Emerson Doubles Down on Automation: $3.5B Copeland Sale Fuels Strategy Shift
- Emerson Electric Co. to Sell Stake in Copeland Joint Venture: Emerson Electric Co. has agreed to sell its remaining stake in the Copeland joint venture for about $3.5 billion.
- Deal Details: The deal includes pre-tax cash proceeds of $3.4 billion, with private equity funds managed by Blackstone Inc. acquiring Emerson's 40% common equity stake.
- Approval and Expected Closure: Emerson's Board of Directors has approved the sale, expected to close in the second half of 2024 pending regulatory approvals.
- Financial Impact: The deal is anticipated to yield a net pretax gain of $0.2 billion, with Emerson planning to use $2.9 billion after-tax proceeds to reduce debt.
- CEO Statement and Market Performance: Emerson's CEO views this as a step to simplify the portfolio, enhance focus on automation, and reported strong sales growth in the second quarter. EMR shares were up 0.97% premarket.
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