分组1 - DuPont de Nemours reported quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.95 per share, and showing an increase from $0.79 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 8.42% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $3.07 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.85% and increasing from $2.93 billion year-over-year [2] - DuPont de Nemours has outperformed consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters and has topped consensus revenue estimates three times during the same period [2] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed the market, losing approximately 13.4% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 4.7% for the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.07 on revenues of $3.22 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.25 on revenues of $12.72 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Chemical - Diversified is currently in the bottom 18% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter sales grew 6% on an organic basis, with operating EBITDA of $788 million increasing 16% year over year, resulting in an operating EBITDA margin of 25.7%, up 240 basis points from the prior year [6][7][20] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.00, reflecting a 30% increase compared to the previous year [7][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Electronics Co. net sales for the first quarter were $1.1 billion, up 14% year over year, driven by a 16% increase in volume [22] - Industrials Co. first quarter net sales were $1.95 billion, flat year over year, with a 2% organic sales growth offset by currency headwinds [24][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asia Pacific delivered 13% organic sales growth year over year, with China seeing a 20% increase driven by electronics and water [20] - Organic sales in Europe were up 4%, while North America remained flat due to softness in construction and auto markets [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is on track for the spin-off of its electronics business, named Qunity, with a planned separation date of November 1 [8][10] - Qunity is positioned to be a major player in the electronics materials and solutions market, with a strong focus on semiconductor markets and AI applications [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing demand in electronics, particularly in semiconductor advanced nodes and AI applications, with strong order patterns expected to continue [8][18] - The company is actively addressing tariff uncertainties and has identified actions to mitigate potential impacts, estimating a net cost impact of $60 million for 2025 [12][27] Other Important Information - The company has realigned its segment reporting structure in preparation for the upcoming separation, with results now reported as Electronics Co. and Industrials Co. [18] - The estimated cost exposure due to tariffs in 2025 is about $500 million, with mitigation actions expected to reduce the net impact significantly [12][27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you walk us through the exemption process regarding tariffs? - Management indicated that product exemptions are a smaller part of their mitigation strategy, focusing more on procurement and supply chain optimization [30][31] Question: What is the tariff exposure for each business segment? - The estimated net exposure for 2025 is split evenly between Electronics Co. and Industrials Co., with about $30 million each [43] Question: How much of the sales in China are under long-term contracts? - Approximately 70% of sales into China are specked-in materials, making it difficult for customers to switch to competitors [56] Question: What is driving the strong demand in the water business? - Demand is strong across various technologies, particularly reverse osmosis and ion exchange, with expectations for high single-digit growth for the year [61][62] Question: How does the company view its competitive positioning in the electronics market? - Management believes they have a strong competitive position due to their extensive customer relationships and application engineering support [102] Question: What are the expectations for the semiconductor market in China? - Management expects normalization in demand in China, with flat growth anticipated for the full year, while global demand remains strong [70][111]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter sales grew 6% on an organic basis, with operating EBITDA of $788 million increasing 16% year over year, resulting in an operating EBITDA margin of 25.7%, up 240 basis points from the prior year [5][20]. - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.00, reflecting a 30% increase from the previous year [21]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Electronics Co.**: First quarter net sales increased 14% year over year to $1.1 billion, driven by a 16% increase in volume, while prices decreased by 2% [22]. Operating EBITDA for Electronics Co. was $373 million, up 26% year over year, with a margin of 33.4%, up 340 basis points [23]. - **Industrials Co.**: First quarter net sales were flat at $1.95 billion, with a 2% organic sales growth offset by currency headwinds [24]. Operating EBITDA for Industrials Co. was $464 million, up 6% year over year, with a margin of 23.8%, up 130 basis points [26]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asia Pacific delivered 13% organic sales growth year over year, with China showing a 20% increase driven by electronics and water [19]. Europe saw a 4% organic sales increase, while North America remained flat due to soft construction and auto markets [20]. Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is progressing on the spin-off of its electronics business, named Qunity, with a planned separation date of November 1 [6][8]. The new company aims to be a leading provider in the electronics materials and solutions sector, with a strong focus on semiconductor markets [13][15]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing demand in electronics, particularly in semiconductor advanced nodes and AI applications, and noted strong order patterns through April [6][18]. The company is also actively addressing tariff uncertainties and has identified actions to mitigate potential impacts [11][28]. Other Important Information - The company expects a net cost impact of tariffs of about $60 million for 2025, primarily affecting the second half of the year [28]. The financial guidance for 2025 remains unchanged, with net sales estimated between $12.8 billion and $12.9 billion [27]. Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you walk us through the exemption process regarding tariffs? - Management indicated that product exemptions are a smaller part of their mitigation strategy, focusing more on procurement and supply chain optimization [31][32]. Question: What is the tariff exposure split between Electronics Co. and Industrials Co.? - The estimated net exposure for 2025 is evenly split, with about $30 million for each segment, representing around 6% of their COGS [45][46]. Question: How much of the sales in China are under long-term contracts? - Approximately 70% of sales into China are specked-in materials, making it difficult for customers to switch to competitors [60]. Question: What is driving the strong demand in the water business? - Demand is strong across various technologies, particularly reverse osmosis and ion exchange, with expectations for high single-digit growth for the year [65][66]. Question: How does the company view its competitive positioning in the electronics market? - Management feels confident about their competitive position, emphasizing strong customer relationships and the ability to support advanced technologies [107]. Question: What are the expectations for the China market in the second half of the year? - The company anticipates normalization in demand, with flat year-over-year expectations, while still expecting strong global market conditions [75][116].

Electronics Separation - DuPont is targeting November 1, 2025, to complete the separation of its Electronics business via a spin-off transaction, creating a new independent company named "ElectronicsCo" (later named Qnity)[3, 12, 17] - The separation does not require a shareholder vote but is subject to customary conditions [4] - Effective Q1 2025, DuPont realigned its management and reporting structure in light of the intended separation, reporting the Electronics business separately [5] Financial Performance - 1Q 2025 - Net sales reached $3.1 billion, with 6% organic growth year-over-year[12, 19] - Operating EBITDA increased by 16% year-over-year to $788 million, with a margin expansion of 240 basis points to 25.7%[12, 19] - Adjusted EPS increased by 30% year-over-year to $1.03 per share[12, 20] - Transaction-adjusted free cash flow was $212 million, with a conversion rate of 49%[20] Segment Performance - 1Q 2025 - ElectronicsCo's net sales were $1.118 billion, with organic growth of 14% driven by a 16% increase in volume[24] - ElectronicsCo's Operating EBITDA was $373 million, with a margin of 33.4%, up 340 basis points year-over-year[26, 30] - IndustrialsCo's net sales were $1.948 billion, with organic growth of 2%[32] - IndustrialsCo's Operating EBITDA was $464 million, with a margin of 23.8%, up 130 basis points year-over-year[34, 37] Outlook - The company maintains its FY25 guidance with net sales of $12.8 - $12.9 billion and Adjusted EPS of $4.30 - $4.40[12, 38] - The company estimates a net cost impact of approximately $60 million (approximately $0.10 per share) from tariffs, mainly impacting the second half of 2025[38]

Exhibit 99.1 DuPont Reports First Quarter 2025 Results WILMINGTON, Del., May 2, 2025 - DuPont (NYSE: DD) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. (1) (1) Results and cash flows are presented on a continuing operations basis. See pages 6-7 for further information, including the basis of presentation included in this release. (2) Organic sales, operating EBITDA, operating EBITDA margin, adjusted EPS, transaction-adjusted free cash flow and transaction-adjusted free cash flow ...

Core Insights - DuPont reported strong financial performance in Q1 2025, with a 5% increase in net sales to $3.066 billion and a 6% organic sales growth year-over-year [4][8][9] - The company experienced a significant GAAP loss of $548 million, primarily due to a $768 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to the Aramids reporting unit [5][8] - Operating EBITDA increased by 16% to $788 million, with an operating EBITDA margin of 25.7%, reflecting volume benefits and restructuring savings [4][6][9] Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $3,066 million, up from $2,931 million in Q1 2024, marking a 5% increase [4][8] - Organic sales growth was 6%, driven by an 8% increase in volume, partially offset by a 2% decrease in price [9] - GAAP loss from continuing operations was $(548) million, compared to income of $183 million in the prior year, representing a 399% decline [4][8] - Adjusted EPS rose by 30% to $1.03, up from $0.79 in Q1 2024 [4][8] Segment Performance - ElectronicsCo segment net sales increased by 14% to $1,118 million, with an operating EBITDA of $373 million, up 26% [14][20] - IndustrialsCo segment net sales were flat at $1,948 million, with a 6% increase in operating EBITDA to $464 million [16][21] - The ElectronicsCo segment saw a 14% organic sales growth, while IndustrialsCo experienced a 2% organic sales growth [9][14] Cash Flow and Guidance - Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $382 million, down 23% from $493 million in Q1 2024 [4][7] - Transaction-adjusted free cash flow was $212 million, a decrease of 26% compared to the previous year [4][7] - The company maintains its full-year 2025 financial guidance, estimating Q2 2025 net sales of approximately $3.2 billion and adjusted EPS of about $1.05 [17][18] Strategic Developments - DuPont is on track for the spin-off of its Electronics business, named Qnity, scheduled for November 1, 2025 [2][25] - The company is actively managing the impact of tariffs through its global manufacturing footprint and flexible supply chain [2][8]

Core Viewpoint - DuPont de Nemours, Inc. is set to report its first-quarter 2025 results on May 2, with expectations of continued growth driven by innovation and acquisitions despite facing pricing headwinds [1][2]. Revenue Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DuPont's first-quarter revenues is $3,040 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.7% [5]. - The Electronics & Industrial segment is expected to generate $1,479.8 million, indicating an 8.4% year-over-year rise, while the Water & Protection unit is projected at $1,293.6 million, suggesting a modest 0.2% increase [5]. Factors Influencing Performance - DuPont is anticipated to benefit from cost and productivity measures, as well as innovation-driven investments in high-growth areas [6]. - The company expects annualized cost savings of $150 million from ongoing restructuring actions [7]. - Recent acquisitions, including Spectrum Plastics Group and Donatelle Plastics, are likely to enhance DuPont's position in the healthcare market [8]. Pricing Challenges - DuPont has faced challenges from weak pricing in the first quarter, which impacted sales and margins, following a trend observed in the fourth quarter of 2024 [9]. Earnings Prediction Model - The current Earnings ESP for DuPont is -0.32%, and it holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), indicating uncertainty regarding an earnings beat this quarter [10][11].

Core Insights - 374Water Inc. has appointed James Pawloski as an advisor and nominated him as an Independent Director, with voting scheduled for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 11, 2025 [1][2]. Company Overview - 374Water Inc. is a global leader in waste destruction technology, focusing on municipal, federal, and industrial markets [1][5]. - The company's AirSCWO technology efficiently destroys and mineralizes a wide range of organic wastes, producing safe dischargeable water, mineral effluent, vent gas, and recoverable heat energy [5]. Leadership Experience - James Pawloski previously served as President & CEO of Regeneration and Recovery Solutions at Veolia North America until September 2023, managing a $300 million line of business and overseeing P&Ls totaling $500 million in revenue [3]. - He successfully scaled the regeneration business from $40 million to $80 million in EBITDA during his tenure at Veolia [3]. - Pawloski has 25 years of experience at DuPont, where he held various leadership roles, including managing the Clean Technologies business [3]. Strategic Vision - The President and CEO of 374Water expressed confidence that Pawloski's extensive experience in waste and environmental solutions will support the company's commercial growth [4]. - Pawloski highlighted the potential of the AirSCWO System to address unmet needs in wastewater treatment and waste management, indicating a focus on both domestic and international growth [4].

Core Points - DuPont announced the name of its planned independent Electronics public company as Qnity Electronics, Inc., which will focus on providing solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries [1][2] - Matthew Harbaugh has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Qnity, effective May 1, 2025, bringing over 25 years of experience in finance and operations management [2][3][4] - The management team for Qnity has been fully staffed, with leaders from DuPont's ElectronicsCo division continuing in key roles [4][8] Company Structure - Qnity will operate as a pure-play electronics materials company, aiming to enable advanced computing, smart technologies, and connectivity [1] - The intended spin-off is targeted for completion on November 1, 2025, and will not require a shareholder vote [9] Leadership Changes - Jon Kemp, CEO-Elect of Qnity, emphasized the collaborative nature of the new company and its focus on innovation [2] - Michael Stubblefield will not assume the role of chairperson for the future Electronics Board, allowing him to support Avantor's transition to a new CEO [5] Management Team - The senior leadership team for Qnity includes Chuck Xu leading Interconnect Solutions, Sang Ho Kang leading Semiconductor Technologies, Peter Hennessey as General Counsel, and Kathleen Fortebuono as Chief Human Resources Officer [8]

Core Insights - Flex's JetCool has launched the SmartSense Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), a modular liquid cooling solution designed for data centers, capable of cooling up to 300kW in a single rack [1][2] - The SmartSense CDU enables "free cooling" with inlet temperatures above 60°C, eliminating the need for chillers and significantly reducing energy and water consumption [2][3] - Flex emphasizes its advanced manufacturing capabilities and services to support the deployment and lifecycle management of liquid cooling infrastructure [3][4] Company Overview - Flex is a global manufacturing partner that provides technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions across diverse industries [5] - JetCool, a subsidiary of Flex, specializes in thermal management solutions for compute-intensive applications, supporting advancements in high-performance computing [6][9] Product Features - The SmartSense CDU supports hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation applications, enhancing the scalability of liquid cooling infrastructure [7] - The system includes features such as commissioning and system validation, rapid fulfillment of critical spare parts, and ongoing maintenance with integrated telemetry for performance optimization [8] Industry Context - The introduction of the SmartSense CDU addresses the challenges posed by AI and high-density workloads in traditional thermal management systems [2] - Flex's solutions are positioned to accelerate data center infrastructure deployment in the AI era, meeting the growing demands for power and cooling [4]