Form: 8-K

Current report

February 26, 2001

8-K: Current report

Published on February 26, 2001



SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event
reported): February 26, 2001



Emerson Electric Co.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


Missouri
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(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)


1-278
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(Commission
File Number)


43-0259330
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)


8000 West Florissant Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)


63136
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(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(314) 553-2000
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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The following information is furnished pursuant to Regulation FD.

Emerson GAAP Underlying Orders - 13 Month Summary (Percent change. Trailing
3-month average versus prior year.)




Jan. `00 Feb. `00 Mar. '00 Apr. '00 May. `00
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Industrial Automation flat +0-5 +0-5 +0-5 +0-5
HVAC +0-5 +0-5 +0-5 +5 +5
Electronics and Telecom +>20 +>20 +>30 +>30 +>20
Appliance and Tools +0-5 +0-5 +0-5 +0-5 +0-5
Process Control +0-5 flat flat flat flat
Total Emerson +0-5 +5 +5-10 +5-10 +5-10

Jun. '00 Jul. '00 Aug. '00 Sep. '00 Oct. '00
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Industrial Automation +0-5 +0-5 +0-5 flat -5-0
HVAC +5-10 +5-10 +5-10 +0-5 flat
Electronics and Telecom +>30 +>30 +>30 +>30 +>30
Appliance and Tools +0-5 +0-5 -5-0 -5-0 flat
Process Control flat flat +0-5 +0-5 +0-5
Total Emerson +5-10 +5-10 +5-10 +5 +5

Nov. '00 Dec. '00 Jan. `01
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Industrial Automation -5-0 -5-0 +0-5
HVAC -5-0 +0-5 +0-5
Electronics and Telecom +30 +25-30 +10-15
Appliance and Tools -5-0 -5-0 -5-0
Process Control +0-5 +0-5 +10-15
Total Emerson +5 +5-10 +5-10



Jan. `01 Order Comments:

Industrial Automation orders improved relative to December, driven by more
favorable currency comparisons and continued strength in Europe and other
international markets.

HVAC orders reflect an improved U.S. air conditioning environment compared to
the first fiscal quarter and continued strength in Asia, Europe and Latin
America.

The change in Electronics and Telecom orders from December to January primarily
reflects cancellation of orders that were placed in 2000. Total backlog levels
remain strong, over 30% above year-ago dollar levels, driven by large power
systems and precision air conditioning systems. Sales expectations for the year
remain solid.

Appliance and Tools orders reflect continued softness in motor and appliance
components demand. Tool-related demand remains at the 0-5 percent level.

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Process orders reflect the growing success of PlantWeb and Emerson Performance
Solutions, widespread strength among control, valve and measurement products,
and overall increases in capital spending by customers in select markets.



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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
(Registrant)

Date: February 26, 2001 By: s/H. M. Smith
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H. M. Smith
Assistant General Counsel and
Assistant Secretary



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