Emerson Completes Acquisition of Remaining Outstanding Shares of AspenTech

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Emerson (NYSE: EMR) has successfully completed the acquisition of all remaining outstanding shares of AspenTech not previously owned, marking a significant milestone in Emerson's portfolio transformation. The tender offer expired on March 11, 2025, with shareholders receiving $265.00 per share in cash.

The tender offer resulted in approximately 19.5 million shares being validly tendered, representing about 72% of AspenTech's outstanding shares not already owned by Emerson. Following the tender offer completion, AspenTech has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerson and its shares have ceased trading on NASDAQ.

Key leadership changes include Antonio Pietri's retirement as AspenTech CEO, with Vincent M. Servello appointed as President of the AspenTech business unit. AspenTech will operate as an independent business unit, with its results being consolidated into Emerson's Control Systems & Software segment.

Positive

• Complete acquisition gives Emerson full control over AspenTech's operations and technology
• Strong tender offer acceptance with 72% of outstanding shares tendered
• Strategic portfolio transformation milestone achieved

Negative

• Significant cash outflow for share purchases at $265.00 per share
• Leadership transition risks with CEO retirement and new management

ST. LOUIS, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of all outstanding shares of common stock of Aspen Technology, Inc. ("AspenTech") not already owned by Emerson.

"The completion of our acquisition of AspenTech marks a key milestone in the final phase of Emerson's portfolio transformation," said Emerson President and Chief Executive Officer Lal Karsanbhai. "I want to thank Antonio for his leadership of AspenTech and partnership with Emerson over the years. We look forward to welcoming the talented AspenTech team to Emerson and continuing to drive shareholder value as we enhance our offering."

With the completion of the acquisition, AspenTech is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerson.

Antonio Pietri will retire from his role as CEO of AspenTech. Vincent M. Servello has been appointed to lead the AspenTech business unit as President. Mr. Servello joined Emerson in 2014 and has served in a variety of leadership roles with increasing responsibility, most recently as Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development for the enterprise since 2021. He brings deep expertise in industrial technology, operational execution and corporate strategy to AspenTech. David Baker, who served as Chief Financial Officer of AspenTech prior to the completion of the transaction, will continue to serve as business unit CFO.

As an independent business unit, AspenTech's results will be consolidated into the Control Systems & Software segment, which is led by Sabee Mitra, Business Group President of Control Systems & Software.

Successful Completion of Tender Offer and Merger

Prior to the completion of the transaction, Emerson's tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of AspenTech not already owned by Emerson for $265.00 per share in cash expired on March 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Based on the final count by Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, the Depository Agent for the tender offer, an aggregate of 19,479,909 shares were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn (including 1,859,751 shares tendered by way of guaranteed delivery), representing approximately 72% of the outstanding shares of AspenTech common stock not already owned by Emerson and its subsidiaries, Emerson's and its subsidiaries' directors and officers, and AspenTech's directors and officers.

Following completion of the tender offer, Emerson completed the acquisition of the remaining outstanding shares of common stock of AspenTech on March 12, 2025 through a merger.

AspenTech shareholders who have not already tendered their shares are entitled to receive $265.00 per share in cash for each share of AspenTech common stock owned.

AspenTech's shares of common stock have ceased trading on the NASDAQ.

Advisors

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Centerview Partners LLC served as financial advisors to Emerson, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as legal advisor. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher served as strategic communications advisor to Emerson.

About Emerson 

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global industrial technology leader that provides advanced automation. With an unmatched portfolio of intelligent devices, control systems, and industrial software, Emerson delivers solutions that automate and optimize business performance. Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, Emerson combines innovative technology with proven operational excellence to power the future of automation. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

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Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher 
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FAQ

How much did Emerson pay per share for AspenTech stock in the 2025 acquisition?

Emerson paid $265.00 in cash per share for AspenTech's outstanding common stock.

What percentage of AspenTech shares were tendered to Emerson during the offer?

Approximately 72% of AspenTech's outstanding shares not already owned by Emerson were tendered, totaling 19.5 million shares.

Who will lead AspenTech following Emerson's acquisition?

Vincent M. Servello has been appointed as President of the AspenTech business unit, replacing retiring CEO Antonio Pietri.

How will AspenTech be integrated into Emerson's business structure?

AspenTech will operate as an independent business unit within Emerson, with results consolidated into the Control Systems & Software segment.