Emerson Completes Acquisition of Remaining Outstanding Shares of AspenTech

Emerson 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LLC, the Depository Agent for the tender offer, an aggregate of 19,479,909 shares were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn (including 1,859,751 shares tendered by way of guaranteed delivery), representing approximately 72% of the outstanding shares of AspenTech common stock not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 technology and software company providing innovative solutions for the world’s essential industries. Through its leading automation portfolio, including its majority stake in AspenTech, Emerson helps hybrid, process and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

Contact:

Joseph Sala / Greg Klassen – Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher – (212) 355-4449

Source: Emerson Electric Co.