DuPont delivers 3Q 2013 operating earnings of $.45 per share sales increase on higher volume

DuPont today announced third quarter 2013 operating earnings of $.45 per share compared to $.43 per share in the prior year. GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $.28 per share versus a loss of $.05 per share for the third quarter 2012.  Third quarter results principally reflect overall top-line growth and earnings improvements for Performance Materials, Electronics & Communications and Safety & Protection, and a lower effective tax rate.  This was offset by expected lower earnings for Performance Chemicals.

“We executed well against our plans. Third quarter sales volumes and operating earnings were stronger across most businesses compared to a soft quarter last year,” said DuPont Chair and CEO Ellen Kullman.  “While we expect overall sequential growth in industrial market demand will remain subdued, fourth quarter operating earnings will be up substantially from last year.  For the full year we are on track to deliver modest earnings growth, despite the significant decline in Performance Chemicals’ results.”

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

Management believes that certain non-GAAP measurements are meaningful to investors because they provide insight with respect to ongoing operating results of the company.  Such measurements are not recognized in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance.  Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to GAAP are provided in schedules A, C and D.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802.  The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment.