People buy counterfeit products for a variety of reasons, but nearly always because they cost less than the real thing. Unfortunately, these “sweet deals” are too good to be true, and there is always a victim.
So, what’s the harm in getting a good deal? Counterfeit products can have a range of negative effects on individuals, businesses, and society. Here are some of the effects of counterfeit products, both direct and indirect, that you may not have thought about:
Strong pricing, accelerating new product introductions and cost discipline drove margin expansion in the quarter
First Quarter 2023 Highlights
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 58 cents per share, payable on July 20, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2023.
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Hidden active ingredients (AIs) are often found in counterfeit products, which can pose serious health risks to consumers. Counterfeiters may add or substitute ingredients that are cheaper or easier to obtain, but are not safe for human consumption or may have different effects from the genuine product. For example, a counterfeit pesticide may contain a toxic chemical that is not approved for use in a particular crop or in the geography where it is being used.
FMC Corporation, a leading global agricultural sciences company, and The HALO Trust, a humanitarian non-governmental organization that protects lives and restores livelihoods of people affected by conflict, today announced a new collaboration to improve farm safety in Ukraine.
FMC Corporation announced today it will release its first quarter 2023 earnings on Monday, May 1, 2023, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and the company’s website https://investors.fmc.com.
The company will host a webcast conference call on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. ET that is open to the public via internet broadcast and telephone.
FMC Corporation today announced that it will host an investor day on Thursday, November 16, 2023, where it will introduce the company's new long-range strategic growth plan. The event will take place at the FMC corporate headquarters in Philadelphia.
FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences company, today announced a three-year, $1.5 million investment in support of Generation Unlimited's Engaging Kenyan Youth in Agriculture and Nutrition (EKYAN) program. The program will prepare youth for employment opportunities in agribusiness and improve the economic livelihoods of smallholder farmers across the country.