Summary
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) reported a significant decrease in net sales and net income for the second quarter and first half of 2009 compared to the prior year, largely attributed to the ongoing global economic recession. Net sales declined by 22% in Q2 and 21% year-to-date, primarily driven by a 19% decrease in sales volume across most segments, particularly those tied to industrial production. Net income attributable to DuPont fell by 61% in Q2 and 60% year-to-date, impacted by lower sales, a substantial restructuring charge of $340 million in Q2 2009, and unfavorable currency exchange rates. Despite these challenges, the company maintained its full-year 2009 earnings outlook and continues to prioritize cash generation through cost reductions, working capital management, and capital expenditure discipline, while strategically investing in growth areas like agricultural products and applied biosciences.
Financial Highlights
45 data points| Revenue | $6.86B |
| R&D Expenses | $331.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $907.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $6.62B |
| Operating Income | $910.00M |
| Interest Expense | $106.00M |
| Net Income | $421.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.46 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.46 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 904.55M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 908.04M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales decreased significantly in Q2 2009 (22%) and YTD (21%) compared to 2008, primarily due to a 19% reduction in sales volume.
- 2Net income attributable to DuPont dropped substantially in Q2 2009 (61%) and YTD (60%), reflecting lower sales and a $340 million restructuring charge.
- 3The company recorded a $340 million restructuring charge in Q2 2009 related to global actions to address the economic recession.
- 4Cash provided by operating activities improved significantly to $45 million YTD 2009 from a use of $433 million in YTD 2008, mainly due to better working capital management.
- 5The Agriculture & Nutrition segment showed resilience with a 3% sales increase in Q2 2009 and a 5% increase YTD, driven by higher seed prices and market share gains.
- 6DuPont maintained its full-year 2009 earnings outlook of $1.54 to $1.94 per share, anticipating gradual improvement from current recessionary levels.
- 7Total debt increased slightly to $10.4 billion at June 30, 2009, from $9.7 billion at December 31, 2008, with proceeds used for working capital, capital projects, and dividends.