艾默生已與Stratos International公司達成了收購協議，完成收購后Stratos International將成為艾默生網絡能源公司的一部分，收購價格約為8千5百萬美元，正在等待慣例的批準，文件需由Stratos股東和其它慣例條件的允許。協議簽定后，將拓寬艾默生網絡能源公司的產品提供范圍，加強艾默生在連接器工業的連接性解決方案的開發，尤其是在無線電頻率方面。 艾默生主席、CEO兼總裁David N. Farr說：“Stratos的Semflex 和Trompeter商標對于我們的投資組合，在RF連接器領域擴展我們的產品能力。同樣地，Stratos使得艾默生現存的連接性業務的終端市場變得多樣化，營造了一個強壯的成長平臺。” 艾默生連接性解決方案部總裁Brian G. Mason說：“我們非常高興Stratos能成為艾默生的一部分。把Stratos的RF，微波和光電元件與我們現存的連接性產品相結合，將充許艾默生向我們的客戶傳輸一個更寬的解決方案的平臺?！? original text [COLOR=#708090]Emerson to Acquire Stratos International Emerson has reached an agreement to acquire Stratos International, Inc. as part of Emerson Network Power, for approximately $85 million, pending customary regulatory approvals, approval by Stratos shareholders, and satisfaction of other customary conditions. The agreement broadens the scope of Network Power’s offerings and strengthens the position of Emerson Connectivity Solutions in the connector industry, particularly in the radio frequency （RF） sector. “Stratos’ Semflex and Trompeter brands are an excellent complement to our portfolio, and expand our product capabilities in the RF connector space,” said David N. Farr, Emerson chairman, chief executive officer, and president.” Stratos also diversifies the end market exposure of Emerson’s existing connectivity business, creating a stronger growth platform.” “We are excited at the growth and profitability opportunities that will exist for Stratos as part of Emerson,” said Brian G. Mason, president of Emerson Connectivity Solutions. “Combining Stratos’ RF, microwave, and optical portfolio with our existing connectivity products will allow Emerson to deliver a broad platform of solutions to our customers.”[/COLOR]