Item 8.01. Other Events.

On April 7, 2009, Emerson Electric Co. (the "Company") issued a press release (the "Press Release"), a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The Press Release contains non-GAAP financial measures as such term is defined in Regulation G under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that are incorporated herein by reference. While the Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating the Company, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for or superior to the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Further, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled measures presented by other companies. The reasons management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information are set forth in the Company's most recent Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements:

Statements in the Press Release that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and that are incorporated herein by reference, 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 economic and currency conditions, market demand, pricing, and competitive and technological factors, among others, as set forth in the Company's most recent Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description of Exhibits

99.1 Emerson's April 7, 2009 Press Release.

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