Du Pont announced earnings results for the second-quarter of 2010. For the quartet the company's net income rose to $1.16 billion, or $1.26 a share, from $417 million, or 46 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Excluding significant items, earnings per share totaled $1.17. Net sales climbed to $8.6 billion, from $6.9 billion last year. The company increased its full-year earnings outlook to a range of $2.90 to $3.05 per share, excluding significant items, from its previous range of $2.50 to $2.70 per share, to reflect strong second-quarter results and expected continuation of year-over-year gains from higher sales, further strengthening of mid-cycle businesses and ongoing productivity improvement.

EI DuPont de Nemours & Co. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010. For the quarter, the company's net sales were $8,616 million compared with $6,858 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $1,568 million compared with $472 million a year ago. Net income was $1,168 million compared with $421 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the company was $1,159 million or $1.26 per diluted share compared with $417 million or $0.46 per diluted share a year ago. Adjusted EBIT was $1,662 million compared with $574 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $2,017 million compared with $963 million a year ago. For the six months, the companys net sales were $17,100 million compared with $13,729 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $3,155 million compared with $1,221 million a year ago. Net income was $2,305 million compared with $910 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the company was $2,288 million or $2.50 per diluted share compared to $905 million or $0.99 per diluted share a year ago. Cash used for operating activities was $424 million compared with cash provided by operating activities of $45 million a year ago. The company reported purchases of property, plant and equipment of $500 million compared with $719 million a year ago. Adjusted EBIT was $3,344 million compared with $1,428 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $4,065 million compared with $2,216 million a year ago. For the year ending December 31, 2010, the company increased its full-year earnings outlook to a range of $2.90 to $3.05 per share, excluding significant items, from its previous range of $2.50 to $2.70 per share. The outlook also assumes the company full-year pre-tax income will be in a range from $460 million to $480 million. The company expects full-year free cash flow to be greater than $1.7 billion. The company expects EPS in the range of $3.00 - $3.15.

EI DuPont de Nemours & Co. Presents at Credit Suisse Group Chemicals and Ag Science Conference, Sep-14-2010 .