Davis Polk advised the representatives of the underwriters in connection with an SEC-registered offering by Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) of €500 million aggregate principal amount of 1.250% notes due 2025 and €500 million aggregate principal amount of 2.000% notes due 2029.

Emerson was incorporated in Missouri in 1890 and has evolved through internal growth and strategic acquisitions from a regional manufacturer of electric motors and fans into a diversified global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in a wide range of industrial, commercial and consumer markets around the world.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner John B. Meade and associate Rahim Manji. Partner Michael Mollerus and associate Daniel L. Jose provided tax advice. Counsel David A. Zilberberg provided environmental advice. European counsel John Taylor provided European regulatory advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York and London offices.