Emerson to explore strategic alternatives for Safety & Productivity segment

Emerson (EMR) also announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its Safety & Productivity segment, including a cash sale, to maximize shareholder value. The segment, which includes Emerson’s legacy tools businesses, contributed $1.4B of sales to Emerson in fiscal year 2024, with 24.5% Adjusted Segment EBITA margins. There is no deadline or definitive timetable set for completion of the strategic alternatives process or assurance that the process will result in any transaction. Emerson does not intend to make further announcements regarding the review of strategic alternatives, beyond the conference call, unless and until the board approves a specific transaction or otherwise determines further disclosure is appropriate or necessary.