FMC Corporation Announces First Quarter Results and Realignment of Portfolio

• First quarter 2013 revenue up 5 percent to $990.2 million, with adjusted operating profit up 10 percent and businesses performing largely as anticipated
• First quarter 2013 adjusted earnings up 13 percent to $1.10 per diluted share
• Realigning portfolio around three core platforms:  FMC Agricultural Solutions, FMC Health and Nutrition, and FMC Minerals
• Exploring the divestiture of its Peroxygens business, including select Environmental Solutions product lines and related assets
• Raising midpoint of full-year adjusted earnings guidance by 9 cents to a range of $3.93 to $4.07 per diluted share, reflecting confidence in full-year outlook
  

PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today reported first quarter revenue of $990.2 million, a 5 percent increase over the same period in 2012.  The company reported net income of $130.9 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2013, versus net income of $119.1 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2012.  This quarter's results include charges of $20.6 million after tax, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to charges of $16.3 million after tax, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.  Excluding these items in both periods, adjusted earnings were $1.10 per diluted share in the current quarter, an increase of 13 percent versus the prior-year quarter. 

FMC Corporation Announces the Acquisition of Pectin Intellectual Property from Vigido AG, a Subsidiary of UniPektin Ingredients AG

PHILADELPHIA, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of pectin-related intellectual property developed by Vigido AG, a subsidiary of UniPektin Ingredients AG and the former exclusive marketer of the pectin products of Pectine Italia S.p.A., a company whose pectin business FMC acquired last year.

• Fourth quarter 2012 revenue up 10 percent to $1.0 billion, with adjusted operating profit up 19 percent, driven by record performance in Agricultural Products
• Fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $0.81 per diluted share, up 2 percent with year-on-year growth reflecting a change in the effective tax rate versus the prior-year quarter
• Full-year 2012 revenue up 11 percent to $3.7 billion, adjusted operating profit up 16 percent to $719 million
• Full-year 2012 adjusted earnings of $3.48 per diluted share, up 16 percent versus 2011
• First quarter 2013 outlook for adjusted earnings of $1.02 to $1.12 per diluted share, a 10 percent increase at midpoint of range
• Full-year 2013 outlook for adjusted earnings of $3.81 to $4.01 per diluted share, a 12 percent increase at midpoint of range

PHILADELPHIA, February 6, 2013 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today reported fourth quarter revenue of $1.0 billion, a 10 percent increase over the same period in 2011.  The company reported net income of $102.2 million or $0.74 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2012, versus net income of $77.9 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2011.  This quarter’s results include charges of $9.4 million after tax, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to charges of $33.7 million after tax, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.  Excluding these items in both periods, adjusted earnings were $0.81 per diluted share in the current quarter, an increase of 2 percent versus the prior-year quarter. 

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24, 2013 – FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today its Agricultural Products Group has entered into a research and development collaboration agreement for several proprietary biological pesticides from Química Agronómica de México. The two companies will co-develop the new fungicides and insecticides for use globally.

“This transaction marks another step forward in our effort to offer customers biological products that meet their changing needs,” said Mark Douglas, president, FMC Agricultural Products. “FMC’s innovation and collaboration initiatives have delivered impressive technologies over the years and we are pleased to add Química Agronómica de México to our roster of key partners. The prospect of expanding our already strong crop protection portfolio is exciting.”

“FMC is an excellent partner because of its experience developing new molecules and for its access to important and growing global markets,” said Miguel Alvarado, general director, Química Agronómica de México. “We look forward to a productive and successful partnership.”

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today announced the following revised schedule for its fourth quarter 2012 earnings release and webcast conference call:

• Earnings Release: Wednesday, February 6, 2013, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and FMC Corporation's website at: http://www.fmc.com.
  

• Webcast Conference Call: Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. ET.  The live call is open to the public via Internet broadcast and telephone.

Internet broadcast: http://www.fmc.com
Passcode: FMC

Dial-in telephone numbers:
U.S. / Canada: (800) 230-1085
International: (612) 288-0329
Conference ID # 277291

• Webcast Conference Call Replay: Available via the internet and telephone from 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2013, until Wednesday, March 7, 2013.

Internet replay: http://www.fmc.com
U.S. / Canada telephone number: (800) 475-6701
International telephone number: (320) 365-3844
Enter Conference ID # 277291

Company Confirms Outlook at Investor Day to Meet or Exceed Aggressive Performance Targets as Part of Six-Year Vision 2015 Strategy

PHILADELPHIA, December 11, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced the company is on track to meet or exceed aggressive performance targets as part of its Vision 2015 strategy to profitably double the company’s size. 

At its 2012 Investor Day conference in New York, Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, CEO and chairman, said that over the last three years, FMC has executed its growth plan and has capitalized on the unique strengths of the company to deliver strong performance against Vision 2015 targets announced in 2010. 

“We developed an aggressive, but achievable, strategy to unlock the growth potential of FMC, leading to a larger, more profitable, faster growing specialty chemicals company,” Brondeau said.  “Halfway through our plan, we are well on our way to achieve or exceed our targets.  We’ve delivered exceptional results over the last several years, despite continuing macroeconomic uncertainty.”

PHILADELPHIA, December 11, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 13.5 cents per share, payable on January 17, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2012.  This represents an increase of 4.5 cents per share, or 50 percent, over the dividend paid on October 18, 2012.

“Today’s announcement reflects our continued confidence in FMC’s ability to continue to grow and to generate healthy earnings and cash flow,” said Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, CEO and chairman.  “We are committed to rewarding our shareholders as we grow the company through delivering our Vision 2015 strategic plan.”

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today that its Agricultural Products Group has signed a perpetual, global licensing agreement, along with distribution and services agreements with GAT Microencapsulation AG covering a range of advanced crop protection products and proprietary formulation technologies.

Under the agreement, FMC will access GAT Microencapsulation AG’s complete library of intellectual property, which includes a portfolio of registered products, proprietary formulation technologies, and new products in development. FMC will be the main distributor of GAT Microencapsulation AG’s current product portfolio in virtually all global markets. GAT Microencapsulation AG will supply the products to be sold, as well as new materials for products FMC commercializes in the future. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“Over the years, FMC's innovation and collaboration initiatives have delivered impressive crop protection technologies.  We are pleased to be adding to our portfolio GAT Microencapsulation’s products and proprietary formulation technologies. With their research and development expertise, product registration experience, and key location in central Europe, we have found an important new strategic partner that will help us achieve our Vision 2015 goals,” said Mark Douglas, president, FMC Agricultural Products.

• Sales of $902.4 million, up 5 percent from the prior-year period
• Adjusted earnings of $0.79 per diluted share, up 14 percent from the prior-year period
• Agricultural Products’ segment earnings up 23 percent; Specialty Chemicals’ segment earnings down 8 percent; Industrial Chemicals’ segment earnings up 1 percent
• Fourth quarter 2012 outlook for adjusted earnings of $0.75 - $0.85 per diluted share
• Full-year 2012 outlook for adjusted earnings unchanged at $3.42 to $3.52 per diluted share, a 16 percent increase from the prior-year period at midpoint of range

CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 15, 2012 – FMC Lithium announced today that effective November 1, 2012, or as contracts permit, it will increase global pricing for n-butyllithium and s-butyllithium and all specialty organic products by 8 percent.  In addition, lithium metal pricing will increase by 10 percent.  Increases apply to all standard and non-standard pricing.  

“During 2012 continued raw material price pressures and rising transportation costs has made this price increase necessary,” said Chris Senyk, global marketing director, FMC Lithium.  “FMC continues to manage costs aggressively while reinvesting in our business.”

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 24, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today it has entered into a research and development collaboration agreement for a new proprietary fungicide from Isagro S.p.A.  The two companies will co-develop the new broad spectrum fungicide for use globally.

“We are excited by the prospects for this new carboximide-class fungicide and the expansion of our fungicide portfolio,” said Mark Douglas, president, FMC Agricultural Products.  “FMC’s innovation and collaboration initiatives have delivered impressive crop protection technologies.  We are pleased to continue our partnership with Isagro, a highly respected company committed to the discovery of highly effective, proprietary agricultural chemicals.”

“FMC represents an ideal partner because of its large and qualified experience in development of new molecules and for its global presence in key markets,” said Giorgio Basile, Isagro president and chief executive officer.  “We look forward to a productive and successful partnership for this new product.”

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2012 - FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced the following schedule for its third quarter 2012 earnings release and webcast conference call:

• Earnings Release: Monday, October 29, 2012, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and FMC Corporation's website at: www.fmc.com. 

Webcast Conference Call: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. ET.  The live call is open to the public via Internet broadcast and telephone.

Internet broadcast: www.fmc.com  
Passcode: FMC

Dial-in telephone numbers:
U.S. / Canada: (800) 230-1093
International: (612) 234-9959
Conference ID # 226244

• Webcast Conference Call Replay: Available via the internet and telephone from 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, until Friday, November 30, 2012.

Internet replay: www.fmc.com  
U.S. / Canada telephone number: (800) 475-6701
International telephone number: (320) 365-3844
Enter Conference ID # 226244

PHILADELPHIA, September 19, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected six new corporate vice presidents.

“FMC’s exceptional performance during the last several years, and our recent success in executing an aggressive Vision 2015 growth strategy, is tied to the quality of our people and the capability of our leaders.  I believe we have the best of both, which is reflected in the promotion of these individuals,” said Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, CEO and chairman.

Marc Hullebroeck, Agricultural Products director for Eurasia, has been named vice president and business director for FMC Agricultural Products, North America, and Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Bruce Lerner, Peroxygens Division manager, has been named vice president and global business director, FMC Peroxygens.

Eric Norris, Lithium Division commercial director, has been named vice president and global business director, FMC Lithium.

Mike Smith, BioPolymer Division manager, has been named vice president and global business director, FMC BioPolymer.

Robert Trogele, Agricultural Products director for North America, has been named vice president and business director for FMC Agricultural Products, Asia.

Antonio Zem, Agricultural Products director for Latin America, has been named vice president and business director for FMC Agricultural Products, Latin America; and president of FMC Latin America.

PHILADELPHIA, September 5, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC), BCEG Environmental Remediation Co., Ltd. (BCEER), and BRISEA Group, Inc., have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and market cost-effective, environmentally friendly products for soil and groundwater remediation in China. 

By combining BCEER’s leading position in China’s remediation market and BRISEA’s global reputation for environmental technology transfer, the new joint venture is poised to introduce a number of cost-effective technologies from FMC’s Environmental Solutions Division.  The joint venture, named Beijing Enviro-Chem (Beijing Enviro-Chem Industry and Commerce Co., Ltd.), will also provide research and development, laboratory feasibility testing, remedial design and technical support services.

“We are pleased to join forces with these well-respected market leaders to address the urgent environmental challenges in China with innovative and cost-effective solutions,” said Amy O’Shea, FMC Environmental Solutions Division manager.  “This agreement provides a strong platform for future growth as new regulations for soil and groundwater begin to take shape in this important market.” 

The joint venture will market FMC’s broad product portfolio of unique in situ chemical oxidation technologies, in situ chemical reduction technologies, and other leading environmental remediation solutions.  FMC’s environmental portfolio of soil and groundwater remediation technologies have been used across six continents to remediate hydrocarbons, halogenated organics, organic explosive compounds, pesticides and heavy metals.  Beijing Enviro-Chem is expected to immediately sell products that will be used on several key projects in China.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 4, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today the appointment of Eric W. Norris as manager, Lithium Division. 

“Eric is a strong business leader and is ideally suited to lead this growing business,” said Michael Wilson, president, FMC Specialty Chemicals Group.  “Since 2009, he has served as the Lithium Division global commercial director responsible for global sales, marketing, research and development and selected operations.  Eric brings significant industry knowledge and expertise to this important leadership role.”

Norris joined FMC in 2001 as director of Investor Relations.  He was named director of Corporate Development in 2005, and a year later was appointed director of FMC’s Healthcare Ventures unit.  Norris began his career in 1989 at Rohm and Haas Company in technical sales and held roles in strategic planning, marketing, business development and commercial management before being named Investor Relations manager in 1998.  He founded a chemical industry internet-based firm in 2000.  Norris earned his bachelor of arts in Chemistry and German from Colgate University, and his MBA in Marketing and Finance from Harvard.

Marks FMC’s Entry into Pectin Market

PHILADELPHIA, August 1, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business assets of Pectine Italia S.p.A., a leading Italian-based manufacturer of pectin for the food ingredients market.  The acquisition marks FMC’s entry into the pectin market, expanding the company’s industry-leading portfolio of hydrocolloid texturants and stabilizers. 

“This acquisition continues our strategic expansion into the high-growth, natural-based food ingredients market,” said Michael Wilson, president, FMC Specialty Chemicals.  “With our recent acquisitions of two natural food colors businesses, our entry into pectin underscores our commitment to broaden FMC’s portfolio of innovative food ingredients.  It also represents another important step in our Vision 2015 growth journey.”

Pectine Italia produces pectin, a well known stabilizer and thickening agent used widely in many foods and derived predominately from lemon peels.  The company has production facilities in Milazzo, on the island of Sicily.  The acquisition provides FMC with high quality pectin manufacturing capabilities, strategically located near important raw materials sources.  The business will become a part of FMC BioPolymer, a business unit of FMC Corporation.

• Sales of $905.2 million, up 11 percent from the prior-year period
• Adjusted earnings of $0.92 per diluted share, up 20 percent from the prior-year period
• Agricultural Products’ segment earnings up 18 percent; Specialty Chemicals’ segment earnings down 6 percent; Industrial Chemicals’ segment earnings up 18 percent
• Third quarter 2012 outlook for adjusted earnings of $0.70 - $0.80 per diluted share, a 9 percent increase from the prior-year period at midpoint of range
• Full-year 2012 outlook for adjusted earnings of $3.42 to $3.52 per diluted share, a 16 percent increase at midpoint of range; raises lower end of range versus previous outlook

PHILADELPHIA, July 31, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today reported second quarter sales of $905.2 million, an 11 percent increase over the same period in 2011. The company reported net income of $104.9 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2012, versus net income of $107.2 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2011.  This quarter’s results include charges of $22.0 million after tax, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to charges of $3.3 million after tax, or $0.03 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.  Excluding these items in both periods, adjusted earnings were $0.92 per diluted share in the current quarter, an increase of 20 percent versus the prior-year quarter. 

Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, CEO and chairman, said, “Our second quarter 2012 results continue to demonstrate the strength of FMC’s advantaged portfolio.  Agricultural Products showed vigorous growth, driven by overall strong conditions in North America and continued robust demand in Latin America.  Specialty Chemicals’ results were down slightly as expected, with the continuing impacts of the operational issues we faced in our Lithium business in the first quarter offsetting steady performance from our BioPolymer business.  Industrial Chemicals delivered another double-digit increase in earnings, driven by higher selling prices across the segment, particularly in soda ash, higher volumes, and the continued shift toward specialties in the Peroxygens business.”

PHILADELPHIA, July 24, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced the company will invest more than $100 million in a new world class microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand.  The new plant will ensure the company’s long-term ability to supply the growing Asia market with its industry leading Avicel® colloidal MCC.

“Today’s announcement represents another major step in FMC’s Vision 2015 growth strategy,” said Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, CEO, and chairman.  “This significant investment underscores FMC’s continuing commitment to profitably grow our signature product lines, and to introduce or broaden the availability of leading FMC technologies in rapidly growing regions.”

The new facility, expected to come on line in the fourth quarter 2014, will increase FMC’s global food grade MCC capacity by 35 percent.  The Thailand facility will initially manufacture Avicel® colloidal MCC, which is widely used as a key ingredient in food and beverages.  However, the facility’s design will allow for future volume expansion, and the manufacture of different product lines for both the food and pharmaceutical markets, as demand warrants.

PHILADELPHIA, July 9, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today the company’s bifenthrin insecticide has been reapproved for use in the European Union by the  Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health.  FMC will begin immediately the process to reinstate bifenthrin registrations in all key member states.
 
“We are very pleased that bifenthrin has been accepted for use in the Community and that its health and environmental profile has met the EU’s high standards,” said Marc Hullebroeck, Eurasia area director, FMC Agricultural Products.

Bifenthrin has long been recognized as a valuable and effective crop protection product by growers around the world.  It is a unique, versatile pyrethroid insecticide that works quickly on a wide range of destructive insects.  It will once again be available to growers in the EU where it will be registered for oilseed rape, cereals, vegetables, ornamental and other uses.  FMC will also continue with developing new and innovative formulations for control of economically important pests.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced a revised schedule for its second quarter 2012 earnings release and webcast conference call::

• Earnings Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and FMC Corporation’s website at: www.FMC.com.

Webcast Conference Call: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. ET.  The live call is open to the public via Internet broadcast and telephone.
Internet broadcast: www.FMC.com
Passcode: FMC

Dial-in telephone numbers:
U.S. / Canada: (800) 230-1093
International: (612) 234-9959
Conference ID # 226243

• Webcast Conference Call Replay: Available via the internet and telephone from 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, until Saturday, September 1, 2012.

Internet replay: www.FMC.com
U.S. / Canada telephone number: (800) 475-6701
International telephone number: (320) 365-3844
Enter Conference ID # 226243

PHILADELPHIA, June 26, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced the following schedule for its second quarter 2012 earnings release and webcast conference call:

• Earnings Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and FMC Corporation’s website at: www.FMC.com.

Webcast Conference Call: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. ET.  The live call is open to the public via Internet broadcast and telephone.
Internet broadcast: www.FMC.com
Passcode: FMC

Dial-in telephone numbers:
U.S. / Canada: (800) 230-1093
International: (612) 234-9959
Conference ID # 226243

• Webcast Conference Call Replay: Available via the internet and telephone from 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, until Saturday, September 1, 2012.

Internet replay: www.FMC.com
U.S. / Canada telephone number: (800) 475-6701
International telephone number: (320) 365-3844
Enter Conference ID # 226243

PHILADELPHIA, June 13, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today the acquisition of Phytone Ltd., a leading natural colors producer based in the United Kingdom.  Phytone’s natural products and formulations are used by global customers in the food, beverage, personal care and nutrition sectors.
 
“This acquisition underscores our commitment to grow FMC’s new natural colors portfolio, and represents another important step in our Vision 2015 growth strategy,” said Pierre Brondeau, president, CEO and chairman, FMC Corporation.  “We expect the high-growth, natural colors market to reach well over $1 billion by 2015.  The addition of Phytone’s unique color technology, coupled with our acquisition last year of Chilean-based South Pole Biogroup, greatly strengthens our position in this exciting market.”

There is a growing demand from consumers that favor natural ingredients from renewable and sustainable sources, according to Mike Smith, division manager, FMC BioPolymer.  Consumer product goods companies are seeking reliable sources of natural ingredients with consistent functionality, including natural colors, to meet their product development needs. 

PHILADELPHIA, May 17, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today that its soil and groundwater remediation technologies will be featured in more than 50 professional papers and poster sessions being presented at the upcoming International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds.  The signature conference, organized by Battelle, attracts more than 1,600 scientists, engineers, regulators, and other environmental professionals. The attendees represent universities, government site management and regulatory agencies, and R&D and manufacturing firms from more than 26 counties around the world.  

 The technical sessions and poster presentations address remediation of soil and groundwater impacted with a variety of chlorinated and other recalcitrant compounds at industrial and military sites. The featured FMC products, field tests and case studies cover several key areas of in situ and ex-situ site remediation including in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) and in situ chemical reduction (ISCR) for source zone and plume treatment, bioremediation of soil containing pesticides, and removal of heavy metals.

 “We are delighted that our customers and partners see the value of highlighting our solutions at this signature industry event,” said Alan Seech, director of Soil & Groundwater Remediation, FMC Environmental Solutions Division.  “We all share the same goal of bringing environmental professionals the latest information as our industry continues to help solve the difficult challenges posed by chlorinated and recalcitrant compounds.”

FMC’s soil and groundwater solutions are part of FMC’s Environmental Solutions Division.  Launched in May, the new division integrates the company’s portfolio of proprietary products and specialty solutions that prevent or remediate contamination of air, soil and water.  The launch of the division marks an increased focus and investment in the growing multi-billion dollar global market for cost-sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions in remediation and pollution prevention.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today that Andrew Sandifer, vice president, Corporate Planning and Development, is assuming responsibility for investor relations.  Sandifer will continue to lead the company’s strategic planning, business development and mergers and acquisitions as part of this expanded role.

    “We are pleased to have an executive of Andrew’s caliber and experience to lead investor relations,” said Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, CEO and chairman.  “Andrew has been an important leader in building FMC’s strategic planning discipline and developing the company’s Vision 2015 strategy.  His previous investor relations experience and his broad understanding of FMC’s growth strategy will ensure that Andrew is a valuable resource to our investment community.”

    Sandifer assumes leadership of FMC investor relations from Brennen Arndt, who has accepted a new position at another company.

Creates unified global platform for environmental technologies

PHILADELPHIA, May 2, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today the launch of FMC Environmental Solutions, a new division that integrates the company’s portfolio of proprietary products and specialty solutions that prevent or remediate contamination of air, soil and water.  The announcement marks an increased focus and investment in the growing multi-billion dollar global market for cost-sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions in remediation and pollution prevention.  

    “Today’s announcement further strengthens our commitment to give customers better answers for their most pressing environmental issues,” said Mark Douglas, president of FMC Industrial Chemicals.  “With a unified global platform of products and a proven track record across five continents, we are in a better position to help customers tackle the critical issues of cost and compliance, head on.” 

• First quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $1.94 per diluted share up 30 percent on revenue increase of 18 percent
• Agricultural Products’ segment earnings up 29 percent; Specialty Chemicals’ segment earnings down 1 percent; Industrial Chemicals’ segment earnings up 19 percent
• Second quarter 2012 outlook for adjusted earnings of $1.65 to $1.85 per diluted share, a 14 percent increase at midpoint of range
• Full-year 2012 outlook for adjusted earnings of $6.80 to $7.05 per diluted share, a 16 percent increase at midpoint of range; raises midpoint of range versus previous outlook

PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today reported net income of $119.1 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2012, versus net income of $94.0 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2011.  Net income in the current quarter included charges of $16.3 million after tax, or $0.23 per diluted share, versus charges of $13.6 million after tax, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.  Excluding these items in both periods, adjusted earnings were $1.94 per diluted share in the current quarter, an increase of 30 percent versus $1.49 per diluted share in the prior-year quarter.  First quarter revenue of $940.7 million was 18 percent higher than $795.0 million in the prior year.

Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, chief executive officer and chairman, said, “Our first quarter 2012 results provided a very strong start to what we expect will be another record year for FMC.  Agricultural Products delivered robust performance driven by broad-based growth in Latin America, North America and Asia.  Specialty Chemicals’ results met our expectations with strong commercial performance in BioPolymer offset by higher weather-related operating costs in lithium and plant downtime effects associated with capacity expansion projects as we position both businesses for continued premium growth.  Industrial Chemicals realized strong performance driven by higher selling prices across the segment, particularly in soda ash, favorable export mix in soda ash and the continued shift toward specialties in Peroxygens.”

PHILADELPHIA, April 25, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today publication of its 2011 Sustainability Report, “We’ve Made a Choice,” the company’s first sustainability report that includes an index to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) indicators.

    “Sustainability has long been a quiet part of FMC’s business practices and operating philosophy,” said Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, CEO and chairman.  “But as the coming decades bring new challenges to supply the world’s rapidly growing needs, we acknowledge that sustainability must be more than simply who we are and what we say in a report.  Sustainability must be an aspect of our corporate consciousness and an explicit part of our decision making process.”

    FMC defined a roadmap for sustainability as a corporation during 2011 and formed a Sustainability Committee with its Board of Directors to oversee the company’s collective actions.  FMC’s businesses are aligning their strategic plans with this roadmap, said Brondeau. 

    The FMC 2011 Sustainability Report can be accessed online at the company’s sustainability website:  www.fmc.com/sustainability.

PHILADELPHIA, April 24, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today its Board of Directors declared a two-for-one split of its common stock to be effected in the form of a distribution payable on May 24, 2012, to shareholders of record of its common stock as of the close of business on May 11, 2012.  Trading in the common stock will begin on a post-split adjusted basis on May 25, 2012. 

The Board’s action followed the approval by FMC stockholders at today’s Annual Meeting of an amendment to FMC’s certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares.

In addition, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share (after giving effect to the stock split) payable on July 19, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 29, 2012.

PHILADELPHIA, April 3, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced the following schedule for its first quarter 2012 earnings release and webcast conference call:

• Earnings Release: Monday, April 30, 2012, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and FMC Corporation’s website at: http://www.fmc.com.

• Webcast Conference Call: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. ET.  The live call is open to the public via Internet broadcast and telephone.
    Internet broadcast: http://www.fmc.com
    Passcode: FMC

    Dial-in telephone numbers:
    U.S. / Canada: (800) 230-1093
    International: (612) 234-9959
    Conference ID # 226242

• Webcast Conference Call Replay: Available via the internet and telephone from 1:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, until Friday, June 1, 2012.

    Internet replay: http://www.fmc.com
    U.S. / Canada telephone number: (800) 475-6701
    International telephone number: (320) 365-3844
    Enter Conference ID # 226242

Site Includes Advanced Food Laboratory for FMC BioPolymer Business

PHILADELPHIA, March 14, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) recently opened its new Singapore Technical Center in Singapore Science Park 2.  The facility, which features a state-of-the-art food laboratory, will serve the technology and formulation needs of FMC’s growing food and beverage customers in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia.

“Our biopolymer food ingredient technologies are among the most sophisticated and widely used in the industry, but what truly sets us apart is FMC’s technical collaboration and formulation capabilities that we offer to all of our customers,” said Mary T. Clarke, general manager, Food Ingredients, FMC BioPolymer.  “Our new Singapore Technical Center brings our premier service model to Southeast Asia customers who want to develop their products faster and more efficiently.”

Unique Business Strategy Propels FMC Agricultural Products to Eight Consecutive Years of Record Earnings

PHILADELPHIA, March 7, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) president, CEO and chairman, Pierre Brondeau, this week discussed a unique ‘differentiator strategy’ that has helped FMC Agricultural Products lead the industry in profitability and deliver eight consecutive years of record earnings.  Brondeau made his remarks at the Credit Suisse 17th Annual Global Ag Productivity Conference in London.

 “We have a winning differentiator strategy that broke an industry paradigm,” said Brondeau.  “The conventional paradigm is – if you want to be successful in the agricultural industry, you either have to invent new active molecules or biotech products, or you need to be a generic company and compete on cost. 

“We believed we could do both – that we could do innovation our way and be globally cost competitive with anybody in the industry.  And we have,” said Brondeau.  “This low-cost innovation strategy has worked very well for us.”

In 2011, FMC Agricultural Products sales grew 18 percent to $1.46 billion and earnings grew 13 percent to $348 million with an earnings margin of 24 percent.  Approximately 25 percent of sales were generated from product and market innovations introduced over the previous five years, said Brondeau.

PHILADELPHIA, March 5, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) and Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., today announced that they have entered into an exclusive global agreement to evaluate a new herbicide discovered by Kumiai for potential global development and commercialization.

Kumiai and Ihara Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., discovered the chemistry in their research labs and are partnering with FMC to evaluate and develop the commercial potential for this new chemistry. The companies will evaluate the chemistry on a number of global crops and weed problems over the coming years.

"Our relationship with Kumiai is an extremely important one for FMC’s agricultural business, and I am delighted to be working with Kumiai on this new active ingredient, and we expect to progress rapidly in our evaluations," said Milton Steele, president of FMC Agricultural Products Group.  "The chemistry is a new herbicide that offers the potential to address some of the emerging herbicide resistance problems that farmers all over the world are experiencing.”

PHILADELPHIA, February 21, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today it has entered into exclusive technology license and commercialization agreements with East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) and Shanghai Shengnong Pesticide Co. Ltd. (SSPC).  The three parties will develop and commercialize a new insecticide active ingredient.  It was invented at ECUST and licensed by manufacturer SSPC.  FMC will have exclusive global development and commercialization rights outside of China.  The agreement also provides for additional new pesticide research collaboration.

“We’re excited to partner with the leaders at ECUST and SSPC to develop promising new solutions to farmers seeking alternatives to existing pest-resistant chemistries,” said Milton Steele, president, FMC Agricultural Products Group.  “Combining the research strength of ECUST, the China manufacturing leadership of SSPC, and FMC’s deep product development and marketing expertise is an incredibly strong formula for success.” 

PHILADELPHIA, February 17, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $250 million of the company’s common shares.  The company’s Board also declared a regular quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share, payable on April 19, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 30, 2012.  This represents an increase of 3 cents per share, or 20 percent, over the dividend declared on December 16, 2011.

“Today’s announcement reflects our confidence in FMC’s ability to continue healthy earnings and cash flow growth,” said Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, chief executive officer and chairman.  “We are on track with our Vision 2015 plan to grow our existing businesses, pursue external growth opportunities and reward shareholders with additional liquidity through share repurchases and a growing dividend stream.”

• Fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.58 per diluted share up 44 percent; revenue increase of 17 percent excluding prior-year impact of exited businesses
• Agricultural Products’ segment earnings up 17 percent; Specialty Chemicals’ segment earnings up 11 percent; Industrial Chemicals’ segment earnings up 47 percent
• First quarter 2012 outlook for adjusted earnings of $1.70 to $1.90 per diluted share, a 21 percent increase at midpoint of range
• Full-year 2012 outlook for adjusted earnings of $6.70 to $7.05 per diluted share, a 15 percent increase at midpoint of range

PHILADELPHIA, February 8, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today reported net income of $77.9 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2011, versus a net loss of $53.5 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2010.  Net income in the current quarter included restructuring and other income and charges of $33.7 million after-tax, or charges of $0.48 per diluted share, versus restructuring and other income and charges of $133.2 million after-tax, or charges of $1.84 per diluted share in the prior-year quarter.  Excluding these items in both periods, the company earned $1.58 per diluted share in the current quarter, an increase of 44 percent versus $1.10 per diluted share in the prior-year quarter.  Fourth quarter revenue of $908.6 million increased 17 percent excluding the prior-year impact of exited businesses.

PHILADELPHIA, February 7, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today it has signed an exclusive distribution and development agreement with Consumo em Verde (CEV), Biotecnologia das Plantas, S.A. of Portugal for the unique patented fungicidal active ingredient blad, which has a new mode of action.  FMC Agricultural Products Group will develop and market the fungicide in the United States and Canada as Problad Plus™ for all crop and non-crop uses.

Problad Plus was developed over the past 10 years by researchers at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA) at Lisbon University, Portugal.  The new fungicide is effective on a broad spectrum of difficult-to-control plant diseases affecting tomatoes, strawberries, grapes and nut crops.  Registration for Problad Plus has been submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with an anticipated approval as a biopesticide in early 2013.

FMC began additional testing of Problad Plus on key crops in California and Florida in 2011 and plans an extensive field trial program throughout North America for 2012.  FMC plans to expand the registration to additional crops in the near future. 

PHILADELPHIA, January 17, 2012 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced the following schedule for its fourth quarter 2011 earnings release and webcast conference call:

• Earnings Release: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and FMC Corporation’s website at: http://www.fmc.com.
• Webcast Conference Call: Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. ET.  The live call is open to the public via Internet broadcast and telephone.       

                  Internet broadcast: http://www.fmc.com
                  Passcode: FMC

                  Dial-in telephone numbers:
                  U.S. / Canada: (800) 230-1093
                  International: (612) 234-9959
                  Conference ID # 226241

• Webcast Conference Call Replay: Available via the internet and telephone from 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 9, 2012 until Friday, March 9, 2012.

                  Internet replay: http://www.fmc.com
                  U.S. / Canada telephone number: (800) 475-6701
                  International telephone number: (320) 365-3844
                  Enter Conference ID # 226241

PHILADELPHIA, December 22, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced the appointment of Kenneth A. Gedaka as vice president, Corporate Communications. 

“Ken is a seasoned communications leader with nearly 25 years of public relations experience in the chemical industry,” said Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, CEO and chairman.  “He brings to FMC an impressive track record in corporate, business, and employee communications, public affairs, corporate philanthropy, and executive communications.  As we continue to execute FMC’s Vision 2015 growth strategy, Ken and his team will play a critical role to strengthen the company’s visibility and brand among our diverse stakeholders.”

Gedaka joined FMC from The Dow Chemical Company where he was Public Affairs director, responsible for global communications for the company’s Advanced Materials Division.  He previously was Communications director at Rohm and Haas Company, where he held a variety of global leadership roles in business and corporate communications prior to the company’s acquisition by Dow in 2009.

PHILADELPHIA, December 20, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today marked the company's 80th year of listing on the New York Stock Exchange with the ringing of The Closing BellSM by Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, CEO and chairman. FMC listed on the NYSE on April 23, 1931, as the Food Machinery Corporation. 

“Our leaders came to the New York Stock Exchange 80 years ago to access the largest pool of capital available to help FMC accelerate its growth and fund international expansion," said Brondeau. "Today, FMC continues to focus on growth across all of our businesses and around the globe through our Vision 2015 strategy. 

“We are proud to have such a longstanding relationship with the New York Stock Exchange, which has evolved as NYSE Euronext into the first truly global financial marketplace," added Brondeau.

Acquisition strengthens FMC Agricultural Products’ fungicide platform, streamlines Bayer CropScience portfolio.

Philadelphia, December 6, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced that it has acquired Rovral® iprodione and Sportak® prochloraz fungicides from Bayer CropScience.  The transaction includes the use of these two fungicide families and their product trademarks for agricultural use outside of Europe.

“We are pleased to add these established fungicides to FMC’s broad portfolio of herbicides and insecticides,” said Milton Steele, president, FMC Agricultural Products Group.  “These are highly effective, resistance management technologies that are used worldwide, primarily in the tree, fruit and vegetable markets, as well as in a wide range of crops, including cereals, canola, and soybeans.  They are brands well recognized by leading agricultural customers around the world.  FMC will continue to develop and extend these great additions to our product portfolio.”

PHILADELPHIA, November 22, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today announced that it has completed the sale of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.95% Senior Notes due February 1, 2022, in an underwritten registered public offering.  The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement FMC filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2010, and a prospectus supplement filed on November 17, 2011, in which FMC stated its intention to use the net proceeds from this offering to pay down existing indebtedness under its revolving credit agreement and for general corporate purposes, including its stock repurchase program.

Pierre Brondeau, FMC’s president, chief executive officer and chairman, said, “This offering underscores our continued intent to generate significant value for our investors as we implement our strategic plan for the next five years, Vision 2015.  We intend to use the proceeds from this offering to fund internal growth opportunities and acquisitions, and to reward our investors with additional liquidity through share repurchases — all key elements of Vision 2015.”

Brondeau continued, “With the offering now completed, we are commencing the repurchase of approximately $200 million of our shares under our previously announced share repurchase program, accelerating the timing from the original plan for these repurchases to occur in 2012.  We expect to complete the repurchases by the end of March 2012.”

Strengthens FMC’s portfolio of environmental remediation technologies

PHILADELPHIA, November 21, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today the company has acquired the assets of Adventus Intellectual Property from Covington Capital Corporation and VentureLink Innovation Fund Inc.  Adventus has a portfolio of specialty remediation technologies used in soil and ground water.

“Adventus presents an exceptional opportunity for FMC to broaden its growing portfolio of advanced specialty solutions serving the global site remediation market,” said Mark Douglas, president of FMC Industrial Chemicals.

“Meeting current and future regulations for clean water, air, and soil will demand novel technologies and sustainable solutions,” Douglas added.  “Today’s announcement will expand FMC’s current portfolio of advanced peroxygen-based products for soil and groundwater remediation and air pollution abatement.”

Adventus, a Canadian corporation located in Mississauga, Ontario, holds patents and intellectual property related to bioremediation technology for chlorinated organic compounds, pesticides and hazardous metals.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

PHILADELPHIA, November 2, 2011 – FMC Wyoming Corporation announced today that effective immediately, or as contract terms permit, it will increase the price of its Grade 260 “dense” soda ash sold to customers in South Africa by $20 per metric ton. This increase is in addition the $30 per metric ton announced in April 2011. The increase is necessary for FMC to recover increasing costs and continue to invest in its operations as the global demand for soda ash increases.

• Third quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.39 per diluted share up 18 percent; revenue increase of 16 percent excluding prior-year impact of exited businesses
• Agricultural Products’ segment earnings up 8 percent; Specialty Chemicals’ segment earnings up 1 percent; Industrial Chemicals’ segment earnings up 20 percent
• Fourth quarter 2011 outlook for adjusted earnings of $1.30 to $1.40 per diluted share, a 23 percent increase at midpoint of range
• Full-year 2011 outlook for adjusted earnings of $5.70 to $5.80 per diluted share, a 16 percent increase at midpoint of range; raises midpoint of range versus previous outlook
• $100 million in share repurchases completed in third quarter 2011
  

PHILADELPHIA, October 31, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today reported net income of $86.8 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2011, versus net income of $82.9 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010.  Net income in the current quarter included restructuring and other income and charges of $12.4 million after-tax, or charges of $0.18 per diluted share, versus restructuring and other income and charges of $3.1 million after-tax, or charges of $0.05 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.  Excluding these items in both periods, the company earned $1.39 per diluted share in the current quarter, an increase of 18 percent versus $1.18 per diluted share in the prior-year quarter.  Third quarter revenue of $862.1 million increased 16 percent excluding the prior-year impact of exited businesses.

Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, chief executive officer and chairman, said, “We delivered another quarter of strong performance as demand across our businesses and diverse end markets remains healthy, particularly in rapidly developing economies.  We continue to see rich opportunities for organic growth across our businesses and make good progress advancing our external growth initiatives.”

PHILADELPHIA, October 26, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire South Pole Biogroup Ltda., a Chilean-based natural color and specialty nutrition ingredients manufacturer.  The acquisition further expands FMC’s portfolio of naturally sourced specialty products used in the food, beverage, personal care, nutrition and pharmaceutical markets.

“South Pole Biogroup is an innovation leader in the natural color and health ingredients industry,” said Mike Smith, division general manager, FMC BioPolymer.  “This transaction brings a remarkable portfolio of natural color formulation, product application expertise, and ingredient extraction capabilities to FMC customers and partners around the world.”

The natural color market is expected to grow beyond $1 billion in the next four years as consumer preference for nature-derived food colors and ingredients and overall health and nutrition continues to increase in mature and emerging markets.

PHILADELPHIA,  October 11, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced the following schedule for its third quarter 2011 earnings release and webcast conference call:

• Earnings Release: Monday, October 31, 2011, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and FMC Corporation’s website at: http://www.fmc.com.

• Webcast Conference Call: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. ET.  The live call is open to the public via Internet broadcast and telephone.

            Internet broadcast: http://www.fmc.com
            Passcode: FMC

            Dial-in telephone numbers:
            United States: (866) 254-5940               
            International: (651) 291-0900               
            Conference ID # 205245

• Webcast Conference Call Replay: Available via the Internet and telephone from 2:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 until Thursday, December 1, 2011.

            Internet replay: http://www.fmc.com
            U.S. / Canada: (800) 475-6701     
            International: (320) 365-3844
            Conference ID # 205245

PHILADELPHIA, October 6, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today the company has completed its acquisition of the European persulfates business of RheinPerChemie GmbH from Unionchimica SpA.  The acquisition strengthens FMC Peroxygens’ global reach and immediately broadens the company’s product portfolio for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 

“This is an excellent business that allows us to globalize our specialty peroxygens franchises in environmental, electronics, food safety and other applications,” said Mark Douglas, president of FMC Industrial Chemicals.

PRINCETON, N.J, September 22, 2011 – FMC Corporation, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., and TATA Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners have signed a definitive agreement to form a partnership to manufacture and market sodium-based, dry sorbents for air pollution control in electric utility and industrial boiler operations.  The sorbents, primarily sodium bicarbonate and trona, are used by coal-fired utilities to remove harmful pollutants, such as acid gases, in flue-gas treatment processes.  Independent estimates put market demand for these sorbents in the $200-$400 million range by 2015.

The new entity, Natronx Technologies, LLC, will be headquartered in Princeton, N.J.  Natronx will produce, sell and distribute sorbents to users of Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI) technology.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that DSI technology will likely be employed by nearly 20 percent of U.S. coal-fired electric generation capacity as part of compliance with air pollution regulations recently issued in March 2011.  DSI technology enables utilities to reduce the significant capital investment required by the new regulations by using this sodium-based media in the removal technique.  Natronx intends to invest approximately $60 million to construct a 450,000 ton-per-year facility to produce trona sorbents by the fourth quarter of 2012.  The investment will be shared equally by the partners. 

The three top officials will be assigned from each partner company: General Manager, Arthur Esposito (Church & Dwight); Sales & Marketing Director, Travis Vaughn (FMC) and Chief Financial Officer, John Mulhall (TATA Chemicals). 

PHILADELPHIA, August 31, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today its Agricultural Products Group has signed an exclusive development and distribution agreement for Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) Regalia® Maxx biofungicide in Latin America.  Regalia Maxx is a biological product that protects plants by triggering their natural defense systems to combat several bacterial and fungal diseases.

“We believe Regalia Maxx is an outstanding biological product and are very excited about developing it for several of our growth markets in Latin America," said Antonio Zem, Latin America area director, FMC Agricultural Products Group. “Regalia Maxx has an important fit in integrated pest management (IPM) programs and potential applications for other crops that we look forward to developing with MBI.”

Regalia Maxx has already received registration in Mexico where FMC tested the product with excellent results against powdery mildew and Botrytis gray mold/bunch rot in specialty crops.  Sales are expected to begin in December of this year.  FMC has also tested the product in Brazilian vegetable crops and plans to expand development to other South American territories.  Under the agreement, FMC will also develop improved formulations and premix products in collaboration with MBI.

PHILADELPHIA, August 23, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today its Agricultural Products Group has entered into two exclusive agreements covering global development and supply of Chr. Hansen biological products for agricultural and ornamental markets.  FMC will begin commercialization this year of Chr. Hansen’s Nemix bacillus product in Brazil and start development for new biological standalone and combination products in the Americas and key agricultural markets.

Under the agreements, FMC will access Chr. Hansen’s large library of existing bacillus products to evaluate and develop other biological products for use in agriculture as nematicides and plant health promoters.  Chr. Hansen will supply biological materials for products that FMC commercializes under the agreements.  Terms of the agreements were not disclosed.

“The Chr. Hansen biological products are complementary to FMC’s portfolio of crop protection products and offer additional solutions to growers in FMC’s focus markets,” said Milton Steele, president, FMC Agricultural Products Group. “This relationship opens exciting new opportunities for FMC’s Agricultural Products Group and is clearly aligned with our growth strategy by expanding in adjacent spaces to chemical crop protection markets.”

    - Second quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.53 per diluted share up 18 percent; Revenue increase of 9 percent excluding prior-year impact of exited businesses
    - Agricultural Products’ segment earnings up 18 percent; Specialty Chemicals’ segment earnings up 10 percent; Industrial Chemicals’ segment earnings up 21 percent
    - Full-year 2011 outlook for adjusted earnings of $5.60 to $5.80 per diluted share raises midpoint of range versus previous outlook; 2011 outlook for adjusted earnings growth increased to 15 percent at midpoint of range
    - Company announces intent to repurchase $100 million in shares in third quarter 2011

PHILADELPHIA, August 1, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today reported net income of $107.2 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2011, versus net income of $65.7 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2010.  Net income in the current quarter included restructuring and other income and charges of $3.3 million after-tax, or charges of $0.04 per diluted share, versus restructuring and other income and charges of $29.9 million after-tax, or charges of $0.40 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.  Excluding these items in both periods, the company earned $1.53 per diluted share in the current quarter, an increase of 18 percent versus $1.30 per diluted share in the prior-year quarter.  Second quarter revenue of $812.2 million increased 9 percent excluding the prior-year impact of exited businesses.

    Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, chief executive officer and chairman, said, “We delivered another strong quarter as each operating segment achieved double-digit earnings growth.  Demand across our businesses and diverse end markets remains very healthy, particularly in rapidly-developing economies.  We continue to see rich opportunities for organic growth across our businesses and intend to step up investments in certain growth capital projects.

    “We also continue to make good progress advancing our external growth initiatives with the announcements of an agrochemical joint venture in Argentina that enhances our growth and market access in Latin America’s second largest crop protection market and a peroxygens acquisition in Europe that accelerates the globalization of our specialty peroxygens business.

    “Our balance sheet is strong and cash flow robust.  In addition to capital investments to support attractive organic growth and focused external initiatives, we intend to repurchase $100 million of our stock in the third quarter.  We begin the second half of 2011 ahead of plan toward realizing our Vision 2015 objectives.”

CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 1, 2011 – FMC Lithium announced today that effective September 1, 2011, or as contracts permit, it will increase global pricing for all butyllithium and specialty organic products by 8 percent. Prices will also be raised by 10 percent for lithium bromide products.

“Over the past year pricing has not kept pace with rising raw materials, energy, and transportation cost increases,” said Chris Senyk, global marketing director for FMC Lithium. “To ensure continued investment in our operations and support the quality of supply and service expectations of our global customers, the increase is necessary.”

PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today its Agricultural Products Group has entered into a joint venture agreement to form a new Argentine agrochemical distribution company named Ruralco Soluciones SA.  FMC’s partners in Ruralco are well-established agrochemical dealers previously associated with Argentine distributor Agropecuaria del Litoral.  An FMC subsidiary will own 50 percent of the joint venture company, which recently commenced commercial operations.

“Ruralco fits well with our Vision 2015 strategy to expand our reach in rapidly developing economies, and will allow FMC to accelerate its growth and market access in Argentina’s $1.7 billion crop protection market, the second largest in Latin America,” said Milton Steele, president, FMC Agricultural Products Group.

PHILADELPHIA, July 27, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the European persulfates business of RheinPerChemie GmbH from Unionchimica SpA.  The acquisition will strengthen FMC Peroxygens’ global reach by establishing a market position for persulfates in Europe. 

“We are extremely pleased with the first step of our Vision 2015 strategy that will allow us to globalize our specialty peroxygens franchises in environmental, electronics, food safety and other applications,” said Mark Douglas, president of FMC Industrial Chemicals.  “RheinPerChemie is an excellent business that will immediately broaden our peroxygens portfolio for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.”

PHILADELPHIA, July 5, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced the following schedule for its second quarter 2011 earnings release and webcast conference call:

• Earnings Release: Monday, August 1, 2011, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and FMC Corporation’s website at: http://www.fmc.com.
• Webcast Conference Call: Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. ET.  The live call is open to the public via Internet broadcast and telephone.
    Internet broadcast: http://www.fmc.com
    Passcode: FMC

            Dial-in telephone numbers:
            United States: (866) 254-5940               
            International: (651) 291-0900               
            Conference ID # 205243

• First quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.49 per diluted share up 10 percent on revenue increase of 10 percent excluding prior-year impact of exited businesses
  
• Agricultural Products’ segment earnings up 8 percent; Specialty Chemicals’ segment earnings up 10 percent; Industrial Chemicals’ segment earnings up 17 percent
  
• Full-year 2011 outlook for adjusted earnings raised to $5.50 to $5.80 per diluted share
  

PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2011 – FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today announced the following schedule for its first quarter 2011 earnings release and webcast conference call:

• Earnings Release: Monday, May 2, 2011, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and FMC Corporation's website at: http://www.fmc.com.
• Webcast Conference Call: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The live call is open to the public via Internet broadcast and telephone.

Internet broadcast: http://www.fmc.com