Emerson Announces Sale of Remaining Interests in Copeland to Blackstone
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Transaction Represents Important Simplification Milestone in Emerson's Portfolio Transformation
"This transaction is a key step to simplify our portfolio and enhance Emerson's focus as a global leader in automation," said Lal Karsanbhai, President and Chief Executive Officer of Emerson. "We believe now is the right time to execute our plans to fully exit the Copeland business. This agreement with Blackstone provides certainty and portfolio simplification to Emerson shareholders, while enhancing our focus on executing in our attractive, high growth automation markets."
"We appreciate Emerson's partnership and are pleased to reach this agreement to acquire full ownership of Copeland," commented
The transactions have been unanimously approved by Emerson's Board of Directors and are expected to close in the second half of calendar year 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The transactions are expected to result in a net pretax gain of approximately
A wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and GIC will invest alongside Blackstone as part of the transaction.
Advisors
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as legal advisor and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Emerson.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global technology and software company providing innovative solutions for the world's essential industries. Through its leading automation portfolio, including its majority stake in AspenTech, Emerson helps hybrid, process and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. For more information, visit Emerson.com.
About Blackstone
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which we invest. Our more than
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Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical may be "forward-looking" statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, and Emerson undertakes no obligation to update any such statements to reflect later developments. These risks and uncertainties include the scope, duration and ultimate impacts of the
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For Emerson:
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(314) 553-2197
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(212) 355-4449
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