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Emerson’s disciplined management
process and commitment to making
the most effective use of capital create
the opportunity to grow earnings both
organically and through strategic acquisition.
Combined with a 49-year history of steadily
growing dividends, Emerson delivers
exceptional total return to shareholders.
1956 1965 1975 1985 1995 2002* 2005
$3.75
$3.50
$3.25
$3.00
$2.75
$2.50
$2.25
$2.00
$1.75
$1.50
$1.25
$1.00
$0.75
$0.50
$0.25
$0.00
Earnings and Dividends
Per Common Share
Earnings per share (EPS): 10 percent compound annual growth rate
Dividends: 11 percent compound annual growth rate
EPS excluding the $63 million tax expense ($0.15 per share)
for repatriation under the American Jobs Creation Act
*2002 earnings per share is before the $2.23 per share charge from the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.