DuPont Reports Fourth Quarter Dividend

WILMINGTON, Del,  October 27, 2004  —  DuPont today declared a fourth quarter common stock dividend of 35 cents per share, payable December 14, to stockholders of record November 15. This dividend is the same as that paid in the third quarter 2004. This is the 401st 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 January 25, 2005 to stockholders of record January 10, 2005.

DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

10/27/04