President and CEO Purchases $1 Million of FMC Common Stock

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Feb 08, 2010, 05:06 ET

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today reported that Pierre Brondeau, FMC president and chief executive officer, recently purchased $1 million of FMC common stock in open market transactions.

Regarding the transactions, Mr. Brondeau said, "This purchase underscores the confidence I have in FMC's future. We have a well-defined strategy for profitable growth and an attractive portfolio of businesses. These factors, when coupled with our strong financial position, will enable us to generate consistent earnings growth and deliver increasing value to our shareholders."

FMC Corporation is a diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century with innovative solutions, applications and quality products. The company employs over 4,800 people throughout the world. The company operates its businesses in three segments: Agricultural Products, Specialty Chemicals and Industrial Chemicals.

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