Emerson's M&A strategy focuses on high-growth automation and industrial software markets, as seen with AspenTech and NI. The goal is to build a cohesive portfolio in automation, test & measurement, and AI-driven solutions. Acquisitions are complemented by divestitures of non-core businesses (e.g., Climate Technologies, InSinkErator).
Portfolio management is an integral component of Emerson's growth and value creation strategy. Over the past two years, the Company has taken significant actions to accelerate the transformation of its portfolio through the completion of strategic acquisitions and divestitures of non-core businesses. These actions were undertaken to create a higher growth and cohesive industrial technology portfolio as a global automation leader serving a diversified set of end markets.