FMC Corporation Donates to Rockland Main Street, Inc.

Jeff Hamilton, plant manager at FMC presents a check to Gordon Page, executive director of Rockland Main Street, Inc. The contribution by FMC is to support the advocacy organization in their ongoing revitalization efforts of economic and community development of Rockland’s downtown district.

FMC Corporation Celebrates Rockland Downtown, Makes Donation to the The Annual Downtown Summer Solstice Celebration Street Party & Dock Party
Donation to support ROCKLAND MAIN STREET, INC
Rockland -FMC Corporation’s Rockland production facility recently presented the Rockland Main Street, Inc. organization a check for $750 to support the non-profit’s Summer Solstice Celebration. This donation is part of the FMC facility’s continued annual support to a local community cause.

“At FMC, we’re committed to being a responsible, supportive, and good neighbor. Our corporate values guide everything we do from maintaining an injury-free workplace to giving back to the communities where we live, work and play,” said Jeff Hamilton, FMC Rockland plant manager. “We’re proud of our Rockland community and  their hard work and commitment to growing the town economy and we make this donation on their behalf”.

The annual Summer Solstice Celebration is an opportunity for local residents and others to gather for a few hours of fun and fellowship and to enjoy an open air party in the heart of the City -- our vibrant, historic downtown.

Rockland Main Street, Inc. is a focused partnership of residents, businesses and local government that enhances and protects the unique sense of place and economic vitality of downtown Rockland, Maine. "Contributions of this type by FMC demonstrates the kind of leadership and support that is so important in our community", said Gordon Page, executive director of Rockland Main Street, Inc.

About FMC
For more than a century, FMC Corporation has served the global agricultural, industrial and consumer markets with innovative solutions, applications and quality products.  Revenue totaled approximately $3.3 billion in 2016.  FMC employs approximately 6,000 people throughout the world and operates its businesses in three segments: FMC Agricultural Solutions, FMC Health and Nutrition and FMC Lithium. For more information, visit www.FMC.com.

DuPont Announces Agreement with FMC, Includes Rockland Plant

FMC Rockland Plant in the background

• DuPont to Divest a Portion of Its Crop Protection Business and Acquire FMC’s Health & Nutrition Business
• Transaction Marks Meaningful Step Forward in Proposed DuPont and Dow Merger; Maintains Significant Strategic Value Creation Potential of Merger Transaction
• Merger with Dow Now Expected to Close Between August 1 and September 1

Wilmington, DE – DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) to divest a portion of DuPont’s Crop Protection business, including certain research and development capabilities, and to acquire substantially all of FMC’s Health & Nutrition business. The transaction includes consideration to DuPont of $1.6 billion to reflect the difference in the value of the assets, including cash of $1.2 billion and working capital of $425 million. The divestiture will satisfy DuPont’s commitments to the European Commission in connection with its conditional regulatory clearance of the merger with Dow.

“We believe this agreement is an excellent outcome that serves the best interests of all stakeholders, including our shareholders, customers and employees,” said Edward D. Breen, chairman and chief executive officer of DuPont. “Our intended independent Agriculture company will continue to benefit from the combined, complementary strengths of DuPont and Dow, which will include greatly expanded offerings and a robust pipeline across seed germplasm, biotech traits, and crop protection to provide greater choice and innovation to growers around the world. At the same time, we are significantly enhancing our Nutrition & Health capabilities, a key area of growth and opportunity for the intended independent Specialty Products company.

“This agreement with FMC is a win-win. It is pro-competitive; it advances the regulatory approval