DuPont Clarifies Statement in Fourth Quarter 2009 News Release

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 26  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today's DuPont (NYSE: DD) fourth quarter 2009 earnings news release contained an extra comma which could lead to misinterpretation.  The Outlook section included the following statement: "Due to strong pension fund performance, the company now expects pension expense to be about $.10 per share, lower than originally anticipated."  The foregoing statement should have read: "Due to strong pension fund performance, the company now expects pension expense to be about $.10 per share lower than originally anticipated."

DuPont is a science-based products and services company.  Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere.  Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation. 

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