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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, the interim Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes to enhance the understanding of the Company’s operations and present business environment. Components of management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations include:

  • Overview

  • Result of Operations

  • Segment Results

  • Changes in Financial Condition

OVERVIEW

DuPont is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life by applying diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, building and construction, healthcare and worker safety.

As of June 30, 2022, the Company has $2.1 billion of working capital and approximately $1.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents. The Company expects its cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations, and ability to access the debt capital markets to provide sufficient liquidity and financial flexibility to meet the liquidity requirements associated with its continuing operations.

Outlined below are recent developments and material historical transactions impacting this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Mobility & Materials Intended Divestitures

On February 17, 2022, DuPont entered into a Transaction Agreement (the "Transaction Agreement") with Celanese Corporation ("Celanese") to divest a majority of the historic Mobility & Materials segment, including the Engineering Polymers business line and select product lines within the Advanced Solutions and Performance Resins business lines (the “M&M Divestiture”) for $11 billion in cash, subject to customary transaction adjustments in accordance with the Transaction Agreement. Closing is expected around the end of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The Company also announced on February 18, 2022 that its Board of Directors approved of the divestiture of the Delrin® acetal homopolymer (H-POM) business (the "Delrin® Divestiture"), subject to entry into a definitive agreement and satisfaction of closing conditions. The Delrin® Divestiture together with the M&M Divestiture discussed above (the "M&M Divestitures") represent a strategic shift that will have a major impact on DuPont's operations and results.

The financial position of DuPont as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 present the businesses to be divested as part of the M&M Divestiture and the Delrin® Divestiture (the "M&M Businesses") as assets and liabilities held for sale, presented as discontinued operations. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 present the financial results of the M&M Businesses as discontinued operations. The cash flows and comprehensive income of the M&M Businesses have not been segregated and are included in the interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, respectively, for all periods presented. Unless otherwise indicated, the information in the notes to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements refer only to DuPont's continuing operations and do not include discussion of balances or activity of the M&M Businesses. See Note 4 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

The Auto Adhesives & Fluids, MultibaseTM and Tedlar® product lines, previously reported within the historic Mobility & Materials segment, (the "Retained Businesses") are not included in the scope of the M&M Divestitures. Effective with the signing of the transaction agreement, the Retained Businesses were realigned to Corporate & Other. The reporting changes have been retrospectively applied for all periods presented.

Biomaterials

In the second quarter of 2022, the Company completed the sale of its Biomaterials business unit, within Corporate & Other. See Note 4 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Macroeconomic Conditions

Certain macroeconomic factors, including the inflationary cost environment and supply chain disruptions, along with the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and its variants, continue to adversely impact the global economy, including certain suppliers of the

Company’s key raw materials. Within the second quarter of 2022, while end-market demand remained strong, the Company experienced rising costs of raw materials due to inflationary pressures and experienced supply chain challenges partially driven by COVID-19, including the impact of government-mandated lockdowns in China. At this time, the Company is not able to predict the extent to which these macroeconomic events may impact its consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

Russia, Belarus, Ukraine

With respect to the war in the Ukraine, the Company’s business and operational environment is impacted by, among other things, responsive governmental actions including sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other governments. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company exited substantially all business operations in Russia, the net sales from which are less than one percent of DuPont’s consolidated net sales in 2021. The Company does not have operations in the Ukraine. DuPont has experienced supply chain challenges and increased logistics, raw material and energy costs due in part to the negative impact on the global economy from the ongoing war in Ukraine. The extent to which the conflict may continue to impact DuPont in future periods will depend on future developments, including the severity and duration of the conflict, its impact on regional and global economic conditions, and the extent of supply chain disruptions. DuPont will continue to monitor the conflict and assess the related sanctions and other effects and may take further actions if necessary.

Dividends

On June 30, 2022, the Company announced that its Board declared a third quarter dividend of $0.33 per share payable on September 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on July 29, 2022.

On April 21, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a second quarter dividend of $0.33 per share, which was paid on June 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2022.

Laird Acquisition

On July 1, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of Laird Performance Materials ("Laird PM") from Advent International. The Company paid for the acquisition from existing cash balances. See Note 3 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for more information.

N&B Transaction

On February 1, 2021, the Company completed the divestiture of the Nutrition & Biosciences (“N&B”) business to International Flavors & Fragrance Inc. (“IFF”). The distribution was effected through an exchange offer (the “Exchange Offer”) and the consummation of the Exchange Offer was followed by the merger of N&B with a wholly owned subsidiary of IFF, with N&B surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of IFF (the “N&B Merger” and, together with the Exchange Offer, the “N&B Transaction”).

The results of operations of DuPont for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 present the historical financial results of N&B as discontinued operations. The cash flows and comprehensive income related to N&B have not been segregated and are included in the interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, respectively, for the applicable periods. Unless otherwise indicated, the information in the notes to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements refer only to DuPont's continuing operations and do not include discussion of balances or activity of N&B. See Note 4 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the N&B Transaction.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Summary of Sales ResultsThree Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
In millions2022202120222021
Net sales$3,322$3,104$6,596$6,121

The following table summarizes sales variances by segment and geographic region from the prior year:

Sales Variances by Segment and Geographic Region
Percentage change from prior yearThree Months Ended June 30, 2022Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Local Price & Product MixCurrencyVolumePortfolio & OtherTotalLocal Price & Product MixCurrencyVolumePortfolio & OtherTotal
Electronics & Industrial2%(3)%6%11%16%1%(2)%7%11%17%
Water & Protection12(3)(3)—611(3)(1)—7
Corporate & Other 112(2)(3)(27)(20)11(2)(4)(25)(20)
Total8%(3)%1%1%7%7%(2)%2%1%8%
U.S. & Canada12%—%1%—%13%11%—%4%—%15%
EMEA 29(8)(1)229(7)—13
Asia Pacific4(3)2253(2)225
Latin America10141168—4214
Total8%(3)%1%1%7%7%(2)%2%1%8%

1.Corporate & Other includes activities of the Retained Businesses and previously divested businesses.

2.Europe, Middle East and Africa.

The Company reported net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2022 of $3.3 billion, up 7 percent from $3.1 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2021, due to an 8 percent increase in local price and product mix, a 1 percent increase in volume, and a 1 percent increase in portfolio actions, partially offset by a 3 percent unfavorable currency impact. Local price and product mix increased across all operating segments, primarily within Water & Protection (up 12 percent), Corporate & Other (up 12 percent) and Electronics & Industrial (up 2 percent). Local price and product mix increased across all regions. Volume increase was driven by Electronics & Industrial (up 6 percent), partially offset by Water & Protection (down 3 percent) and Corporate & Other (down 3 percent). Portfolio and other changes contributed 1 percent growth as the addition of Laird PM in Electronics & Industrial (up 11 percent) was partially offset by declines within Corporate & Other (down 27 percent) due to the sale of businesses. Currency was down 3 percent compared with the same period last year, primarily driven by the weakening of the euro against the U.S. dollar in EMEA (down 8 percent).

Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $6.6 billion, up 8 percent from $6.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021, due to a 7 percent increase in local price and product mix, a 2 percent increase in volume, and a 1 percent increase in portfolio actions, partially offset by a 2 percent unfavorable currency impact. Local price and product mix increased across all operating segments, Water & Protection (up 11 percent), Corporate & Other (up 11 percent) and Electronics & Industrial (up 1 percent). Local price and product mix increased across all regions. Volume increase was driven by Electronics & Industrial (up 7 percent), partially offset by Corporate & Other (down 4 percent) and Water & Protection (down 1 percent). Portfolio and other changes contributed 1 percent growth as the addition of Laird PM in Electronics & Industrial (up 11 percent) was partially offset by declines within Corporate & Other (down 25 percent) due to the sale of businesses. Currency was down 2 percent compared with the same period last year, primarily driven by the weakening of the euro against the U.S. dollar in EMEA (down 7 percent).

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales was $2.1 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2022, up from $2.0 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Cost of sales increased for the three months ended June 30, 2022 primarily due to increased sales volume, higher raw materials costs and higher logistics costs.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was 65 percent compared with 63 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2021.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, cost of sales was $4.3 billion, up from $3.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Cost of sales increased for the six months ended June 30, 2022 primarily due to increased sales volume, currency impacts, and higher raw materials and logistics costs.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was 65 percent compared with 62 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Research and Development Expenses ("R&D")

R&D expenses totaled $141 million in the second quarter of 2022, up from $133 million in the second quarter of 2021. R&D as a percentage of net sales was consistent period over period at 4 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.

For the first six months of 2022, R&D expenses totaled $284 million up from $272 million in the first six months of 2021. R&D as a percentage of net sales was consistent period over period at 4 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A")

SG&A expenses were $385 million in the second quarter of 2022, down from $395 million in the second quarter of 2021. SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 12 percent and 13 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decline for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared with the same period of the prior year was primarily due to currency fluctuations and lower personnel related expenses.

For the first six months of 2022, SG&A expenses totaled $774 million, down from $790 million in the first six months of 2021. SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 12 percent and 13 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decline for the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared with the same period of the prior year was primarily due to currency fluctuations and lower personnel related expenses.

Amortization of Intangibles

Amortization of intangibles was $148 million in the second quarter of 2022, up from $127 million in the second quarter of 2021. In the first six months of 2022, amortization of intangibles was $301 million, up from $252 million in the same period of the prior year. The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared with the same period of the prior year was primarily due to the amortization of the intangible assets acquired in the July 1, 2021 Laird PM acquisition.

Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net

Restructuring and asset related charges - net were zero in the second quarter of 2022, down from $5 million in the second quarter of 2021. The activity in the second quarter of 2021 is primarily related to the 2020 Restructuring Program.

In the first six months of 2022, restructuring and asset related charges - net were $101 million, up from $7 million in the same period last year. The activity for the six months of 2022 includes a $94 million impairment charge related to an equity method investment. The activity for the six months of 2021 is primarily related to the 2020 Restructuring Program.

See Note 6 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Acquisition, Integration and Separation Costs

Acquisition, integration and separation costs were $13 million in the second quarter of 2022, down from $21 million in the second quarter of 2021. In the first six months of 2022, acquisition, integration and separation costs were $23 million, down from $29 million in the same period of the prior year. Acquisition, integration and separation costs primarily consist of financial advisory, information technology, legal, accounting, consulting, and other professional advisory fees. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 these costs were primarily related to costs associated with the divestiture of the Biomaterials business unit, the prior year acquisition of Laird PM and the Intended Rogers Acquisition. Comparatively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 these costs were primarily associated with the execution of activities related to strategic initiatives including the divestiture of the Biomaterials business unit in May 2022, the prior year acquisition of Laird PM and the divestitures of the Clean Technologies and Solamet® business units. See Note 3 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Separation costs associated with the M&M Divestitures are reported within "Income from discontinued operations, net of tax" in the interim Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 4 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Equity in Earnings of Nonconsolidated Affiliates

The Company's share of the earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates was $20 million in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021. In the first six months of 2022, the Company's share of the earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates was $46 million, up from $43 million in the first six months of 2021. The increase is primarily due to higher equity earnings across the portfolio in the first quarter of 2022.

Sundry Income (Expense) - Net

Sundry income (expense) - net includes a variety of income and expense items such as foreign currency exchange gains or losses, interest income, dividends from investments, gains and losses on sales of investments and assets, non-operating pension and other post-employment benefit plan credits or costs, and certain litigation matters. Sundry income (expense) - net in the second quarter of 2022 was income of $94 million compared with income of $135 million in the second quarter of 2021. The second quarter of 2022 included income related to non-operating pension and other post-employment benefit credits of $6 million, foreign currency exchange gains of $9 million and net gain on the sale of the Biomaterials division of $26 million and $37 million related to a stock sale within the Water & Protection segment. The second quarter of 2021 included benefits related to the sale of assets within Corporate & Other of $140 million and income related to non-operating pension and other post-employment benefit credits of $7 million, partially offset by foreign currency exchange losses of $10 million.

In the first six months of 2022, sundry income (expense) - net was income of $97 million compared with income of $154 million. The first six months of 2022 included benefits related to income related to non-operating pension and other post-employment benefit credits of $13 million, miscellaneous income of $8 million, foreign currency exchange gains of $4 million and net gain on the sale of the Biomaterials division of $26 million and $37 million related to a stock sale within the Water & Protection segment. The first six months of 2021 included benefits related to the sale of assets within Corporate & Other and the Electronics & Industrial segment of $140 million and $24 million, respectively, and income related to non-operating pension and other post-employment benefit credits of $13 million, partially offset by miscellaneous expenses of $19 million and foreign currency exchange losses of $16 million.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $122 million and $129 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Interest expense was $242 million and $275 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decrease in interest expense for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year primarily relates to the reduction in long-term debt following the N&B Transaction, specifically the early repayment of the $3.0 billion Term Loan Facilities in February 2021 and the redemption of the May 2020 notes completed in May 2021. Refer to Note 15 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Provision for Income Taxes on Continuing Operations

The Company's effective tax rate fluctuates based on, among other factors, where income is earned and the level of income relative to tax attribute. The effective tax rate on continuing operations for the second quarter of 2022 was 23.6 percent, compared with an effective tax rate of 19.1 percent for the second quarter of 2021. The effective tax rate differential for the second quarter of 2022 was principally the result of a $9 million tax expense due to a change in valuation allowance associated with forecasted U.S. branch foreign tax credit utilization. The effective tax rate differential for the second quarter of 2021 included a $12 million tax benefit relating to the impact of changes in tax law enacted during the quarter. For the first six months of 2022, the effective tax rate on continuing operations was 21.1 percent, compared with 10.5 percent for the first six months of 2021. The effective tax rate for the second quarter and for the first six months of 2021 was principally the result of a $59 million tax benefit related to the step-up in tax basis in the goodwill of the Company's European regional headquarters legal entity.

SEGMENT RESULTS

Effective February 2022, the revenues and certain expenses of the M&M Businesses were classified as discontinued operations in the current and historical periods. The Auto Adhesives & Fluids, MultibaseTM and Tedlar® product lines within the historic Mobility & Materials segment (the "Retained Businesses") are not in the scope of the M&M Divestitures. Effective with the signing of the Transaction Agreement, the Retained Businesses were realigned to Corporate & Other. The reporting changes have been retrospectively reflected for all periods presented.

The Mobility & Material Businesses costs that are classified as discontinued operations include only direct operating expenses incurred by the M&M Businesses which the Company will cease to incur upon the close of the M&M Divestitures. Indirect costs, such as those related to corporate and shared service functions previously allocated to the M&M Businesses, do not meet the criteria for discontinued operations and remain reported within continuing operations. A portion of these indirect costs include costs related to activities the Company will continue to undertake post-closing of the M&M Divestiture, and for which it will be reimbursed (“Future Reimbursable Indirect Costs”). Future Reimbursable Indirect Costs are reported within continuing operations but are excluded from operating EBITDA as defined below. The remaining portion of these indirect costs are not subject to future reimbursement (“Stranded Costs”). Stranded Costs are reported within continuing operations in Corporate & Other and are included within Operating EBITDA.

The Company's measure of profit/loss for segment reporting purposes is Operating EBITDA as this is the manner in which the Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM") assesses performance and allocates resources. The Company defines Operating EBITDA as earnings (i.e., “Income from continuing operations before income taxes") before interest, depreciation, amortization, non-operating pension / OPEB benefits / charges, and foreign exchange gains / losses, excluding Future Reimbursable Indirect Costs, and adjusted for significant items. Reconciliations of these measures can be found in Note 23 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

ELECTRONICS & INDUSTRIAL

The Electronics & Industrial segment is a leading global supplier of differentiated materials and systems for a broad range of consumer electronics including mobile devices, television monitors, personal computers and electronics used in a variety of industries. The segment is a leading provider of materials and solutions for the fabrication and packaging of semiconductors and integrated circuits and provides innovative solutions for thermal management and electromagnetic shielding as well as metallization processes for metal finishing, decorative, and industrial applications. Electronics & Industrial is a leading provider of platemaking systems and photopolymer plates for the packaging graphics industry, digital printing inks and cutting-edge materials for the manufacturing of displays for organic light emitting diode ("OLED"). In addition, the segment produces innovative engineering polymer solutions, high performance parts, medical silicones and specialty lubricants.

Electronics & IndustrialThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
In millionsJune 30, 2022June 30, 2021June 30, 2022June 30, 2021
Net sales$1,527$1,320$3,063$2,620
Operating EBITDA$480$424$956$860
Equity earnings$9$10$19$19
Electronics & IndustrialThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
Percentage change from prior yearJune 30, 2022June 30, 2022
Change in Net Sales from Prior Period due to:
Local price & product mix2%1%
Currency(3)(2)
Volume67
Portfolio & other1111
Total16%17%

Electronics & Industrial net sales were $1,527 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, up 16 percent from $1,320 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Net sales increased due to an 11 percent increase in portfolio, a 6 percent increase in volume and a 2 percent increase in local price, partially offset by 3 percent unfavorable currency impact. The portfolio impact reflects the July 1, 2021 acquisition of Laird PM. Volume growth was led by Semiconductor Technologies which was driven by continued transition to more advanced node technologies, growth in high performance computing, 5G communications and data centers. Volume gains in Industrial Solutions were driven by growth in display materials, healthcare and industrial markets. Within Interconnect Solutions, volume gains in industrial markets were more than offset by weakness in smartphones, personal computing and automotive markets.

Operating EBITDA was $480 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, up 13 percent compared with $424 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 primarily driven by the acquisition of Laird PM, volume growth and price gains, partially offset by higher raw materials and logistics costs.

Electronics & Industrial net sales were $3,063 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, up 17 percent from $2,620 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Net sales increased due to an 11 percent increase in portfolio, a 7 percent increase in volume and a 1 percent increase in local price, partially offset by 2 percent unfavorable currency impact. The portfolio impact reflects the July 1, 2021 acquisition of Laird PM. Volume growth was led by Semiconductor Technologies which was driven by transition to more advanced node technologies, growth in high performance computing and 5G communications. Within Industrial Solutions, volume gains were driven by growth in display materials, healthcare and industrial markets. Within Interconnect Solutions, volume gains in industrial markets were more than offset by weakness in consumer electronics.

Operating EBITDA was $956 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, up 11 percent compared with $860 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 driven by the acquisition of Laird PM, strong volume growth and price gains, partially offset by higher raw materials and logistics costs and the absence of a gain on an asset sale.

WATER & PROTECTION

The Water & Protection segment is a leading provider of engineered products and integrated systems for a number of industries including worker safety, water purification and separation, aerospace, energy, medical packaging and building materials. The segment satisfies the growing global needs of businesses, governments, and consumers for solutions that make life safer, healthier, and better. By uniting market-driven science with the strength of highly regarded brands, the segment strives to bring new products and solutions to solve customers' needs faster, better and more cost effectively.

Water & ProtectionThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
In millionsJune 30, 2022June 30, 2021June 30, 2022June 30, 2021
Net sales$1,497$1,412$2,926$2,740
Operating EBITDA$348$352$689$707
Equity earnings$8$8$22$20
Water & ProtectionThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
Percentage change from prior yearJune 30, 2022June 30, 2022
Change in Net Sales from Prior Period due to:
Local price & product mix12%11%
Currency(3)(3)
Volume(3)(1)
Portfolio & other——
Total6%7%

Water & Protection net sales were $1,497 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, up 6 percent from $1,412 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Net sales increased due to a 12 percent increase in local price, partially offset by a 3 percent decrease in volume and a 3 percent unfavorable currency impact. Strong demand in Shelter Solutions in residential construction markets and continued growth in commercial construction were offset by volume declines in Safety Solutions. Within Water & Protection pricing actions throughout the segment were driven by Shelter Solutions and Safety Solutions.

Operating EBITDA was $348 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, down 1 percent compared with $352 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 as pricing actions were more than offset by volume declines and higher raw material, logistics and energy costs.

Water & Protection net sales were $2,926 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, up 7 percent from $2,740 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Net sales increased due to a 11 percent increase in local price, partially offset by a 3 percent unfavorable currency impact and a 1 percent decrease in volume. Strong demand in Shelter Solutions in residential construction markets and improvement in commercial construction as well as increased demand for water technologies within Water Solutions were offset by volume declines in Safety Solutions. Within Water & Protection pricing actions throughout the segment were driven by Shelter Solutions and Safety Solutions.

Operating EBITDA was $689 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, down 3 percent compared with $707 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as pricing actions were more than offset changes in product mix, higher raw material, logistics and energy costs, and volume declines.

Corporate & Other

Corporate & Other includes sales and activity of the Retained Businesses including the Auto Adhesives & Fluids, MultibaseTM and Tedlar® product lines, previously reported in the historic Mobility & Materials segment. Related to the M&M Divestitures, Corporate & Other includes Stranded Costs and Future Reimbursable Indirect Costs. The results of Corporate & Other include the sales and activity of previously divested businesses including the operations of Biomaterials, Clean Technologies, and Solamet® business units. Corporate & Other also includes certain enterprise and governance activities including non-allocated corporate overhead costs and support functions, leveraged services, non-business aligned litigation expenses and other costs not absorbed by reportable segments.

Corporate & OtherThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
In millionsJune 30, 2022June 30, 2021June 30, 2022June 30, 2021
Net sales$298$372$607$761
Operating EBITDA$1$4$2$16
Equity earnings$3$2$5$4

Corporate & Other net sales were $298 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, down from $372 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Net sales primarily decreased due to the divestitures of the Biomaterials business in May 2022 and the Clean Technologies and Solamet® businesses in the second half of 2021.

Corporate & Other net sales were $607 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, down from $761 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Net sales primarily decreased due to the divestitures of the Clean Technologies and Solamet® businesses in the second half of 2021.

CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity & Capital Resources

Information related to the Company's liquidity and capital resources can be found in the Company's 2021 Annual Report, Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Liquidity and Capital Resources. Discussion below provides the updates to this information for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

The Company continually reviews its sources of liquidity and debt portfolio and may make adjustments to one or both to ensure adequate liquidity and increase the Company’s optionality and financing efficiency as it relates to financing cost and balancing terms/maturities. The Company’s primary source of incremental liquidity is cash flows from operating activities. Management expects the generation of cash from operations and the ability to access the debt capital markets and other sources of liquidity will continue to provide sufficient liquidity and financial flexibility to meet the Company’s and its subsidiaries' obligations as they come due.

In millionsJune 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents$1,439$1,972
Total debt$11,286$10,782

The Company's cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $1.4 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively, of which $1.2 billion at June 30, 2022 and $1.4 billion at December 31, 2021 were held by subsidiaries in foreign countries, including United States territories. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents held by subsidiaries in foreign countries is due to repatriation activities partly offset by operating cash flows during the period. For each of its foreign subsidiaries, the Company makes an assertion regarding the amount of earnings intended for permanent reinvestment, with the balance available to be repatriated to the United States.

Total debt at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $11.3 billion and $10.8 billion, respectively. The increase was primarily due to the increase in commercial paper issuances.

As of June 30, 2022, the Company is contractually obligated to make future cash payments of $10.7 billion and $5.7 billion associated with principal and interest, respectively, on debt obligations assuming held to maturity. Related to the principal balance, all payments will be due subsequent to December 31, 2022. Related to interest, $509 million will be due in the next twelve months and the remainder will be due subsequent to June 30, 2023.

Special Cash Payment

In connection with and in accordance with the terms of the N&B Transaction, prior to consummation of the Exchange Offer and the N&B Merger, DuPont received a one-time cash payment of approximately $7.3 billion, (the "Special Cash Payment") pursuant to the terms of the N&B Separation and Distribution Agreement. The Company utilized the Special Cash Payment to repay the $3 billion Term Loan Facilities and used a portion of the Special Cash Payment to redeem the May 2020 Notes, as discussed below.

Term Loan Facilities

On February 1, 2021, the Company terminated its fully drawn $3 billion term loan facilities. The termination triggered the repayment of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of $3 billion, plus accrued and unpaid interest through and including January 31, 2021. The Company funded the repayment with proceeds from the Special Cash Payment.

Revolving Credit Facilities

On April 12, 2022, the Company entered into a new $2.5 billion five-year revolving credit facility (the "Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility"). As of the effectiveness of the Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility, the Company's prior $3 billion five-year revolving credit facility entered in May 2019 was terminated. All material conditions and covenants in the Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility are consistent with those of the prior, terminated credit facility. The Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility is generally expected to remain undrawn and serve as a backstop to the Company’s commercial paper and letter of credit issuance.

On April 12, 2022, the Company entered into an updated $1.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility (the “2022 $1B Revolving Credit Facility") as the $1.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility entered in April 2021 (the “2021 $1B Revolving Credit Facility") had an expiration date in mid-April. As of the effectiveness of the 2022 $1B Revolving Credit Facility, the 2021 $1B Revolving Credit Facility was terminated. The 2022 $1B Revolving Credit facility may be used for general corporate purposes.

In July 2022, the Company drew down $600 million under the 2021 $1B Revolving Credit Facility in order to facilitate certain intercompany internal restructuring steps related to the M&M Divestiture. The Company expects the borrowing to be repaid by the end of 2022.

May 2020 Debt Offering

On May 1, 2020, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of senior unsecured notes (the “May 2020 Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of $2 billion of 2.169 percent fixed rate Notes due May 1, 2023 (the “May 2020 Debt Offering”). Upon consummation of the N&B Transaction, the special mandatory redemption feature of the May 2020 Debt Offering was triggered, requiring the Company to redeem all of the May 2020 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the May 2020 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company redeemed the May 2020 Notes on May 13, 2021 and funded the redemption with proceeds from the Special Cash Payment.

Laird Performance Materials

On July 1, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of Laird PM from Advent International for aggregate consideration of $2.4 billion, which reflects adjustments, including for acquired cash and net working capital. The acquisition is part of the Interconnect Solutions business within the Electronics & Industrial segment. The Company paid for the acquisition from existing cash balances.

Intended Rogers Acquisition

On November 2, 2021, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Rogers for about $5.2 billion.

Concurrent with the signing of the definitive agreement, the Company entered into a Bridge Commitment Letter (the "Bridge Letter") in an aggregate principal amount of $5.2 billion to secure committed financing for the Intended Rogers Acquisition. On November 22, 2021, the Company entered into a two-year senior unsecured committed term loan agreement in the amount of $5.2 billion (the "2021 Term Loan Facility"). The 2021 Term Loan Facility is intended to fund the Intended Rogers Acquisition and will be drawn upon contemporaneously with the close of the Intended Rogers Acquisition. The 2021 Term Loan Facility is required to be repaid upon completion of the M&M Divestiture. Commensurate with the entry into the 2021 Term Loan Facility, the commitments under the Bridge Letter were terminated.

The acquisition of Rogers is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022 subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Credit Ratings

The Company's credit ratings impact its access to the debt capital markets and cost of capital. The Company remains committed to maintaining a strong financial position with a balanced financial policy focused on maintaining a strong investment-grade rating and driving shareholder value and remuneration. At July 30, 2022, DuPont's credit ratings were as follows:

Credit RatingsLong-Term RatingShort-Term RatingOutlook
Standard & Poor’sBBB+A-2Stable
Moody’s Investors ServiceBaa1P-2Negative
Fitch RatingsBBB+F-2Stable

The Company's indenture covenants include customary limitations on liens, sale and leaseback transactions, and mergers and consolidations, subject to certain limitations. The senior unsecured notes (the "2018 Senior Notes") also contain customary default provisions. The 2021 Term Loan Facility, the Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility, the 2022 $1B Revolving Credit Facilities and the revolving credit facilities entered into in 2022 contain a financial covenant, typical for companies with similar credit ratings, requiring that the ratio of Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization for the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries not exceed 0.60. At June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with this financial covenant.

Summary of Cash Flows

The Company’s cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as reflected in the interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, are summarized in the following table. The cash flows related to N&B and the M&M Divestitures have not been segregated and are included in the interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, as applicable.

Cash Flow SummarySix Months Ended
In millionsJune 30, 2022June 30, 2021
Cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities$295$818
Investing activities$(90)$(329)
Financing activities$(674)$(5,256)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(78)$(28)

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

In the first six months of 2022, cash provided by operating activities was $295 million, compared with $818 million in the same period last year. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to lower earnings versus the prior period and an increase in the use of cash related to net working capital and other assets and liabilities.

The table below reflects net working capital on a continuing operations basis:

Net Working Capital 1June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
In millions (except ratio)
Current assets$6,249$6,639
Current liabilities4,1523,518
Net working capital$2,097$3,121
Current ratio1.51:11.89:1

1.Net working capital has been presented to exclude the assets and liabilities related to the M&M Divestitures. The assets and liabilities related to the M&M Divestitures are presented as assets of discontinued operations and liabilities of discontinued operations, respectively.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

In the first six months of 2022, cash used for investing activities was $90 million, compared with cash used for investing activities of $329 million in the first six months of 2021. The decrease in cash usage was primarily attributable to a decrease in capital expenditures and an increase in proceeds from sales of businesses.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

In the first six months of 2022, cash used for financing activities was $674 million compared with cash used for financing activities of $5,256 million in the same period last year. The decrease in cash used for financing activities is primarily attributable to the absence of long-term debt reduction in the current period compared to the prior year period, which included the redemption of the May 2020 Notes and repayment of the $3 billion term loan, as well as a decrease in repurchases of common stock versus the prior year period.

Dividends

On June 30, 2022, the Company announced that its Board declared a third quarter dividend of $0.33 per share payable on September 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on July 29, 2022.

On April 21, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a second quarter dividend of $0.33 per share, which was paid on June 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2022.

On February 7, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a first quarter 2022 dividend of $0.33 per share, paid on March 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on February 28, 2022.

Share Buyback Programs

In February 2022, the Company's Board of Directors authorized $1.0 billion share buyback program which expires on March 31, 2023, (the "2022 Share Buyback Program"). As of June 30, 2022, the Company repurchased and retired a total of 7.6 million shares for $0.5 billion under the 2022 Share Buyback Program. Management currently anticipates completing the 2022 Share Buyback Program within the 2022 calendar year.

In the first quarter of 2021, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $1.5 billion share buyback program, which expired on June 30, 2022 ("2021 Share Buyback Program"). At the expiry of the 2021 Share Buyback Program, the Company had repurchased and retired a total of 19.6 million shares for $1.5 billion.

On June 1, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $2.0 billion share buyback program, which expired on June 1, 2021 ("2019 Share Buyback Program"). At the expiry of the 2019 Share Buyback Program, the Company had completed the 2019 Share Buyback Program having repurchased and retired a total cost of 29.9 million shares at a cost of $2.0 billion.

See Part II, Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds, for additional information.

Pension and Other Post-Employment Plans

DuPont expects to make additional contributions in the aggregate of approximately $45 million by year-end 2022 to pension and other post-employment benefit plans. Any such contribution could be funded by existing cash balances and/or cash from other available sources of liquidity.

Restructuring

In October 2021, the Company approved targeted restructuring actions to capture near term cost reductions (the "2021 Restructuring Actions"). As a result of these actions, the Company has recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $55 million inception to date, comprised of $33 million of severance and related benefit costs and $22 million of asset related charges. At June 30, 2022, total liabilities related to the 2021 Restructuring Actions were $19 million for severance and related benefits. Actions related to the 2021 Restructuring Program are substantially complete.

In March 2020, the Company approved restructuring actions designed to capture near-term cost reductions and to further simplify certain organizational structures in anticipation of the N&B Transaction (the "2020 Restructuring Program"). As a result of these actions, the Company recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $159 million inception-to-date, consisting of severance and related benefit costs of $107 million and asset related charges of $52 million. Actions associated with the 2020 Restructuring Program are considered substantially complete. Future cash payments related to the 2020 Restructuring Program are anticipated to be $3 million primarily related to the payment of severance and related benefits.

See Note 6 to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the Company's restructuring programs.

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