Item 1. Business -----------------
Emerson was incorporated in Missouri in 1890. Originally engaged in the manufacture and sale of electric motors and fans, Emerson's product lines were subsequently expanded through internal growth and acquisitions. Emerson is now engaged principally in the worldwide design, manufacture and sale of a broad range of electrical, electromechanical and electronic products and systems.
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The products manufactured by the Company are classified into the following industry segments: Commercial and Industrial Components and Systems; and Appliance and Construction-Related Components. Net sales, income before income taxes and accounting changes and total assets attributable to each industry segment for the three years ended September 30, 1996 are set forth in Note 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 39 of the 1996 Annual Report, which note is hereby incorporated by reference. Information with respect to acquisition and divestiture activities by Emerson is set forth in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 33 of the 1996 Annual Report, which note is hereby incorporated by reference.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS ------------------------------------------------
The Commercial and Industrial segment includes process control instrumentation, valves and systems; industrial motors and drives; industrial machinery, equipment and components; and electronic products. These products are generally highly engineered, both in product design and manufacturing process. Products of this segment are sold to commercial and industrial distributors and end-users for manufacturing and commercial applications.
Products used in process industries include various types of instrumentation, valves and control systems for measurement and control of fluid flow. Included are various types of meters such as rotameters, positive displacement meters, magnetic flow meters, turbine meters, direct mass flow meters and instruments to measure water quality. Other products include solid state telemetering equipment, various types of pressure and vacuum relief valves and personal computer-based software used for industrial automation applications. In addition, Emerson manufactures and sells temperature sensors, pressure sensors and transmitters used to measure and/or control temperature, pressure, level and rate and amount of flow. Also produced are process gas chromatographs, in-situ oxygen analyzers, infrared gas and process fluid analyzers, combustion analyzers and systems, and other analyzers which measure pH and conductivity. The Company also manufactures and sells sliding stem valves, rotary valves, plastic-lined plug valves, butterfly valves, pressure regulators, and related actuators and controllers.
Emerson also manufactures electronic measurement and data acquisition equipment for use in industrial processing. In addition, Emerson produces vibratory separating equipment used primarily in the chemical, mining, pharmaceutical, food processing, pulp and paper, ceramic and metal-working markets.
Beginning with a line of electric motors for industrial and heavy commercial applications, Emerson's products for industrial automation include certain kinds of integral horsepower motors, gear drives, pump motors, alternators, electronic variable speed drives and diesel generator sets. Emerson also produces and services electronic uninterruptible power supplies, power conditioning and distribution equipment, modular power systems and environmental control systems used in communications and information processing applications.
Emerson manufactures and sells components for the transmission and regulation of mechanical power, such as certain kinds of chains, sprockets, sheaves, gears, bearings, couplings and speed reducers, and a line of cam-operated index drives, programmable motion controllers and automation accessories. These products are used primarily in industrial and commercial applications requiring the transmission of mechanical motion or drive systems of various types.
Emerson also manufactures a line of multi-purpose pressure and solenoid valves, pressure, vacuum and temperature switches, automatic transfer switches, remote control switches and electric power control systems. These products are widely used in the automation of equipment and industrial processes and for the control of emergency electric power.
Emerson also produces a variety of industrial and commercial ultrasonic products for applications such as cleaning, sealing, welding and flaw detection. Other products include material preparation and microstructure analysis equipment. Emerson also manufactures electric circulation heaters, fluid heat transfer systems and component heating elements.
Emerson manufactures a broad line of components for current-and noncurrent- carrying electrical distribution devices such as panelboards, receptacles, fittings, cable handling reels and lighting products for use in hazardous and nonhazardous environments.
APPLIANCE AND CONSTRUCTION-RELATED COMPONENTS ---------------------------------------------
The Appliance and Construction-Related segment consists of fractional motors and appliance components; heating, ventilating and air conditioning components; and tools. This segment includes components sold to distributors and original equipment manufacturers for inclusion in end-products and systems (ultimately sold through commercial and residential building construction channels); and construction-related products which retain their identity and are sold through distributors to consumers and the professional trades.
Emerson manufactures and sells a variety of components and systems for refrigeration and comfort control applications, including hermetic and semi- hermetic compressors; hermetic motors and terminals for hermetically sealed compressors; and fractional and sub-fractional horsepower motors for selected appliance, office equipment, ventilating equipment, pump, heater and other motor-driven machine applications. Automatic temperature controls, timers, switches, and thermo-protective devices are manufactured for gas and electric heating systems, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and various large and small appliances. Emerson also manufactures and sells a variety of electric heating elements and electrostatic air cleaners.
Emerson manufactures and sells a line of electrical products primarily for the residential markets, including electric waste disposers, hot water dispensers, ventilating equipment and exhaust fans.
Emerson is a producer of selected professional and hardware tools and accessories, and service equipment. These products include certain kinds of wrenches, thread cutters, pipe cutters, reamers, vises, pipe and bolt threading machines and sewer and drain cleaning equipment. The principal markets for these professional tools and service equipment include plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractors, construction and maintenance companies, petroleum and gas producers, refiners and processors, and farm and home consumers.
Emerson produces ladders, scaffolding and related accessories. Also produced by Emerson for marketing by a major retailer are shop vacuum cleaners, a line of bench power tools for home workshop use and a line of hand tools including adjustable wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and chisels.
PRODUCTION ----------
Emerson utilizes various production operations and methods. The principal production operations are metal stamping, forming, casting, machining, welding, plating, heat treating, painting and assembly. In addition, Emerson also uses specialized production operations, including automatic and semiautomatic testing, automated material handling and storage, ferrous and nonferrous machining and special furnaces for heat treating and foundry applications. Management believes the equipment, machinery and tooling used in these processes are of modern design and well maintained.
RAW MATERIALS AND ENERGY ------------------------
Emerson's major requirements for basic raw materials include steel, copper, cast iron, aluminum and brass and, to a lesser extent, plastics and other petroleum-based chemicals. Emerson has multiple sources of supply for each of its material requirements. The raw materials and various purchased components required for its products have generally been available in sufficient quantities.
Emerson uses various forms of energy, principally natural gas and electricity, obtained from public utilities. A majority of the plants have the capability of being converted to use alternative sources of energy.
PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, LICENSES AND FRANCHISES --------------------------------------------
The Company has a number of patents, trademarks, licenses and franchises, none of which is considered material to any segment of its consolidated operations.
BACKLOG -------
The estimated consolidated order backlog of the Company was $1,810 million and $1,815 million at September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Nearly all of the September 30, 1996 consolidated backlog amount is expected to be shipped within one year. The estimated backlog by industry segment at September 30, 1996 and 1995 follows (dollars in millions):
1996 1995 ------- ------- Commercial and Industrial $ 1,191 1,215 Appliance and Construction-Related 619 600 ------- ------- Consolidated Order Backlog $ 1,810 1,815 ======= =======
COMPETITION -----------
Emerson's businesses are highly competitive and the methods of competition vary across the industry segments served. Although no single company competes directly with Emerson in all of its product lines, various companies compete in one or more product lines. Some of these companies have substantially greater sales and assets than Emerson. In addition, Emerson competes with many smaller companies.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ------------------------
Costs associated with Company-sponsored research, new product development and product improvement were $398.7 million in 1996, $354.2 million in 1995 and $298.2 million in 1994.
ENVIRONMENT -----------
The Company's manufacturing locations generate waste, the treatment, storage, transportation and disposal of which are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. Compliance with laws regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment has not had a material effect upon Emerson's capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. It is not anticipated that Emerson will have material capital expenditures for environmental control facilities during the next fiscal year.
EMPLOYEES ---------
Emerson and its subsidiaries had an average of approximately 86,400 employees during 1996.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN OPERATIONS -------------------------------
International sales were $4,867 million in 1996, $4,386 million in 1995 and $3,243 million in 1994, including U.S. exports of $885 million, $768 million and $589 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Although there are additional risks attendant to foreign operations, such as nationalization of facilities, currency fluctuations and restrictions on the movement of funds, Emerson's financial position has not been materially affected thereby to date. See Note 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 39 of the 1996 Annual Report for further information with respect to foreign operations.
Item 2.

Item 2. Properties -------------------
At September 30, 1996, Emerson had approximately 325 manufacturing locations worldwide, of which approximately 170 were located outside the United States, primarily in Europe and to a lesser extent in Asia-Pacific, Canada and Latin America. Approximately 200 locations are occupied by the Commercial and Industrial segment, and approximately 125 are occupied by the Appliance and Construction-Related segment. The majority of the locations are owned or occupied under capital lease obligations with the remainder occupied under operating leases. The Company considers its facilities suitable and adequate for the purposes for which they are used.
Item 3.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings --------------------------
Emerson is a party to a number of pending legal proceedings, several of which claim substantial amounts of damages. There are no pending legal proceedings that management believes will be material in relation to the Company's business or financial position.
Item 4.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ------------------------------------------------------------
There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter ended September 30, 1996.
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Executive Officers of the Registrant
The following sets forth certain information as of December 1996 with respect to Emerson's executive officers. These officers have been elected or appointed to terms which will expire February 4, 1997:
First Served as Name Position Age Officer ---- -------- --- ---------- C. F. Knight* Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer 60 1972
A. E. Suter* Senior Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer 61 1979
R. W. Staley* Vice Chairman Asia-Pacific 61 1975
W. J. Galvin Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer 50 1984
W. W. Withers Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel 56 1989
*Also chairman and/or member of certain committees of the Board of Directors.
There are no family relationships among any of the executive officers and directors.
Each of the above has served as an officer or in a supervisory capacity with Emerson for the last five years.
PART II
Item 5.

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Matters -------
The information regarding the market for the Company's common stock, quarterly market price ranges and dividend payments set forth in Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 40 of the 1996 Annual Report is hereby incorporated by reference. There were approximately 29,800 stockholders at September 30, 1996. On October 5, 1995, the Company issued 148,772 shares of common stock for all of the stock of an electrical power systems and equipment services company. The shares were not registered based on the exemption provided by Section 3(a)(10) of the 1993 Securities Act. The terms and conditions of the transaction were approved by the California Department of Corporations after a hearing upon the fairness of such terms and conditions. On June 28, 1996, the Company issued 29,572 shares of common stock (plus cash) for all of the stock of a turn-key systems integration company. The shares were not registered based on the exemption provided by Regulation D of the 1993 Securities Act. Both shareholders of the acquired company were accredited investors.
Item 6.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data --------------------------------
Years ended September 30 (Dollars in millions except per share amounts)
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net sales $ 11,149.9 10,012.9 8,607.2 8,173.8 7,706.0
Net earnings $ 1,018.5 907.7 788.5 708.1 662.9
Earnings per common share $ 4.55 4.06 3.52 3.15 2.96
Cash dividends per common share $ 1.96 1.78 1.56 1.44 1.38
Long-term debt $ 772.6 208.6 279.9 438.0 448.0
Total assets $ 10,481.0 9,399.0 8,215.0 7,814.5 6,627.0
Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting for postemployment benefits ($21.3 million; $.10 per share) was $929.0 million in 1995. Net earnings in 1995 includes non-recurring items which were substantially offset by the accounting change.
Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting for postretirement benefits ($115.9 million; $.52 per share) was $904.4 million in 1994. Net earnings in 1994 includes non-recurring items which were substantially offset by the accounting change. See Notes 2 and 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 33, 35 and 36 of the 1996 Annual Report for information regarding these items and the Company's acquisition and divestiture activities.
Item 7.

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition -------------------------------------------------------------------- and Results of Operations -------------------------
Narrative discussion appearing under "Results of Operations" and "Financial Position, Capital Resources and Liquidity" on pages 22 through 26, and the "Safe Harbor Statement" on the inside back cover in the 1996 Annual Report are hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 8.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ----------------------------------------------------
The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries on pages 27 through 40 and the report thereon of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP appearing on page 41 of the 1996 Annual Report are hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 9.

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant ------------------------------------------------------------
Information regarding nominees and directors appearing under "Nominees and Continuing Directors" in the Emerson Electric Co. Notice of Annual Meeting of the Stockholders and Proxy Statement for the February 1997 annual stockholders' meeting (the "1997 Proxy Statement") is hereby incorporated by reference. Information regarding executive officers is set forth in Part I of this report.
Item 11.

Item 11. Executive Compensation --------------------------------
Information appearing under "Director Compensation" and "Executive Compensation" in the 1997 Proxy Statement is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 12.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and ------------------------------------------------------------- Management ----------
The information regarding beneficial ownership of shares by nominees and continuing directors and by all directors and executive officers as a group appearing under "Nominees and Continuing Directors" in the 1997 Proxy Statement is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 13.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions --------------------------------------------------------
Information appearing under "Certain Business Relationships" in the 1997 Proxy Statement is hereby incorporated by reference.
PART IV
Item 14.

Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on ----------------------------------------------------------------- Form 8-K ---------
A) Documents filed as a part of this report:
1. The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries on pages 27 through 40 and the report thereon of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP appearing on page 41 of the 1996 Annual Report.
2. Financial Statement Schedules
All schedules are omitted because they are not required, not applicable or the information is given in the financial statements or notes thereto contained in the 1996 Annual Report.
3. Exhibits (Listed by numbers corresponding to the Exhibit Table of Item 601 in Regulation S-K).
3(a) Restated Articles of Incorporation of Emerson Electric Co., incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1989 Form 10-K, Exhibit 3(a).
3(b) Bylaws of Emerson Electric Co., as amended through May 3, 1994, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1994 Form 10-K, Exhibit 3(b).
4(a) Indenture dated as of April 17, 1991, between Emerson Electric Co. and The Boatmen's National Bank of St. Louis, Trustee, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 33-62545, Exhibit 4.1.
No other long-term debt instruments are filed since the total amount of securities authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of Emerson Electric Co. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Emerson Electric Co. agrees to furnish a copy of such instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
4(b) Rights Agreement dated as of November 1, 1988 between Emerson Electric Co. and Centerre Trust Company of St. Louis, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. Form 8-K, dated November 1, 1988, Exhibits 1 and 2.
10(a)* 1974 Non-qualified Stock Option Plan, as amended, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1991 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10(a) and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1992, Exhibit 10(a).
10(b)* 1982 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1992 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10(b).
10(c)* Employment Agreement made as of October 1, 1975 and amended January 9, 1987 between Emerson Electric Co. and C. F. Knight, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1987 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10(e).
10(d)* 1986 Stock Option Plan, as amended, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1992 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10(e) and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1992, Exhibit 10(b).
10(e)* 1991 Stock Option Plan, as amended, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1992 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10(f) and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1992, Exhibit 10(c).
10(f)* 1988 Incentive Shares plan, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1988 Proxy Statement dated December 18, 1987, Exhibit A, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1992, Exhibits 10(d) and 10(e), and Amendments No. 3 and No. 4 thereto, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1993 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10(g).
10(g)* Third Amendment to the Emerson Electric Co. 1993 Incentive Shares Plan filed herewith.
10(h)* Restricted Shares Award Agreement with C. F. Knight dated November 1, 1993, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1993 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10(i).
10(i)* Emerson Electric Co. Directors' Continuing Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1987 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10(g), and Amendment filed herewith.
10(j)* Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric. Co. 1994 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10(k).
10(k)* Emerson Electric Co. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1989 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10(i).
10(l)* Third Amendment to the Supplemental Executive Savings Investment Plan, incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, Exhibit 10(1).
10(m)* Annual Incentive Plan incorporated by reference to Emerson Electric Co. 1995 Proxy Statement dated December 14, 1994, Appendix A.
13 Portions of Emerson Electric Co. Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended September 30, 1996 incorporated by reference herein.
21 Subsidiaries of Emerson Electric Co.
23 Independent Auditors' Consent.
24 Power of Attorney.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
* Management contract or compensatory plan.
B) No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended September 30, 1996.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
By /s/ W. J. Galvin ------------------------- W. J. Galvin Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer (and Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: December 19, 1996
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on December 19, 1996, by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated.
Signature Title --------- -----
* ---------------------------------------- Chairman of the Board, President C. F. Knight and Chief Executive Officer and Director
/s/ W. J. Galvin ---------------------------------------- Senior Vice President - W. J. Galvin Finance and Chief Financial Officer (and Principal Accounting Officer)
* ---------------------------------------- Director L. L. Browning, Jr.
* ---------------------------------------- Director A. A. Busch III
* ---------------------------------------- Director D. C. Farrell
* ---------------------------------------- Director J. A. Frates
* ---------------------------------------- Director R. B. Horton
* ---------------------------------------- Director G. A. Lodge
* ---------------------------------------- Director V. R. Loucks, Jr.
* ---------------------------------------- Director R. B. Loynd
* ---------------------------------------- Director R. L. Ridgway
* ---------------------------------------- Director R. W. Staley
* ---------------------------------------- Director A. E. Suter
* ---------------------------------------- Director W. M. Van Cleve
* ---------------------------------------- Director E. E. Whitacre, Jr.
* ---------------------------------------- Director E. F. Williams, Jr.
* By /s/ W. J. Galvin -------------------------------- W. J. Galvin Attorney-in-fact
INDEX TO EXHIBITS -----------------
Exhibits are listed by numbers corresponding to the Exhibit Table of Item 601 in Regulation S-K.
Exhibit No. Exhibit ---------- -------
10(g) Third Amendment to the Emerson Electric Co. 1993 Incentive Shares Plan
10(i) Amendment to the Emerson Electric Co. Directors' Continuing Compensation Plan
13 Portions of Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended September 30, 1996, incorporated by reference herein
21 Subsidiaries of Emerson Electric Co.
23 Independent Auditors' Consent
24 Power of Attorney
27 Financial Data Schedule
See Item 14(A)(3) for a list of exhibits incorporated by reference.