DuPont Reports First Quarter Dividend

January 28, 2004  —  DuPont today declared a first quarter common stock dividend of 35 cents per share, payable March 13, to stockholders of record February 13. This dividend is the same as that paid in the fourth quarter 2003. This is the 398^th consecutive quarterly dividend since the company's first dividend in the fourth quarter of 1904.

Regular quarterly dividends of $1.12-1/2 per share on the $4.50 series preferred stock and 87-1/2 cents per share on the $3.50 series preferred stock also were declared, both payable April 24, 2004 to stockholders of record April 8, 2004.

DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people's lives better, safer and easier. Operating in more than 70 countries, the company offers a wide range of products and services to markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

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01/28/04