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DuPont Delivers Strong 3Q Earnings
Thursday 28. October 2010 - Today, DuPont reported third quarter 2010 earnings per share (EPS) and increased 2010 guidance, based on continued global sales growth in all segments and all regions.
DuPonts third-quarter 2010 reported earnings per share were $.40, compared to $.45 in third quarter 2009, despite a $.13 decline in Pharmaceuticals income related to patent expirations.
“I am proud of our business teams performance this quarter, with segment pre-tax earnings up 33% excluding Pharmaceuticals income,” said DuPont Chair and CEO Ellen Kullman. “DuPonts market focus and science-based innovations said. “This quarters results were complemented by ongoing productivity improvements and rigorous cost management that contributed to profitable growth.”