DuPont’s agriculture sales increased 4 percent on higher volume and prices, inclusive of a 10 percent currency headwind, according to the company’s recent earnings release.
“Today, we are taking additional actions to improve competitiveness and accelerate market-driven innovation and growth by fine-tuning the organization, eliminating costs and expanding beyond our everyday focus on productivity,” said DuPont Chair and CEO Ellen Kullman. “We continue to execute well in many parts of the company, and certain segments are outperforming despite market volatility. “
DuPont reported Agriculture segment sales of $1.4 billion, up 4 percent on 7 percent higher volume partially offset by 3 percent lower prices inclusive of a 10 percent currency headwind. For Pioneer seed, volume growth reflects a strong start to the Southern Hemisphere planting season.
Higher local prices for both corn and soybeans were partially offset by the impact of unfavorable currency. Crop Protection sales growth was underpinned by strong demand for insect control products and fungicides; while higher local prices across all market segments were more than offset by unfavorable currency.
尽管农业销售额有所增长，但 2012 年第三季度所有部门的综合净销售额为 $74 亿美元，比上年同期下降 9%，反映出销量下降 5%、4% 的负面货币影响以及投资组合变化带来的 1% 净减少，部分被当地价格上涨 1% 所抵消。
2012 年第三季度持续经营收入亏损 $4000 万，而 2011 年收入为 $376 百万。不计重大项目，持续经营收入为 $302 百万，比 2011 年第三季度的 $579 百万减少 $277 百万，即 48%。
PTOI 季节性亏损为 ($85) 百万，而上一年为 ($69) 百万，因为强劲的销售被不利的货币、更高的种子投入成本以及更高的商业和研发活动投资所抵消，以支持增长。
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DuPont expects its full-year 2012 earnings from continuing operations, excluding significant items, to be in a range of $3.25 to $3.30 per share. Prior-year earnings were $3.55 per share on a comparable basis.
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