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Net Sales:
Underlying sales (Non-GAAP) 12.5%
Acquisitions, divestitures, and
foreign currency translation 3.8%
Net sales (Reported) 16.3%
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This Annual Report contains various forward-looking statements
and includes assumptions concerning Emerson’s operations,
future results, and prospects. These forward-looking statements
are based on current expectations, are subject to risk and
uncertainties, and Emerson undertakes no obligation to update
any such statement to reect later developments. In connection
with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Emerson provides the following
cautionary statement identifying important economic, political,
and technological factors, among others, changes of which could
cause the actual results or events to differ materially from those
set forth in or implied by the forward-looking statements and
related assumptions.
Such factors include the following: (i) current and future busi-
ness environment, including interest rates and capital and
consumer spending; (ii) potential volatility of the end markets
served; (iii) competitive factors and competitor responses to
Emerson initiatives; (iv) development and market introduction
of anticipated new products; (v) availability of raw materials and
purchased components; (vi) government laws and regulations,
including taxes; (vii) outcome of pending and future litigation,
including environmental compliance; (viii) stable governments
and business conditions in emerging economies; (ix) penetration
of emerging economies; (x) favorable environment for acquisi-
tions, domestic and foreign, including regulatory requirements
and market values of candidates; (xi) integration of acquisitions;
(xii) favorable access to capital markets; and (xiii) execution of
cost-reduction efforts.
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