Emerson (NYSE: EMR) ranked first in effective investor relations programs in the United States, according to an independent study conducted by Greenwich Associates, an international consulting firm. The rankings are based on the assessments of 538 investment analysts and portfolio managers from 180 of the largest U.S. investing institutions.

Greenwich asked each respondent to evaluate large publicly-traded companies based on 12 qualitative factors, including capability and credibility of senior management, the quality of written reports, accessibility of senior management, the transparency of accounting information, the quality of investor meetings, and the overall performance of each company’s investor relations department.

“Emerson’s management team has a longstanding commitment to clarity, transparency and openness in communicating the company’s strategy and financial picture,” said Lynne Maxeiner, director of Investor Relations at Emerson. “This recognition underscores that commitment, which our investors and shareholders have come to value and expect.”

For complete ranking details, or for a list of the top-rated companies across their respective industries, visit www.greenwich.com.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion and Emerson is ranked 94th on the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest companies. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.