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EIDP, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 13, 2005)

Filed October 13, 2005For Securities:CTA-PBCTA-PA

Summary

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) filed an 8-K on October 13, 2005, to provide updates on several key areas. The company confirmed its intention to repatriate approximately $9.4 billion in cash by year-end under the American Jobs Creation Act (AJCA), which will result in an estimated tax accrual of $0.32 per share in third quarter results. Additionally, the report details the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on DuPont's manufacturing facilities, including damage assessments, planned restart timelines for affected plants, and the declaration of force majeure for certain operations. The company also provided an estimated financial impact of the hurricanes, projecting approximately $150 million in costs for cleanup, restoration, lost inventory, and humanitarian aid, alongside an estimated $115 million in capital investments for damaged equipment. DuPont expects these hurricane-related effects, including business interruption and increased operating costs, to continue into 2006. Despite these challenges, the company affirmed its confidence in meeting the First Call consensus estimate for third quarter earnings per share, excluding the aforementioned charges.

Key Highlights

  • 1DuPont plans to repatriate $9.4 billion in cash under the American Jobs Creation Act by year-end, with an associated tax charge of $0.32 per share impacting Q3 results.
  • 2Several DuPont manufacturing plants in the Gulf Coast region were impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, leading to temporary shutdowns and force majeure declarations.
  • 3The company provided initial assessments of damage at affected sites, with most facilities expected to resume operations by late November or December 2005.
  • 4Estimated costs related to hurricane cleanup, restoration, and humanitarian aid are projected at $150 million ($0.10 per share) for the third quarter.
  • 5Capital investments of approximately $115 million are anticipated to restore or replace damaged equipment due to the hurricanes.
  • 6DuPont expects ongoing business interruption and increased operating cost impacts from the hurricanes to extend into 2006.
  • 7The company affirmed its confidence in meeting the Q3 First Call earnings per share consensus of $0.29, excluding the hurricane-related charges and AJCA tax accrual.

Frequently Asked Questions

DuPont expects to repatriate approximately $9.4 billion in cash by the end of 2005 under the AJCA. This repatriation will result in an estimated tax accrual of $0.32 per share, which will be recorded in the third quarter financial results.

Several DuPont manufacturing sites were in the path of the hurricanes. While some sites experienced minimal damage and resumed operations quickly, others, particularly in Mississippi and Texas, suffered extensive damage to electrical systems and controls. Force majeure was declared for specific product lines at damaged facilities, and phased restarts are underway.

DuPont estimates recording approximately $150 million in costs for the third quarter related to cleanup, restoration of operations, lost inventory, and humanitarian assistance. Additionally, capital investments of around $115 million are expected to repair or replace damaged equipment.

Yes, DuPont expects that the business interruption and indirect costs, including higher energy and transportation costs, will continue to affect operations to varying degrees into 2006. The company plans to provide an update on the fourth quarter impact during its earnings call on October 25, 2005.