DuPont
Industry: Chemicals - Plastics & Rubber

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people's lives better, safer and easier. Operating in more than 70 countries, the company offers a wide range of products and services to markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection,home and construction, transportation and apparel

Business Summary
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) is engaged in the field of science and technology in a range of disciplines, including biotechnology, electronics, materials science, safety and security, and synthetic fibers. The Company operates globally, manufacturing a wide range of products for distribution and sale to many different markets, including the transportation, safety and protection, construction, motor vehicle, agricultural, home furnishings, medical, packaging, electronics, and the nutrition and health markets. DuPont operates in seven segments: Agriculture and Nutrition; Coatings and Color Technologies; Electronic and Communication Technologies; Performance Materials; Safety and Protection; Pharmaceuticals, and Textiles and Interiors. The Company has operations in approximately 75 countries worldwide. On April 30, 2004, DuPont sold the majority of the net assets of Textiles and Interiors, referred to as INVISTA, to Koch Industries, Inc. (Koch).

Financial Summary
E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company is a global science and technology company with operations in high-performance materials, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. For the 6 months ended 6/30/05, revenues increased less than 1% to $15.95B. Net income increased 69% to $1.98B. Results reflect sales growth in all operating segments and the inclusion of separation benefits as opposed to separation charges.