Charles Holliday Quotations

Business conditions in the first half have been some of the most difficult that we have experienced in recent years,

We will continue to drive for at least 10 to 12 percent annual earnings growth.

These difficult but necessary actions will enable the crop protection business to provide an even stronger base in support of the other parts of our agricultural enterprise.

This transformation plan is designed not only to improve the short-term health of these businesses but also to ensure a future of sustainable, profitable growth.

We expect the challenges we faced in the second quarter to continue, exacerbated by slowing volumes from the growing effects of the General Motors strike and the Asian financial crisis.

Ed Jefferson exemplified the importance our company places on science. His leadership and insights throughout his career at DuPont helped shape the direction our company is taking today.

Ultimately, it will be higher prices for the consumer.

Given the success of our discussions to date, we expect to be able to conclude one or more of these alliances by the end of this year,

Most of our businesses performed exceptionally well in spite of higher raw material costs and weak European currencies, with 11 of 18 strategic business units delivering double digit earnings growth,

Taking actions that result in people losing their jobs is the hardest decision we as leaders will ever have to make, ... these actions will enable us to more rapidly achieve our goal of sustainable growth.