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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025

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☐ 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)

(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 TradingSymbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock of $0.50 par value per share EMR New York Stock Exchange

NYSE Texas

2.000% Notes due 2029 EMR 29 New York Stock Exchange

3.000% Notes due 2031 EMR 31A New York Stock Exchange

3.500% Notes due 2037 EMR 37 New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes☒ No ☐

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Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant as of close of business on

March 31, 2025: $61.5 billion.

Common stock outstanding at October 31, 2025: 561.8 million shares.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

1. Portions of Emerson Electric Co. Notice of 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.

PART I

ITEM 1 - BUSINESS

Emerson Electric Co. ("Emerson", "we", "us", "our" or the "Company”) is a global technology and software company that provides innovative solutions for customers in a wide range of end markets around the world. Through its leading automation portfolio, Emerson helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. Sales by geographic destination in 2025 were: the Americas, 51 percent; Asia, Middle East & Africa, 30 percent (China, 10 percent); and Europe, 19 percent.

Portfolio management is an integral component of Emerson's growth and value creation strategy. Over the past three years, the Company has taken significant actions to accelerate the transformation of its portfolio through the completion of strategic acquisitions and divestitures of non-core businesses. These actions were undertaken to create a cohesive, higher growth, higher margin industrial technology portfolio, and the Company is now a global automation leader serving a diversified set of end markets. The Company’s recent portfolio actions include the following transactions (note that all dollars in Item 1 are in millions, except where noted):

•On March 12, 2025, Emerson completed its purchase of the remaining outstanding shares of common stock of AspenTech not already owned by the Company for approximately $7.2 billion. As a result of the transaction, AspenTech is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. AspenTech was reorganized upon completion of the transaction and now reports to Control Systems & Software leadership. AspenTech's results, which were previously reported as a separate segment, are now consolidated into the Control Systems & Software segment for all periods presented.

•On October 11, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of National Instruments Corporation ("NI") at an equity value of $8.2 billion. 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.

•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 2022; the new standalone business is named Copeland) 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, while retaining a 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in a new standalone joint venture between Emerson and Blackstone. Subsequently, in August 2024, Emerson sold its 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in Copeland to private equity funds managed by Blackstone for $1.5 billion and sold the note receivable to Copeland for $1.9 billion.

•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.

Further information regarding acquisition and divestiture activity is set forth in Notes 4 and 5.

As a result of its portfolio transformation discussed above, the Company now reports six segments and two business groups, which are highlighted in the table below (see Note 20 for further details).

INTELLIGENT DEVICES SOFTWARE AND CONTROL

•Final Control •Control Systems & Software

•Measurement & Analytical •Test & Measurement

•Discrete Automation

•Safety & Productivity

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The Company's comprehensive automation portfolio includes intelligent devices, control systems and design and optimization software solutions to support a diverse set of industries and infrastructure, including process industries (such as chemical, power & renewables and energy), hybrid industries (life sciences, metals & mining, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and others), discrete industries (including automotive, medical, packaging and semiconductor) and more.

Emerson was incorporated in Missouri in 1890 and has evolved through internal growth and strategic acquisitions. Management has a well-established set of operating mechanisms to manage its business performance and set strategy. The Company also has processes undertaken by management with oversight from the Board of Directors to specifically focus on risks in areas such as cybersecurity, compliance, legal, sustainability, financial and reputational, among others. The Company periodically updates, assesses, and monitors its risk exposures, provides timely updates to the Board, and takes actions to mitigate these risks.

All Note references in this document refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which notes are hereby incorporated by reference. See also Item 1A - “Risk Factors” and Item 7 - “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

INTELLIGENT DEVICES

Final Control

The Final Control segment is a leading global provider of control valves, isolation valves, shutoff valves, pressure relief valves, pressure safety valves, actuators, and regulators for process and hybrid industries. These solutions respond to commands from a control system to continuously and precisely control and regulate the flow of liquids or gases to achieve safe operation along with reliability, sustainability and optimized performance. Products within our Final Control segment are marketed under a variety of brands including: Anderson Greenwood, Bettis, Crosby, Fisher, Keystone, KTM and Vanessa.

Measurement & Analytical

The Measurement & Analytical segment is a leading supplier of intelligent instrumentation measuring the physical properties of liquids or gases, such as pressure, temperature, level, flow, acoustics, corrosion, pH, conductivity, water quality, toxic gases, and flame. These devices transfer data and asset management information to control systems and automation software, allowing process and hybrid industry operators to make educated decisions regarding production, reliability, sustainability and safety. Products within our Measurement & Analytical segment are marketed under a variety of brands including: Flexim, Micro Motion and Rosemount.

Discrete Automation

The Discrete Automation segment includes solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, valve position indicators, pneumatic cylinders and actuators, air preparation equipment, pressure and temperature switches, electric linear motion solutions, programmable automation control systems and software, electrical distribution equipment, and materials joining solutions used primarily in discrete industries. Products within our Discrete Automation segment are marketed under a variety of brands including: Afag, Appleton, ASCO, Aventics, Branson, Movicon, PACSystems, SolaHD, TESCOM, and TopWorx.

Safety & Productivity

The Safety & Productivity segment delivers tools for professionals and homeowners that support infrastructure, promote safety and enhance productivity. Pipe-working tools include pipe wrenches and cutters, pipe threading and roll grooving equipment, battery hydraulic tools for press connections, drain cleaners and diagnostic systems, including sewer inspection cameras and locating equipment. Electrical tools include conduit benders and cable pulling equipment, battery hydraulic tools for cutting and crimping electrical cable, and hole-making equipment. Other professional tools include water jetters, wet-dry vacuums, commercial vacuums and hand tools. Products within our Safety & Productivity segment are marketed under a variety of brands including: Greenlee, Klauke, ProTeam and RIDGID.

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SOFTWARE AND CONTROL

Control Systems & Software

The Control Systems & Software segment provides control systems and software that control plant processes by collecting and analyzing information from measurement devices in the plant. These technologies determine optimal settings with software based on a customer's specific algorithms and use that information to adjust valves, pumps, motors, drives and other control hardware for maximum product quality, process efficiency, sustainability and safety. These solutions include distributed control systems, safety instrumented systems, SCADA systems, application software, digital twins, asset performance management and cybersecurity. Control Systems & Software solutions are predominantly used by process and hybrid manufacturers. This segment also includes the AspenTech business, which is a global leader in asset optimization software that enables industrial manufacturers to design, operate and maintain their operations for maximum performance. AspenTech combines decades of modeling, simulation and optimization capabilities with industrial operations expertise and applies advanced analytics to improve the profitability and sustainability of production assets. The purpose-built software drives value for customers by improving operational efficiency and maximizing productivity, reducing unplanned downtime and safety risks, and minimizing energy consumption and emissions. Products within our Control Systems & Software segment are marketed under a variety of brands including DeltaV and Ovation.

Test & Measurement

As discussed above, Emerson completed the acquisition of NI on October 11, 2023. This business is now referred to as Test & Measurement and is reported as a segment in the Software and Control business group. Test & Measurement provides software-connected automated test and measurement systems that enable enterprises to bring products to market faster and at a lower cost. The Test & Measurement business spans the full range of customer needs including modular instrumentation, data acquisition and control solutions, and general-purpose development software.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Investing in innovation to accelerate organic growth is a critical component of Emerson's value creation strategy. The Company is focused on key growth initiatives across its software, control and intelligent devices portfolio. These initiatives include disruptive measurement technologies, software-defined automation systems, self-optimizing asset software and sustainability solutions. Total spending for R&D, engineering expense and customer-funded engineering and development was 8.1 percent of sales in 2025 and in 2024, compared to 6.9 percent in 2023.

DISTRIBUTION

The principal worldwide distribution channel for a majority of the Company's product offerings is through a direct sales force, while a network of independent sales representatives, and to a lesser extent independent distributors purchasing products for resale, are also utilized.

RAW MATERIALS

The Company's major requirements for basic raw materials include steel, cast iron, electronics, rare earth metals, aluminum and brass; and to a lesser extent, plastics and petroleum-based chemicals. The Company seeks to have many sources of supply for each of its major requirements in order to avoid significant dependence on any one or a few suppliers. However, the supply of materials or other items could be disrupted by natural disasters or other events. Despite market price volatility for certain requirements, the raw materials and various purchased components needed for the Company’s products have generally been available in sufficient quantities. See Item 7 - “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND LICENSES

The Company maintains an intellectual property portfolio it has developed or acquired over a number of years, including patents, trademarks and licenses. The Company also continues to develop or acquire new intellectual property. New patent applications are continuously filed to protect the Company’s ongoing research and development activities and the Company periodically reviews the continued utility of patent assets. The Company’s

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trademark registrations may be renewed and their duration is dependent upon national laws and trademark use. While this proprietary intellectual property portfolio is important to the Company in the aggregate, management does not regard any of its segments as being dependent on any single patent, trademark registration or license.

BACKLOG

The Company’s estimated consolidated order backlog was $8.6 billion and $8.4 billion at September 30, 2025 and 2024. Approximately 75 percent of the Company’s consolidated backlog is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months, with the remainder substantially over the subsequent two years thereafter. Backlog by business group at September 30, 2025 and 2024 follows (dollars in millions):

COMPETITION

The Company's businesses operate in highly competitive markets. The Company competes based on product performance, quality, branding, service and/or price across the industries and markets served. A significant element of the Company's competitive strategy is to deliver solutions to our customers by manufacturing high-quality products at the best relevant global cost. Although no single company competes directly with Emerson in all of the Company's product lines, various companies compete in one or more product lines with the number of competitors varying by product line. Some competitors have substantially greater sales, assets and financial resources than Emerson and the Company also competes with many smaller companies. Management believes Emerson has a market leadership position in many of its product lines.

REGULATIONS

The Company's operations, products and services are subject to various government regulations, including environmental regulations. Our manufacturing locations generate waste, of which treatment, storage, transportation and disposal are subject to U.S. federal, state, foreign and/or local laws and regulations relating to protection of the environment. The Company continually works to minimize the environmental impact of its operations through safe technologies, facility design and operating procedures. Compliance with government regulations, including environmental regulations, has not had, and based on current information and the applicable laws and regulations currently in effect, is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's capital expenditures (including expenditures for environmental control facilities), earnings or competitive position. However, laws and regulations may be changed, accelerated or adopted that impose significant operational restrictions and compliance requirements upon the Company and which could negatively impact our operating results. See Item 1A - "Risk Factors."

HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES

Emerson is dedicated to modernizing our workplace culture to meet the needs and expectations of today's workers and attract talent that will help us thrive. In 2022, Emerson introduced Let's Go, the Company's first-ever employee value proposition (EVP), inviting our global workforce and potential hires to join in making the world healthier, safer, smarter and more sustainable.

The skills, experience and industry knowledge of key employees significantly benefit Emerson's operations and performance. The Company's Board of Directors and management oversee various employee initiatives. Emerson supports and develops its employees through global training and development programs that build and strengthen employees' leadership and professional skills. Leadership development programs include intensive learning programs for new leaders as well as more established leaders. The Company also partners with educational institutions to help prepare current and future workers with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

To assess and improve employee retention and engagement, Emerson implemented a globally consistent, digital continuous listening strategy in 2023 through which all employees across the Company are surveyed annually and

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their feedback is used to drive actions that address areas of employee interest and concern. In 2025, 91 percent of employees participated (up from 89 percent in 2024) and Emerson's overall engagement score held steady at 79 percent. In addition, Emerson's inclusion index score increased by approximately 1 percentage point to 80 percent.

Employee health and safety in the workplace is also one of the Company’s core values. The Emerson Safety Council is led by our Chief Sustainability Officer and oversees our safety efforts, supported by health and safety leaders and committees that operate in our businesses and at local sites. Hazardous risks are actively identified in the workplace and management tracks both safety-related incidents and corrective actions. Driving safety culture and accountability to improve workplace safety remains a high priority across the Company. In 2025, the Company's total recordable rate of injuries was 0.25, and its lost or restricted workday case rate was 0.20 (both measured as the number of incidents per 100 employees).

We have identified other human capital priorities, including, among other things, providing competitive wages and benefits and promoting an inclusive culture.

Employee levels are managed to align with the pace of business and management believes it has sufficient human capital to operate its business successfully. The Company and its subsidiaries had approximately 71,000 employees at September 30, 2025. Management believes that the Company's employee relations are favorable.

A small portion of the Company’s U.S. employees are unionized, while outside the U.S., we have employees in certain countries, particularly in Europe, that are represented by an employee representative organization, such as a union, works council or employee association.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Emerson’s global purpose is to drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter and more sustainable. Our environmental sustainability strategy is focused on driving progress within our operations and helping our customers achieve their environmental sustainability objectives. The Technology and Environmental Sustainability Board committee is tasked with overseeing strategy related to technology and R&D, the Company's product cybersecurity practices and Emerson's environmental sustainability goals and programs. Emerson’s environmental sustainability initiatives and strategy are discussed further in our 2024 Sustainability Report, which can be found on our website at www.Emerson.com; this report is not incorporated by reference and should not be considered part of this Form 10-K.

INTERNET ACCESS

Emerson's reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and all amendments to those reports, as well as proxy statements, are available without charge through the Company’s website on the internet as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They may be accessed as follows: ir.emerson.com/sec-filings.

The information set forth under Item 1A - “Risk Factors” is hereby incorporated by reference.

ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS

Investing in our securities involves risks. You should carefully consider, among other matters, the factors set forth below and the other information in this report. The Company’s risk factors set forth below are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to management or that management currently deems immaterial also may materially, adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition or operating results. We may amend or supplement the risk factors set forth below from time to time by other reports we file with the SEC.

Business and Operational Risks

We Operate in Businesses That Are Subject to Competitive Pressures That Could Affect Prices or Demand for Our Products

Our businesses operate in markets that are highly competitive and potentially volatile, and we compete on the basis of product performance, quality, service and/or price across the industries and markets served. Our businesses are

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largely dependent on the current and future business environment, including capital and consumer spending. A significant element of our competitive strategy is to deliver solutions to our customers by manufacturing high-quality products at the best relevant global cost. Various companies compete with us in one or more product lines and the number of competitors varies by product line. Some of our competitors have substantially greater sales, assets and financial resources than our Company and we also compete with many smaller companies. Competitive pressures could adversely affect prices or customer demand for our products, impacting our sales or profit margins, and/or resulting in a loss of market share. In addition, certain of our businesses rely, in part, on independent sales representatives and distributors. Any disruption or adverse change in our relationships with these independent sales representatives could weaken our competitive position and adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. A disruption or adverse change could result from the sale or financial instability of an independent sales representative or distributor, changes to our relationship including favoring competing products for any reason, or other events.

Our Operating Results Depend in Part on Continued Successful Research, Development and Marketing of New and/or Improved Products and Services, and There Can Be No Assurance That We Will Continue to Successfully Introduce New Products and Services

The success of new and improved products and services depends on their initial and continued acceptance by our customers. Our businesses are affected by varying degrees of technological change, such as, among others, artificial intelligences and machine learning, and corresponding shifts in customer demand, which result in unpredictable product transitions, shortened life cycles and increased importance of being first to market with new products and services. We may experience difficulties or delays in the research, development, production and/or marketing of new products and services which may negatively impact our operating results and prevent us from recouping or realizing a return on the investments required to continue to bring new products and services to market.

We must anticipate and respond to market and technological changes driven by broader trends such as decarbonization and electrification efforts in response to climate change. Market growth from the use of cleaner energy sources, as well as emissions management, energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts are likely to depend in part on technologies not yet deployed or widely adopted today. We may not adequately innovate or position our businesses for the adoption of technologies such as battery storage solutions, hydrogen use cases in industry, mobility, and power generation, enhanced electrical grid demand management, carbon capture and sequestration or advanced nuclear power.

These trends and the relative competitiveness of our product and service offerings will continue to be impacted by uncertain factors such as the pace of technological developments and related cost considerations, the levels of economic growth in different markets around the world and the adoption of climate change-related policies such as carbon taxes, greenhouse gas emission reductions, incentives or mandates for particular types of energy, or policies that impact the availability of financing for certain types of projects.

If We Are Unable to Defend or Protect Our Intellectual Property Rights, the Company's Competitive Position Could Be Adversely Affected

The Company's intellectual property rights are important to its business and include numerous patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and other confidential information. This intellectual property may be subject to challenge, infringement, invalidation or circumvention by third parties. Despite extensive security measures, our intellectual property may be subject to misappropriation through unauthorized access of our information technology systems, employee theft, or other acts of industrial espionage. Should the Company be unable to adequately defend or protect its intellectual property, it may suffer competitive harm.

We Engage in Acquisitions and Divestitures, Which Are Subject to Domestic and Foreign Regulatory Requirements, and May Encounter Difficulties in Integrating and Separating These Businesses and Therefore We May Not Realize the Anticipated Benefits

We regularly seek growth through strategic acquisitions as well as evaluate our portfolio for potential divestitures. These activities require favorable environments to execute these transactions, and we may encounter difficulties in obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals in both domestic and foreign jurisdictions. In 2025 and in past years, we have made various acquisitions and divestitures, including our purchase of the remaining outstanding shares of common stock of AspenTech not already owned by the Company, our acquisition of National Instruments, and our

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divestiture of the Climate Technologies business (now renamed Copeland), and entered into joint venture arrangements intended to complement or expand our business, and may continue to do so in the future. As a result of these transactions, the Company has a narrower business which is focused on higher growth markets including software, innovation and disruptive technologies, and may encounter more volatility and be more vulnerable to changing market conditions. The success of these transactions will depend on our ability to achieve higher rates of growth, integrate assets and personnel acquired in these transactions and to cooperate with our strategic partners. We may encounter difficulties in integrating acquisitions with our operations as well as separating divested businesses, and in managing strategic investments. Furthermore, we may not realize the degree, or timing, of anticipated benefits including, among others, increasing rates of profitability and growth. Any of the foregoing could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

We Use a Variety of Raw Materials and Components in Our Businesses, and Significant Shortages or Price Increases Could Increase Our Operating Costs and Adversely Impact the Competitive Positions of Our Products

Our major requirements for raw materials include steel, cast iron, electronics, rare earth metals, aluminum, brass and, to a lesser extent, plastics and petroleum-based chemicals. The Company seeks multiple sources of supply for each of its major requirements in order to avoid significant dependence on any one or a few suppliers. However, the supply of materials or other items could be disrupted by natural disasters, a health epidemic or pandemic, or other events. Significant shortages or price increases could impact the prices our affected businesses charge, their operating costs and the competitive position of their products and services, which could adversely affect our results of operations. While we monitor market prices of the commodities we require and attempt to mitigate price exposure through hedging activities, this risk could adversely affect our operating results.

Our Operations Depend on Production Facilities Throughout the World, a Majority of Which Are Located Outside the United States and Subject to Increased Risks of Disrupted Production, Causing Delays in Shipments and Loss of Customers and Revenue

We manage businesses with manufacturing facilities worldwide, a majority of which are located outside the United States, and also source certain materials globally. Emerging market sales represent over one-third of total sales and serving a global customer base requires that we place more materials sourcing and production in emerging markets to capitalize on market opportunities and maintain a best-cost position. Our and our suppliers’ non-U.S. production facilities and operations could be disrupted by weather and natural disaster (including the potential effects of climate change), labor strife, war (including the Russia-Ukraine and other global conflicts), political unrest, terrorist activity or public health concerns such as an epidemic or pandemic, particularly in emerging countries that are not well-equipped to handle such occurrences.

Our manufacturing facilities abroad are dependent on the stability of governments and business conditions and may be more susceptible to changes in laws, policies and regulations in host countries, as well as economic and political upheaval, than our domestic facilities. These facilities face increased risks of nationalization as well as operational disruptions which could cause delays in shipments of products and the loss of sales and customers, and insurance proceeds may not adequately compensate us.

Access to Funding Through the Capital Markets is Essential to the Execution of Our Business Plan, and if We Are Unable to Maintain Such Access We Could Experience a Material Adverse Effect on Our Business and Financial Results

Our ability to invest in our businesses, make strategic acquisitions and refinance maturing debt obligations requires access to the capital markets and sufficient bank credit lines to support short-term borrowings. Volatility in the capital markets may increase costs associated with issuing commercial paper or other debt instruments, or affect the Company’s ability to access those markets. If we are unable to continue to access the capital markets, we could experience a material adverse effect on our business and financial results. Additionally, if our customers, suppliers or financial institutions are unable to access the capital markets to meet their commitments to the Company, our business could be adversely impacted.

Our Business Success Depends on the Ability to Attract, Develop and Retain Key Personnel

Our success depends in part on the efforts and abilities of our management and key employees. Their skills, experience and industry knowledge significantly benefit our operations and performance. The failure to attract,

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develop and retain highly qualified personnel could adversely affect our ability to succeed in our human capital goals and priorities as well as negatively impact our business and operating results.

Security and/or Data Privacy Breaches, or Disruptions of Our Information Technology Systems Could Adversely Affect Our Business

The Company relies on information technology networks and systems, including the internet, to process, transmit and store electronic information, and to manage or support a variety of business processes and activities. These technology networks and systems may be susceptible to damage, disruptions or shutdowns due to failures during the process of upgrading or replacing software, databases or components; power outages; telecommunications or system failures; terrorist attacks; natural disasters; employee error or malfeasance; server or cloud provider breaches; and computer viruses or cyberattacks. Cybersecurity threats and incidents can range from uncoordinated individual attempts to gain unauthorized access to information technology networks and systems to more sophisticated and targeted measures, known as advanced persistent threats, directed at the Company, its products, its customers and/or its third-party service providers. Despite the implementation of cybersecurity measures (including access controls, data encryption, vulnerability assessments, continuous monitoring, and maintenance of backup and protective systems), the Company’s information technology systems may still be vulnerable to cybersecurity threats and other electronic security breaches. It is possible for such vulnerabilities to remain undetected for an extended period. In addition, it is possible a security breach could result in theft of trade secrets or other intellectual property or disclosure of confidential customer, supplier or employee information. We anticipate that the risk of cybersecurity attacks will increase as artificial intelligence capabilities improve and are increasingly used to identify vulnerabilities and construct increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity attacks, with the possibility of additional vulnerabilities being introduced through our own use of artificial intelligence and its use by our stakeholders, including vendors and customers, among others. Should the Company be unable to prevent security breaches or other damage to our information technology systems, disruptions could have an adverse effect on our operations, as well as expose the Company to litigation, liability or penalties under privacy laws, increased cybersecurity protection costs, reputational damage and product failure. In addition, we must comply with increasingly complex and rigorous regulatory standards enacted to protect business and personal data in the U.S. and elsewhere. Compliance with privacy and localization laws and regulations increases operational complexity. Failure to comply with these regulatory standards could subject us to fines and penalties, as well as legal and reputational risks, including proceedings against the Company by governmental entities or others.

Our Products and Services are Highly Sophisticated and Specialized, and a Major Product Failure or Similar Event Caused by Defects, Cybersecurity Incidents or Other Failures Could Adversely Affect Our Business, Reputation, Financial Position and Results of Operations

We produce highly sophisticated products and provide specialized services that incorporate or use complex or leading-edge technology, including both hardware and software. Many of our products and services, including measurement and analytical instrumentation, industrial valves and equipment, and process control systems, are integrated and used in complex process, hybrid and discrete manufacturing environments. As a result, the impact of a catastrophic product failure or similar event could be significant. While we have built operational processes to ensure that our product design, manufacture, performance and servicing meet rigorous quality standards, there can be no assurance that we or our customers or other third parties will not experience operational process or product failures and other problems, including through manufacturing or design defects, process or other failures of contractors or third-party suppliers, cybersecurity incidents or other intentional acts, that could result in potential product, safety, regulatory or environmental risks. Cybersecurity incidents aimed at the software embedded in our products could lead to third-party claims resulting from damages caused by our product failures, and this risk is enhanced by the increasingly connected nature of our products. The potential consequences of a material cybersecurity incident include financial loss, reputational damage, litigation with third parties, diminution in the value of our investment in research, development and engineering, and increased cybersecurity protection and remediation costs due to the increasing sophistication and proliferation of threats, which in turn could adversely affect our competitiveness and results of operations.

We May Use Artificial Intelligence in Our Businesses and in Our Products and Services, and Challenges With Managing its Use Could Result in Reputational Harm, Competitive Harm, and Legal Liability, and Adversely Affect Our Results of Operations

Our businesses increasingly rely on artificial intelligence solutions to optimize our operations, improve customer experiences, and enhance our products and services. While the use of artificial intelligence presents significant

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opportunities, it also introduces a range of risks that could result in reputational harm, competitive harm, and legal liability, and adversely affect our results of operations.

Our artificial intelligence efforts subject us to risks related to accuracy, intellectual property infringement or misappropriation, data privacy, and cybersecurity, among others, and if our use of artificial intelligence becomes controversial, we may experience brand or reputational harm, competitive harm, or legal liability. Additionally, our competitors or other third parties may incorporate artificial intelligence into their products, services or operations more quickly or successfully than us, or develop superior products and services with the aid of artificial intelligence, which could impair our ability to compete effectively and adversely affect our results of operations. Finally, the regulatory landscape surrounding artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving and the use of artificial intelligence may be subject to new legal or regulatory requirements, the impact of which may be prohibitive or pose further risks from a legal or regulatory perspective.

Industry and General Economic Risks

Our Substantial Sales Both in the U.S. and Abroad Subject Us to Economic Risk as Our Results of Operations May Be Adversely Affected by Changes in Government Regulations and Policies and Currency Fluctuations

We sell, manufacture, engineer and purchase products globally, with significant sales in both mature and emerging markets. We expect sales in non-U.S. markets to continue to represent a significant portion of our total sales. Our U.S. and international operations subject the Company to changes in government regulations and policies in a large number of jurisdictions around the world, including those related to trade, investments, taxation, exchange controls and repatriation of earnings. Changes in laws or policies (including their interpretations) governing the terms of foreign trade, trade restrictions or barriers, tariffs or taxes, trade protection measures, and retaliatory countermeasures, including on imports from countries where we manufacture products, could adversely impact our business and financial results. In addition, changes in the relative values of currencies occur from time to time and have affected our operating results and could do so in the future. While we monitor our exchange rate exposures and attempt to mitigate this exposure through hedging activities, this risk could adversely affect our operating results.

The recent changes in U.S. trade policy involving the application or increase of tariffs and the subsequent retaliatory measures against the U.S. have created a dynamic environment that may have a material adverse impact on our business. While we have deployed strategies to mitigate the impact of these dynamic trade policies, there is no assurance that we will be able to mitigate the full impact of all such tariffs, retaliatory tariffs or other trade policies that have or may develop in this rapidly changing environment. Increasing trade tensions and changes in trade policies have the potential to adversely impact our costs, the demand for our products, our supply chain and the global economy, which may have an adverse impact on our business, including operating and financial results and conditions.

Recessions, Adverse Market Conditions or Downturns in End Markets We Serve May Negatively Affect Our Operations

In the past, our operations have been exposed to significant volatility due to changes in general economic conditions or consumer preferences, recessions or adverse conditions in the end markets we serve. In the future, similar changes could adversely impact overall sales, operating results (including potential impairment charges for goodwill or other long-lived assets) and cash flows. Moreover, during economic downturns we may undertake more extensive restructuring actions, including workforce reductions, global facility consolidations, centralization of certain business support activities, and other cost reduction initiatives, and incur higher costs. As these plans and actions can be complex, the anticipated operational improvements, efficiencies and other benefits might be delayed or not realized.

Legal and Regulatory Risks

Changes in Tax Rates, Laws or Regulations and the Resolution of Tax Disputes Could Adversely Impact Our Financial Results

As a global company, we are subject to taxation in the U.S. and numerous non-U.S. jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required to determine our consolidated income tax provision and related liabilities. The Company’s effective tax rate, cash flows and operating results could be affected by changes in the mix of earnings in countries

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with different statutory tax rates, as well as by changes in the local tax laws and regulations, or the interpretations thereof, including multiple, overlapping tax regimes enacted as part of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development proposals that implement a global minimum tax. In addition, the Company’s tax returns are subject to regular review and audit by U.S. and non-U.S. tax authorities. While we believe our tax provisions are appropriate, the final outcome of tax audits or disputes could result in adjustments to the Company’s tax liabilities, which could adversely affect our financial results.

Our Reputation, Ability To Do Business and Results of Operations Could Be Impaired By Improper Conduct By Any of Our Employees, Agents or Business Partners

We are subject to regulation under a wide variety of U.S. federal and state and non-U.S. laws, regulations and policies, including laws related to anti-corruption, anti-bribery, export and import compliance, anti-trust and money laundering, due to our global operations. In particular, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act and similar anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business, and we operate in many parts of the world that have experienced government corruption to some degree. We cannot provide assurance our internal controls will always protect us from the improper conduct of our employees, agents and business partners. Any such violation of law or improper actions could subject us to civil or criminal investigations in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, could lead to substantial civil or criminal, monetary and non-monetary penalties and related shareholder lawsuits, could lead to increased costs of compliance and could damage our reputation, our business and results of operations.

We Are Subject to Litigation and Environmental Regulations That Could Adversely Impact Our Operating Results

We are, and may in the future be, a party to a number of legal proceedings and claims, including those involving intellectual property, commercial transactions, government contracts, the integration of emerging technologies (for example, artificial intelligence and machine learning, among others), M&A, employment, employee benefit plans, antitrust, anti-corruption, accounting, import and export, health and safety matters, product liability (including asbestos) and environmental matters, several of which claim, or may in the future claim, significant damages. Given the inherent uncertainty of litigation, we can offer no assurance that existing litigation or a future adverse development will not have a material adverse impact. We also are subject to various laws and regulations relating to environmental protection and the discharge of materials into the environment, and we could incur substantial costs as a result of the noncompliance with or liability for cleanup or other costs or damages under environmental laws. In addition, increased public awareness and concern regarding global climate change may result in more international, federal, and/or state or other stakeholder requirements or expectations that could result in more restrictive or expansive standards, such as stricter limits on greenhouse gas emissions or more prescriptive reporting of environmental, social, and governance metrics. There continues to be a lack of consistent climate change legislation and standards, which creates economic and regulatory uncertainty. While the Company has adopted certain voluntary goals or targets, environmental laws, regulations or standards may be changed, accelerated or adopted and impose significant operational restrictions and compliance requirements upon the Company, its products or customers, which could negatively impact the Company’s business, capital expenditures, results of operations, financial condition and competitive position.

Increasing Interest and Expectations with Respect to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Matters by Our Various Stakeholders Could Adversely Affect Our Business and Operating Results

In response to growing customer, investor, employee, governmental, and other stakeholder interest in our ESG practices, we have increased reporting of our ESG programs and performance and have established and announced our aspirational purpose, causes, values, and related commitments, goals or targets, including those regarding sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, and our net zero ambition. Our ability to achieve such goals and aspirations is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which rely on the collective efforts of others or may be outside of our control. Such risks include, among others, the availability and adoption of new or additional technologies that reduce carbon or eliminate energy sources on a commercially reasonable basis, competing and evolving economic, policy and regulatory factors, the ability of suppliers and others to meet our sustainability and other goals, the availability of qualified candidates in our labor markets and our ability to recruit and retain diverse talent, and customer engagement in our goals. There may be times where actual outcomes vary from those aimed for or expected and sometimes challenges may delay or block progress. As a result, we cannot offer assurances that the results reflected or implied by any such statements will be realized or achieved. Moreover, standards and expectations for ESG matters continue to evolve and may be subject to varying interpretations, which may result in

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significant revisions to our goals or progress. In addition, certain of our product offerings may become less attractive as standards evolve. A failure or perceived failure to meet our aspirational purpose, causes, values, and related commitments, goals or targets within the timelines we announce, or at all, or a failure or perceived failure to meet evolving stakeholders expectations and standards, could damage our reputation, adversely affect employee retention or engagement or support from our various stakeholders and could subject us to government enforcement actions or penalties and private litigation. Such outcomes could negatively impact the Company’s business, capital expenditures, results of operations, financial condition and competitive position.

ITEM 1B - UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 1C - CYBERSECURITY

Emerson has a cybersecurity risk management program that is designed to assess, identify, manage, and govern material risks from cybersecurity threats.Emerson maintains oversight of its cybersecurity risk management program through a governance structure that includes senior management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors (the “Board”). Emerson’s cybersecurity risk management program leverages multiple layers of security controls across the Company’s systems designed to establish risk treatment plans and regularly monitor risks. Emerson maintains cybersecurity policies and standards aligned with industry standard control frameworks and applicable regulations, laws and standards, and a global incident response plan.

Emerson’s Board directly, or through its appropriate committees, provides oversight of management’s efforts to mitigate cybersecurity risk and response to cyber incidents. The Board and/or its appropriate committees receive regular updates on cybersecurity from management and engage in discussions throughout the year, including with subject-matter experts as appropriate, on the function of the Company’s overall cybersecurity program, cybersecurity risks, strategies for addressing these risks and the implementation thereof. The Audit Committee has oversight responsibility for the Company’s enterprise cybersecurity risks. The Board also receives reports on cyber events, as appropriate, including response efforts, legal obligations and outreach and notification to regulators and/or customers when needed, as well as provide guidance to management as appropriate.

Emerson’s Chief Information Security Officer, who has over twenty-five years’ experience in information technology within the engineering and technology industries, with the last fourteen years dedicated to cybersecurity, oversees the Company’s enterprise cybersecurity risk management program.The Chief Information Security Officer leads the global enterprise security team responsible for leading enterprise-wide information security strategy, architecture, processes, as well as assessing, identifying, and managing cybersecurity risks, which is an integrated aspect of our overall enterprise risk management program.The Chief Information Security Officer provides regular updates to senior management on key security performance indicators of our enterprise cybersecurity program. The Chief Information Security Officer also provides quarterly briefings on cybersecurity to the Audit Committee.

Emerson maintains a centralized 24x7x365 global incident response operation, managed by the global enterprise security team, supported by leading cybersecurity tools that detect and respond to threats as they occur. Every detected cyber incident is reviewed and assessed by Emerson’s Computer Incident Response Team in accordance with our incident response plan, which contains documented escalation paths and is regularly tested.

Emerson engages independent third-party cybersecurity experts to evaluate our cybersecurity maturity and test effectiveness of overall cybersecurity controls. To test and reinforce Emerson’s internal cybersecurity processes, the Company utilizes an accredited and independent third party to audit and certify key elements of our primary data centers, cloud environments and our enterprise IT organization. The audits are conducted according to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 Framework, although this is not meant to imply that we meet all technical standards, specifications or requirements under ISO 27001. In addition to performing periodic, internal security reviews, the Company also conducts cybersecurity tabletop exercises led by third party cybersecurity consulting firms from time to time, with the last such engagement occurring in 2023.

Emerson relies on third-party service providers for certain critical or key infrastructure, solutions, and services across our operations. Emerson has an internal vendor management team that assesses risks from vendors and suppliers that provide, amongst other things, key information and supply chain services to Emerson.

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Emerson maintains a Cybersecurity Awareness Team, within the global enterprise security team, responsible for driving a global information security culture through awareness and education programs. It has created company-wide information security policies and procedures, reviews these regularly and makes them electronically available to our employees. The team works closely with subject matter experts to create educational material and communicate best practices to the company through online training, custom video content, simulated phishing attacks and a variety of other targeted touchpoints.

To date, no risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business, our business strategy, our results of operations or financial condition. In the event an attack or other intrusion were to be successful, we have a response team of internal and external resources engaged and prepared to respond. See Item 1A - "Risk Factors" for additional information.

ITEM 2 - PROPERTIES

At September 30, 2025, the Company had approximately 120manufacturing locations worldwide, of which approximately 35 were located in the United States and 85 were located outside the United States, primarily in Europe and Asia, and to a lesser extent in Canada and Latin America. Manufacturing locations by business are: Intelligent Devices, 105, including 35 in the Final Control segment, 25 in the Measurement & Analytical segment, 35 in the Discrete Automation segment, and 10 in the Safety & Productivity segment; and Software and Control, 10, including 2 in the Test & Measurement segment with the remaining in the Control Systems & Software segment. Additionally, there are 5 locations that support multiple segments. The majority of the locations are owned, with the remainder occupied under lease. The Company considers its facilities suitable and adequate for the purposes for which they are used. The Company also maintains a smaller number of administrative, sales, research and development, and distribution facilities.

ITEM 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company and its subsidiaries are party to various legal proceedings, some of which claim substantial amounts of damages. It is not possible to predict the outcome of these matters, but historically the Company has been largely successful in both prosecuting and defending claims and lawsuits.

Given the uncertainties of litigation, a remote possibility exists that litigation could have a material adverse impact on the Company; however, the Company believes a material adverse impact of any pending litigation is unlikely.

Information regarding legal proceedings is set forth in Note 15.

ITEM 4 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The following sets forth certain information as of November 10, 2025, with respect to the Company's executive officers. These officers have been elected or appointed to terms which expire February 3, 2026:

Name Position Age Year First Appointed an Executive Officer

Lal Karsanbhai President and Chief Executive Officer 56 2018

Ram Krishnan Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 54 2021

Michael Train Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer 63 2016

Peter Zornio Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer 62 2022

Vidya Ramnath Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer 58 2023

Nick Piazza Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer 47 2023

Michael Tang Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer 51 2024

There are no family relationships among any of the executive officers and directors.

Lal Karsanbhai has been Chief Executive Officer since February 2021 and President since March 2021. Prior to his current position, Mr. Karsanbhai was Executive President - Automation Solutions from October 2018 through January 2021, President - Measurement & Analytical from 2016 through September 2018, and President Emerson Network Power Europe, Middle East & Africa from 2014 through 2016.

Ram Krishnan was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2021. Prior to his current position, Mr. Krishnan was President Final Control from November 2017 to February 2021, Chief Operating Officer Final Control from January 2017 to November 2017, and President Flow Solutions from 2016 through January 2017.

Michael Baughman was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in May 2023, and Chief Accounting Officer in February 2018. Prior to his current position, Mr. Baughman was named Vice President and Controller in October 2017. Prior to that Mr. Baughman was Vice President, Finance, Global Operations, Quality, and Research and Development of Baxter International Inc., a global healthcare products company, from 2015 through September 2017, and Vice President, Finance, Medical Products of Baxter from 2013 to 2015.

Michael Train was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer in March 2021. Prior to his current position, Mr. Train was President from October 2018 to March 2021 and Executive President - Automation Solutions from October 2016 through October 2018, Executive Vice President - Automation Solutions from May 2016 through October 2016 and President of Global Sales for Emerson Process Management from 2010 through May 2016.

Lisa Flavin was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer in March 2021, and assumed the additional role of Chief Transformation Officer in 2023. Prior to her current position, Ms. Flavin was Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer from February 2019 through March 2021 and Vice President, Audit and Chief Compliance Officer from February 2015 through February 2019.

Peter Zornio was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer in December 2022. Prior to his current position, Mr. Zornio was the Chief Technology Officer for the Automation Solutions Group from June 2017 to

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December 2022 and Chief Strategy Officer for Automation Solutions – Systems and Solutions from June 2006 to June 2017.

Vidya Ramnath was appointed to Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer in June 2023. Prior to her current position, Ms. Ramnath was President of Middle East & Africa from 2019 through June 2023 and Vice President of Asia Pacific for Measurement & Analytical from 2017 through 2019.

Nick Piazza was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer in August 2023. Prior to his current position, Mr. Piazza was Vice President of Global Talent and Human Resource Operations from August 2021 through July 2023, and Vice President of Human Resources in Asia-Pacific for the company’s Automation Solutions business from July 2017 through July 2021.

Michael Tang was appointed Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer in January 2024. Prior to his current position, Mr. Tang was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Agilent Technologies, Inc. Mr. Tang had been with Agilent Technologies since 2006, holding numerous roles of increasing responsibility.

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR DIRECTORS

The following sets forth certain information about the Company's Board of Directors as of November 10, 2025.

Name Current or Former Position Company

Mark Blinn Former CEO, President and Director Flowserve Corporation

Joshua Bolten CEO Business Roundtable

Calvin Butler President and CEO Exelon

Martin Craighead Former Chairman, President and CEO Baker Hughes

Lal Karsanbhai President and CEO Emerson

Lori Lee Global Marketing Officer and Senior Executive Vice President AT&T Inc.

Matthew Levatich Retired President and CEO Harley-Davidson, Inc.

PART II

ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Information regarding the market for the Company's common stock and dividend payments is set forth in Note 22 and is hereby incorporated by reference. There were approximately 13,500 stockholders of record at September 30, 2025.

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In November 2025, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 50 million shares. This is in addition to the authorization approved by the Board in March 2020 for the purchase of up to 60 million shares, of which approximately 19.6 million shares remain available at September 30, 2025.

Shareholder Return Performance Graph

The following graph compares the total return on a cumulative basis through September 30, 2025, assuming reinvestment of dividends, of $100 invested in Company common stock as of market close on September 30, 2020 to the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Capital Goods Index. This graph is not deemed to be “filed” with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), and should not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any of our prior or subsequent filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

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ITEM 6 [RESERVED]

ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Safe Harbor Statement

This Annual Report on Form 10-K 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 and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Emerson undertakes no obligation to update any such statements to reflect later developments. In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Emerson provides the cautionary statements set forth under Item 1A - “Risk Factors,” which are hereby incorporated by reference and identify important economic, political and technological factors, among others, changes in 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.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company’s financial information presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP), management periodically uses certain “non-GAAP financial measures,” as such term is defined in Regulation G under SEC rules, to clarify and enhance understanding of past performance and prospects for the future. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s operating performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are included in or excluded from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For example, non-GAAP measures may exclude the impact of certain items such as acquisitions or divestitures, amortization of intangibles, restructuring costs, discrete taxes, gains, losses and impairments, or items outside of management’s control, such as foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Management believes that the following non-GAAP financial measures provide investors and analysts useful insight into the Company’s financial position and operating performance. Any non-GAAP measure provided should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the most directly comparable measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as identified in italics below. Further, the calculation of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the calculation of similarly titled financial measures presented by other companies and therefore may not be comparable among companies.

Underlying sales, which exclude the impact of significant acquisitions, divestitures and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates during the periods presented, are provided to facilitate relevant period-to-period comparisons of sales growth by excluding those items that impact overall comparability (U.S. GAAP measure: net sales).

Operating profit (defined as net sales less cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses) and operating profit margin (defined as operating profit divided by net sales) are indicative of short-term operational performance and ongoing profitability. Management closely monitors operating profit and operating profit margin of each business to evaluate past performance and actions required to improve profitability. EBIT (defined as earnings before deductions for interest expense, net, related party interest income, and income taxes) and total segment EBIT, and EBIT margin (defined as EBIT divided by net sales) and total segment EBIT margin, are financial measures that exclude the impact of financing on the capital structure and income taxes. Adjusted EBITA and adjusted segment EBITA (defined as earnings excluding interest expense, net, related party interest income, income taxes, intangibles amortization expense, restructuring expense, first year purchase accounting related items and transaction fees, and certain gains, losses or impairments) and adjusted EBITA margin and adjusted segment EBITA margin (defined as adjusted EBITA divided by net sales) are measures used by management to evaluate the Company's operational performance, as they exclude the impact of acquisition-related investments and non-operational items. EBITDA (defined as EBIT excluding depreciation and amortization) and EBITDA margin (defined as EBITDA divided by net sales) are also used as measures of the Company's current operating performance, as they exclude the impact of capital and acquisition-related investments. Adjusted EBITDA (defined as EBITDA excluding restructuring expense, first year purchase accounting related items and transaction fees, and certain gains, losses or impairments) and adjusted EBITDA margin (defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales) are also used to exclude the impact of non-operational items. All of these are commonly used financial measures

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utilized by management to evaluate performance (U.S. GAAP measures: pretax earnings or pretax profit margin, segment earnings or segment margin).

Adjusted earnings and earnings per share, which exclude certain gains and losses, impairments, restructuring costs, impacts of acquisitions or divestitures, amortization of intangibles, discrete taxes, or other items provide additional insight into the underlying, ongoing operating performance of the Company and facilitate period-to-period comparisons by excluding the earnings impact of these items. Management believes that presenting adjusted earnings and earnings per share excluding these items is more representative of the Company’s operational performance and may be more useful for investors (U.S. GAAP measures: earnings, earnings per share).

Free cash flow (operating cash flow less capital expenditures) and free cash flow as a percent of net sales are indicators of the Company’s cash generating capabilities, and dividends as a percent of free cash flow is an indicator of the Company's ability to support its dividend, after considering investments in capital assets which are necessary to maintain and enhance existing operations. The determination of operating cash flow adds back noncash depreciation expense to earnings and thereby does not reflect a charge for necessary capital expenditures. Management believes that free cash flow, free cash flow as a percent of net sales and dividends as a percent of free cash flow are useful to both management and investors as measures of the Company’s ability to generate cash and support its dividend (U.S. GAAP measures: operating cash flow, operating cash flow as a percent of net sales, dividends as a percent of operating cash flow).

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Report of Management

The Company's management is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the financial statements. Management believes that the financial statements for each of the years in the three-year period ended September 30, 2025 have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles appropriate in the circumstances. In preparing the financial statements, management makes informed judgments and estimates where necessary to reflect the expected effects of events and transactions that have not been completed. The Company's disclosure controls and procedures ensure that material information required to be disclosed is recorded, processed, summarized and communicated to management and reported within the required time periods.

In meeting its responsibility for the reliability of the financial statements, management relies on a system of internal accounting controls. This system is designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and transactions are executed in accordance with management's authorization and recorded properly to permit the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Although the design of this system recognizes that errors or irregularities may occur, management believes that the Company's internal accounting controls provide reasonable assurance that errors or irregularities that could be material to the financial statements are prevented or would be detected within a timely period.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed solely of independent directors, is responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process. The Audit Committee meets with management and the Company's internal auditors periodically to review the work of each and to monitor the discharge by each of its responsibilities. The Audit Committee also meets periodically with the independent auditors, who have free access to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, to discuss the quality and acceptability of the Company's financial reporting and internal controls, as well as nonaudit-related services.

The independent auditors are engaged to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Their opinions are based on procedures that they believe to be sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements contain no material errors and that the Company's internal controls are effective.

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The Company's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. With the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework and the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2025.

The Company's auditor, KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an audit report on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ S. L. Karsanbhai /s/ Michael J. Baughman

S. L. Karsanbhai Michael J. Baughman

President Executive Vice President

and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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Results of Operations

Years ended September 30

(Dollars in Item 7 are in millions, except per share amounts or where noted)

Loss on Copeland note receivable $ — 279 —

Gain on subordinated interest $ (161) (79) —

Interest income from related party $ (41) (86) —

Diluted EPS – Earnings from continuing operations $ 3.96 2.82 4.03 (29) % 43 %

OVERVIEW

On March 12, 2025, Emerson completed its purchase of the remaining outstanding shares of common stock of AspenTech not already owned by the Company for approximately $7.2 billion. As a result of the transaction, AspenTech is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. AspenTech was reorganized upon completion of the transaction and now reports to Control Systems & Software leadership. AspenTech's results, which were previously reported as a separate segment, are now consolidated into the Control Systems & Software segment for all periods presented. See Notes 4 and 20.

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 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.

Overall, in 2025 sales were $18.0 billion, up 3 percent compared with the prior year. Underlying sales, which exclude foreign currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, were also up 3 percent.

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Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders were $2,285 in 2025, up 41 percent compared with prior year earnings of $1,618, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $4.03, up 43 percent versus $2.82 in 2024. The prior year included purchase accounting related impacts from the NI acquisition and higher associated restructuring charges, and a pretax loss of $279 ($217 after-tax, $0.38 per share) related to the Company's definitive agreement to sell its Copeland note receivable for $1.9 billion. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $6.00 compared with $5.49 in the prior year, reflecting sales growth and strong operating performance.

The Company generated operating cash flow from continuing operations of $3.7 billion in 2025, an increase of $359, or 11 percent, reflecting higher earnings and favorable changes in working capital.

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, interest income on undeployed proceeds related to the Copeland transaction, and certain gains, losses or impairments.

Diluted earnings from continuing operations per share $ 3.96 2.82 4.03

Restructuring and related costs 0.14 0.33 0.23

Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs 0.13 0.26 0.33

Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up — 0.38 —

Loss on Copeland note receivable — 0.38 —

Loss on divestiture of businesses — 0.09 —

Gain on subordinated interest (0.21) (0.10) —

National Instruments investment gain (0.07) — —

AspenTech Micromine purchase price hedge (0.02) — —

Interest income on undeployed proceeds from Copeland transaction (0.19) — —

Russia business exit charge 0.08 — —

Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share $ 4.44 5.49 6.00

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.

Noncontrolling interests — 0.13

Corporate and other (0.02) —

Pensions — (0.09)

Effective tax rate (0.06) —

Interest expense, net 0.06 (0.20)

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NET SALES

Net sales for 2025 were $18.0 billion, an increase of $0.5 billion, or 3 percent compared with 2024. Intelligent Devices sales increased 2 percent, while Software and Control sales increased 5 percent. Underlying sales were up 3 percent on 2.5 percent higher price and 0.5 percent higher volume. Underlying sales were up 5 percent in the U.S. and up 1 percent internationally.

Net sales for 2024 were $17.5 billion, an increase of $2.3 billion, or 15 percent compared with 2023. Intelligent Devices sales increased 5 percent, while Software and Control sales increased 48 percent, which included the impact of the Test & Measurement acquisition. Underlying sales increased 6 percent on 4 percent higher volume and 2 percent higher price. The Test & Measurement acquisition added 9.5 percent and the divestiture of Metran deducted 0.5 percent. Underlying sales were up 2 percent in the U.S. and up 9 percent internationally.

INTERNATIONAL SALES

Emerson is a global business with international sales representing 59 percent of total sales in 2025, including U.S. exports.

International destination sales, including U.S. exports, increased 1 percent, to $10.6 billion in 2025, reflecting the Company's overall increase in sales. U.S. exports of $1.4 billion were up 5 percent compared with 2024. Underlying international destination sales were up 1 percent. Underlying sales increased 3 percent in Asia, Middle East & Africa (China down 4 percent) and 7 percent in Canada, while Europe decreased 2 percent and Latin America was flat. Origin sales by international subsidiaries, including shipments to the U.S., totaled $9.4 billion in 2025, up 1 percent compared with 2024.

International destination sales, including U.S. exports, increased 18 percent, to $10.5 billion in 2024, reflecting the Company's overall increase in sales and the impact of the Test & Measurement acquisition. U.S. exports of $1.3 billion were up 26 percent compared with 2023. Underlying international destination sales were up 9 percent and the Test & Measurement acquisition added 9 percent. Underlying sales increased 7 percent in Europe, 8 percent in Asia, Middle East & Africa (China down 3 percent), 21 percent in Latin America and 5 percent in Canada. Origin sales by international subsidiaries, including shipments to the U.S., totaled $9.3 billion in 2024, up 20 percent compared with 2023.

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

Portfolio management is an integral component of Emerson's growth and value creation strategy. Over the past three years, the Company has taken significant actions to accelerate the transformation of its portfolio through the completion of strategic acquisitions and divestitures of non-core businesses. These actions were undertaken to create a cohesive, higher growth and higher margin industrial technology portfolio as a global automation leader serving a diversified set of end markets. The Company’s recent portfolio actions include the following transactions:

On March 12, 2025, Emerson completed its purchase of the remaining outstanding shares of common stock of AspenTech not already owned by the Company for approximately $7.2 billion. Emerson also incurred fees of $76 ($65 after-tax) and paid $76 to settle certain AspenTech share-based awards that were outstanding prior to the transaction closing. The purchase of the remaining outstanding shares and related costs are reported as an adjustment to Equity. Separately, AspenTech incurred $127 ($113 after-tax) of deal-related fees which are reported as acquisition/divestiture costs in Other deductions, net. AspenTech is now reported as a part of the Control Systems & Software segment in the Software and Control business group, see Note 20.

On November 15, 2024, AspenTech acquired Open Grid Systems Limited, a global provider of network model management technology and a pioneer in developing model-driven applications supporting open access to data through industry standards, for a total purchase price of $46, net of cash acquired.

On October 11, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of National Instruments Corporation ("NI") at an equity value of $8.2 billion. 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.

In 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.

On May 31, 2023, the Company completed the sale of a majority stake in its Climate Technologies business (which

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constitutes the former Climate Technologies segment, excluding Therm-O-Disc which was divested earlier in 2022) to private equity funds managed by Blackstone in a $14.0 billion transaction. The Company recognized a pretax gain of approximately $10.6 billion (approximately $8.4 billion after-tax including tax expense recognized in prior quarters related to subsidiary restructurings). The standalone business is named Copeland.

Subsequently, on June 6, 2024, the Company entered into definitive agreements to sell its 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in Copeland to private equity funds managed by Blackstone for $1.5 billion and its note receivable to Copeland for $1.9 billion and the transactions were completed in August 2024.

On March 31, 2023, Emerson completed the divestiture of Metran, its Russia-based manufacturing subsidiary and in 2023, 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. Emerson's historical net sales in Russia represented approximately 2.0 percent of consolidated annual sales.

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, and the Company recognized a pretax gain of approximately $2.8 billion (approximately $2.1 billion after-tax) in 2023.

See Notes 4, 5 and 8 and Item 1A - "Risk Factors" for further information on acquisitions and divestitures.

COST OF SALES

Cost of sales for 2025 were $8,497, a decrease of $110 compared with $8,607 in 2024. Gross profit was $9,519 in 2025 compared to $8,885 in 2024, while gross margin increased 2.0 percentage points to 52.8 percent. The prior year reflected the impact from acquisition-related inventory step-up amortization of $231, which negatively impacted margins by approximately 1.3 percentage points. Favorable price less net material inflation also contributed to the increase in gross margin.

Cost of sales for 2024 were $8,607, an increase of $869 compared with $7,738 in 2023, reflecting the impact of higher volume and the Test & Measurement acquisition. Gross profit was $8,885 in 2024 compared to $7,427 in 2023, while gross margin increased 1.8 percentage points to 50.8 percent, reflecting the Test & Measurement acquisition and higher price partially offset by the impact from acquisition-related inventory step-up amortization of $231, which negatively impacted margins by approximately 1.3 percentage points.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

SG&A expenses of $5,103 in 2025 decreased $39 compared with 2024 and SG&A as a percent of sales decreased 1.1 percentage points to 28.3 percent, reflecting savings from cost reduction actions (primarily at Test & Measurement and AspenTech).

SG&A expenses of $5,142 in 2024 increased $956 compared with 2023 and SG&A as a percent of sales increased 1.8 percentage points to 29.4 percent, reflecting the impact of the Test & Measurement acquisition, partially offset by strong operating leverage on higher sales.

SALE OF COPELAND NOTE RECEIVABLE AND EQUITY INTEREST

On June 6, 2024, the Company entered into definitive agreements to sell its 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in Copeland to private equity funds managed by Blackstone for $1.5 billion and its note receivable to Copeland for $1.9 billion, and the transactions were subsequently completed in August 2024. Upon entering into the note agreement, the Company recorded a pretax loss in continuing operations of $279 ($217 after-tax, $0.38 per share) to adjust the carrying value of the note to $1.9 billion to reflect the transaction price, while the Company recognized a gain of $539 ($435 after-tax) in discontinued operations upon the sale of the common equity interest.

GAIN ON SUBORDINATED INTEREST

In 2023, the Company received distributions related to its subordinated interest in Vertiv totaling $161 ($122 after-tax, $0.21 per share) and received $15 related to gains recognized in 2022. In 2024, the Company received its final distribution of $79 ($60 after-tax, $0.10 per share).

OTHER DEDUCTIONS, NET

Other deductions, net were $1,245 in 2025, a decrease of $189 compared with 2024, reflecting lower intangibles amortization of $193 (including $136 of backlog amortization in the prior year related to the Test & Measurement

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acquisition) and lower restructuring expense of $92, partially offset by higher acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs which increased by $118. The prior year also included divestiture losses of $48.

Other deductions, net were $1,434 in 2024, an increase of $928 compared with 2023. 2024 included intangibles amortization related to the Test & Measurement acquisition of $560, while restructuring costs increased by $156 and acquisition/divestiture costs increased by $27. The Company also incurred divestiture losses of $48 ($50 after-tax, $0.09 per share).

INTEREST EXPENSE, NET

Interest expense, net was $237, $175 and $34 in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in 2025 reflects higher levels of debt to support the AspenTech transaction. Results in 2023 included interest income on undeployed proceeds from the Copeland transaction of $141 ($108 after-tax, $0.19 per share).

Interest income from related party was $86 and $41 in 2024 and 2023, respectively and reflects non-cash interest income on the Copeland note receivable, which was capitalized to the carrying value of the note through the date of the sale agreement.

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

Pretax earnings from continuing operations of $2,934 increased $914 in 2025, up 45 percent compared with 2024. Earnings increased $146 in Intelligent Devices and increased $545 in Software and Control.

Pretax earnings from continuing operations of $2,020 decreased $883 in 2024, down 30 percent compared with 2023, which included the impact of acquisition-related inventory step-up amortization, higher amortization due to the Test & Measurement acquisition, and the loss on the Copeland note receivable. Earnings increased $191 in Intelligent Devices and decreased $140 in Software and Control.

INCOME TAXES

Income taxes were $696, $415 and $642 for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 24 percent, 21 percent and 22 percent in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The current year rate was negatively impacted by discrete tax items totaling $36 ($0.06 per share) and fees incurred by AspenTech which were not fully deductible (see Note 4). In total, the net impact of these items increased the rate by approximately 2 percentage points. The prior year rate included a $57 ($0.10 per share) benefit related to discrete tax items and a benefit from return-to-provision adjustments related to the filing of the prior year U.S. tax return, partially offset by unfavorable impacts from inventory step-up amortization and the divestiture losses (see Note 4), which were non-deductible for tax purposes. In total, the net impact of these items benefited the rate by approximately 1 percentage point. See Note 16.

NET EARNINGS AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders in 2025 were $2,285, up 41 percent compared with 2024, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $4.03, up 43 percent compared with $2.82 in 2024. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $6.00 compared with $5.49 in the prior year. See the analysis of adjusted earnings per share in the Overview section for further details. Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders in 2025 were $8 ($0.01 per share), compared to $350 ($0.61 per share) in 2024. Net earnings attributable to common stockholders were $2,293 ($4.04 per share) compared with $1,968 ($3.43 per share) in 2024.

Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders in 2024 were $1,618, down 29 percent compared with 2023, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.82, down 29 percent compared with $3.96 in 2023, reflecting the impact of acquisition-related inventory step-up amortization, higher amortization due to the Test & Measurement acquisition, and the loss on the Copeland note receivable. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $5.49 compared with $4.44 in the prior year. See the analysis of adjusted earnings per share in the Overview section for further details. Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders in 2024 were $350 ($0.61 per share) and included the gain on the sale of the Company's 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in Copeland of $539 ($435 after-tax). Earnings from discontinued operations in 2023 were $10,933 ($18.92 per share), which included the $8.4 billion after-tax gain on the Copeland transaction and the $2.1 billion after-tax gain on the divestiture of InSinkErator. See Note 5. Net earnings common stockholders were $1,968 ($3.43 per share) in 2024 compared with $13,219 ($22.88 per share) in 2023.

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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.

Interest income from related party (41) (86) —

Restructuring and related costs 92 244 162

Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs 84 220 277

Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up — 231 —

Loss on Copeland note receivable — 279 —

Loss on divestitures of businesses — 48 —

Gain on subordinated interest (161) (79) —

National Instruments investment gain (56) — —

AspenTech Micromine purchase price hedge (24) — —

Russia business exit charge 47 — —

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Business Segments

Following is an analysis of segment results for 2025 compared with 2024, and 2024 compared with 2023. The Company defines segment earnings as earnings before interest and income taxes.

INTELLIGENT DEVICES

Sales:

Measurement & Analytical 4,061 4,143 2 % — % — % 2 %

Earnings:

Amortization of intangibles:

Final Control $ 87 86

Measurement & Analytical 55 45

Discrete Automation 34 32

Safety & Productivity 26 27

Restructuring and related costs:

Final Control $ 17 9

Measurement & Analytical 26 25

Discrete Automation 35 30

Safety & Productivity 7 5

Adjusted EBITA Margin 25.4 % 25.9 % 0.5 pts

2025 vs. 2024- Intelligent Devices sales were $12.4 billion in 2025, an increase of $239, or 2 percent. Underlying sales increased 2 percent on higher price, while volume was favorable at Final Control and Measurement & Analytical, offset by decreased volume at Discrete Automation and Safety & Productivity. Underlying sales increased 3 percent in the Americas (U.S. up 4 percent), decreased 3 percent in Europe and increased 2 percent in Asia, Middle East & Africa (China down 3 percent). Sales for Final Control increased $176, or 4 percent, reflecting strength in power end markets. Sales for Measurement & Analytical increased $82, or 2 percent, reflecting mixed geographic results and difficult comparisons. Discrete Automation sales increased $15, or 1 percent, reflecting solid growth in the Americas, mostly offset by softness in Europe and Asia, Middle East & Africa. Safety & Productivity sales decreased $34, or 2 percent, reflecting softness in all geographies. Earnings for Intelligent Devices were $2,953, an increase of $146, or 5 percent, and margin increased 0.7 percentage points to 23.8 percent, reflecting favorable price less net material inflation. Adjusted EBITA margin was 25.9 percent, an increase of 0.5 percentage points.

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INTELLIGENT DEVICES

Sales:

Discrete Automation 2,635 2,506 (5) % — % — % (5) %

Safety & Productivity 1,388 1,390 — % — % — % — %

Earnings:

Amortization of intangibles:

Final Control $ 88 87

Measurement & Analytical 27 55

Discrete Automation 29 34

Safety & Productivity 26 26

Restructuring and related costs:

Final Control $ 28 17

Measurement & Analytical 13 26

Discrete Automation 27 35

Safety & Productivity — 7

Adjusted EBITA Margin 24.6 % 25.4 % 0.8 pts

2024 vs. 2023 - Intelligent Devices sales were $12.2 billion in 2024, an increase of $573, or 5 percent. Underlying sales increased 5 percent on 3 percent higher volume and 2 percent higher price. Underlying sales increased 3 percent in the Americas (U.S. up 1 percent), increased 5 percent in Europe and increased 9 percent in Asia, Middle East & Africa (China down 2 percent). Sales for Final Control increased $234, or 6 percent, reflecting strength in energy and power end markets. Sales for Measurement & Analytical increased $466, or 13 percent, reflecting robust growth in all geographies and strong backlog conversion. Discrete Automation sales decreased $129, or 5 percent, reflecting softness in all geographies. Safety & Productivity sales increased $2, essentially flat, reflecting moderate results across all geographies. Earnings for Intelligent Devices were $2,807, an increase of $191, or 7 percent, and margin increased 0.5 percentage points to 23.1 percent, reflecting leverage on higher sales and favorable price less net material inflation, partially offset by increases in other costs. Adjusted EBITA margin was 25.4 percent, an increase of 0.8 percentage points.

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SOFTWARE AND CONTROL

Sales:

Control Systems & Software $ 3,935 4,205 7 % — % — % 7 %

Earnings:

Control Systems & Software $ 572 895 57 %

Amortization of intangibles:

Control Systems & Software $ 512 468

Restructuring and related costs:

Control Systems & Software $ 23 25

Test & Measurement 81 18

Adjusted EBITA Margin 27.0 % 31.0 % 4.0 pts

2025 vs. 2024 - Software and Control sales were $5.7 billion in 2025, an increase of $292, or 5 percent compared to the prior year. Underlying sales increased 5 percent on 2.5 percent higher volume and 2.5 percent higher price. Underlying sales increased 9 percent in the Americas (U.S. up 10 percent), decreased 1 percent in Europe and increased 4 percent in Asia, Middle East & Africa (China down 6 percent). Sales for Control Systems & Software increased $270, or 7 percent, reflecting strong growth at AspenTech (including a favorable impact related to the timing of contract renewals) and favorable demand in process and power end markets across all geographies. Test & Measurement sales increased $22, or 2 percent, reflecting strong growth in the Americas, offset by softness in Europe and China. Earnings for Software and Control were $827, an increase of $545, or 193 percent, and margin increased 9.3 percentage points to 14.5 percent, reflecting leverage on higher Control Systems & Software sales (including a benefit related to the timing of AspenTech contract renewals), higher price, savings from cost reduction actions (primarily at Test & Measurement and AspenTech), lower intangibles amortization, and lower restructuring and related costs compared to the prior year. Adjusted EBITA margin was 31.0 percent, an increase of 4.0 percentage points.

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SOFTWARE AND CONTROL

Sales:

Control Systems & Software $ 3,648 3,935 8 % — % — % 8 %

Test & Measurement — 1,464 — %

Earnings:

Control Systems & Software $ 422 572 35 %

Test & Measurement — (290)

Amortization of intangibles:

Control Systems & Software $ 508 512

Test & Measurement — 560

Restructuring and related costs:

Control Systems & Software $ 10 23

Test & Measurement — 81

Adjusted EBITA Margin 25.8 % 27.0 % 1.2 pts

2024 vs. 2023 - Software and Control sales were $5.4 billion in 2024, an increase of $1,751, or 48 percent compared to 2023, reflecting the impact of the NI acquisition. Underlying sales increased 8 percent on 5 percent higher volume and 3 percent higher price. Underlying sales increased 8 percent in the Americas (U.S. up 7 percent), increased 9 percent in Europe and increased 8 percent in Asia, Middle East & Africa (China down 5 percent). Sales for Control Systems & Software increased $287, or 8 percent, reflecting strong international demand in process and hybrid end markets while power end markets were strong globally. AspenTech sales were up modestly. Test & Measurement sales were $1,464. Earnings for Software and Control were $282, a decrease of $140, or 33 percent, and margin decreased 6.4 percentage points to 5.2 percent, reflecting the impact from $560 of incremental intangibles amortization related to the Test & Measurement acquisition. Adjusted EBITA margin was 27.0 percent, an increase of 1.2 percentage points, reflecting leverage on higher sales and higher price, partially offset by the impact of the Test & Measurement acquisition.

Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Emerson maintains a conservative financial structure to provide the strength and flexibility necessary to achieve our strategic objectives and efficiently deploy 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 $42 billion and stockholders' equity of $20 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.

The Company continues to generate substantial operating cash flow, including approximately $3.7 billion from continuing operations in 2025. Cash flows have been and are expected to be sufficient for at least the next 12 months to meet the Company’s operating requirements, including those related to salaries and wages, working capital, capital expenditures, and other liquidity requirements associated with operations. The Company also has certain contractual obligations, primarily long-term debt and operating leases (see Notes 9, 12 and 13). The Company has been able to readily meet all its funding requirements and currently believes that sufficient funds will be available to meet its needs for the foreseeable future through operating cash flow, existing resources, short- and long-term debt capacity, or its revolving backup credit facilities under which it has not incurred any borrowings.

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CASH FLOW

Percent of sales 2.4 % 2.4 % 2.4 %

Operating cash flow from continuing operations for 2025 was $3.7 billion, an increase of $359, or 11 percent compared with 2024, reflecting higher earnings and favorable changes in working capital. Operating cash flow from continuing operations for 2024 was $3.3 billion, an increase of 22 percent compared to $2.7 billion in 2023, reflecting higher earnings (excluding the impact of non-cash items related to the NI acquisition and the loss on the Copeland note receivable). Acquisition-related costs and integration activities negatively impacted 2024 operating cash flow by approximately $235.

At September 30, 2025, operating working capital as a percent of sales was 11.3 percent compared with 8.0 percent in 2024 and 8.5 percent in 2023. The change in operating working capital compared to the prior year was due to the payment of income taxes of approximately $0.6 billion in 2025 related to the sale of the Company's 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in Copeland. Total operating working capital increased in 2024 due to the NI acquisition, but improved as a percent of sales compared to 2023 due to improvements in inventory levels.

Free cash flow from continuing operations (operating cash flow less capital expenditures) was $3,245 in 2025, up 12 percent, reflecting the increase in operating cash flow. Free cash flow from continuing operations was $2,898 in 2024, compared with $2,347 in 2023. Net cash paid in connection with acquisitions was $37, $8,342 and $705 in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Total cash provided by operating activities including the impact of discontinued operations was $3,098, $3,332 and $637 in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease in 2025 reflected higher operating cash flow from continuing operations, offset by approximately $0.6 billion of income taxes paid related to the sale of the Company's 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in Copeland. The lower cash flow in 2023 was due to approximately $2.3 billion of income taxes paid related to the gains on the Copeland transaction and InSinkErator divestiture and subsidiary restructurings related to the Copeland transaction.

Dividends were $1,192 ($2.11 per share) in 2025, compared with $1,201 ($2.10 per share) in 2024 and $1,198 ($2.08 per share) in 2023. In November 2025, the Board of Directors voted to increase the quarterly cash dividend to an annualized rate of $2.22 per share.

Purchases of Emerson common stock totaled $1,167, $435 and $2,000 in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, at average per share prices of $125.66, $99.04 and $94.09. AspenTech repurchases were $208 in 2024. In November 2025, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up 50 million shares. This is in addition to the authorization approved by the Board in March 2020 for the purchase of up to 60 million shares, of which approximately 19.6 million shares remain available at September 30, 2025. The Company purchased 9.3 million shares in 2025, 4.4 million shares in 2024 and 21.3 million shares in 2023.

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LEVERAGE/CAPITALIZATION

Total Debt-to-Total Capital Ratio 28.3 % 26.2 % 39.3 %

Net Debt-to-Net Capital Ratio 0.5 % 15.9 % 36.2 %

Operating Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio 33.2 % 43.2 % 28.0 %

Interest Coverage Ratio 12.1X 7.2X 8.6X

Total debt, which includes long-term debt, current maturities of long-term debt, commercial paper and other short-term borrowings, was $13,116, $7,687 and $8,157 as of September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in 2025 reflects increased short-term borrowings and long-term debt to fund the AspenTech transaction. Overall, the Company's commercial paper borrowings increased to approximately $4.2 billion at September 30, 2025. In March 2025, the Company issued €500 of 3.0% notes due March 2031, $500 of 5.0% notes due March 2035, and €500 of 3.5% notes due March 2037. The decrease in 2024 reflected the repayment of €500 of 0.375% euro notes that matured in May 2024. See Note 4 and Note 13.

The increase in the debt-to-total capital ratios in 2025 reflects the increased commercial paper and long-term debt discussed above. The total debt-to-capital ratio decreased slightly in 2024, reflecting repayments of long-term debt, while the net debt-to-net capital ratio increased reflecting the use of cash held on the balance sheet at September 30, 2023 that was used to complete the NI acquisition. Although the Company's financial leverage and debt ratios are currently elevated compared to its historical levels, Emerson expects to retain its investment-grade long-term debt ratings. Further, the Company expects its leverage and debt ratios to improve through disciplined capital allocation, which includes using a portion of its cash flows to reduce net debt.

The interest coverage ratio is computed as earnings before income taxes plus interest expense, divided by interest expense. The interest coverage ratio in 2025 reflects higher interest expense due to the increased short-term borrowings and long-term debt discussed above. The lower ratio in 2024 reflects 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 $595, acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs of $220, higher restructuring and related costs of $152, the loss of $279 on the Copeland note receivable and the gain on the subordinated interest of $79, the interest coverage ratio was 11.6X.

On February 11, 2025, the Company entered into a $3 billion, 364-day revolving backup credit facility to support increased commercial paper borrowings in connection with the AspenTech transaction. This facility is in addition to the Company's existing $3.5 billion revolving backup credit facility with various banks, which was entered into in February 2023. The credit facilities are maintained to support general corporate purposes, including commercial paper borrowings. The Company has not incurred any borrowings under these or previous facilities. The credit facilities contain no financial covenants and are not subject to termination based on a change of credit rating or material adverse changes. The facilities are unsecured and may be accessed under various interest rate alternatives at the Company’s option. Fees to maintain the facilities are immaterial. The Company also maintains a universal shelf registration statement on file with the SEC under which it can issue debt securities, preferred stock, common stock, warrants, share purchase contracts or share purchase units without a predetermined limit. Securities can be sold in one or more separate offerings with the size, price and terms to be determined at the time of sale.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates due to its worldwide presence and diverse business profile and selectively uses derivative financial instruments, including forwards, swaps and purchased options to manage these risks. The Company does not hold derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. The value of derivatives and other financial instruments is subject to change as a result of market movements in rates and prices. Sensitivity analysis is one technique used to forecast

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the impact of these movements. Based on a hypothetical 10 percent increase in interest rates or a 10 percent weakening in the U.S. dollar across all currencies, the potential losses in future earnings, fair value or cash flows are not material. Sensitivity analysis has limitations; for example, a weaker U.S. dollar would benefit future earnings through favorable translation of non-U.S. operating results. See Notes 1, and 11 through 13.

Critical Accounting Policies

Preparation of the Company's financial statements requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates regarding uncertainties that could affect reported revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities and equity. Note 1 describes the significant accounting policies used in preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The most significant areas where management judgments and estimates impact the primary financial statements are described below. Actual results in these areas could differ materially from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company evaluates its contracts with customers to identify the promised goods or services and recognizes revenue for the identified performance obligations at the amount the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to a customer. Revenue is recognized when, or as, performance obligations are satisfied and control has transferred to the customer, typically when products are shipped or delivered, title and risk of loss pass to the customer, and the Company has a present right to payment. 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, generally in accordance with shipping terms, or the first day of the contractual term for software. A portion of the Company's revenues relate to the sale of post-contract customer support, parts and labor for repairs, and engineering services.

In some circumstances, contracts include multiple performance obligations, where revenue is recognized separately for each good or service, as well as contracts where revenue is recognized over time as control transfers to the customer. Tangible products represent a large majority of the delivered items in contracts with multiple performance obligations or where revenue is recognized over time, while a smaller portion is attributable to installation, service and maintenance. In sales arrangements that involve multiple performance obligations, revenue is allocated based on the relative standalone selling price for each performance obligation. Observable selling prices from actual transactions are used whenever possible. In other instances, the Company determines the standalone selling price based on third-party pricing or management's best estimate. For projects where revenue is recognized over time, the Company typically uses an input method to determine progress and recognize revenue, based on costs incurred. The Company believes costs incurred closely correspond with its performance under the contract and the transfer of control to the customer. The Company also has software maintenance contracts where revenue is recognized ratably over the maintenance term.

VALUATION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, including intangible assets, are accounted for using the acquisition method and recorded at their respective fair values. In 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of National Instruments Corporation and engaged an independent third-party valuation specialist to assist in the determination of the fair value of intangible assets. This included the use of certain assumptions and estimates, including projected revenue for customer relationship and developed technology intangible assets, the attrition rate for customer relationship intangible assets, and the obsolescence rate for developed technology intangible assets. Although we believe the assumptions and estimates to be reasonable and appropriate, they require judgment and are based on experience and historical information obtained from National Instruments Corporation.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

Long-lived assets, which include property, plant and equipment, goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate impairment may exist. If the Company determines that the carrying value of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable, a permanent impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its estimated fair value. Reporting units are also reviewed for possible goodwill impairment at least annually, in the fourth quarter. If an initial assessment indicates it is more likely than not an impairment may exist, it is evaluated by comparing the reporting unit's estimated fair value to its carrying value. Fair value is generally estimated using an income approach that discounts estimated future cash flows using discount rates judged by management to be commensurate with the applicable risk. Estimates of future sales, operating results, cash flows and discount rates are subject to changes in the economic environment, including such factors as the general level of market interest

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rates, expected equity market returns and the volatility of markets served, particularly when recessionary economic circumstances continue for an extended period of time.

RETIREMENT PLANS

The Company maintains a prudent long-term investment strategy consistent with the duration of pension obligations. The determination of defined benefit plan expense and liabilities is dependent on various assumptions, including the expected annual rate of return on plan assets, the discount rate and the rate of annual compensation increases. In accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, actual results that differ from the Company's assumptions are accumulated as deferred actuarial gains or losses and amortized to expense in future periods. The Company's principal U.S. defined benefit plan is closed to employees hired after January 1, 2016 while shorter-tenured employees ceased accruing benefits effective October 1, 2016. Effective January 1, 2025, the Company implemented a new profit sharing retirement program for all U.S. non-union employees. Eligible employees receive a base contribution to a cash balance account administered within the principal U.S. defined benefit plan, funded by surplus pension assets, as well as a potential profit sharing contribution to their defined contribution account. For employees that had continued to accrue benefits in the principal U.S. defined benefit plan, future service after December 31, 2024 is frozen.

As of September 30, 2025, the U.S. pension plans were overfunded by $856 in total (approximately 29 percent in excess of the projected benefit obligation), including unfunded plans totaling $161. The non-U.S. plans were underfunded by $65, including unfunded plans totaling $242. The Company contributed a total of $46 to defined benefit plans in 2025 and expects to contribute approximately $40 in 2026. At year-end 2025, the discount rate for U.S. plans was 5.27 percent, and was 4.97 percent in 2024. The assumed investment return on plan assets was 6.50 percent in 2025, 6.50 percent in 2024 and 6.00 percent in 2023, and will be 6.75 percent for 2026. While management believes its assumptions used are appropriate, actual experience may differ. A 0.25 percentage point decrease in the U.S. and non-U.S. discount rates would have increased the total projected benefit obligation at September 30, 2025 by $100 and increased 2026 pension expense by $10. A 0.25 percentage point decrease in the expected return on plan assets would increase 2026 pension expense by $10. See Note 14.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The Company is a party to a number of pending legal proceedings and claims, including those involving general and product liability (including asbestos) and other matters, several of which claim substantial amounts of damages. The Company accrues for such liabilities when it is probable that future costs (including legal fees and expenses) will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Accruals are based on developments to date; management's estimates of the outcomes of these matters; and the Company's experience in contesting, litigating and settling similar matters. The Company engages an outside expert to develop an actuarial estimate of its expected costs to resolve all pending and future asbestos claims, including defense costs, as well as its related insurance receivables. The reserve for asbestos litigation, which is recorded on an undiscounted basis, is based on projected claims through 2065.

Although it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of these matters, the Company historically has been largely successful in defending itself against claims and suits that have been brought against it, and will continue to defend itself vigorously in all such matters. While the Company believes a material adverse impact is unlikely, given the inherent uncertainty of litigation, a remote possibility exists that a future development could have a material adverse impact on the Company. See Note 15.

INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense and tax assets and liabilities reflect management's assessment of taxes paid or expected to be paid (received) on items included in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and consideration of operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income taxes are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The impact on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are provided to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that will more likely than not be realized. This requires management to make judgments and estimates regarding the amount and timing of the reversal of taxable temporary differences, expected future taxable income, and the impact of tax planning strategies.

Uncertainty exists regarding tax positions taken in previously filed tax returns which remain subject to examination, along with positions expected to be taken in future returns. The Company provides for unrecognized tax benefits,

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based on the technical merits, when it is more likely than not that an uncertain tax position will not be sustained upon examination. Adjustments are made to the uncertain tax positions when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit; changes in applicable tax laws, including tax case rulings and legislative guidance; or expiration of the applicable statute of limitations.

Cash repatriated to the U.S. is generally not subject to U.S. federal income taxes. No provision is made for withholding taxes and any other applicable income taxes on the undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries where these earnings are considered indefinitely reinvested or otherwise retained for continuing international operations. Determination of the amount of taxes that might be paid on these undistributed earnings if eventually remitted is not practicable. See Notes 1 and 16.

Other Items

LEGAL MATTERS

At September 30, 2025, there were no known contingent liabilities (including guarantees, pending litigation, taxes and other claims) that management believes will be material in relation to the Company's financial statements, nor were there any material commitments outside the normal course of business.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company adopted ASU No. 2023-07 (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires disclosure of significant segment expenses on an annual and interim basis. The new standard also requires disclosure of the Company's chief operating decision maker and interim disclosure of each reportable segment's total assets. This standard has no impact on the accounting for reportable segments. See Note 20.

In 2024, the Company adopted ASU No. 2022-04 (Subtopic 405-50), Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs, which requires disclosures about the use of supplier finance programs. This standard has no impact on the accounting for supplier finance programs and did not materially impact the Company's disclosures.

In 2023, the Company adopted ASU No. 2021-10 (Topic 832), Government Assistance, which requires annual disclosures about certain types of government assistance received. This standard has no impact on the accounting for government assistance and did not materially impact the Company's disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09 (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which expands the disclosures required with respect to the income tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid both in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. The updates, which are effective in fiscal 2026, change disclosures only and will not impact the Company’s results of operations.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03 (Subtopic 220-40), Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires expanded disclosures of specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements. The updates, which are effective for annual periods in fiscal 2028 and interim periods in fiscal 2029, change disclosures only and will not impact the Company’s results of operations.

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FISCAL 2026 OUTLOOK

For fiscal year 2026, consolidated net sales from continuing operations are expected to be up approximately 5.5 percent, with underlying sales up approximately 4 percent, excluding a 1.5 percent favorable impact from foreign currency translation. Earnings per share are expected to be $4.73 to $4.93, while adjusted earnings per share are expected to be $6.35 to $6.55 (see the following reconciliation).

Outlook for Fiscal 2026 Earnings Per Share 2026

Diluted earnings per share $4.73 - $4.93

Amortization of intangibles ~ 1.42

Restructuring and related costs ~ 0.15

Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs ~ 0.05

Adjusted diluted earnings per share $6.35 - $6.55

Operating cash flow is expected to be $4.0 to $4.1 billion and free cash flow, which excludes projected capital spending of approximately $0.45 billion, is expected to be $3.5 to $3.6 billion. The fiscal 2026 outlook assumes approximately $2.2 billion returned to shareholders through approximately $1.0 billion of share repurchases and approximately $1.2 billion of dividend payments.

ITEM 7A - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information from this Annual Report on Form 10-K set forth in Item 7 under "Financial Instruments" is hereby incorporated by reference.

ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

See the Company's consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and the report thereon of KPMG LLP (PCAOB ID 185) that follow.

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Consolidated Statements of Earnings

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES

Years ended September 30

(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)

Selling, general and administrative expenses 4,186 5,142 5,103

Gain on subordinated interest (161) (79) —

Loss on Copeland note receivable — 279 —

Interest income from related party (41) (86) —

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 2,903 2,020 2,934

Less: Noncontrolling interests in earnings of subsidiaries (19) (13) (47)

Earnings common stockholders:

Basic earnings per share common stockholders:

Earnings from continuing operations $ 3.98 2.83 4.05

Diluted earnings per share common stockholders:

Earnings from continuing operations $ 3.96 2.82 4.03

Diluted earnings per common share $ 22.88 3.43 4.04

Weighted average outstanding shares:

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES

Years ended September 30

(Dollars in millions)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Pension and postretirement (25) 2 (24)

Cash flow hedges 4 (13) 20

Total other comprehensive income (loss) 233 389 43

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES

Years ended September 30 (Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)

ASSETS

Current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net 2,807 2,871

Other assets

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt $ 532 4,797

Equity

Additional paid-in-capital 169 85

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (868) (821)

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 5,873 16

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Equity

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES

Years ended September 30

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Additional paid-in-capital

AspenTech purchases of common stock (122) (119) —

Purchase of noncontrolling interest — — (1,400)

Settlement of AspenTech share awards — — (76)

Reclass negative APIC to retained earnings — — 1,321

Retained earnings

Reclass negative APIC to retained earnings — — (1,321)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Pension and postretirement (25) 2 (24)

Cash flow hedges 4 (13) 20

Treasury stock

Issued under Emerson stock plans 71 130 88

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

AspenTech purchases of common stock (92) (89) —

Other comprehensive income 1 4 (4)

Dividends paid (1) (2) (3)

AspenTech acquisition — — —

Purchase of noncontrolling interests 3 — (5,832)

Climate Technologies divestiture (29) — —

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES

Years ended September 30 (Dollars in millions)

Operating activities

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax (10,939) (350) (8)

Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up — 231 —

Pension expense (income) (71) (79) (12)

Gain on subordinated interest (161) (79) —

Loss on Copeland note receivable — 279 —

Changes in operating working capital (148) (151) (9)

Cash from discontinued operations (2,073) 15 (578)

Investing activities

Purchases of businesses, net of cash and equivalents acquired (705) (8,342) (37)

Proceeds from subordinated interest 176 79 —

Proceeds from related party note receivable 918 — —

Cash from continuing operations (115) (8,796) (593)

Cash from discontinued operations 12,530 3,436 —

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities 12,415 (5,360) (593)

Financing activities

Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings (1,578) (15) 1,110

Proceeds from short-term borrowings greater than three months 395 322 8,008

Payments of short-term borrowings greater than three months (400) (327) (4,918)

Proceeds from long-term debt — — 1,544

AspenTech purchases of common stock (214) (208) —

Payment of related party note payable (918) — —

Purchase of noncontrolling interest — — (7,244)

Repurchase of AspenTech share awards — — (76)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents 18 20 (39)

Increase (Decrease) in cash and equivalents 6,247 (4,463) (2,044)

Changes in operating working capital

Other current assets (1) (149) (152)

Total changes in operating working capital $ (148) (151) (9)

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES

Years ended September 30

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts or where noted)

(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Financial Statement Presentation

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. On March 12, 2025, Emerson completed its purchase of the remaining outstanding shares of common stock of AspenTech not already owned by the Company. As a result of the transaction, AspenTech is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. AspenTech was reorganized upon completion of the transaction and now reports to Control Systems & Software leadership. AspenTech's results, which were previously reported as a separate segment, are now consolidated into the Control Systems & Software segment for all periods presented. See Notes 4 and 20.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company adopted ASU No. 2023-07 (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires disclosure of significant segment expenses on an annual and interim basis. The new standard also requires disclosure of the Company's chief operating decision maker and interim disclosure of each reportable segment's total assets. This standard has no impact on the accounting for reportable segments. See Note 20.

In 2024, the Company adopted ASU No. 2022-04 (Subtopic 405-50), Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs, which requires disclosures about the use of supplier finance programs. This standard has no impact on the accounting for supplier finance programs and did not materially impact the Company's disclosures.

In 2023, the Company adopted ASU No. 2021-10 (Topic 832), Government Assistance, which requires annual disclosures about certain types of government assistance received. This standard has no impact on the accounting for government assistance and did not materially impact the Company's disclosures.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its controlled affiliates. Intercompany transactions, profits and balances are eliminated in consolidation. Investments of 20 percent to 50 percent of the voting shares of other entities are accounted for by the equity method. Investments in publicly traded companies of less than 20 percent are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reflected in earnings. Investments in nonpublicly traded companies of less than 20 percent are carried at cost, minus impairment, and adjusted for observable price changes in orderly transactions.

Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currency for most of the Company's non-U.S. subsidiaries is the local currency. Adjustments resulting from translating local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income.

Cash Equivalents