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FMC Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2009 Results

Fourth quarter 2009 earnings of $0.94 per diluted share before restructuring and other income and charges

- Agricultural Products segment earnings of $46.8 million increased 39 percent

- Specialty Chemicals segment earnings of $40.1 million increased 14 percent

- Industrial Chemicals segment earnings of $32.7 million declined 39 percent

Full-year 2010 outlook of $4.35 to $4.75 per diluted share before restructuring and other income and charges


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Feb 04, 2010, 04:45 ET

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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today reported net income of $62.1 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009, versus net income of $46.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008.  Net income in the current quarter included restructuring and other income and charges of $6.8 million after-tax, or charges of $0.09 per diluted share, versus restructuring and other income and charges of $29.1 million after-tax, or charges of $0.39 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.  Excluding these items in both periods, the company earned $0.94 per diluted share in the current quarter, a decrease of 8 percent versus $1.02 per diluted share in the prior-year quarter.  Fourth quarter revenue of $722.1 million was 2 percent lower than $737.7 million in the prior year.

Pierre Brondeau, FMC president and chief executive officer, said, "Our fourth quarter results met our expectations.  We realized continued strong performance in Agricultural Products and Specialty Chemicals.  Industrial Chemicals' demand, though lower than prior year, once again improved on a sequential basis.  Agricultural Products' results were primarily driven by sales gains in Latin America.  Specialty Chemicals' earnings growth was the result of strong commercial performance in BioPolymer.  Industrial Chemicals' results were impacted by reduced selling prices in phosphates and lower soda ash volumes.  As we enter 2010, we are seeing continued sequential volume growth across our businesses."

Revenue in Agricultural Products of $269.5 million increased 12 percent versus the prior-year quarter led by sales gains in Latin America, particularly in Brazil due to improved market conditions in several key crops and growth from new products.  North America sales declined, reflecting the impact of less favorable weather conditions.  In Europe and Asia, sales increased primarily due to favorable currency impacts and increased contribution from growth initiatives.  Segment earnings of $46.8 million increased 39 percent versus the year-ago quarter, reflecting the sales growth, lower manufacturing costs and favorable currency impacts.

Revenue in Specialty Chemicals was $194.2 million, up 2 percent versus the year-ago quarter driven by strong commercial performance in BioPolymer, particularly in food ingredients markets, as a result of higher volumes and selling prices.  Performance in lithium was impacted by lower volumes in lithium primaries relative to a year ago, though volumes continued to increase on a sequential basis relative to prior quarters.  Segment earnings of $40.1 million were 14 percent higher than the year-ago quarter, driven by revenue gains and favorable product mix in BioPolymer partially offset by lower lithium performance.

Revenue in Industrial Chemicals of $260.1 million declined 16 percent from the prior-year quarter driven by reduced phosphates selling prices and lower soda ash volumes.  Soda ash demand, particularly in export markets, continued to improve on a sequential basis relative to the third quarter.  Segment earnings of $32.7 million were 39 percent lower than the year-ago quarter as a result of the lower sales, partially offset by lower raw material and energy costs.

Corporate expense was $12.2 million, versus $12.3 million in the prior-year quarter.  Interest expense, net, was $7.3 million, as compared to $7.4 million in the year-ago quarter.  On December 31, 2009, gross consolidated debt was $643.9 million, and debt, net of cash, was $567.3 million.  For the quarter, depreciation and amortization was $33.7 million and capital expenditures were $54.4 million.

Full-Year Results

Revenue was $2,826.2 million, a decrease of 9 percent as compared with $3,115.3 million in the prior-year period.  Net income was $228.5 million, 25 percent lower than $304.6 million in the year-earlier period.  Net income in the current period included restructuring and other income and charges of $75.6 million, versus restructuring and other income and charges of $46.5 million in the prior-year period.  Excluding these charges, the company earned $304.1 million in the current year, a decrease of 13 percent versus $351.1 million in the prior year.

Revenue in Agricultural Products was $1,051.6 million, a decrease of 1 percent versus the prior-year period, as sales gains in the Americas and in non-crop markets were offset by lower sales in Europe and Asia.  Segment earnings of $289.0 million increased 18 percent from the prior year, driven by growth from new products, particularly in North America and Brazil, better second half market conditions in Brazil, higher selling prices in most regions and lower raw material costs.

Revenue in Specialty Chemicals was $753.1 million, 1 percent lower than the prior-year period, as strong commercial performance in BioPolymer was more than offset by lower lithium volumes and unfavorable currency translation.  Segment earnings of $159.6 million increased 5 percent versus the year-earlier period as favorable commercial performance and the benefits of acquisitions in BioPolymer were partially offset by lower lithium volumes and unfavorable currency translation.

Revenue in Industrial Chemicals was $1,026.7 million, a decrease of 21 percent versus the prior-year period, as lower volumes across the segment and selling prices in phosphates more than offset higher selling prices in most other businesses.  Segment earnings of $89.7 million declined 55 percent versus the year-earlier period, driven by the sales decline.

Corporate expense was $44.1 million, down from $49.8 million in the year-earlier period.  Interest expense, net, was $27.0 million, as compared to $31.9 million in the prior-year period.  For the period, depreciation and amortization was $127.2 million and capital expenditures were $161.2 million.

Outlook

Regarding the outlook for 2010, Brondeau said, "Despite the expected tempered, uneven recovery in global markets, we anticipate delivering a year of strong performance.  For the full year 2010, we expect earnings before restructuring and other income and charges of $4.35 to $4.75 per diluted share.

"For the first quarter of 2010, we expect earnings before restructuring and other income and charges of $1.20 to $1.35 per diluted share.  In Agricultural Products, we look for earnings growth in the mid-single digits versus the year ago quarter, as improved market conditions in Brazil and the timing of shipments in Europe are partially offset by increased spending on growth initiatives.  In Specialty Chemicals, we expect earnings to be up 5-10 percent compared to the prior-year quarter, driven by higher volumes and improved efficiencies across the segment.  In Industrial Chemicals, earnings are expected to be level to up 10 percent versus the year-ago quarter, as higher volumes and lower raw material and energy costs are partially offset by reduced selling prices."

FMC will conduct its fourth quarter conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET on Friday, February 5, 2010.  This event will be available live and as a replay on the web at http://www.fmc.com.  Prior to the conference call, the company will also provide supplemental information on the web including its 2010 Outlook Statement, definitions of non-GAAP terms and reconciliations of non-GAAP figures to the nearest available GAAP term.

FMC Corporation is a diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century with innovative solutions, applications and quality products. The company employs over 4,800 people throughout the world.  The company operates its businesses in three segments: Agricultural Products, Specialty Chemicals and Industrial Chemicals.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Act of 1995: Statements in this news release that are forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning specific factors described in FMC Corporation's 2008 Form 10-K and other SEC filings.  Such information contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof based on information currently available.  FMC Corporation does not intend to update this information and disclaims any legal obligation to the contrary.  Historical information is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

    
    
                 FMC CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES              
                 ---------------------------------------------              
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS             
                -----------------------------------------------             
              (Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                       Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
                                        December 31, (a)     December 31, (a)
                                        ----------------    ---------------- 
                                          2009    2008      2009      2008 
                                          ----    ----      ----      ---- 
                                                                            
    Revenue                              $722.1  $737.7  $2,826.2  $3,115.3 
                                                                            
    Costs of sales and services           502.4   518.0   1,943.6   2,134.4 
    Selling, general and                                                    
     administrative expenses               87.7    81.2     322.3     336.8 
    Research and development expenses      28.6    25.6      92.8      93.8 
    Restructuring and other charges                                         
     (income)                              47.9    31.6     132.8      49.6 
                                           ----    ----     -----      ---- 
                                                                            
    Total costs and expenses              666.6   656.4   2,491.5   2,614.6 
                                          -----   -----   -------   ------- 
                                                                            
    Income from operations                 55.5    81.3     334.7     500.7 
                                                                            
    Equity in (earnings) loss of                                            
     affiliates                             0.1    (0.2)     (2.3)     (3.1)
    Interest expense, net                   7.3     7.4      27.0      31.9 
                                            ---     ---      ----      ---- 
                                                                            
    Income from continuing                                                  
     operations before income taxes        48.1    74.1     310.0     471.9 
                                                                            
    Provision (benefit) for income taxes  (21.2)   17.4      53.0     125.4 
                                          -----    ----      ----     ----- 
                                                                            
    Income from continuing operations      69.3    56.7     257.0     346.5 
    Discontinued operations,                                                
     net of income taxes                   (2.5)   (4.8)    (18.2)    (24.9)
                                           ----    ----     -----     ----- 
                                                                            
    Net income                            $66.8   $51.9    $238.8    $321.6 
                                          -----   -----    ------    ------ 
                                                                            
      Less: Net income attributable to                                      
       noncontrolling interests             4.7     5.6      10.3      17.0 
                                            ---     ---      ----      ---- 
                                                                            
    Net income attributable to FMC                                          
     stockholders                         $62.1   $46.3    $228.5    $304.6 
                                          =====   =====    ======    ====== 
                                                                            
    Amounts attributable to FMC stockholders:                               
      Income from continuing                                                
       operations, net of tax             $64.6   $51.1    $246.7    $329.5 
      Discontinued operations, net 
       of tax                              (2.5)   (4.8)    (18.2)    (24.9)
                                           ----    ----     -----     ----- 
                                                                            
      Net income                          $62.1   $46.3    $228.5    $304.6 
                                          =====   =====    ======    ====== 
                                                                            
    Basic earnings (loss) per common share                                  
     attributable to FMC stockholders:                                      
                                                                            
      Income from continuing operations   $0.89   $0.70     $3.40     $4.44 
      Discontinued operations             (0.03)  (0.07)    (0.25)    (0.34)
                                          -----   -----     -----     ----- 
                                                                            
      Basic earnings per common share     $0.86   $0.63     $3.15     $4.10 
                                          =====   =====     =====     ===== 
                                                                            
    Average number of shares                                                
     used in basic earnings per                                             
     share computations                    72.1    72.8      72.2      74.0 
                                           ====    ====      ====      ==== 
                                                                            
    Diluted earnings (loss) per common share                                
     attributable to FMC stockholders:                                      
      Income from continuing operations   $0.88   $0.69     $3.37     $4.35 
      Discontinued operations             (0.03)  (0.06)    (0.25)    (0.33)
                                          -----   -----     -----     ----- 
                                                                            
      Diluted earnings per common share   $0.85   $0.63     $3.12     $4.02 
                                          =====   =====     =====     ===== 
                                                                            
    Average number of shares used                                           
     in diluted earnings per                                                
     share computations                    73.2    74.0      73.3      75.8 
                                           ====    ====      ====      ==== 
                                                                            
    -----------                                                             
    Other Data:                                                             
    -----------                                                             
    Capital expenditures                  $54.4   $48.9    $161.2    $174.8 
    Depreciation and amortization 
     expense                              $33.7   $29.9    $127.2    $124.2 
    -----------------------------         -----   -----    ------    ------ 
                                                                            
                                                                            
    (a) On January 1, 2009, FMC adopted new accounting guidance which changes
    the accounting and reporting for minority interests.  This guidance 
    requires that minority interests be recharacterized as noncontrolling 
    interests and that we present a consolidated net income that includes the
    amount attributable to the noncontrolling interests for all periods 
    presented.  
    
    
    
                 FMC CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES             
                 ---------------------------------------------             
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS,
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
        EXCLUDING RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER INCOME AND CHARGES (NON-GAAP)*   
        ----------------------------------------------------------------   
               (Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)          
                                                                           
                                                               
                                Three Months Ended    Twelve Months Ended  
                                   December 31,           December 31,     
                                   ------------           ------------     
                                   2009     2008          2009        2008 
                                   ----     ----          ----        ---- 
                                                                           
    Revenue                      $722.1   $737.7      $2,826.2    $3,115.3 
                                                                           
    Costs of sales and services   500.0    516.7       1,936.5     2,132.1 
    Selling, general and                                                   
     administrative expenses       87.7     81.2         322.3       336.8 
    Research and development                                               
     expenses                      28.6     25.6          92.8        93.8 
                                   ----     ----          ----        ---- 
                                                                           
    Total costs and expenses      616.3    623.5       2,351.6     2,562.7 
                                                                           
    Income from operations        105.8    114.2         474.6       552.6 
                                                                           
    Equity in (earnings) loss                                              
     of affiliates                  0.1     (1.6)         (2.3)       (4.5)
    Interest expense, net           7.3      7.4          27.0        31.9 
                                    ---      ---          ----        ---- 
                                                                           
    Income from continuing                                                 
     operations before income                                              
     taxes, excluding                                                      
     restructuring and other                                               
     income and charges            98.4    108.4         449.9       525.2 
                                                                           
    Provision for income taxes     24.8     27.4         135.5       157.1 
                                   ----     ----         -----       ----- 
                                                                           
    After-tax income from                                                  
     continuing operations,                                                
     excluding restructuring and                                           
     other income and charges      73.6     81.0         314.4       368.1 
                                   ----     ----         -----       ----- 
                                                                           
    Less:  Net income                                                      
     attributable                                                          
     to noncontrolling interests    4.7      5.6          10.3        17.0 
                                    ---      ---          ----        ---- 
                                                                           
    After-tax income from                                                  
     continuing operations,                                                
     excluding restructuring and                                           
     other income and charges,                                             
     attributable to FMC                                                   
     stockholders*                $68.9    $75.4        $304.1      $351.1 
                                  =====    =====        ======      ====== 
                                                                           
    Basic after-tax income from                                            
     continuing operations per                                             
     share, excluding                                                      
     restructuring                                                         
     and other income and                                                  
     charges, attributable
     to FMC stockholders          $0.95    $1.03         $4.19       $4.72 
                                  =====    =====         =====       ===== 
                                                                           
    Average number of shares                                               
     used in basic after-tax 
     income per share                                                      
     computations                  72.1     72.8          72.2        74.0 
                                   ====     ====          ====        ==== 
                                                                           
    Diluted after-tax income                                               
     from continuing operations 
     per share, excluding                                                  
     restructuring and other 
     income and charges,                                                   
     attributable to FMC                                                   
     stockholders                 $0.94    $1.02         $4.15       $4.63 
                                  =====    =====         =====       ===== 
                                                                           
    Average number of shares                                               
     used in diluted after-tax                                             
     income per share                                                      
     computations                  73.2     74.0          73.3        75.8 
                                   ====     ====          ====        ==== 
                                                                           
                                                                           
    * The Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measure “After-tax 
    income from continuing operations, excluding restructuring and other 
    income and charges, attributable to FMC stockholders,” and its 
    presentation on a per share basis, provides useful information about the 
    Company’s operating results to investors and securities analysts.  The 
    Company also believes that excluding the effect of restructuring and other
    income and charges from operating results allows management and investors
    to compare more easily the financial performance of its underlying 
    businesses from period to period.  
    
    
    Please see the reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP 
    financial results. 
    
    
    
                FMC CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES            
                ---------------------------------------------            
      RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO FMC STOCKHOLDERS (GAAP)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
     TO AFTER-TAX INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, EXCLUDING RESTRUCTURING
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    AND OTHER INCOME AND CHARGES, ATTRIBUTABLE TO FMC STOCKHOLDERS (NON-GAAP)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
              (Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)  
           
                                                                         
                                             
                                       Three Months Ended  Twelve Months Ended
                                           December 31,       December 31,  
                                           ------------      ------------  
                                            2009    2008      2009    2008 
                                            ----    ----      ----    ---- 
                                                                         
    Net income attributable to FMC                                       
     stockholders (GAAP)                    $62.1  $46.3     $228.5  $304.6 
                                                                         
    Discontinued operations, net of income                               
     taxes (a)                                2.5    4.8       18.2    24.9 
                                                                         
    Restructuring and other (income)                                     
     charges, net (b)                        47.9   31.6      132.8    49.6 
                                                                         
    Purchase accounting inventory fair                                   
     value impact and other related inventory                               
     adjustments (c)                          2.4    1.3        7.1     2.3 
                                                                         
    Impairment of Perorsa joint venture (d)     -    1.4          -     1.4 
                                                                         
    Tax effect of restructuring and other                                
     (income) charges, purchase accounting                               
     inventory fair value impact and other                               
     related inventory adjustments and                                   
     impairment of Perorsa joint venture    (17.2) (12.4)     (38.8)  (23.0)
                                                                         
    Tax adjustments (e)                     (28.8)   2.4      (43.7)   (8.7)
                                            -----    ---       -----   -----
                                                                         
    After-tax income from continuing                                     
     operations, excluding restructuring                                 
     and other income and charges, 
     attributable to FMC stockholders 
     (Non-GAAP)                             $68.9  $75.4     $304.1  $351.1 
                                            =====  =====     ======  ====== 
                                                                         
                                                                         
    Diluted earnings per common share                                    
     (GAAP)                                 $0.85  $0.63      $3.12   $4.02 
                                                                         
    Discontinued operations per diluted                                  
     share                                   0.03   0.06       0.25    0.33 
                                                                         
    Restructuring and other (income)                                     
     charges, net per diluted share, 
     before tax                              0.65   0.42       1.81    0.65 
                                                                         
    Purchase accounting inventory fair                                   
     value impact and other related inventory                                
     adjustments per diluted share, before                               
     tax                                     0.03   0.02       0.10    0.03 
                                                                         
    Impairment of Perorsa joint venture per                              
     diluted share, before tax                  -   0.02          -    0.02 
                                                                         
    Tax effect of restructuring and other                                
     (income) charges, purchase accounting                               
     inventory fair value impact and other                               
     related inventory adjustments and                                   
     impairment of Perorsa joint venture    (0.23) (0.16)     (0.53)  (0.30)
                                                                         
    Tax adjustments per diluted share       (0.39)  0.03      (0.60)  (0.12)
                                            -----   ----      -----   ----- 
                                                                         
    Diluted after-tax income from                                        
     continuing operations per share, 
     excluding restructuring                                                
     and other income and charges,                                       
     attributable to FMC stockholders 
     (Non-GAAP)                             $0.94  $1.02      $4.15   $4.63 
                                            =====  =====      =====   ===== 
                                                                         
    Average number of shares used in                                     
     diluted after-tax income from
     continuing operations per share
     computations                            73.2   74.0       73.3    75.8 
                                             ====   ====       ====    ==== 
                                                                         
                                                                         
    (a) Discontinued operations for the three and twelve months ended December
    31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, primarily includes provisions for 
    environmental liabilities and legal reserves and expenses related to 
    previously discontinued operations. 
    
    (b) 2009 
        ----
    Restructuring and other charges (income) for the three months ended
    December 31, 2009, include charges related to the closure of our 
    manufacturing operations at our Barcelona, Spain facility, which is part 
    of our Industrial Chemicals segment ($7.8 million) and our Lithium metal 
    production unit at our Bromborough, UK plant which is part of our 
    Specialty Chemicals segment ($5.6 million). We also incurred charges 
    related to the realignment of our Alginates manufacturing operations in 
    our Specialty Chemicals segment ($3.4 million). Additionally, 
    restructuring and other charges (income) for the three months ended 
    December 31, 2009, include severance charges in our Industrial Chemicals 
    segment and Specialty Chemicals segment ($1.4 million and $0.6 million, 
    respectively) and charges associated with continuing environmental sites 
    as a Corporate charge ($21.1 million). We also recorded approximately $3.3
    million in connection with the resolution of a litigation matter in our 
    Industrial Chemicals segment.  Remaining restructuring and other charges 
    (income) for the three months ended December 31, 2009, include $3.0 
    million of charges representing settlements with state authorities for 
    property claims and $1.7 million of other charges primarily related to our
    Industrial Chemicals segment. 
    
    For the year ended December 31, 2009, amounts include charges related to 
    the closure of our manufacturing operations at our Barcelona, Spain 
    facility ($25.8 million) and our Peroxygens facility in Santa Clara, 
    Mexico ($6.7 million), both of which are part of our Industrial Chemicals
    segment, as well as our Bayport butyllithium facility ($7.5 million) and 
    our Lithium metal production unit at our Bromborough, UK plant ($7.4 
    million), both of which are part of our Specialty Chemicals segment.  We 
    also incurred charges related to the realignment of our Alginates 
    manufacturing operations in our Specialty Chemicals segment ($13.3 
    million) and continued charges related to the closure of our Baltimore 
    agricultural chemicals facility ($1.8 million).  Additionally, 
    restructuring and other charges (income) for the year ended December 31,
    2009, include severance charges in our Industrial Chemicals segment and 
    Specialty Chemicals segment ($11.0 million and $1.4 million, 
    respectively), asset abandonment charges in our Agricultural Products 
    segment, Industrial Chemicals segment and Specialty Chemicals segment 
    ($2.6 million, $2.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively) and charges 
    associated with a collaboration and license agreement in our Agricultural
    Products segment ($2.0 million). We also recorded approximately $24.3 
    million in connection with the resolution of a litigation and a regulatory
    matter in our Industrial Chemicals segment.  Remaining restructuring and 
    other charges (income) for the year ended December 31, 2009, include $20.2
    million of charges related to continuing environmental sites as a 
    Corporate charge, recognition of a net deferred gain of $2.3 million 
    associated with our Princeton facility as a result of exiting the leases,
    $5.6 million of charges representing settlements with state authorities 
    for property claims and $1.7 million of other charges primarily 
    representing adjustments related to previously recorded restructuring 
    reserves.
    
    
    2008
    ----
    Restructuring and other charges (income) for the three months ended 
    December 31, 2008, include continued charges related to the closure of our
    Baltimore agricultural chemicals facility ($9.2 million) and our 
    Jacksonville, Florida agricultural formulation plant ($0.8 million). Both 
    of these charges are associated with our Agricultural Products segment.  
    We also incurred charges related to legal proceedings in our Industrial 
    Chemicals segment ($10.0 million). Additionally, remaining restructuring 
    and other charges (income) for the three months ended December 31, 2008 
    primarily include restructuring related severance charges in our 
    Industrial Chemicals segment ($1.4 million), asset abandonment charges in 
    our Agricultural Products segment and Industrial Chemicals segment ($1.6 
    million and $0.8 million, respectively) and charges associated with 
    continuing environmental sites as a Corporate charge ($5.8 million).  
    Remaining restructuring and other charges (income) for the three months 
    ended December 31, 2008, included $2.0 million of other charges primarily 
    related to our Industrial Chemicals segment.
    
    For the year ended December 31, 2008, restructuring and other charges 
    (income) include a net gain associated with the sale of our major research
    and development facility in Princeton, New Jersey ($29.0 million-gain) and
    a gain associated with the sale of our sodium sulfate assets in Foret 
    which is part of our Industrial Chemicals segment ($3.6 million-gain). 
    Fully offsetting these gains were continued charges related to the closure
    of our Baltimore agricultural chemicals facility ($31.5 million) and 
    Jacksonville agricultural formulation facility ($5.6 million). We also 
    incurred charges related to legal proceedings in our Industrial Chemicals
    segment ($10.0 million). Additionally, we incurred charges associated with
    continuing environmental sites as a Corporate charge ($16.2 million), 
    restructuring related severance charges in our Agricultural Products 
    segment, Industrial Chemicals segment and Specialty Chemicals segment 
    ($3.2 million, $4.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively) and asset 
    abandonment charges in our Agricultural Products segment, Industrial 
    Chemicals segment and Specialty Chemicals segment ($2.2 million, $1.5 
    million and $3.3 million, respectively). Remaining restructuring and other
    charges (income) for the year ended December 31, 2008, included $2.8 
    million of other charges primarily related to our Industrial Chemicals 
    segment and charges associated with a collaboration and license agreement
    in our Agricultural Products segment ($1.0 million).
    
    (c) Charges related to amortization of the inventory fair value step-up 
    resulting from the application of purchase accounting associated with the
    third quarter 2008 acquisition in our Specialty Chemicals segment and the
    first quarter 2009 acquisition in our Agricultural Products segment. In 
    2009, we also recorded inventory adjustments related to the third quarter
    2008 acquisition in our Specialty Chemicals segment and subsequent 
    alginates business restructuring. On the condensed consolidated statements
    of operations these charges are included in “Costs of sales and services” 
    for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. 
    
    (d) Amount represents a $1.4 million charge related to the impairment of
    our Perorsa joint venture in our Industrial Chemicals segment. On the 
    condensed consolidated statements of operations this charge is included in
    “Equity in (earnings) loss of affiliates” for the three and twelve months
    ended December 31, 2008.  
    
    (e) Tax adjustments for the three months ended December 31, 2009, are 
    primarily the result of the reversal of certain tax valuation allowances.
    Tax adjustments for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, are 
    primarily a result of a reduction in our liability for unrecognized tax 
    benefits due to settlements of tax audits and the expiration of statutes
    of limitations as well as the reversal of certain tax valuation 
    allowances.  Tax adjustments for the three months ended December 31, 2008,
    are primarily related to adjustments to valuation allowances and deferred 
    income taxes related to prior year tax matters. Tax adjustments for the 
    twelve months ended December 31, 2008, are primarily related to reductions
    to our tax liabilities due to favorable settlements to tax audits. 
    
    
    
                FMC CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES           
                ---------------------------------------------           
                            INDUSTRY SEGMENT DATA                       
                            ---------------------                       
                          (Unaudited, in millions)                      
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                  Three Months Ended  Twelve Months Ended
                                      December 31,       December 31,    
                                      ------------       ------------
                                     2009    2008       2009      2008 
                                     ----    ----       ----      ---- 
                                                                        
    Revenue                                                             
    -------                                                             
                                                                        
    Agricultural Products            $269.5  $240.8  $1,051.6  $1,058.7 
    Specialty Chemicals               194.2   190.3     753.1     764.5 
    Industrial Chemicals              260.1   308.0   1,026.7   1,296.9 
    Eliminations                       (1.7)   (1.4)     (5.2)     (4.8)
                                       ----    ----      ----      ---- 
                                                                        
    Total                            $722.1  $737.7  $2,826.2  $3,115.3 
                                     ======  ======  ========  ======== 
                                                                        
    Income from continuing operations 
     before income taxes                                                
    --------------------------------- 
                                                                        
    Agricultural Products             $46.8   $33.6    $289.0    $245.2 
    Specialty Chemicals                40.1    35.1     159.6     152.0 
    Industrial Chemicals               32.7    53.3      89.7     201.4 
    Eliminations                          -       -      (0.1)     (0.1)
                                         --      --      ----      ---- 
                                                                        
    Segment operating profit          119.6   122.0     538.2     598.5 
    Corporate                         (12.2)  (12.3)    (44.1)    (49.8)
    Other income (expense), net        (6.4)    0.5     (27.5)     (8.6)
                                       ----     ---     -----      ---- 
                                                                        
    Operating profit from continuing                                    
     operations before items noted                                      
     below:                           101.0   110.2     466.6     540.1 
                                                                        
    Restructuring and other income                                      
     (charges), net (a)               (47.9)  (31.6)   (132.8)    (49.6)
    Interest expense, net              (7.3)   (7.4)    (27.0)    (31.9)
    Purchase accounting inventory                                       
     fair value impact and other 
     related inventory adjustments (b) (2.4)   (1.3)     (7.1)     (2.3)
    Impairment of Perorsa joint                                         
     venture (c)                          -    (1.4)        -      (1.4)
    (Provision) benefit for income                                      
     taxes                             21.2   (17.4)    (53.0)   (125.4)
    Discontinued operations, net of                                     
     income taxes                      (2.5)   (4.8)    (18.2)    (24.9)
                                       ----    ----     -----     ----- 
                                                                        
    Net income attributable to FMC                                      
     stockholders                     $62.1   $46.3    $228.5    $304.6 
                                      =====   =====    ======    ====== 
                                                                        
                                                                        
    (a) Amounts for the three months ended December 31, 2009, related to 
    Industrial Chemicals ($13.7 million), Specialty Chemicals ($9.7 million) 
    and Corporate ($24.5 million). Amounts for the three months ended December
    31, 2008, related to Agricultural Products ($11.6 million), Industrial 
    Chemicals ($13.2 million), Specialty Chemicals ($0.5 million) and 
    Corporate ($6.3 million). 
    
    Amounts for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, related to 
    Agricultural Products ($6.1 million), Industrial Chemicals ($71.8 
    million), Specialty Chemicals ($31.0 million) and Corporate ($23.9 
    million). Amounts for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008, related 
    to Agricultural Products ($43.9 million), Industrial Chemicals ($14.2 
    million), Specialty Chemicals ($4.4 million) and Corporate ($12.9 million-
    gain). 
    
    See Note (b) to the schedule “Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to
    FMC Stockholders (GAAP) to After-Tax Income from Continuing Operations 
    Excluding Restructuring and Other Income and Charges, Attributable to FMC 
    Stockholders (Non-GAAP)” for further details on the components that make 
    up this line item. 
    
    (b) See Note (c) to the schedule “Reconciliation of Net Income 
    Attributable to FMC Stockholders (GAAP) to After-Tax Income from 
    Continuing Operations Excluding Restructuring and Other Income and 
    Charges, Attributable to FMC Stockholders (Non-GAAP)” for further details
    on the components that make up this line item. 
    
    (c) See Note (d) to the schedule “Reconciliation of Net Income 
    Attributable to FMC Stockholders (GAAP) to After-Tax Income from 
    Continuing Operations Excluding Restructuring and Other Income and 
    Charges, Attributable to FMC Stockholders (Non-GAAP)” for further details
    on the components that make up this line item. 
    
    
    
                  FMC CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES             
                  ---------------------------------------------             
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                 
                      -------------------------------------                 
                            (Unaudited, in millions)                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                  December 31,   December 31,
                                                     2009           2008
                                                     ----           ----
                                                                         
    Cash and cash equivalents                        $76.6          $52.4
    Trade receivables, net                           749.6          687.7
    Inventories                                      350.5          380.8
    Other current assets                             138.0          135.0
    Deferred income taxes                            173.0          176.9
                                                     -----          -----
    Total current assets                           1,487.7        1,432.8
                                                                         
    Property, plant and equipment, net               964.5          939.2
    Goodwill                                         209.5          197.0
    Deferred income taxes                            240.7          243.6
    Other long-term assets                           233.8          181.3
                                                     -----          -----
    Total assets                                  $3,136.2       $2,993.9
                                                  ========       ========
                                                                         
    Short-term debt                                  $33.4          $28.6
    Current portion of long-term debt                 22.5            2.1
    Accounts payable, trade and other                290.5          372.3
    Guarantees of vendor financing                    49.5           20.3
    Accrued pensions and other post-retirement                           
      benefits, current                                9.4           10.2
    Other current liabilities                        303.9          325.6
                                                     -----          -----
    Total current liabilities                        709.2          759.1
                                                                         
    Long-term debt                                   588.0          592.9
    Long-term liabilities                            705.9          675.5
    Equity (a)                                     1,133.1          966.4
                                                   -------          -----
    Total liabilities and equity                  $3,136.2       $2,993.9
                                                  ========       ========
                                                                         
                                                                            
    (a) On January 1, 2009, FMC adopted new accounting guidance which changes
    the accounting and reporting for minority interests.  This guidance 
    requires that minority interests be recharacterized as noncontrolling 
    interests and classified as a component of equity. 
    
    
    
                 FMC CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES            
                 ---------------------------------------------            
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS           
                -----------------------------------------------           
                           (Unaudited, in millions)                       
                                                                          
                                                                          
                                                            
                                                        Twelve Months Ended
                                                            December 31,  
                                                            ------------  
                                                             2009    2008 
                                                             ----    ---- 
                                                                          
    Cash provided (required) by operating activities       $343.5   $357.4 
                                                           ------   ------ 
                                                                          
    Cash (required) by operating activities of                            
     discontinued operations                                (42.0)   (49.8)
                                                            -----    ----- 
                                                                          
    Cash provided (required) by investing activities:                     
      Capital expenditures                                 (161.2)  (174.8)
      Other investing activities                            (39.5)   (16.9)
                                                            -----    ----- 
                                                           (200.7)  (191.7)
                                                           ------   ------ 
                                                                          
    Cash provided (required) by financing activities:                     
      Net borrowings (repayments) under committed credit                  
       facilities                                          (369.2)   191.8 
      Increase (decrease) in short-term debt                 (5.1)   (17.7)
      Financing fees                                         (2.6)       - 
      Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt            379.1        - 
      Repayments of long-term debt                           (3.5)   (90.9)
      Distributions to noncontrolling interests             (13.4)   (12.5)
      Other financing activities                             (0.4)       - 
      Dividends paid                                        (36.3)   (34.4)
      Repurchases of common stock                           (36.6)  (186.9)
      Issuances of common stock, net                         10.2     13.1 
                                                             ----     ---- 
                                                            (77.8)  (137.5)
                                                            -----   ------ 
                                                                          
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                   1.2     (1.5)
                                                              ---     ---- 
                                                                          
    Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents         24.2    (23.1)
                                                                           
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year             52.4     75.5 
                                                             ----     ---- 
                                                                          
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                $76.6    $52.4 
                                                            =====    ===== 

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