Emerson has completed the purchase of NI as of October 11, 2023. NI will become a new reported segment within Emerson called Test & Measurement and will be consolidated into the Software and Control group. The Test & Measurement business will continue to be headquartered in Austin, Texas.
You can read Emerson's announcement here
You can read NI's letter to customers here
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