DUPONT reported strong results for the second quarter, with earnings of $1.37 per share up 17% compared to $1.17 the previous year. Improved results in agriculture, performance chemicals and safety and protection and the acquisition of Danisco contributed to a 20% increase in segment pre-tax operating income, excluding significant items. Second-quarter net income increased 5% to $1.218 billion versus $1.159 billion in 2010. The increase principally reflects higher selling prices, increased sales volume and currency benefit, which were partly offset by higher raw material, energy and freight costs.
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