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Aspen (AZPN) Integrates Emerson's OSI and GSS Businesses

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Aspen Technology, Inc. (AZPN - Free Report) concluded the merger with Emerson Electric Co. The merger involves the integration of Emerson's OSI Inc. and Geological Simulation Software (“GSS”) businesses with Aspen.

Emerson has given Aspen $6 billion in cash in exchange for a 55% ownership in the company, which will be distributed to Aspen stockholders. In addition, Emerson and Aspen strengthened their business relationship by enhancing a commercial partnership. The enhanced partnership will enable Aspen to expand its footprint in new and existing markets.

OSI specializes in optimizing transmission and distribution networks for utility companies in the power industry. The integration of Emerson’s OSI business will aid Aspen to develop its transmission and distribution offering to support power grid modernization and ensure grid reliability. Aspen will now have the opportunity to cross-sell its current products to industrial customers due to increased exposure to the utilities and power market.

Emerson’s GSS business, which will be known as Subsurface Science and Engineering (“SSE”), provides a comprehensive solution for oil and gas supply-chain links. The solution is also extended to chemical supply-chain links, thereby providing total interlock from the reservoir to the gas station and into chemical production, per Aspen.

By moving OSI and the GSS business to a subscription-based business model, Aspen is expected to derive considerable revenue and synergy opportunities. Scale efficiencies — including shared research and development and selling, general and administrative groups, overhead, and spend optimization — are projected to result in cost savings.

Customers of OSI and GSS will benefit greatly from working with Aspen, particularly those in the early stages of digitalization. Aspen can assist them to navigate their journey by utilizing its experience in the oil and gas and chemical verticals.

Emerson’s grid modernization technology will enable Aspen to provide differentiated offerings in Industrial AI and asset optimization, along with advanced distribution management systems and geological simulation software. Aspen will be better positioned to help customers improve their safety, reliability and production while reducing emissions.

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