DuPont Shareholders Elect All 12 DuPont Nominees at 2015 Annual Meeting Based on Preliminary Results

WILMINGTON, Del., May 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that, based on proxies submitted to the independent Inspector of Election for its 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, preliminary results indicate that DuPont shareholders have elected all 12 DuPont director nominees.

"We are pleased with the outcome of the vote and especially appreciate the strong expressions of support from so many of our shareholders for our strategic transformation and the continued execution of our plan," said Ellen Kullman, DuPont's Chair and Chief Executive Officer. "Our Board and management value the open dialogue and input we have received from our shareholders, and we look forward to continuing to execute our strategic plan to make DuPont a higher growth, higher value company."

Kullman continued, "Importantly, we also want to recognize all of our dedicated employees, who kept their focus on delivering innovative, science-based solutions our customers value and continuing to deliver on the promise and potential of next generation DuPont.

"In less than two months, we will complete the separation of Chemours and we have a lot of work ahead.  We look forward to continuing to do what DuPont does best: connecting our science to the marketplace to help our customers find innovative solutions for complex problems – and translating this into compelling and sustainable value for our shareholders," Kullman concluded.

Based on the preliminary results, the following nominees have been elected to the Board: Ellen Kullman, Alexander Cutler, Lamberto Andreotti, Edward Breen, Robert Brown, Eleuthere du Pont, James Gallogly, Marillyn Hewson, Lois Juliber, Ulf "Mark" Schneider, Lee Thomas, and Patrick Ward. 

IVS Associates, Inc., the independent Inspector of Election, has indicated that it expects to issue certified results shortly, following the customary review and challenge period.  DuPont will file the results on Form 8-K.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802.  The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders, we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.

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