With the close of the transaction, Emerson owns 55% of new AspenTech on a fully diluted basis and AspenTech shareholders own the remaining 45%. Shares of new AspenTech will begin trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AZPN" (previously AspenTech's ticker symbol) starting May 17, 2022. "I am excited to announce the close of our transaction with AspenTech, which accelerates Emerson's software strategy and creates an enhanced, high-performance, leading industrial software company with immediate scale and relevancy in a fast-paced, evolving market," said Lal Karsanbhai, President and Chief Executive Officer of Emerson. "Today marks a significant milestone for Emerson and is a testament to our commitment to continue building a higher growth, more diversified portfolio.