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Performance. This is the Internet of Things, a space
where Emerson has excelled for years. Solutions built
on reliable data and combined with our extensive
experience are more efficient, more effective and
deliver exactly what customers need. We highlight
several of these solutions in this annual report.
As calendar 2015 draws to a close, I want to recognize
the milestone on which this year started – the
celebration of our 125th year in business. Around the
world we celebrated our people, our history and our
commitment to bringing new and better solutions to
customers. I want to thank everyone who helped us
celebrate and is playing a role in helping shape a strong
Emerson for the next 125 years. We are now focused
on the next milestone of transforming Emerson into a
stronger, faster growing company for our customers,
employees and shareholders.
I would like to thank our Board of Directors for their
insights, engagement, guidance and support over
the past 12 months as we evaluated Emerson and
determined where to focus the company for the future.
I also want to thank the global management teams
and leaders for their efforts and support throughout
this challenging process. Although we are in the early
stages of the repositioning process, I am confident that
we will emerge a stronger, more agile company for our
customers, employees and shareholders.
It is with great honor and respect that I recognize and
thank August Busch III for his nearly 30 years of leadership,
support, vision and guidance. August has been a driven
leader for growth, global investment and value creation
at Emerson, and his wisdom will be missed.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and all of Emerson’s
employees around the world, we thank you for your
confidence and trust and look forward to a great
future together.
David N. Farr
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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