Mar 31, 2024
Unbilled receivables (contract assets)
$
1,453
1,480
Customer advances (contract liabilities)
(897)
(1,187)
Net contract assets (liabilities)
$
556
293
The majority of the Company's contract balances relate to (1) arrangements where revenue is recognized over time and payments from customers are made according to a contractual billing schedule, and (2) revenue from term software license arrangements where the license revenue is recognized upfront upon delivery. The decrease in net contract assets was primarily due to the acquisition of National Instruments, which increased contract liabilities by approximately $190, while customer billings slightly exceeded revenue recognized for performance completed during the period. Revenue recognized for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 included $154 and $522, respectively, that was included in the beginning contract liability balance. Other factors that impacted the change in net contract assets were immaterial. Revenue recognized for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 for performance obligations that were satisfied in previous periods, including cumulative catchup adjustments on the Company's long-term contracts, was immaterial.
As of March 31, 2024, the Company's backlog relating to unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) performance obligations in contracts with its customers was approximately $8.8 billion (of which approximately $1.25 billion was attributable to AspenTech and approximately $500 was attributable to National Instruments). The Company expects to recognize approximately 75 percent of its remaining performance obligations as revenue over the next 12 months, with the remainder substantially over the following two years.
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(3) COMMON SHARES
Reconciliations of weighted-average shares for basic and diluted earnings per common share follow. Earnings allocated to participating securities were inconsequential.
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Basic shares outstanding
570.9
571.4
577.2
571.1
Dilutive shares
2.7
2.7
2.9
2.6
Diluted shares outstanding
573.6
574.1
580.1
573.7
(4) ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
National Instruments
On October 11, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of National Instruments Corporation (“NI”). NI, which provides software-connected automated test and measurement systems that enable enterprises to bring products to market faster and at a lower cost, had revenues of approximately $1.7 billion and pretax earnings of approximately $170 for the 12 months ended September 30, 2023. NI is now referred to as Test & Measurement and reported as a new segment in the Software and Control business group, see Note 14.
The following table summarizes the components of the purchase consideration reflected in the acquisition accounting for NI.
Cash paid to acquire remaining NI shares not already owned by Emerson
$
7,833
Payoff of NI debt at closing
634
Total consideration paid in cash at closing
8,467
Fair value of NI shares already owned by Emerson prior to acquisition
137
Value of stock-based compensation awards attributable to pre-combination service
49
Total purchase consideration
$
8,653
The total purchase consideration for NI was allocated to assets and liabilities as follows. Valuations of acquired assets and liabilities are in-process and subject to refinement.
Cash and equivalents
$
135
Receivables
310
Inventory
514
Other current assets
139
Property, plant and equipment
328
Goodwill ($130 expected to be tax-deductible)
3,407
Other intangible assets
5,275
Other assets
120
Total assets
10,228
Accounts payable
52
Accrued expenses
326
Deferred taxes and other liabilities
1,197
Total purchase consideration
$
8,653
7
The estimated intangible assets attributable to the transaction are comprised of the following (in millions):
Amount
Estimated Weighted Average Life (Years)
Developed technology
$
1,570
9
Customer relationships
3,360
15
Trade names
210
9
Backlog
135
1
Total
$
5,275
Results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 attributable to the NI acquisition include sales of $367 and $749, respectively, and a net loss of $80 and $406, respectively. The net loss included the impact of inventory step-up amortization recorded in the first quarter, intangibles amortization, retention bonuses, stock compensation expense and restructuring.
Pro Forma Financial Information
The following unaudited proforma consolidated condensed financial results of operations are presented as if the acquisition of NI occurred on October 1, 2022. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisition occurred as of that time ($ in millions, except per share amounts).
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Net Sales
$
4,193
4,376
$
8,014
8,512
Net earnings from continuing operations common stockholders
$
447
530
$
306
950
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.77
0.92
$
0.53
1.65
Pro forma Net sales for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023 include $437 and $885, respectively, attributable to NI.
The pro forma results for the three months ended March 31, 2023 include ongoing intangibles amortization of $107 and backlog amortization of $34, and exclude the mark-to-market gain of $35 recognized in the prior year on the Company's equity investment in National Instruments Corporation (see Note 7).
The pro forma results for the six months ended March 31, 2023 include transaction costs of $198 which were assumed to be incurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. These transaction costs include $88 incurred by NI prior to the completion of the transaction and $110 incurred by Emerson in periods subsequent to the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The pro forma results for the six months ended March 31, 2023 also include $212 of ongoing intangibles amortization, backlog amortization of $68, inventory step-up amortization of $213, and retention bonuses of $47, and exclude the mark-to-market gain of $35 recognized in the prior year on the equity investment in National Instruments Corporation.
Other Transactions
In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company received its final distribution of $79 related to its subordinated interest in Vertiv. In addition, the Company divested a small business in the Final Control segment and recognized a non-cash loss of $39.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company acquired two businesses, Flexim, which is reported in the Measurement & Analytical segment, and Afag, which is reported in the Discrete Automation segment, for $715, net of cash acquired. The Company recognized goodwill of $423 (none of which is expected to be tax deductible) and other
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identifiable intangible assets of $323, primarily customer relationships and intellectual property with a weighted-average useful life of approximately 9 years.
On March 31, 2023, Emerson completed the divestiture of Metran, its Russia-based manufacturing subsidiary. In the first quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company recognized a pretax loss of $47 in Other deductions ($47 after-tax, in total $0.08 per share) related to its exit of business operations in Russia.
(5) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On May 31, 2023, the Company completed the sale of a majority stake in its Climate Technologies business (which constitutes the former Climate Technologies segment, excluding Therm-O-Disc which was divested earlier in fiscal 2022) to private equity funds managed by Blackstone in a $14.0 billion transaction. Emerson received upfront, pre-tax cash proceeds of approximately $9.7 billion and a note receivable with a face value of $2.25 billion (which accrues 5 percent interest payable in kind by capitalizing interest), while retaining a 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in a new standalone joint venture between Emerson and Blackstone. The Climate Technologies business, which includes the Copeland compressor business and the entire portfolio of products and services across all residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration end-markets, had fiscal 2022 net sales of approximately $5.0 billion and pretax earnings of $1.0 billion. The Company recognized a pretax gain of approximately $10.6 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2023 (approximately $8.4 billion after-tax including tax expense recognized prior to the completion of the transaction related to subsidiary restructurings). The new standalone business is named Copeland. See Note 10 for further details.
On October 31, 2022, the Company completed the divestiture of its InSinkErator business, which manufactures food waste disposers, to Whirlpool Corporation for $3.0 billion. This business had net sales of $630 and pretax earnings of $152 in fiscal 2022. The Company recognized a pretax gain of approximately $2.8 billion (approximately $2.1 billion after-tax) in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
The financial results of Climate Technologies and InSinkErator ("ISE") are reported as discontinued operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023 and were as follows:
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Climate Technologies
ISE
Total
Net sales
$
1,245
—
1,245
Cost of sales
782
—
782
SG&A
127
—
127
Gain on sale of business
—
(3)
(3)
Other deductions, net
35
—
35
Earnings before income taxes
301
3
304
Income taxes
39
—
39
Earnings, net of tax
$
262
3
265
Six Months Ended March 31, 2023
Climate Technologies
ISE
Total
Net sales
$
2,309
49
2,358
Cost of sales
1,484
29
1,513
SG&A
269
8
277
Gain on sale of business
—
(2,783)
(2,783)
Other deductions, net
67
12
79
Earnings before income taxes
489
2,783
3,272
Income taxes
352
653
1,005
Earnings, net of tax
$
137
2,130
2,267
Climate Technologies' results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023 included lower expense of $43 and $70, respectively, due to ceasing depreciation and amortization upon the held-for-sale classification. Other deductions, net for Climate Technologies included $28 and $55 of transaction-related costs for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, respectively. Income taxes for the six months ended March 31, 2023 included approximately $245 for Climate Technologies subsidiary restructurings and approximately $660 related to the gain on the InSinkErator divestiture.
Net cash from operating and investing activities for Climate Technologies, InSinkErator and Therm-O-Disc for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Climate Technologies
ISE and TOD
Total
Six Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
Cash from operating activities
$
44
(43)
(435)
—
(391)
(43)
Cash from investing activities
$
(139)
1
3,055
—
2,916
1
Cash from operating activities for the six months ended March 31, 2023 reflects approximately $575 of income taxes paid related to the gain on the InSinkErator divestiture and the Climate Technologies subsidiary restructurings, transaction fees and unfavorable working capital. Cash from investing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2023 reflects the proceeds of $3.0 billion related to the InSinkErator divestiture.
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(6) PENSION & POSTRETIREMENT PLANS
Total periodic pension and postretirement (income) expense is summarized below:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Service cost
$
12
9
$
24
18
Interest cost
54
55
108
110
Expected return on plan assets
(71)
(74)
(142)
(148)
Net amortization
(20)
(14)
(40)
(28)
Total
$
(25)
(24)
$
(50)
(48)
(7) OTHER DEDUCTIONS, NET
Other deductions, net are summarized below:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Amortization of intangibles (intellectual property and customer relationships)
$
119
273
237
547
Restructuring costs
19
30
29
113
Acquisition/divestiture costs
10
5
10
85
Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses
26
17
19
51
Investment-related gains & gains from sales of capital assets
(35)
—
(39)
—
Loss on Copeland equity method investment
—
59
—
95
Loss on divestiture of business
—
39
—
39
Russia business exit
—
—
47
—
Other
(30)
(34)
(74)
(54)
Total
$
109
389
229
876
Intangibles amortization for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 included $141 and $280, respectively, related to the NI acquisition. Foreign currency transaction losses for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023 included a mark-to-market loss of $14 and a gain of $21, respectively, related to foreign currency forward contracts that were terminated in June 2023. The Company recognized a mark-to-market gain of $35 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 related to its equity investment in National Instruments Corporation. Other is composed of several items, including a portion of pension expense, litigation costs, provision for bad debt and other items, none of which is individually significant.
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(8) RESTRUCTURING COSTS
Restructuring expense reflects costs associated with the Company’s ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and deploy assets globally in order to remain competitive on a worldwide basis. The Company expects fiscal 2024 restructuring expense and related costs to be approximately $230, including costs to complete actions initiated in the first six months of the year.
Restructuring expense by business segment follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Final Control
$
2
(7)
1
(4)
Measurement & Analytical
—
1
1
4
Discrete Automation
7
7
8
17
Safety & Productivity
2
1
2
1
Intelligent Devices
11
2
12
18
Control Systems & Software
5
3
6
4
Test & Measurement
—
14
—
54
AspenTech
—
—
—
—
Software and Control
5
17
6
58
Corporate
3
11
11
37
Total
$
19
30
29
113
Corporate restructuring of $11 and $37 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, respectively, is comprised almost entirely of integration-related stock compensation expense attributable to NI.
Details of the change in the liability for restructuring costs during the six months ended March 31, 2024 follow:
Sept 30, 2023
Expense
Utilized/Paid
Mar 31, 2024
Severance and benefits
$
85
95
100
80
Other
2
18
15
5
Total
$
87
113
115
85
The tables above do not include $7 and $3 of costs related to restructuring actions incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively, that are required to be reported in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses; year-to-date amounts are $12 and $7, respectively.
(9) TAXES
Income taxes were $149 in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 and $134 in 2023, resulting in effective tax rates of 23 percent and 21 percent, respectively. The current year rate was negatively impacted by approximately 2 percentage points due to the loss on divestiture (see Note 4), which was nondeductible for tax purposes.
Income taxes were $156 in the first six of months of fiscal 2024 and $232 in 2023, resulting in effective tax rates of 20 percent and 22 percent, respectively. The current year rate included a $57 ($0.10 per share) benefit related to discrete tax items, partially offset by unfavorable impacts from inventory step-up amortization and the loss on divestiture noted above. In total, the net impact of these items benefited the rate by approximately 1 percentage point.
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(10) EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT AND NOTE RECEIVABLE
As discussed in Note 5, the Company completed the divestiture of a majority stake in Copeland on May 31, 2023, and received upfront, pre-tax cash proceeds of approximately $9.7 billion and a note receivable with a face value of $2.25 billion, while retaining a 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in Copeland.
The Company records its share of Copeland's income or loss using the equity method of accounting. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 the Company recorded a loss of $59 and $95, respectively, in Other deductions to reflect its share of Copeland's losses and a tax benefit of $13 and $22, respectively, in Income taxes related to Copeland's U.S. business, which is taxed as a partnership (in total, a loss of $0.08 and $0.12 per share, respectively). The Company recognized non-cash interest income on the note receivable of $31 and $62 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, respectively, which is reported in Interest income from related party and capitalized to the carrying value of the note.
As of March 31, 2024, the carrying values of the retained equity investment and note receivable were $1,036 and $2,155, respectively.
Summarized financial information for Copeland for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 is as follows.
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2024
2024
Net sales
$
1,175
$
2,199
Gross profit
$
412
$
757
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(147)
$
(240)
Net income (loss)
$
(147)
$
(240)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders
$
(148)
$
(238)
(11) OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Sept 30, 2023
Mar 31, 2024
Inventories
Finished products
$
446
593
Raw materials and work in process
1,560
1,764
Total
$
2,006
2,357
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
$
5,524
5,976
Less: Accumulated depreciation
3,161
3,287
Total
$
2,363
2,689
Goodwill by business segment
Final Control
$
2,660
2,682
Measurement & Analytical
1,545
1,560
Discrete Automation
892
908
Safety & Productivity
388
399
Intelligent Devices
5,485
5,549
Control Systems & Software
668
671
Test & Measurement
—
3,415
AspenTech
8,327
8,329
Software and Control
8,995
12,415
Total
$
14,480
17,964
13
Sept 30, 2023
Mar 31, 2024
Other intangible assets
Gross carrying amount
$
10,111
15,484
Less: Accumulated amortization
3,848
4,508
Net carrying amount
$
6,263
10,976
Other intangible assets include customer relationships, net, of $3,353 and $6,501 and intellectual property, net, of $2,707 and $4,247 as of September 30, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
The increase in goodwill and intangibles was primarily due to the NI acquisition. See Note 4.
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Depreciation and amortization expense include the following:
Depreciation expense
$
72
79
146
158
Amortization of intangibles (includes $49, $49, $98 and $98 reported in Cost of Sales, respectively)
168
322
335
645
Amortization of capitalized software
23
23
42
43
Total
$
263
424
523
846
Amortization of intangibles included $141 and $280 related to the NI acquisition for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024.
Sept 30, 2023
Mar 31, 2024
Other assets include the following:
Pension assets
$
995
1,053
Operating lease right-of-use assets
550
686
Unbilled receivables (contract assets)
559
528
Deferred income taxes
100
63
Asbestos-related insurance receivables
53
48
Accrued expenses include the following:
Customer advances (contract liabilities)
$
861
1,100
Employee compensation
618
531
Income taxes
207
220
Operating lease liabilities (current)
144
155
Product warranty
84
74
Other liabilities include the following:
Deferred income taxes
$
1,959
2,654
Operating lease liabilities (noncurrent)
404
511
Pension and postretirement liabilities
435
447
Asbestos litigation
173
164
The increase in deferred income tax liabilities reflects the impact of the NI acquisition. See Note 4.
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(12) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Hedging Activities – As of March 31, 2024, the notional amount of foreign currency hedge positions was approximately $3.2 billion. All derivatives receiving hedge accounting are cash flow hedges. The majority of hedging gains and losses deferred as of March 31, 2024 are expected to be recognized over the next 12 months as the underlying forecasted transactions occur. Gains and losses on foreign currency derivatives reported in Other deductions, net reflect hedges of balance sheet exposures that do not receive hedge accounting.
Net Investment Hedge – In fiscal 2019, the Company issued euro-denominated debt of €1.5 billion. The euro notes reduce foreign currency risk associated with the Company's international subsidiaries that use the euro as their functional currency and have been designated as a hedge of a portion of the investment in these operations. Foreign currency gains or losses associated with the euro-denominated debt are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and will remain until the hedged investment is sold or substantially liquidated.
The following gains and losses are included in earnings and other comprehensive income (OCI) for the three and six months endedMarch 31, 2023 and 2024:
Into Earnings
Into OCI
2nd Quarter
Six Months
2nd Quarter
Six Months
Gains (Losses)
Location
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
Commodity
Cost of sales
$
(2)
—
(10)
—
8
—
19
—
Foreign currency
Sales
(1)
—
(2)
—
(1)
(5)
3
2
Foreign currency
Cost of sales
10
3
18
6
17
6
14
7
Foreign currency
Other deductions, net
(22)
(26)
(17)
(11)
Net Investment Hedges
Euro denominated debt
—
—
(14)
3
(137)
(52)
Total
$
(15)
(23)
(11)
(5)
10
4
(101)
(43)
Regardless of whether derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments receive hedge accounting, the Company expects hedging gains or losses to be offset by losses or gains on the related underlying exposures. The amounts ultimately recognized will differ from those presented above for open positions, which remain subject to ongoing market price fluctuations until settlement. Derivatives receiving hedge accounting are highly effective and no amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
Fair Value Measurement– Valuations for all derivatives, the Company's note receivable from Copeland, and the Company's long-term debt fall within Level 2 of the GAAP valuation hierarchy. The fair value of the note receivable as of March 31, 2024 was approximately $2.0 billion, which was lower than the carrying value by approximately $100. See Note 10 for further details. As of March 31, 2024, the fair value of long-term debt was approximately $7.2 billion, which was lower than the carrying value by $963. The fair value of foreign currency contracts, which are reported in Other current assets and Accrued expenses, did not materially change since September 30, 2023. Commodity contracts related to discontinued operations and were novated to Copeland upon the completion of the transaction.
Counterparties to derivatives arrangements are companies with investment-grade credit ratings. The Company has bilateral collateral arrangements with counterparties with credit rating-based posting thresholds that vary depending on the arrangement. If credit ratings on the Company's debt fall below pre-established levels, counterparties can require immediate full collateralization of all derivatives in net liability positions. The maximum amount that could potentially have been required was immaterial. The Company also can demand full collateralization of derivatives in net asset positions should any counterparty credit ratings fall below certain thresholds. No collateral was posted with counterparties and none was held by the Company as of March 31, 2024.
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(13) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Activity in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024 is shown below, net of income taxes:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Foreign currency translation
Beginning balance
$
(1,029)
(840)
(1,265)
(1,012)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $4, $(1), $32 and $12, respectively
111
(17)
347
155
Reclassification to loss on divestiture of business
—
23
—
23
Ending balance
(918)
(834)
(918)
(834)
Pension and postretirement
Beginning balance
(238)
(259)
(222)
(247)
Amortization of deferred actuarial losses into earnings, net of tax of $3, $2, $7 and $4, respectively
(17)
(12)
(33)
(24)
Ending balance
(255)
(271)
(255)
(271)
Cash flow hedges
Beginning balance
12
9
2
6
Gains deferred during the period, net of taxes of $(6), $0, $(9) and $(2), respectively
18
1
27
7
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to sales and cost of sales, net of tax of $2, $1, $2 and $1, respectively
(5)
(2)
(4)
(5)
Ending balance
25
8
25
8
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(1,148)
(1,097)
(1,148)
(1,097)
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(14) BUSINESS SEGMENTS
As disclosed in Note 4, the Company completed the acquisition of NI on October 11, 2023. NI is now referred to as Test & Measurement and reported as a new segment in the Software and Control business group.
Summarized information about the Company's results of operations by business segment follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
Sales
Earnings (Loss)
Sales
Earnings (Loss)
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
Final Control
$
992
1,051
215
259
1,854
1,991
373
453
Measurement & Analytical
888
1,013
229
274
1,637
1,960
404
509
Discrete Automation
683
632
133
116
1,301
1,245
254
213
Safety & Productivity
361
365
83
83
671
687
146
151
Intelligent Devices
2,924
3,061
660
732
5,463
5,883
1,177
1,326
Control Systems & Software
623
687
127
151
1,229
1,362
234
300
Test & Measurement
—
367
—
(79)
—
749
—
(157)
AspenTech
230
278
(54)
(8)
473
535
(87)
(43)
Software and Control
853
1,332
73
64
1,702
2,646
147
100
Stock compensation
(40)
(73)
(142)
(147)
Unallocated pension and postretirement costs
46
38
91
69
Corporate and other
(47)
(103)
(111)
(502)
Loss on Copeland equity method investment
—
(59)
—
(95)
Gain on subordinated interest
—
79
—
79
Eliminations/Interest
(21)
(17)
(53)
(57)
(36)
(36)
(101)
(101)
Interest income from related party
—
31
—
62
Total
$
3,756
4,376
639
652
7,129
8,493
1,061
791
Stock compensation for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2024 included $14 and $44 of integration-related stock compensation expense attributable to NI (of which $10 and $36, respectively, was reported as restructuring costs). Corporate and other for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 included acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs of $16 and $146, respectively, and a divestiture loss of $39, while year-to-date also includes acquisition-related inventory step-up amortization of $231. Corporate and other for the six months ended March 31, 2023 included a loss of $47 related to the Company's exit of business operations in Russia and a mark-to-market gain of $35 related to its equity investment in National Instruments Corporation.
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Depreciation and amortization (includes intellectual property, customer relationships and capitalized software) by business segment are summarized below:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Final Control
$
45
39
90
79
Measurement & Analytical
28
33
58
73
Discrete Automation
22
21
43
43
Safety & Productivity
15
15
29
29
Intelligent Devices
110
108
220
224
Control Systems & Software
24
28
45
49
Test & Measurement
—
153
—
304
AspenTech
123
124
246
247
Software and Control
147
305
291
600
Corporate and other
6
11
12
22
Total
$
263
424
523
846
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Test & Measurement depreciation and amortization for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 included intangibles amortization of $141 and $280 due to the acquisition.
Sales by geographic destination, Americas, Asia, Middle East & Africa ("AMEA") and Europe, are summarized below:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
Americas
AMEA
Europe
Total
Americas
AMEA
Europe
Total
Final Control
$
494
362
136
992
513
404
134
1,051
Measurement & Analytical
455
304
129
888
512
334
167
1,013
Discrete Automation
311
184
188
683
294
161
177
632
Safety & Productivity
272
16
73
361
269
19
77
365
Intelligent Devices
1,532
866
526
2,924
1,588
918
555
3,061
Control Systems & Software
314
186
123
623
321
217
149
687
Test & Measurement
—
—
—
—
162
98
107
367
AspenTech
114
61
55
230
121
73
84
278
Software and Control
428
247
178
853
604
388
340
1,332
Total
$
1,960
1,113
704
3,777
2,192
1,306
895
4,393
Six Months Ended March 31,
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
Americas
AMEA
Europe
Total
Americas
AMEA
Europe
Total
Final Control
$
940
670
244
1,854
967
774
250
1,991
Measurement & Analytical
851
550
236
1,637
987
659
314
1,960
Discrete Automation
602
359
340
1,301
580
323
342
1,245
Safety & Productivity
508
33
130
671
512
35
140
687
Intelligent Devices
2,901
1,612
950
5,463
3,046
1,791
1,046
5,883
Control Systems & Software
608
371
250
1,229
646
426
290
1,362
Test & Measurement
—
—
—
—
326
197
226
749
AspenTech
226
124
123
473
261
133
141
535
Software and Control
834
495
373
1,702
1,233
756
657
2,646
Corporate and other
Total
$
3,735
2,107
1,323
7,165
4,279
2,547
1,703
8,529
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Items 2 and 3.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(Dollars are in millions, except per share amounts or where noted)
OVERVIEW
On October 11, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of National Instruments Corporation (“NI”), which is now referred to as Test & Measurement and reported as a new segment in the Software and Control business group. NI provides software-connected automated test and measurement systems that enable enterprises to bring products to market faster and at a lower cost, and had revenues of approximately $1.7 billion for the 12 months ended September 30, 2023. See Note 4.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2024, net sales were $4.4 billion, up 17 percent compared with the prior year. Underlying sales, which exclude foreign currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, were up 8 percent. Foreign currency translation had a 1 percent unfavorable impact and the Test & Measurement acquisition added 10 percent.
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders were $501, down 6 percent, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.87, down 5 percent compared with $0.92 in the prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.36, up 25 percent compared with $1.09 in the prior year, reflecting the strong sales growth and operating performance, as well as an $0.11 contribution from Test & Measurement.
The table below presents the Company's diluted earnings per share from continuing operations on an adjusted basis to facilitate period-to-period comparisons and provide additional insight into the underlying, ongoing operating performance of the Company. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations excludes intangibles amortization expense, restructuring expense, first year purchase accounting related items and transaction-related costs, and certain gains, losses or impairments.
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
Diluted earnings from continuing operations per share
$
0.92
0.87
Amortization of intangibles
0.16
0.36
Restructuring and related costs
0.04
0.05
Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs
0.01
0.03
Loss on divestiture of business
—
0.07
Gain on subordinated interest
—
(0.10)
National Instruments investment gain
(0.05)
—
AspenTech Micromine purchase price hedge
0.01
—
Loss on Copeland equity method investment
—
0.08
Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share
$
1.09
1.36
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The table below summarizes the changes in adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. The items identified below are discussed throughout MD&A, see further discussion above and in the Business Segments and Financial Position sections below.
Three Months Ended
Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share - March 31, 2023
$
1.09
Operations
0.27
Corporate and other
0.02
Stock compensation
(0.04)
Foreign currency
(0.02)
Pensions
(0.01)
Effective tax rate
0.01
Interest income from related party
0.04
Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share - March 31, 2024
$
1.36
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
Following is an analysis of the Company’s operating results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2023, compared with the second quarter ended March 31, 2024.
2023
2024
Change
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Net sales
$
3,756
4,376
17
%
Gross profit
$
1,801
2,284
27
%
Percent of sales
47.9
%
52.2
%
4.3 pts
SG&A
$
1,000
1,296
30
%
Percent of sales
26.7
%
29.6
%
2.9 pts
Gain on subordinated interest
$
—
(79)
Other deductions, net
$
109
389
Amortization of intangibles
$
119
273
Restructuring costs
$
19
30
Interest expense, net
$
53
57
Interest income from related party
$
—
(31)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
$
639
652
2
%
Percent of sales
17.0
%
14.9
%
(2.1) pts
Earnings from continuing operations common stockholders
$
530
501
(6)
%
Percent of sales
14.2
%
11.4
%
(2.8) pts
Net earnings common stockholders
$
792
501
(37)
%
Diluted EPS - Earnings from continuing operations
$
0.92
0.87
(5)
%
Diluted EPS - Net earnings
$
1.38
0.87
(37)
%
Adjusted Diluted EPS - Earnings from continuing operations
$
1.09
1.36
25
%
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 were $4.4 billion, up 17 percent compared with 2023. Intelligent Devices sales were up 5 percent, while Software and Control sales were up 56 percent, which included the impact of the Test & Measurement acquisition. Underlying sales were up 8 percent on 5 percent higher volume and 3 percent higher price. Foreign currency translation had a 1 percent unfavorable impact and the Test & Measurement acquisition added 10 percent. Underlying sales were up 2 percent in the U.S. and up 12 percent internationally. The Americas
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was up 4 percent, Europe was up 12 percent, and Asia, Middle East & Africa was up 11 percent (China down 3 percent).
Cost of sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 were $2,092, an increase of $137 compared with 2023, reflecting the impact of higher volume and the Test & Measurement acquisition. Gross margin of 52.2 percent increased 4.3 percentage points, reflecting the Test & Measurement acquisition, higher price and leverage on higher sales.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses of $1,296 increased $296 and SG&A as a percent of sales increased 2.9 percentage points to 29.6 percent compared with the prior year, reflecting the impact of the Test & Measurement acquisition and higher stock compensation expense, partially offset by strong operating leverage on higher sales.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company received its final distribution of $79 related to its subordinated interest in Vertiv.
Other deductions, net were $389 for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, an increase of $280 compared with the prior year. The current year included intangibles amortization related to the Test & Measurement acquisition of $141, restructuring costs of $30, a loss of $59 on the Company's equity method investment in Copeland and a divestiture loss of $39. The prior year included a mark-to-market gain of $35 related to its equity investment in National Instruments Corporation and a mark-to-market loss of $14 related to foreign currency forward contracts that were terminated in June 2023.See Note 7 and Note 10.
Pretax earnings from continuing operations of $652 increased $13, up 2 percent compared with the prior year. Earnings increased $72 in Intelligent Devices and decreased $9 in Software and Control, see the Business Segments discussion that follows and Note 14.
Income taxes were $149 in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 and $134 in 2023, resulting in effective tax rates of 23 percent and 21 percent, respectively. The current year rate was negatively impacted by approximately 2 percentage points due to the loss on divestiture (see Note 4), which was nondeductible for tax purposes.
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders were $501, down 6 percent, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.87, down 5 percent compared with $0.92 in the prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.36 compared with $1.09 in the prior year, reflecting strong operating results. See the analysis above of adjusted earnings per share for further details.
Earnings from discontinued operations were $262 ($0.46 per share) in the prior year. See Note 5.
Net earnings common stockholders in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 were $501 compared with $792 in the prior year, and earnings per share were $0.87 compared with $1.38 in the prior year.
The table below, which shows results from continuing operations on an adjusted EBITA basis, is intended to supplement the Company's discussion of its results of operations herein. The Company defines adjusted EBITA as earnings from continuing operations excluding interest expense, net, income taxes, intangibles amortization expense, restructuring expense, first year purchase accounting related items and transaction-related costs, gains or losses on the Copeland equity method investment, and certain gains, losses or impairments. Adjusted EBITA and adjusted EBITA margin are measures used by management and may be useful for investors to evaluate the Company's operational performance.
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Three Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
Change
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
$
639
652
2
%
Percent of sales
17.0
%
14.9
%
(2.1) pts
Interest expense, net
53
57
Interest income from related party
—
(31)
Amortization of intangibles
168
322
Restructuring and related costs
26
33
Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs
10
20
Loss on divestiture of business
—
39
Gain on subordinated interest
—
(79)
National Instruments investment gain
(35)
—
AspenTech Micromine purchase price hedge
14
—
Loss on Copeland equity method investment
—
59
Adjusted EBITA from continuing operations
$
875
1,072
23
%
Percent of sales
23.3
%
24.5
%
1.2 pts
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Business Segments
Following is an analysis of operating results for the Company’s business segments for the second quarter ended March 31, 2023, compared with the second quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company defines segment earnings as earnings before interest and taxes. See Note 14 for a discussion of the Company's business segments.
INTELLIGENT DEVICES
2023
2024
Change
FX
Acq/Div
U/L
Sales:
Final Control
$
992
1,051
6
%
1
%
—
%
7
%
Measurement & Analytical
888
1,013
14
%
1
%
1
%
16
%
Discrete Automation
683
632
(8)
%
1
%
—
%
(7)
%
Safety & Productivity
361
365
1
%
—
%
—
%
1
%
Total
$
2,924
3,061
5
%
1
%
—
%
6
%
Earnings:
Final Control
$
215
259
21
%
Measurement & Analytical
229
274
19
%
Discrete Automation
133
116
(13)
%
Safety & Productivity
83
83
—
%
Total
$
660
732
11
%
Margin
22.6
%
23.9
%
1.3 pts
Amortization of intangibles:
Final Control
$
22
22
Measurement & Analytical
5
12
Discrete Automation
7
8
Safety & Productivity
7
7
Total
$
41
49
Restructuring and related costs:
Final Control
$
9
(7)
Measurement & Analytical
—
1
Discrete Automation
7
7
Safety & Productivity
2
1
Total
$
18
2
Adjusted EBITA
$
719
783
9
%
Adjusted EBITA Margin
24.6
%
25.6
%
1.0 pts
Intelligent Devices sales were $3.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $137, or 5 percent. Underlying sales increased 6 percent on 3 percent higher volume and 3 percent higher price. Underlying sales increased 4 percent in the Americas, Europe increased 6 percent and Asia, Middle East & Africa was up 9 percent (China down 5 percent). Final Control sales increased $59, or 6 percent, reflecting strength in energy and power end markets, particularly in Asia, Middle East & Africa. Sales for Measurement & Analytical increased $125, or 14 percent, reflecting robust growth in all geographies and strong backlog conversion. Discrete Automation sales decreased $51, or 8 percent, reflecting softness in all geographies driven in part by lower factory automation demand. Safety & Productivity sales increased $4, or 1 percent, as modest growth in Europe and strength in Asia, Middle Ease & Africa was largely offset by softness in the Americas. Earnings for Intelligent Devices were $732, an increase of $72, or 11 percent, and margin increased 1.3 percentage points to 23.9 percent. Adjusted EBITA margin was 25.6 percent, an increase of 1.0 percentage points, reflecting leverage on higher sales, favorable mix and favorable price less net material inflation, partially offset by increases in other costs.
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SOFTWARE AND CONTROL
2023
2024
Change
FX
Acq/Div
U/L
Sales:
Control Systems & Software
$
623
687
11
%
1
%
—
%
12
%
Test & Measurement
—
367
—
%
AspenTech
230
278
21
%
—
%
—
%
21
%
Total
$
853
1,332
56
%
1
%
(43)
%
14
%
Earnings:
Control Systems & Software
$
127
151
19
%
Test & Measurement
—
(79)
—
%
AspenTech
(54)
(8)
84
%
Total
$
73
64
(14)
%
Margin
8.6
%
4.7
%
(3.9) pts
Amortization of intangibles:
Control Systems & Software
$
5
11
Test & Measurement
—
141
AspenTech
122
121
Total
$
127
273
Restructuring and related costs:
Control Systems & Software
$
5
3
Test & Measurement
—
16
AspenTech
—
—
Total
$
5
19
Adjusted EBITA
$
205
356
73
%
Adjusted EBITA Margin
24.1
%
26.7
%
2.6 pts
Software and Control sales were $1,332 in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $479, or 56 percent compared to the prior year, reflecting the impact of the Test & Measurement acquisition and strong growth in Control Systems & Software. Underlying sales were up 14 percent on 11 percent higher volume and 3 percent higher price. Underlying sales increased 4 percent in the Americas, 31 percent in Europe and 20 percent in Asia, Middle East & Africa (China up 9 percent). Control Systems & Software sales increased $64, or 11 percent, reflecting strong international demand in process end markets and strong demand in power end markets in the Americas. Test & Measurement sales were $367 in the second quarter, reflecting the acquisition. AspenTech sales increased $48, or 21 percent, primarily due to higher license and maintenance revenue. Earnings for Software and Control decreased $9, down 14 percent, and margin decreased 3.9 percentage points due to the Test & Measurement loss which reflected significant intangibles amortization and restructuring. Adjusted EBITA margin increased 2.6 percentage points, reflecting leverage on higher sales and higher price.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
Following is an analysis of the Company’s operating results for the six months ended March 31, 2023, compared with the six months ended March 31, 2024.
2023
2024
Change
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Net sales
$
7,129
8,493
19
%
Gross profit
$
3,421
4,200
23
%
Percent of sales
48.0
%
49.5
%
1.5 pts
SG&A
$
2,030
2,573
27
%
Percent of sales
28.5
%
30.3
%
1.8 pts
Gain on subordinated interest
$
—
(79)
Other deductions, net
$
229
876
Amortization of intangibles
$
237
547
Restructuring costs
$
29
113
Interest expense, net
$
101
101
Interest income from related party
$
—
(62)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
$
1,061
791
(25)
%
Percent of sales
14.9
%
9.3
%
(5.6) pts
Earnings from continuing operations common stockholders
$
859
643
(25)
%
Percent of sales
12.0
%
7.6
%
(4.4) pts
Net earnings common stockholders
$
3,123
643
(79)
%
Diluted EPS - Earnings from continuing operations
$
1.48
1.12
(24)
%
Diluted EPS - Net earnings
$
5.38
1.12
(79)
%
Adjusted Diluted EPS - Earnings from continuing operations
$
1.86
2.58
39
%
Net sales for the first six months of 2024 were $8.5 billion, up 19 percent compared with 2023. Intelligent Devices sales were up 8 percent, while Software and Control sales were up 56 percent, which included the impact of the Test & Measurement acquisition. Underlying sales were up 9 percent on 6.5 percent higher volume and 2.5 percent higher price. Foreign currency translation had a negligible impact, the Test & Measurement acquisition added 11 percent and the divestiture of Metran deducted 1 percent. Underlying sales increased 6 percent in the U.S. and increased 12 percent internationally. The Americas was up 6 percent, Europe was up 11 percent and Asia, Middle East & Africa was up 13 percent (China was up 3 percent).
Cost of sales for 2024 were $4,293, an increase of $585 versus $3,708 in 2023, reflecting the impact of higher volume and the Test & Measurement acquisition. Gross margin of 49.5 percent increased 1.5 percentage points, reflecting the Test & Measurement acquisition, higher price and leverage on higher sales, partially offset by the impact from acquisition-related inventory step-up amortization of $231, which negatively impacted margins by approximately 2.7 percentage points.
SG&A expenses of $2,573 increased $543 and SG&A as a percent of sales increased 1.8 percentage points to 30.3 percent, reflecting the impact of the Test & Measurement acquisition, partially offset by strong operating leverage on higher sales.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company received its final distribution of $79 related to its subordinated interest in Vertiv.
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Other deductions, net were $876 in 2024, an increase of $647 compared with the prior year. The current year included intangibles amortization related to the Test & Measurement acquisition of $280, restructuring costs of $113, acquisition/divestiture costs of $85, a loss of $95 on the Company's equity method investment in Copeland and a divestiture loss of $39. The prior year included a charge of $47 related to the Company exiting its business in Russia, a mark-to-market gain of $35 related to its equity investment in National Instruments Corporation and a mark-to-market gain of $21 related to foreign currency forward contracts that were terminated in June 2023.See Note 7 and Note 10.
Pretax earnings from continuing operations of $791 decreased $270 compared with prior year. Earnings increased $149 in Intelligent Devices and decreased $47 in Software and Control, see the Business Segments discussion that follows and Note 14.
Income taxes were $156 in the first six of months of fiscal 2024 and $232 in 2023, resulting in effective tax rates of 20 percent and 22 percent, respectively. The current year rate included a $57 ($0.10 per share) benefit related to discrete tax items, partially offset by unfavorable impacts from inventory step-up amortization and the loss on divestiture noted above. In total, the net impact of these items benefited the rate by approximately 1 percentage point.
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders were $643, down 25 percent compared with the prior year, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.12, down 24 percent compared with $1.48 in 2023. See the analysis above of adjusted earnings per share for further details.
Earnings from discontinued operations were $2,264 ($3.90 per share) in the prior year, reflecting the $2.1 billion after-tax gain on the InSinkErator divestiture. See Note 5.
Net earnings common stockholders were $643 ($1.12 per share) compared with $3,123 ($5.38 per share) in the prior year.
The table below presents the Company's diluted earnings per share on an adjusted basis to facilitate period-to-period comparisons and provide additional insight into the underlying, ongoing operating performance of the Company.
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
Diluted earnings from continuing operations per share
$
1.48
1.12
Amortization of intangibles
0.30
0.73
Restructuring and related costs
0.06
0.17
Discrete taxes
—
(0.10)
Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up
—
0.38
Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs
0.01
0.19
Loss on divestiture of business
—
0.07
Gain on subordinated interest
—
(0.10)
National Instruments investment gain
(0.05)
—
AspenTech Micromine purchase price hedge
(0.02)
—
Loss on Copeland equity method investment
—
0.12
Russia business exit charge
0.08
—
Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share
$
1.86
2.58
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The table below summarizes the changes in adjusted diluted earnings per share. The items identified below are discussed throughout MD&A, see further discussion above and in the Business Segments and Financial Position sections below.
Six Months Ended
Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share - March 31, 2023
$
1.86
Operations
0.59
Corporate and other
0.03
Stock compensation
0.05
Foreign currency
(0.02)
Pensions
(0.02)
Effective tax rate
(0.01)
Interest income from related party
0.08
Share count
0.02
Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share - March 31, 2024
$
2.58
The table below, which shows results on an adjusted EBITA basis, is intended to supplement the Company's discussion of its results of operations herein.
Six Months Ended March 31,
2023
2024
Change
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
$
1,061
791
(25)
%
Percent of sales
14.9
%
9.3
%
(5.6) pts
Interest expense, net
101
101
Interest income from related party
—
(62)
Amortization of intangibles
335
645
Restructuring and related costs
41
120
Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs
10
154
Loss on divestiture of business
—
39
Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up
—
231
Gain on subordinated interest
—
(79)
National Instruments investment gain
(35)
—
AspenTech Micromine purchase price hedge
(21)
—
Loss on Copeland equity method investment
—
95
Russia business exit charge
47
—
Adjusted EBITA from continuing operations
$
1,539
2,035
32
%
Percent of sales
21.6
%
24.0
%
2.4 pts
Business Segments
Following is an analysis of operating results for the Company’s business segments for the six months ended March 31, 2023, compared with the six months ended March 31, 2024. The Company defines segment earnings as earnings before interest and taxes. As a result of the Company's portfolio transformation, the Company has realigned its business segments and now reports six segments and two business groups. See Note 14.
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INTELLIGENT DEVICES
2023
2024
Change
FX
Acq/Div
U/L
Sales:
Final Control
$
1,854
1,991
7
%
—
%
1
%
8
%
Measurement & Analytical
1,637
1,960
20
%
—
%
2
%
22
%
Discrete Automation
1,301
1,245
(4)
%
(1)
%
—
%
(5)
%
Safety & Productivity
671
687
2
%
—
%
—
%
2
%
Total
$
5,463
5,883
8
%
—
%
—
%
8
%
Earnings:
Final Control
$
373
453
22
%
Measurement & Analytical
404
509
26
%
Discrete Automation
254
213
(16)
%
Safety & Productivity
146
151
3
%
Total
$
1,177
1,326
13
%
Margin
21.5
%
22.5
%
1.0 pts
Amortization of intangibles:
Final Control
$
44
44
Measurement & Analytical
10
32
Discrete Automation
14
17
Safety & Productivity
13
13
Total
$
81
106
Restructuring and related costs:
Final Control
$
13
—
Measurement & Analytical
1
4
Discrete Automation
8
17
Safety & Productivity
2
1
Total
$
24
22
Adjusted EBITA
$
1,282
1,454
13
%
Adjusted EBITA Margin
23.5
%
24.7
%
1.2 pts
Intelligent Devices sales were $5.9 billion in the first six months of 2024, an increase of $420, or 8 percent. Underlying sales increased 8 percent on 6 percent higher volume and 2 percent higher price. Underlying sales increased 5 percent in the Americas, Europe increased 10 percent, and Asia, Middle East & Africa was up 13 percent (China up 2 percent). Final Control sales increased $137, or 7 percent, reflecting strength in energy and power end markets. Sales for Measurement & Analytical increased $323, or 20 percent, reflecting robust growth in all geographies and strong backlog conversion. Discrete Automation sales decreased $56, or 4 percent, reflecting softness in all geographies. Safety & Productivity sales increased $16, or 2 percent, reflecting slight growth in the Americas, moderate growth in Europe and strength in Asia, Middle East & Africa. Earnings for Intelligent Devices were $1,326, an increase of $149, or 13 percent, and margin increased 1.0 percentage points to 22.5 percent. Adjusted EBITA margin was 24.7 percent, an increase of 1.2 percentage points, reflecting leverage on higher sales, favorable mix and favorable price less net material inflation, partially offset by increases in other costs.
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SOFTWARE AND CONTROL
2023
2024
Change
FX
Acq/Div
U/L
Sales:
Control Systems & Software
$
1,229
1,362
11
%
—
%
—
%
11
%
Test & Measurement
—
749
—
%
AspenTech
473
535
13
%
—
%
—
%
13
%
Total
$
1,702
2,646
56
%
—
%
(44)
%
12
%
Earnings:
Control Systems & Software
$
234
300
29
%
Test & Measurement
—
(157)
—
%
AspenTech
(87)
(43)
50
%
Total
$
147
100
(32)
%
Margin
8.6
%
3.8
%
(4.8) pts
Amortization of intangibles:
Control Systems & Software
$
11
16
Test & Measurement
—
280
AspenTech
243
243
Total
$
254
539
Restructuring and related costs:
Control Systems & Software
$
6
4
Test & Measurement
—
56
AspenTech
—
—
Total
$
6
60
Adjusted EBITA
$
407
699
72
%
Adjusted EBITA Margin
23.9
%
26.4
%
2.5 pts
Software and Control sales were $2,646 in the first six months of 2024, an increase of $944, or 56 percent compared to the prior year, reflecting the impact of the Test & Measurement acquisition. Underlying sales were up 12 percent on 9 percent higher volume and 3 percent higher price. Underlying sales increased 9 percent in the Americas, 16 percent in Europe and 14 percent in Asia, Middle East & Africa (China up 7 percent). Control Systems & Software sales increased $133, or 11 percent, reflecting global strength in process end markets while power end markets were up strong in the Americas and Europe. Test & Measurement sales were $749 in the first six months of 2024, reflecting the acquisition. AspenTech sales increased $62, or 13 percent, reflecting higher license, maintenance and services revenue. Earnings for Software and Control decreased $47, down 32 percent, and margin decreased 4.8 percentage points, reflecting the impact from $280 of incremental intangibles amortization related to the Test & Measurement acquisition. Adjusted EBITA margin increased 2.5 percentage points, reflecting leverage on higher sales and higher price.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Key elements of the Company's financial condition as of and for the six months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended September 30, 2023 and the six months ended March 31, 2023 follow.
Mar 31, 2023
Sept 30, 2023
Mar 31, 2024
Operating working capital
$
1,140
$
1,283
$
2,182
Current ratio
1.2
2.7
1.2
Total debt-to-total capital
47.1
%
28.3
%
34.0
%
Net debt-to-net capital
41.6
%
0.5
%
28.8
%
Interest coverage ratio
8.6
X
11.5
X
5.5
X
Operating working capital increased due to the acquisition of NI and changes in accrued expenses. As of March 31, 2024, Emerson's cash and equivalents totaled $2,318, which included approximately $180 attributable to AspenTech. The cash held by AspenTech is intended to be used for its own purposes and is not available to return to Emerson shareholders.
The current ratio decreased compared to September 30, 2023, reflecting the decrease in cash and increase in short-term borrowings used to support the NI acquisition. The interest coverage ratio (earnings before income taxes plus interest expense, divided by interest expense) of 5.5X for the first six months of fiscal 2024 compares to 8.6X for the six months ended March 31, 2023, reflecting lower GAAP pretax earnings largely due to the NI acquisition. Excluding the impact from acquisition-related inventory step-up amortization of $231, higher intangibles amortization of $310, acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs of $154, higher restructuring and related costs of $79, the loss of $95 on the Copeland equity method investment and the gain on subordinated interest of $79, the interest coverage ratio was 10.1X.
Operating cash flow from continuing operations for the first six months of fiscal 2024 was $1,201, an increase of $324 compared with $877 in the prior year, reflecting higher earnings (excluding the impact of items related to the NI acquisition). Acquisition-related costs and integration activities negatively impacted operating cash flow in the current year by approximately $170. AspenTech generated operating cash flow of approximately $170 compared to approximately $180 in the prior year. Free cash flow from continuing operations of $1,042 in the first six months of fiscal 2024 (operating cash flow of $1,201 less capital expenditures of $159) increased $286 compared to free cash flow of $756 in 2023 (operating cash flow of $877 less capital expenditures of $121), reflecting the increase in operating cash flow, partially offset by higher capital expenditures. Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $8,490, reflecting the acquisition of NI. Cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations was $1,613, reflecting an increase in short-term borrowings of $2,464, partially offset by share repurchases and dividends.
Total cash provided by operating activities was $1,158 including the impact of discontinued operations, and increased $672 compared with $486 in the prior year.
Emerson maintains a conservative financial structure to provide the strength and flexibility necessary to achieve our strategic objectives and has been successful in efficiently deploying cash where needed worldwide to fund operations, complete acquisitions and sustain long-term growth. Emerson is in a strong financial position, with total assets of $46 billion and common stockholders' equity of $21 billion, and has the resources available for reinvestment in existing businesses, strategic acquisitions and managing its capital structure on a short- and long-term basis.
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FISCAL 2024 OUTLOOK
For the full year, consolidated net sales from continuing operations are expected to be up 15 percent to 16 percent, with underlying sales up 5.5 percent to 6.5 percent excluding a 10 percent impact from the NI acquisition and a 0.5 percent unfavorable impact from foreign currency. Earnings per share from continuing operations are expected to be $2.98 to $3.08, while adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations are expected to be $5.40 to $5.50 (see the following reconciliation).
Outlook for Fiscal 2024 Earnings Per Share
2024
Diluted earnings from continuing operations per share
$2.98 - $3.08
Amortization of intangibles
~ 1.43
Restructuring and related costs
~ 0.32
Loss on Copeland equity method investment
~ 0.19
Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up
0.38
Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs
~ 0.23
Divestiture loss / (gain), net
(0.03)
Discrete tax benefits
(0.10)
Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share
$5.40- $5.50
Operating cash flow from continuing operations is expected to be approximately $3.1 billion and free cash flow from continuing operations, which excludes projected capital spending of approximately $0.4 billion, is expected to be approximately $2.7 billion. The fiscal 2024 outlook assumes approximately $500 million returned to shareholders through share repurchases and approximately $1.2 billion of dividend payments.
Statements in this report 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 impacts of the Russia-Ukraine and other global conflicts, as well as economic and currency conditions, market demand, pricing, protection of intellectual property, cybersecurity, tariffs, competitive and technological factors, and inflation, among others, which are set forth in the “Risk Factors” of Part I, Item 1A, and the "Safe Harbor Statement" of Part II, Item 7, to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023 and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner. This system also is designed to ensure information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company's certifying officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on an evaluation performed, the certifying officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, there can be no assurance that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures will detect or uncover all failures of persons within the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries to report material information otherwise required to be set forth in the Company's reports.
There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Neither the Company nor any “affiliated purchaser” repurchased any shares of Company common stock during the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. In March 2020, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of 60 million shares and a total of approximately 31.4 shares remain available for purchase under the authorization.
Item 5. Other Information
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, none of our directors or officers adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits (Listed by numbers corresponding to the Exhibit Table of Item 601 in Regulation S-K).
Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2023 and March 31, 2024, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Equity for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
By
/s/ M. J. Baughman
M. J. Baughman
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Chief Accounting Officer
(on behalf of the registrant and as Chief Financial Officer)
