Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below before purchasing our common stock. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties may also adversely affect our business. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition and results of operations would likely be adversely affected. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could fall, and you may lose all or part of your investment in our common stock.

Certain historical financial information of the DGM and SSE businesses may not be representative of their results or financial condition if they had been operated separately from Emerson and, as a result, may not be a reliable indicator of future results.

Subject to certain restrictions, Emerson may transfer its shares of our common stock and acquire more shares of our common stock, which could have a negative impact on AspenTech’s stock price or ability to maintain Nasdaq continued listing requirements.