Aspen Technology, Inc. (“AspenTech” or “the Company”) announced the completion of its transaction with Emerson Electric Co. (“Emerson”), including the addition of Emerson's OSI Inc. and Geological Simulation Software (GSS) businesses to AspenTech. As part of the close of the transaction, Emerson has contributed $6.0 billion in cash to AspenTech, which will be received by AspenTech shareholders, in exchange for a 55% stake in AspenTech.

In addition, Emerson and AspenTech have entered into an enhanced commercial partnership that will enable AspenTech to penetrate new and existing markets. The Company now employs more than 3,700 people located in 62 offices across 41 countries. As of the effective time of the Merger, Antonio J. Pietri, Jill D. Smith, Dr. Thomas M. Bradicich, Donald P. Casey, Karen M. Golz, Adriana Karaboutis, Dr. Georgia Keresty, Robert M. Whelan Jr., and R. Halsey Wise each resigned and ceased to be directors of Former AspenTech and members of any committee of Former AspenTech's board of directors.

These resignations were not a result of any disagreement between Former AspenTech and the directors on any matter relating to Former AspenTech's operations, policies or practices. As of the effective time of the Merger, Chantelle Y. Breithaupt, Frederic G. Hammond, and Christopher Stagno were designated and appointed to Former AspenTech's board of directors.